We researched the best trivia games on the market for kids and adults alike, considering factors like audience, topic, and difficulty level. After narrowing down the topic choices. we chose PlayMonster’s 5 Second Rule Uncensored as the best trivia game. The hilarious adult-themed game (there’s a family-friendly version too) is energetic and interactive every single round. Here are the best trivia games for every type of group. This party game is definitely not appropriate for kids, but it is super fun for an older crowd. Note that the company does make a tamer version that works better for families. The point of the game is to read the card and spit out three examples that answer the question in five seconds or less. Although some of the 300 questions are more straightforward trivia (“Name three erogenous zones” or “Name three celebrities who’ve been caught naked”), others, like “Name three things you should never do at a funeral,” give the player a little more freedom with their answers. To challenge and distract players even more, a “Twisted Timer” is included, which counts down the seconds using clacking marbles, making things feel even tenser. Our tester loved that this game was easy to follow and a great jumping-off point for an exciting game night with friends. Playing with new people every time ensures a new experience that never gets boring (which it might be with the same group over and over again). But our tester assured that, “With 150 double-sided cards offering 300 unique questions, there’s a lot of life in this little game.” For an affordable price, it’s a must-have adult party game. Price at time of publish: $35 Unlike other games, all players answer a question that has a numerical answer. All of the guesses are then placed in order from lowest to highest, and you bet on where you think the correct answer lies or if you think everyone guessed too low or too high. Thus, players do not need to have a wealth of knowledge to enjoy Wits & Wagers but rather be willing to gamble on the closest option. Price at time of publish: $88 Other question formats include “Fact or Fiction” (choose which statement is true), “Brain Blitz” (name as many things in a category as you can during a timed interval), and “Eye Wonder,” where everyone looks at a close-up image and tries to guess what’s being shown. Each round takes 20 to 40 minutes, so your kids won’t feel like it’s dragging on, and the game can be played with up to five players. Price at time of publish: $12 Price at time of publish: $25 The team aspect makes this perfect for parties or game nights. Players of all ages will enjoy this game, just be sure to diversify your teams to increase the wealth of knowledge. Questions range from pop culture to history, so everyone is guaranteed to get some of the questions right. Price at time of publish: $13 To keep things engaging, references to video games (like Minecraft), movies, and songs are sprinkled in as well. Gameplay is simple: Players must roll the dice, answer questions correctly, and be the first to finish moving through the board. Price at time of publish: $19 Unlike other trivia card games, you don’t earn points by answering questions correctly, but rather lose points when answering incorrectly. There are over 110 cards included in the pack with 400 questions, so you can play over and over again. Portable card games like this are perfect for taking and playing on the go. Price at time of publish: $20 A wide range of activities is covered, including soccer, ice hockey, badminton, and even bobsledding. The object of the game is to move through the board collecting chips for correct answers (they’re worth different point values) and to ideally avoid obstacle squares, such as “on the ropes,” “yellow flag,” or “water hazard,” which will delay your progress. Price at time of publish: $44 Players praised the subject matter, saying that even when they got an answer wrong, they learned something distinctive and memorable. There are some similarities to Trivial Pursuit: You roll the dice and move around the board. Although instead of collecting pie pieces, the goal is to advance from the outer ring toward the middle, and answering incorrectly can push you back toward the edges again. Price at time of publish: $40 Goliath Pop Trivia would be an awesome game to play with older and younger family members to learn about life throughout six decades. Teens and grandparents alike will love reminiscing on the past in this nostalgic yet challenging and exciting game. Price at time of publish: $11
Challenge Level
Do you want to play primarily for fun or really test players’ knowledge? Some trivia games are more challenging than others, and some involve more of an educated guess element that are better suited for kids. Finding the right mix of challenging but not completely impossible is a good goal.
Type
There are some trivia games that cover a variety of topics, while others center around specific ones such as entertainment or sports. Certain games are fairly straightforward while others shake things up and add fun new twists. Consider who’ll be playing most frequently—as well as their interests and playing style—when choosing a game.
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