12 Fantastic Presents for Trivia Enthusiasts

For those who thrive on the excitement of instantly answering trivia questions—whether at a bar, during a board game, on a quiz show, or anywhere else—here are 12 gifts, ranging from books to games and more, designed to sharpen their skills and let them share that joy with others.

1. The Ultimate Book of Pub Trivia by the Smartest Guy in the Bar; $13

Jeopardy! champion and seasoned pub trivia host Austin Rogers, who proudly calls himself the “smartest guy in the bar,” brings his expertise to this engaging trivia book. Packed with over 300 rounds of 10 questions each, the categories range from broad topics like “Random Stuff You Might Know” to highly specialized ones such as “Hudson Valley, New York.” Each page also includes a sidebar filled with additional intriguing facts.

2. Wit’s End; $40

Wit’s End is a competitive board game where players (or teams) race to be the first to reach the center of the board. Each space landed on presents one of four trivia question types: “Teaser,” where riddles must be solved; “Odd-1-Out,” requiring identification of the mismatched item in a group; “Sequence,” which involves ordering items correctly; and “Wild Card,” offering unpredictable challenges. This game is ideal for trivia enthusiasts seeking a test of their skills, as winning often demands more than just knowing a single fact. For instance, one “Sequence” question might ask you to rank Big Bird, Michelangelo’s David, and an average Christmas tree by height.

3. Think You Know It All? Activity Book; $14

Think You Know It All? is tailored for those who adore Sporcle and miss the thrill of workbooks from their school days. It offers a comprehensive test of general knowledge, prompting you to list all 12 birthstones, name all 38 Shakespeare plays, or sequence every James Bond film. Each activity resembles a crossword puzzle, allowing you to tackle it solo or collaborate with others to fill in the blanks.

4. Random Wikipedia Page QR Code Coasters; $13

For those who love getting lost in Wikipedia’s endless rabbit holes, this set of four Redbubble coasters by Kevin-HPT is the perfect gift. Each coaster features a QR code that directs you to a random Wikipedia page when scanned with a smartphone. If coasters aren’t their style, the QR code is also available on a variety of other items, including stickers, magnets, a tote bag, notebooks, and apparel. Additionally, there are versions of the QR code for French-, German-, and Spanish-language Wikipedia editions, available on your product of choice.

5. Chronology; $23

Let the history enthusiast in your life shine. Chronology challenges players not just to recall historical events but to determine their sequence. Each card features a historical event, some with dates and others without. Players arrange their dated cards chronologically and then work to correctly position undated cards within the timeline.

6. Movie Locations Puzzle & Trivia Game; $25

Uncommon Goods offers a clever solution for your puzzle-loving, movie-obsessed trivia champion: a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring 50 iconic film locations, complete with clues to identify the corresponding movies. While the films are all classics, making the guessing game relatively easy when the puzzle is complete, it becomes a much greater challenge—and more entertaining—when attempting to name a movie with only half the image and clues assembled.

7. The Curious History of the Crossword Puzzle; from $50

Crossword puzzles have evolved significantly since their debut in 1913. Ben Tausig delves into this transformation in The Curious History of the Crossword Puzzle, featuring 100 crosswords published from 1913 to 2013. This book is an ideal gift for crossword enthusiasts curious about the origins of their favorite pastime and eager to test their skills against puzzles from different eras. As the book appears to be out of print, it also holds value as a collectible.

8. All of Us; $11

All of Us bridges generational gaps by encouraging collaboration rather than competition. The gameplay is straightforward: Teams take turns answering trivia questions before time expires. Questions are divided by generation—Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—and players can select cards from their own era. This ensures older participants aren’t disadvantaged by unfamiliarity with modern trends, and younger players aren’t left out for lacking knowledge of earlier decades. (For an added challenge, players can choose questions from another generation’s category.)

9. The Moops T-Shirt; From $16

In Seinfeld’s season 4, episode 7 (“The Bubble Boy”), George and Susan engage in a game of Trivial Pursuit with Donald, a boy confined to a plastic bubble. A heated argument breaks out when George refuses to accept Donald’s answer to “Who invaded Spain in the 8th century?” Donald says “the Moors,” but the card mistakenly reads the Moops. (This scene was inspired by an actual misprint in a 1970s Jeopardy! board game, noticed by staff writer Bill Masters.) This T-shirt, available in eight styles and over two dozen colors, is a niche reference. For fans of the show, it’s a hilarious inside joke and a nod to the meticulous nature of trivia enthusiasts.

10. Half Truth; $20

Half Truth, created by Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings and Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield, challenges players to know a little about a wide range of topics rather than everything about one. Each card presents six items in a category, but only three are correct. For example, under “Colognes for men,” you might find Network, Mother Road 66, Öd, Lymph, One Man Show, and Fluff Magnet—only three of which are genuine men’s colognes. Players earn points by identifying one correct answer, but including any incorrect guesses voids their score. This game forces trivia veterans to rethink their approach, as wrong answers are just as critical as right ones.

11. Mytour Amazing Facts 2024 Calendar; $14

For trivia enthusiasts, nothing beats a daily fact calendar, and Mytour’s version is a standout. Each day features fascinating facts sourced from our Amazing Fact Generator and other intriguing discoveries made by our writers and editors. These tidbits span quirky animal behaviors, obscure word histories, and much more.

12. Linkee; $8

Linkee is a lively party game where the objective isn’t just to answer the four questions on your card—it’s to uncover the connection between them and shout “Linkee!” before your competitors. (While it shares similarities with Ken Jennings’s Kennections series, the latter is online-only, lacks team play or shouting, and is generally more challenging than Linkee.)