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5 Best Trivia Games on PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5

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Although most of us are out of school, it is never too late to brush up on your trivia. Fortunately, the PlayStation has a good collection of trivia games to exercise your brain with. These games are perfect party games for when you have company over, or just looking to have a fun but interactive night of couch gaming with your buddies. In either case, we have you covered with the best trivia games on PlayStation 4 & 5 below. So keep reading to find out which games will put your general knowledge to the test.

5. It's Quiz Time

It's Quiz Time - Best of 2019 Trailer | PS4

It's Quiz Time, the largest quiz game ever produced for console, kicks off the list with almost 25,000 questions. Playable with up to eight players, It's Quiz Time will test your knowledge of everything, from music, movies, and memes, to cartoons, video games, and sports. And that's just scratching the surface. But, that's why it's one of the best party games on PlayStation, because there is a category for everyone. As a result, having a diverse squad for the question-filled trivia game is a must.

Thankfully, It's Quiz Time is easily accessible for parties, as only one person requires the game on their PlayStation, and the others can participate via their smartphone. Making it easy to get into a game and get in on the trivial fun. So, if you're looking for a fun way to entertain your guest this summer, It's Quiz Time contains an infinite number of questions and hours of whimsical fun.

4. Trivial Pursuit Live! 2

Launch trailer | TRIVIAL PURSUIT Live! 2

If you want a trivia game that puts your individual knowledge up to the test of your friends, consider Trivial Pursuit Live! 2. Up to four players can take the stage in this game-show-style trivial game, each answering a range of questions. Some are common knowledge, others are brain teasers, and some just require you to think fast. In any case, it will be a fierce rivalry between friends and family to see who can correctly answer the most questions in the fastest time.

So, be prepared for some heated debates if you whip out Trivial Pursuit Live! 2. As the game pits friends and family against each other in a heated trivial pursuit. However, that's exactly why it's one of the best trivia games on PlayStation. Because there's nothing like good old-fashioned trivia without a little friendly competition. After all, the winner does take home all the bragging rights.

3. Jeopardy Playshow!

Jeopardy! PlayShow - Gameplay Overview Trailer | PS4, PS5

It's hard to not include Jeopardy when talking about the best trivia games of all time. After all, it's the classic trivia game we've all known, loved, and watched for years. And if you ever want to test out how you would fair on the show yourself, you can in Jeopardy PlayShow! on PlayStation. Compete against friends with up to three players, or by yourself with past contestants using actual TV episodes hosted by the honorable Alex Trebek. Just be prepared to juggle some hard-hitting Jeopardy, as it's not as easy as it looks when you're the one risking your points on answers.

The best part about Jeopardy PlayShow! is you get to choose how you want to play. You can choose from a variety of episodes and themes spanning over three decades of Jeopardy. As a result, it's never been easier to play the authentic Jeopardy game show, right from your couch. Tackle it alone, or turn it into a game in which you and your friends compete against the top Jeopardy competitors in the world. In either case, your trivia guessing skills will be put to the ultimate test.

2. Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune ® | Now available on PS4 and Xbox one |Launch Trailer | Ubisoft [NA]

Speaking of classic trivia game shows, this list of the best trivia games wouldn't be complete without Wheel of Fortune. Just like Jeopardy PlayShow!, Wheel of Fortune for PlayStation is an exact replica of the gameshow, where you play as one of the contestants. This time, however, taking a break from the straight-up trivial questions and instead tacking Wheel of Fortune's 4,000 unique fill-in-the-blank, phrases and expressions brain teasers. If you're a frequent Wordle or Cross-Word player, this game is right up your alley.

You can compete against friends and family, or online against the best Wheel of Fortune players in the world. To make the game more intriguing, you can even select what prizes you're competing for. Sadly, you don't get those in real life, as we all could use a new car. Nonetheless, you compete for the bragging rights with friends and family of walking away with the most virtual prizes. After all, the best trivia games are all about competing for bragging rights over your peers.

1. The Jackbox Party Pack

The Jackbox Party Pack 9 - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

The best, most fun, and creative trivia game on PlayStation has to go to The Jackbox Party Pack. This trivia game has nine different “Party Packs” up for grabs, each of which offers up five different games that support up to 1-8 players. The game range from drawing and writing guessing games, to fill-in-the-blanks, and more. Overall, there is a ton of variety of games all with their own themes. So, ditch the straight-up trivia questions in favor of a more fun and engaging trivial party game with The Jackbox Party Pack.

The best part is that there are nine packs of game modes you can get it. So, once you've exhausted one, grab a new pack to get more exciting and creative games. Players can quickly join using their phones, and your friends from all across the world can join in audience mode and help depict the winner. So, if you're looking for the most accessible trivia game, with the most variety in games, look no further than The Jackbox Party Pack.

So, what's your take? Do you agree with our top five? Are there other trivia games on PlayStation you think are best? Let us know in the comments below or over on our socials here!

Riley Fonger is a freelance writer, music lover, and gamer since adolescence. He loves anything video game-related and grew up with a passion for story games such as Bioshock and The Last of Us.