Is the trivial pursuit board game patented?

It's unlikely that the Trivial Pursuit board game itself is patented.

Here's why:

* Patents protect inventions, not games. Patents typically cover new and useful inventions, not the concept of a board game or its rules.

* Game mechanics are usually protected by copyright. The specific design of the board, the rules, and the questions in Trivial Pursuit are likely protected by copyright, which prevents unauthorized copying.

* The name "Trivial Pursuit" is likely a trademark. The name itself is likely protected by a trademark, which prevents others from using it commercially.

So, while the Trivial Pursuit board game itself isn't likely patented, its specific elements are probably protected by copyright and trademark.