Trivial Pursuit Classic Guide: Rules, Wedges, Categories & Strategy
Trivial Pursuit Classic
Move around the board answering questions, collect one wedge from each of six categories and finish with the final question.
Hasbro C1940 contains 2,400 questions in Geography, Entertainment, History, Art & Literature, Science & Nature, and Sports & Leisure. Players collect the six matching wedges, then answer a final question correctly to win.
Game at a Glance
Six Categories
Collect one colored wedge from each category.
Answer Questions
Correct answers drive your progress.
Category Spaces
Earn a matching wedge on the relevant spaces.
Final Question
Complete the set, then answer correctly to win.
Rules overview
Roll and move your wedge holder around the board. Answer the question from the category matching the space you land on. Correct answers keep you progressing, and category spaces can award colored wedges. Collect all six different wedges, reach the center and answer the final question correctly to win.
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Official source
Hasbro Trivial Pursuit Classic C1940 instructions. Checked September 27, 2026.