Hasbro Introduces Trivial Pursuit Tap, Among First Games to Use Amazon Echo Buttons
Amazon Echo Buttons are a simple but creative way for customers to play interactive games with their friends and Alexa, adding new and innovative methods of game play for beloved brands like Trivial Pursuit. Paired with the introduction of new Echo Buttons, Trivial Pursuit Tap provides a fun, game show-style competition with "buzzers" and all. Compete with friends to be the first to buzz in and answer questions from one of six categories. If you answer correctly, you can push your luck and attempt more questions.
Each Echo Button connects via Bluetooth to a customers' compatible Echo device. The buttons illuminate and can be pressed to trigger a variety of multiplayer and single-player game experiences through Alexa skills.
This innovative integration is timed perfectly to the holiday family gaming season, and is a first for Amazon and Trivial Pursuit.
"This transformative, in-home technology will make Trivial Pursuit more
animated and exciting than ever," said
"We're excited that customers can now play the iconic Trivial Pursuit
game with Alexa," said
Trivial Pursuit is the first major board game to be adapted for Alexa
with Echo Button capabilities. Initially, Trivial Pursuit Tap will
launch in the
Since 1979, Trivial Pursuit has tested the knowledge of trivia fans and gamers alike, with six categories that include Places, The Arts, Entertainment, Science and Tech, Events, and Sports and Hobbies. To learn more about this new twist on the Trivial Pursuit line, visit https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076XKK3L3.
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