About this Study Set
This study set covers Board Games & Puzzles through
25 practice questions.
A collection of factual trivia questions regarding the history, components, and mechanics of board games and puzzles. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Board Games & Puzzles Knowledge Quiz study set below.
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1
Which board game was originally patented in 1904 under the name The Landlord's Game?
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A
Monopoly
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B
Scrabble
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C
Cluedo
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D
Risk
2
In a standard game of Scrabble, how many tiles are included in the bag at the start of the game?
3
What is the name of the traditional Chinese board game played with black and white stones on a 19x19 grid?
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A
Shogi
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B
Go
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C
Mahjong
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D
Xiangqi
4
In the board game Risk, which continent provides the largest reinforcement bonus at the start of a turn?
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A
North America
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B
Europe
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C
Asia
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D
Africa
5
Which company is the original manufacturer of the Rubik's Cube?
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A
Hasbro
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B
Ideal Toy Corp
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C
Mattel
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D
Ravensburger
6
What is the maximum number of players allowed in a standard game of Catan without expansions?
7
Which classic board game requires players to move pieces across a board to reach a 'Home' area, often using a central dice popper?
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A
Sorry!
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B
Trouble
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C
Parcheesi
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D
Chutes and Ladders
8
In the board game Cluedo (or Clue), which of the following is NOT one of the original six weapon pieces?
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A
Revolver
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B
Rope
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C
Poison
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D
Wrench
9
What shape are the pieces in the game 'Connect Four'?
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A
Circles
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B
Squares
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C
Triangles
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D
Hexagons
10
The board game 'Ticket to Ride' is primarily based on which transportation theme?
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A
Ships
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B
Trains
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C
Airplanes
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D
Automobiles
11
How many sides does a standard D20 die, used in many tabletop role-playing games, have?
12
Which abstract strategy game uses a board consisting of 64 squares and requires players to flip their opponent's pieces?
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A
Othello
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B
Checkers
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C
Backgammon
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D
Chess
13
In the game 'Battleship', which of the following is the standard size of the smallest ship?
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A
2 holes
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B
3 holes
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C
4 holes
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D
5 holes
14
What is the goal of the game 'Jenga'?
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A
Capture the king
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B
Build the tallest tower
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C
Remove blocks without collapsing
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D
Race to the finish line
15
Which classic puzzle invented in 1863 involves assembling interlocking cardboard pieces to form an image?
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A
Crossword
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B
Jigsaw
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C
Sudoku
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D
Tangram
16
In the game 'Chess', which piece can move any number of squares diagonally?
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A
Rook
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B
Knight
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C
Bishop
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D
Queen
17
What is the total number of squares on a standard Chess board?
18
Which game features the characters Colonel Mustard and Professor Plum?
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A
Monopoly
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B
Cluedo
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C
The Game of Life
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D
Stratego
19
In 'The Game of Life', what is the main objective players strive to achieve by the end of the game?
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A
Highest salary
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B
Most children
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C
Most wealth
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D
Highest education
20
What type of puzzle uses a 9x9 grid where each row, column, and 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1-9?
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A
KenKen
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B
Kakuro
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C
Sudoku
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D
Cryptogram
21
Which board game involves moving pieces called 'pawns' to reach the center of the board, often referred to as 'The End'?
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A
Candy Land
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B
Chutes and Ladders
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C
Sorry!
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D
Checkers
22
In the game 'Backgammon', how many checkers does each player start with on the board?
23
What color is the 'Hotel' piece in the standard version of Monopoly?
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A
Blue
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B
Red
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C
Green
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D
Yellow
24
Which of these board games is categorized as a 'War Game'?
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A
Catan
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B
Diplomacy
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C
Scrabble
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D
Uno
25
What is the name of the ancient puzzle involving seven flat shapes that must be arranged to form specific silhouettes?
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A
Tangram
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B
Pentomino
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C
Soma Cube
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D
Rubik's Snake
