Leeds to be turned into giant board game with Trivial Pursuit takeover
Leeds will be turned into a giant board game this summer to celebrate a landmark moment in the city’s history.
To mark 400 years since it was granted its royal charter, the city centre will be turned into a live interactive version of Hasbro’s iconic Trivial Pursuit. Residents and visitors will have the opportunity to test their knowledge of all things Leeds.
Following the huge success of the Monopoly takeover in summer 2024, LeedsBID (Leeds Business Improvement District) is once again working to bring another game to life. This time, the focus is firmly on the stories, achievements and surprising facts that have shaped Leeds over four centuries.
And 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.
Andrew Cooper, Chief Executive of LeedsBID, said: “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.”
Running for just over a month this summer, from July 25 to August 30, 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.
One of the central locations will be the spectacular Brodrick Hall inside Leeds City Museum, named after architect Cuthbert Brodrick, who designed several of the city’s most iconic buildings.
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 added: “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.”