The Wetherspoons Top Trumps game has been one of the most talked-about pub novelties of the year — and if you’re trying to track one down, you’re not alone. Here’s a complete guide to getting hold of it, what it costs, and what you get for your money.
The official game: in pubs only
The official Wetherspoons Top Trumps game was created by the company’s charity partner, Young Lives vs Cancer — an organisation supporting children and young people affected by cancer. It features 30 Wetherspoons pubs from across the UK and is sold exclusively in Wetherspoons locations.
The price is £9 per pack, and every penny goes directly to the charity. So even if you’re not fussed about the game itself, it’s a decent pub purchase for a good cause.
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Cards feature each pub’s year of opening, size, number of steps to the toilets, how much that pub has raised for the charity, and a fact about the building’s history.
Where exactly can you buy it?
| Option | Details |
| In a Wetherspoons pub | The only official stockist. Ask at the bar — not all pubs have the same stock levels. Calling ahead is advisable. |
| eBay | Second-hand marketplace listings appear regularly. Expect to pay slightly above the £9 retail price. Check the listing is the official version (30 pubs, for Young Lives vs Cancer). |
| Top Spoons (unofficial) | A similar game with 55 pubs, available on Amazon, Firebox, and Bubblegum Stuff’s website. Not the same as the official Wetherspoons edition, but more readily available online. |
Is there a card list available anywhere?
Wetherspoons hasn’t published the full list of all 30 featured pubs. The confirmed pubs in the game include the Royal Victoria Pavilion in Ramsgate, The Standing Order in Edinburgh, The Velvet Coaster in Blackpool, The Prince of Wales in Cardiff, and The Imperial in Exeter — but the rest are only revealed when you open the pack.
That’s part of the appeal, really. Half the fun is finding out which pubs made the cut — and finding out whether your local is in there.
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What about Top Spoons?
If you can’t get to a Wetherspoons or you’d rather order online, Top Spoons by Bubblegum Stuff is the closest alternative. It covers 55 UK Wetherspoons pubs and rates each one on ambiance, price, cleanliness, architecture, and customer approval — a different take on the same idea, and arguably more entertaining because it doesn’t shy away from the less glamorous end of the Spoons spectrum.
It’s widely available from Firebox, Amazon UK, Bubblegum Stuff’s website, and eBay, typically priced around £9–£12.
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Quick answer
Official game: head to any Wetherspoons and ask at the bar. Costs £9. All money goes to Young Lives vs Cancer. Stock varies by pub.
Can’t get to a pub: check eBay for the official version, or buy Top Spoons online for a similar experience with more pubs.
