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Good pub quizzes mix difficulty, topics and question styles so every table has a chance. Upload your material and get a draft set of questions with explanations to check and edit.

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What makes a good pub quiz

Most hosts who run a strong evening start with a clear plan: a few themed rounds, a picture round, and one tiebreaker. A good pub quiz keeps players guessing without leaving them stuck on questions that only one person in the room could answer.

Use four to six themed rounds of about eight to ten questions each, so the night has a steady pace.
Mix easy opening questions with a few harder ones, and keep at least one question per round that most tables can answer.
Write answers that are specific and unambiguous, and note acceptable alternatives such as a common nickname or a shortened name.
Test every round aloud before the event and fix any question that sparks an argument over wording.

Example general knowledge pub quiz questions

Which gas makes up most of Earth's atmosphere?Nitrogen, at about 78 percent of dry air. Oxygen is second at roughly 21 percent, which is why people often guess it.

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. Many players guess Sydney or Melbourne because they are the largest cities.

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?Michelangelo, who worked on it between 1508 and 1512 under Pope Julius II.

What is the hardest natural substance on the Mohs scale?Diamond, rated 10 on the Mohs scale. It is harder than any other natural mineral.

In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?1989, on November 9. Many people mix this up with 1990, the year Germany was reunified.

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Questions from your material

Upload a PDF, slides, a DOCX file, plain notes or a photo of a page, and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions to build rounds from.

Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with a short explanation, so you can settle disputes at the bar and confirm the answer is right before the night.

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How it works

Pick your round topics

Choose five or six themes such as history, geography, music, science and film, so no single area dominates the night.

Generate and mix question types

Upload your source notes, then combine multiple-choice and true/false questions with a few open ones for variety.

Check difficulty and fairness

Read each question aloud, remove any with two defensible answers, and order rounds from easier to harder.

Good general knowledge trivia rewards broad knowledge rather than obscure facts. Aim for questions where a well-read adult has a fair chance, and avoid questions that depend on a single recent news story that will be stale in a month.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should one pub quiz round have?

Many hosts use rounds of about eight to ten questions, which takes roughly ten minutes with a brief answer check. Shorter rounds keep energy up, especially when the room is busy.

How do I make trivia questions that are fair for everyone?

Keep questions focused on widely known facts and write answers that have only one correct response. Check each question against a second source, and include a note for accepted alternative spellings.

Can I export my pub quiz questions?

Yes, on paid plans. PDF and DOCX export are included in Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on Pro at $14.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card. The free plan includes 3 generations per month, and students can get 40% off a paid plan with a school email.

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