llectual property.

Hasbro has developed, marketed and sold Trivial Pursuit under license from the Horn Abbot companies since 1983.

“Trivial Pursuit created the adult game category in 1982 and has always been one of the most recognized brands in the industry,” says Brian Goldner, COO of Hasbro Inc. “Now, as a wholly-owned and operated part of our deep and rich brand portfolio, we can build Trivial Pursuit beyond traditional venues and capitalize on new opportunities in entertainment, publishing, promotions, and digital arenas.”

Plans have already been made to extend the Trivial Pursuit brand into a new television game show this fall called “Trivial Pursuit: America Plays.” The show is being created in cooperation with Debmar-Mercury and Wheeler Sussman and is expected to debut in Sept. 2008.