Triv draws questions from game modules on a variety of topics. Each module is split into six categories with an equal number of easy, medium, and hard questions. The categories may or may not be related to each other. Several Genus modules are available with the traditional Trivial Pursuit categories of geography, entertainment, history, arts and literature, science and nature, and sports and leisure. Other modules focus on a particular theme like entertainment or sports. Still other modules are random categories thrown together (more in the mode of Jeopardy). Some modules have numeric answers, some alphabetic, some multiple choice, some true/false, and some have a mix of these question types. Between all of the available modules, there are more than 10,000 questions available for Triv.
Triv supports four basic modes of play: Trivia Pizza, Quick Quiz, Triv Grid, and Triv Tac Toe. They all support from 1 to 4 players, but all players must use the same Palm (i.e., there is no IR support). You can also set a time limit for answering questions. If the question is not answered within the specified amount of time, the game is forfeited. Other global options include font choice (all four standard Palm fonts from OS2 and OS3 are supported), sound toggle, and a score change option. The score change option lets you override a wrong answer in case you mistype the answer. You can also use this if you are too lazy to enter the answer manually.
Trivia Pizza is based on Trivial Pursuit. You are given a pie plate that fits 6 slices. You earn slices by answering questions in the six categories. The categories are arranged in a circle, and you roll a die to determine your next question. Like Trivial Pursuit, you can choose which direction to move. Like Trivial Pursuit, you only get a piece of the pie if you are on a special earn pie spot on the board (for a shorter game, you can chose the small game option which lets you earn a slice of pie for every correct answer). Unlike Trivial Pursuit, there are no center spokes. Once you earn all six pieces of pie you win. A very cute option for Trivia Pizza lets you chose between a cheese and pepperoni pizza. If pepperoni is selected, each slice has a darkened circle, or a piece of pepperoni.
