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DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and open trivia questions from the material you upload, with an explanation for each answer.

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What to look for in pub quiz apps

Many good pub quiz apps are built around hosting a live round with players on their phones, which works well if you already have the questions. If you want questions tailored to a particular topic, the harder part is writing them, and that is where DeckOwl helps.

Pick a source with clear facts so the questions have one defensible answer.
Mix question types so the round has variety, such as a few true/false and a few open questions.
Read each explanation before the quiz so you can answer follow-up questions from the table.
Export to PDF or DOCX if you plan to print answer sheets, which requires a paid plan.

Example general knowledge trivia questions

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. It was purpose-built as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne, which were both rivals for the title.

Which gas makes up about 78 percent of Earth's atmosphere?Nitrogen. Oxygen makes up about 21 percent, which is why people often assume it is the main component of air.

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?Michelangelo. He worked on the ceiling from 1508 to 1512.

Which river is the longest in Africa?The Nile. It flows north through eleven countries before reaching the Mediterranean Sea.

In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?1989. Crossing points opened on November 9, and the wall was largely dismantled in the following year.

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Questions from your material

Upload a PDF, slide deck, DOCX file, plain notes or a photo of a page, and get trivia questions based on that content.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes a short explanation, so the host can settle disputes at the table and players learn something new.

Exports for your round

Paid plans export to PDF and DOCX so you can print answer sheets, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Upload your source

Add the file or notes you want to quiz on, such as a book summary, a history chapter or a list of facts you collected.

Choose the question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or open questions, and set how many you want for the round.

Print or export the set

Review the questions, then study them in the browser or export them as a PDF or DOCX for your quiz night.

Start with a source you trust, such as an encyclopedia entry, a documentary script or your own study notes. The generator produces questions and explanations from that text, so you can check each one before it goes on the answer sheet.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I write good general knowledge trivia questions?

Ask about one specific fact with a single clear answer, such as a date, a place or a name. Avoid questions where two answers could both be correct, and test a few on someone before the round.

What makes a trivia question good for a pub quiz?

A good question is short, easy to read aloud and has an answer that most players can recognize once they hear it. Mixing easy and hard questions keeps the room engaged.

Does DeckOwl run a live quiz with players on their phones?

DeckOwl creates the questions and explanations, but it does not list live multiplayer hosting as a feature. You would run the round with printed sheets or your own screen.

Can I export the questions, and what does it cost?

The free plan has 3 generations per month and no exports. Plus is $39 per year or $7.99 per month and adds PDF and DOCX exports, while Pro at $14.99 per month adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

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