Looking for the ultimate set of board game quiz questions and answers? Whether you’re preparing for a pub quiz, tackling a tough crossword clue, or just testing your knowledge, this trivia quiz will keep you entertained and informed.
Board game questions often feature in quizzes, so get ahead of the game by brushing up on your knowledge today. From classic favourites like Monopoly and Cluedo to modern hits like Catan and Ticket to Ride, this board game trivia has something for everyone.
A board game is defined as a game that involves the movement of pieces, tokens, or counters around a board – and they remain a popular choice for families and friends all year round. Ready to roll the dice and play?
Board Games Quiz Round 1
What is the most popular board game in the World?
Chess is the most popular board game in the World
How many character pieces are there in Monopoly?
There are eight character pieces in Monopoly ( dog, battleship, race car, top hat, cat, penguin, t-rex, rubber ducky)
How do you determine the winner in Connect Four?
Connect Four is won when the first player has four of their coloured tokens in a row, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
How many pieces does each player have in Chess?
Each player has sixteen pieces in a chess game( one King, one Queen, two Rooks, two Bishops, two Knights and eight Pawns)
What were the six original Monopoly pieces?
Boot, battleship, cannon, thimble, top tat and iron
Board Games Quiz Round 2
How many categories are there in Trivial Pursuit?
There are 6 categories in Trivial Pursuit
How many rooms are in a game of Cluedo?
A Cluedo board has 10 rooms (kitchen, hall, ballroom, conservatory, dining room, cellar, billiard room, library, lounge, and study)
Name the six weapons in Cluedo
Candlestick, revolver / pistol, dagger / knife, lead pipe / piping, rope, spanner / wrench
Which chess piece can only move one square in any direction?
The King can only move one square in any direction during a game of chess
How many double word squares are on a Scrabble board?
There are 17 double word squares on a Scrabble board
Board Games Quiz Round 3
How many blank square tiles are in a game of Scrabble?
You will find 2 blank square tiles in a game of Scrabble
What is the most expensive property on the Monopoly board?
Mayfair
How many dice are rolled in Yahtzee?
5 dice are rolled in Yahtzee
How much money do players start with in UK Monopoly?
Each player begins a game of Monopoly with £1500
Which is the purple character in Cluedo?
Professor Plum
Board Games Quiz Round 4
How many categories are in the game Pictionary?
Five – P for person, place or animal. O for object. A for animals. D for difficult. AP for all play.
Which board game calls for the player to press a lever at the back of a plastic animal to collect balls as fast as possible?
Hungry Hippos
How is the winner declared in a game of Ludo?
When the first player races their 4 tokens around the board and into their home space.
How many squares are on a chessboard?
There are 64 squares on a chessboard
How many players can play the strategy board game Risk?
Risk is designed for 2-6 players
Board Games Quiz Round 5
If you had a collection of games in one box, what would the correct name be?
A compendium of games
When playing Trivial Pursuit, how many wedges do you need to complete the wheel?
Six
Which chess piece can’t move backwards
Pawns can’t move backwards in a game of chess
What colour is The Strand on a Monopoly board?
The Strand is red
What name is given to World class chess players?
A Grandmaster is the highest title a chess player can be given
Board Games Quiz Round 6
What is the maximum number of players permitted to play the Game of Life?
Up to six players can play the Game of Life
How many tiles does each player have at the start of a Scrabble game?
Each player has 7 tiles at the start of a Scrabble game
What does the board game Cluedo go by in North America?
Cluedo is known as Clue in North America
What picture is on the board of Risk?
There is a map of the World on the Risk board
How many pieces does each player have in a game of Backgammon?
Each player has 15 pieces in a game of Backgammon
