Like many other things in life, trivia games are best enjoyed when you have someone to enjoy them with. Imagine relaxing by the fireplace with your family and playing Trivial Pursuit, kicking back with friends, or playing video games. It appears that card games, board games, video games, and even game apps were all developed for groups of people to enjoy together.
But what can you do if you have no one to play with? Or maybe you’ve had enough social interaction for the day and want to enjoy some trivia fun alone? Perhaps playing trivia games is your favorite way to unwind and relax after a hard day at work or school, and the thought of attending a pub quiz or getting together with friends to play a card game sounds like a nightmare.
If that’s your case, you’ve come to the right place! There are many games, online and offline, that you can play solo. If you don’t know where to start or aren’t sure which games are worth the money, keep on reading!
Brainiac Science Trivia
Brainiac Science Trivia from Gift Republic is a card trivia game for all those who want to brush up on their science knowledge and learn some new facts. The card deck contains 100 questions about physics, biology, and chemistry. Most of the questions are pretty easy, so you don’t have to be a brainiac to play!
Because Brainiac Science Trivia is a card set, you can take it with you anywhere you go. Have a solo quiz night at the pub or take them with you when you travel to keep you entertained on the plane. Because the answers are on the same cards as the questions, you have to pull them out slowly and keep the bottom part with the answer covered until you’re ready to check your answer. Time yourself for an added element of competition and strive to beat your own time. You can also play against the clock and see how many questions you can answer in one minute.
Trivial Pursuit: Friends Edition
Any Trivial Pursuit bite-size edition will do, but the Trivial Pursuit: Friends Edition is our favorite. If you are not a fan of the Friends TV series, pick a different edition! This one has 600 trivia questions about the show and is suitable for anyone 12 and up. There is no game board; it’s just a card set. The compact size allows you to take it with you anywhere you go. With a bite-size Trivial Pursuit game you will never be bored!
If you’re a trivia fan, you probably know the rules of Trivial Pursuit. You have to get a question right in each of the six color-coded categories. Because you’re playing alone, you have no one to beat but yourself. Race against the clock to see how good you really are, or kick back and take as much time as you need for each question. The best part about playing Trivial Pursuit: Friends Edition alone is that you don’t have to wait for your opponent to finish to get to your next question.
- INSPIRED BY FRIENDS TV SERIES: Players can test their knowledge of the Friends television series, with this trivia game featuring 600 questions based on some favorite Friends television series moments
- EXCITING PARTY GAME: Love trivia. Get friends together and amp up the party by breaking out Trivial Pursuit: Friends The TV Series Edition game for ages 12 and up
- FRIENDS TV SHOW TRIVIA: Questions in this Trivial Pursuit game are based on lots of favorite Friends' moments, from Ross and Rachel's Vegas wedding to the classic Holiday Armadillo
- COMPACT AND PORTABLE: The Trivial Pursuit: Friends The TV Series game has no gameboard. It includes everything players need, packed in a handy wedge-shaped case that's easy to take on the go
- MAKES A FUN GIFT: Celebrate the Friends TV Series 25th Anniversary with this exciting edition of the Trivial Pursuit game. It makes a great gift for fans of the Friends television series as well as trivia buffs
Smart Ass
Smart Ass is known for being a great party game, but we’re here to show you that it’s even more fun when you play solo. You don’t have to deal with other players yelling the answer that was just at the tip of your tongue, and you can always be the ultimate smart ass!
This game will be great for those bored of simply answering trivia questions. Instead of answering questions, you read out clues. Multiple clues will ultimately lead you to the answer. Of course, the quicker you can get to the answer, the better. If you think you’re ready to answer after two clues, go ahead! But, because you’re playing alone, if you get it wrong you just have to move on to the next question.
The Smart Ass game comes with a game board. If you want to make your evening alone really special, you can whip it out and play by the rules. If, on the other hand, you just want to relax with some trivia, keep it simple and use only the cards.
- Shouting Allowed: Play Smart Ass, the game where it's ok to yell out the answer, even when it's not your turn.
- Answer Correctly and Win: Be the first to answer the who, What, and where Am I questions, and move closer to being the ultimate Smart Ass
- More Content: Are you already a Smart Ass fan, but ready feel like you’ve played your original game to death? Have no fear! All new content is here! Smart Ass is new again, with completely new topics and clues.
- What's Included: Game Board, 6 Playing Pieces and Stands, 411 Question Cards, Jumbo Category Die, Jumbo Movement Die, Instructions
- Why We Love It: If you're looking for a fun family game that will get everyone laughing while they exercise their brains, Smart Ass is it! It's a fast-paced party game with tons of questions about people, places and things. You'll be surprised how much you know when the pressure's on to come up with answers quickly. The first person to answer the topic card correctly earns the point and the bragging rights among the group, of course!
Trivia Crack
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.etermax.preguntados.lite&hl=en&gl=US&pli=1
Trivia Crack is the ultimate trivia game app. If you’ve ever played a trivia game on your phone, this was probably it. The reason it’s so popular is because it is that good. There is a never-ending stream of trivia questions and several modes that will keep you entertained for hours on end. You can play on your way to school or work, in bed, in the bathroom, at a party, in a bar, and anywhere else. All you need is your phone!
The rules of Trivia Crack are similar to Trivial Pursuit, but it’s all in your phone. You can race against the clock or play against a randomly assigned opponent. We said we’re only doing solo games, but you technically don’t need to interact with anyone, so it still counts! One downside of the game is that it is free, which means you’ll see many ads. If that bothers you, you can upgrade to the paid version and enjoy hours of trivia fun with no ads.
Jeopardy! World Tour
Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jeopardy-world-tour/id1096884447
Jeopardy! World Tour is another classic that all trivia game buffs know and love. Jeopardy! is so special because of its unusual format. Instead of answering questions, you get clues and have to answer in the form of a question. If you’ve always dreamed of making it on the game show, this is your chance to show yourself you know what you’re doing. Play enough games, and maybe you’ll be good enough to apply for a chance to be on the show!
Because it’s an app, you can play anywhere you go. Bored on your commute to work? Waiting for a friend at a cafe? Need a distraction before you fall asleep? Pull out your phone and play a quick game of Jeopardy! This will be a hit for all lovers of the game show. And, if you’re not familiar with the Jeopardy! format, it will definitely be a nice break from all the classic trivia quizzes you’ve played before!
Sporcle
Link: https://www.sporcle.com/
Sporcle is a website filled with hilarious trivia quizzes. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, love Harry Potter or Dragon Ball Z, or want to brush up on your general knowledge doesn’t matter. You will find many quizzes that will grab your attention. The best part is—there are multiple quizzes for each category. If you’ve found one category you love, you can keep answering trivia questions for hours! The categories can be as niche or general as you want.
All of the quizzes on Sporcle are free. One downside is that they are best played on the computer. On the plus side, you can cozy up on the couch and browse Sporcle’s library for as long as you want without distractions. You don’t need anyone else to play. The quizzes have built-in timers, so you can see how much better or worse you’re doing than all the other games you’ve played.
Final Words
Who needs friends when there are so many awesome trivia games you can play on your own! Of course, trivia with friends can be fun, but sometimes you just need some alone time with your favorite quizzes. And besides, your friends and family may not be interested in your favorite categories. As a bonus, you never have to compromise on the level of difficulty. Because you’re playing alone, you get to choose how advanced the questions will be.
Check out these six awesome games and let us know how you like them! What’s your favorite trivia game to play alone? Let us know in the comments!
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