Leeds is continuing with its board game-themed summers, with the city set to become a giant Trivial Pursuit board this year, following on from 2024’s successful Monopoly takeover.
The latest activation will mark 400 years since Leeds was granted its royal charter, with LeedsBID (Leeds Business Improvement District) transforming the city into a live interactive version of Hasbro’s iconic Trivial Pursuit game, inviting residents and visitors to test their knowledge of all things Leeds.
Just like in summer 2024, LeedsBID is again working with leading game, IP and toy company Hasbro to bring another of its iconic games to life. This time, the focus is firmly on the stories, achievements and surprising facts that have shaped Leeds over four centuries.
There is no shortage of trivia to discover. From the origins of Marks & Spencer to connections with the first British internet provider and even the story of carbonated water, Leeds has played a remarkable role in national life. The city is also home to famous names including Peter O’Toole, Melanie Brown, Marco Pierre White and Beryl Burton, alongside countless innovators, artists, sporting heroes and cultural pioneers.
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Running from 25 July to 30 August 2026, the free experience will see participants journey across the city centre answering questions and collecting wedges, just like the classic trivia game.
Key locations will represent the six traditional Trivial Pursuit categories: Entertainment, Geography, Sports & Leisure, Science and Nature, History, and Art & Literature. There will be classic and junior questions to ensure the experience appeals to all ages.
Players will travel from category to category, testing their knowledge of Leeds’ historical moments, notable achievements, people and places. Correct answers earn wedges, and once all six are collected, participants will face a final question to complete the game – it’s a celebration of 400 years of Leeds, told one question at a time.
Matt Proulx, senior vice president of global experiences, partnerships and music at Hasbro said: “After the incredible response to the Monopoly Leeds Takeover in 2024, we’re proud to collaborate with LeedsBID once again to reimagine another iconic brand in a bold new way. This is exactly how we think about Global Experiences at Hasbro – taking our brands beyond the table and creating experiences that are social, shareable and deeply connected to the communities they celebrate.
Andrew Cooper, chief executive of LeedsBID, added: “TRIVIAL PURSUIT Leeds is about celebrating everything about this great city, from those headline facts and figures people know to the lesser-known surprising details and discoveries.
“LeedsBID’s raison d’etre is to put Leeds on the map and tell the stories and successes of the city. Trivial Pursuit Leeds is doing just that, providing a free, fun and entertaining activity for all ages while sharing new and interesting achievements of this amazing place.”
