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Trivial Pursuit
Trivial Pursuit is an action arcade game released in 1984 by Bally/Sente, based on the popular board game of the same name. Rather than a straightforward trivia quiz, the arcade version takes a more action-oriented approach, challenging a single player to navigate gameplay elements tied to the board game's familiar category structure. Players interact using standard arcade controls to answer questions and progress through stages. The game features the six classic Trivial Pursuit categories—Geography, Entertainment, History, Art & Literature, Science & Nature, and Sports & Leisure—adapted into an arcade format. Bally/Sente designed the cabinet to bring the well-known board game experience into arcades, offering a distinct single-player challenge that blends quiz content with action mechanics.
- Developer
- Bally/Sente
- Released
- 1984
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (3.2K)
- Last updated
Trivial Pursuit Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Trivial Pursuit on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Trivial Pursuit Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Trivial Pursuit on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Trivial Pursuit" Arcade longplay 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trivial Pursuit released?
Trivial Pursuit was released in 1984 for the Arcade.
Who developed Trivial Pursuit?
Trivial Pursuit was developed by Bally/Sente, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Trivial Pursuit support?
Trivial Pursuit is a single-player Action game for the Arcade.
What type of game is Trivial Pursuit?
Trivial Pursuit is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Trivial Pursuit for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Trivial Pursuit runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Trivial Pursuit in the browser?
No. Trivial Pursuit streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Trivial Pursuit?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Trivial Pursuit work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Trivial Pursuit this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Trivial Pursuit. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
