Trivial Pursuit: Bet You Know It
By Mark Raby,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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New version of classic board game adds a fun twist.
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Great guessing game but it's a gambleing game.
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What’s It About?
TRIVIAL PURSUIT: BET YOU KNOW IT is based on the board game of the same name. This version breathes new life into the classic trivia game. It is meant to liven and speed up the competition by allowing everyone a shot at answering every question that appears. This video game also includes a mode of play that offers traditional Trivia Pursuit gameplay without the \"Bet You Know It\" rules. It supports up to four players using four Wii remotes.
Is It Any Good?
Trivial Pursuit: Bet You Know It is successful in opening up a new form of gameplay for the classic, decades-old trivia game staple. It adds a new layer of strategy as it requires players to size up everyone in the room and guess who knows what. It provides a much more fun, party-like experience as opposed to the intense cerebral challenge associated with this franchise; though the level of difficulty in the trivia questions themselves is on par with what Trivial Pursuit aficionados should expect.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why it is important to know subjects like history, science, and geography. Where else might this knowledge be helpful?
What part of this game is more entertaining -- betting on who knows the question, or trying to answer the question yourself?
Do you prefer playing board games on a gaming console or around a kitchen table? Why?
Game Details
- Platform: Nintendo Wii
- Subjects: Social Studies: events, geography, historical figures, history, timelines
- Skills: Thinking & Reasoning: applying information, memorization, thinking critically, Communication: friendship building, Collaboration: meeting challenges together, teamwork
- Available online?: Not available online
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release date: November 8, 2011
- Genre: Party
- ESRB rating: T for Drug Reference, Mild Sexual Themes
- Last updated: August 29, 2016
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