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What makes a pub quiz round work

Most hosts who want to learn how to do a pub quiz find that the hard part is not the format but writing fair, varied questions that a table of mixed knowledge can answer.

  • Aim for six to ten questions per round so the quiz moves briskly.
  • Mix categories like history, geography, science and pop culture.
  • Write one unambiguous correct answer per question and note acceptable alternatives.
  • Keep a separate answer key so scoring is quick and fair.
Example general knowledge trivia questions
Which planet has the most confirmed moons in the solar system?Saturn, because it has more confirmed moons than any other planet, though the count keeps rising as new ones are found.
What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. Sydney and Melbourne were rivals, so a purpose-built capital was chosen as a compromise.
Which element has the chemical symbol Na?Sodium. The symbol comes from its Latin name, natrium.
True or false: honey never spoils.True. Its low moisture and acidity resist microbes, and edible honey has been found in ancient Egyptian tombs.
Who wrote the novel Frankenstein?Mary Shelley, who published it in 1818 when she was 20 years old.
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Answers with explanations

Every question comes with a correct answer and a short explanation, so you can settle disputes at the bar quickly.

Study mode for the teams

Free accounts can study in the browser, and paid plans export to PDF or DOCX for printing a answer sheet.

How it works

Upload your source

Add the trivia notes, a fact sheet or a set of slides you want to quiz on.

Pick a format

Choose multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate a round of questions.

Review and print

Check the questions, edit any you want to change, and export a copy for your host sheet.

A good round mixes easy openers with a few harder finishers, and every answer should be checkable against one clear source. Building questions from a trusted fact sheet keeps the answer key consistent from week to week.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

Most rounds work well with six to ten questions, which keeps the pace up and gives each team a fair chance to score. Longer rounds tend to lose attention late in the evening.

What makes a good general knowledge trivia question?

A good question has one clear answer that a reasonable person could know or work out, and it avoids trick wording. Mixing easy and hard questions keeps every table in the game.

Can I export my pub quiz questions?

Exports to PDF and DOCX are part of the Plus plan, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML exports are on Pro. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not export.

Is there a free plan to try this first?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. You can upgrade later if you want unlimited generations and exports.

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