In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, the hosts dive into the fascinating journey of the board game Trivial Pursuit. Beginning as a simple idea brainstormed in just 45 minutes by two Canadian journalists, it quickly transformed into a cultural sensation during the 1980s. The podcast examines how the game was created, its surprising success amid a struggling board game market, the clever marketing tactics behind it, and the legal disputes over its intellectual property. They'll also discuss the various editions of the game and how it has maintained its appeal, adapting to the changing trends in the gaming world.
