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Trivial Pursuit
Released in 1984 by Bally/Sente, Trivial Pursuit is an arcade action game based on the popular board game of the same name. The single-player game challenges players to answer trivia questions across multiple categories, including science, history, entertainment, and sports. Players navigate a game board layout on screen, selecting question categories and attempting to collect the colored wedges needed to win. Correct answers advance progress while wrong answers can cost the player. The arcade adaptation incorporates time pressure elements typical of arcade design, pushing players to respond quickly. Controls are handled through a joystick and button inputs for selecting answers. The game retains the core trivia format of the original board game while adapting it into a fast-paced single-player arcade experience.
- 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.
