
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,378
- BGG rating
- 6.7
30 Seconds
- 3–24 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2002

Rules assistance for Trivial Pursuit: Genus II
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.

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Trivial Pursuit: Genus II is an expansion for Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition released in 1984 for 2–24 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
A subsidiary card set for use with the master game. Contains 1000 cards, 6000 questions in six categories: Geography, Entertainment, History, Art & Literature, Science & Nature, Sports & Leisure.
Trivial Pursuit: Genus II supports 2–24 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: Genus II is 90 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: Genus II for ages 12 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: Genus II has a complexity rating of 1.7 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: Genus II belongs to these categories: Party Game, Trivia, and Expansion for Base-game. 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: Genus II as an expansion for Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.