The free trail will run between Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, August 30
10:57, 10 Apr 2026Updated 10:57, 10 Apr 2026
The team behind the Trivial Pursuit Leeds family summer 2026 trail
Leeds city centre is set to be transformed into a huge board game this summer.
To mark 400 years since Leeds was granted its royal charter, LeedsBID (Leeds Business Improvement District) is transforming the city into a live interactive version of Hasbro’s iconic Trivial Pursuit board game, inviting residents and visitors to test their knowledge of all things Leeds. Following the success of the Monopoly Leeds takeover, in the summer of 2024, LeedsBID is once again working with 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 – 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’s innovators, artists, sporting heroes and cultural pioneers will also feature. The free trail will run between Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, August 30.
Key locations will represent the six traditional Trivial Pursuit categories – entertainment, geography, sports and leisure, science and nature, history and art and literature. There will be classic and junior questions to ensure the experience appeals to all ages.
One of the central locations will be 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.
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, 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.”
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