
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,601
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Trivial Pursuit: Family Edition
- 2–36 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 1993

2008
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Trivial Pursuit: Family is a board game released in 2008 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
This is a new 2008 version that has cards for adults and cards for children with different types of questions. This edition is only sold in Target. OBJECT To be the first player to fill all six spaces on your Scoring Token with different colored wedges by correctly answering questions. Get back to the center first and answer a final question correctly to win! The dark blue cards are for players aged 14 or older. The bright blue cards are for younger players. Decide who should play from what deck at the start of the game and always return cards to the appropriate deck WEDGE SPACES There are six spaces around the board with a picture of a large colored wedge. If you answer a question correctly when you land on a wedge space, place a matching-colored scoring wedge into your scoring token! Then roll the die and take another turn. ROLL AGAIN SPACES When you land on one of these spaces, you may roll the die again. SHORTCUT SPACES There are six spaces around the board with a picture of a small colored wedge. When you land on one of these shortcut spaces by exact count, move directly to the matching-colored wedge space. Answer the question correctly to win a wedge of that color. Short Game In this version of the game, you don’t have to land on a wedge space to win a wedge. Instead, every time you get a correct answer, you win a matching-colored wedge. QUESTION CATEGORIES BLUE ...............Geography PINK ...............Entertainment YELLOW ........History PURPLE ..........Art & Culture GREEN ...........Science & Nature ORANGE ........Sport & Leisure
Trivial Pursuit: Family supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Trivial Pursuit: Family is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Trivial Pursuit: Family for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Trivial Pursuit: Family has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Trivial Pursuit: Family belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Party Game, and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Trivial Pursuit: Family as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.