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Writing a round for an Ainsdale pub quiz

A good Ainsdale pub quiz round mixes easy warm-ups with a few questions that make the table think. The hard part is usually writing enough accurate questions with clear answers, especially when the topics change every week.

Start from a PDF, slides or notes you already trust
Mix multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions in one round
Read the explanation for each answer before you read it out
Study the questions in your browser on the free plan

Example general knowledge trivia questions

Which planet in the Solar System has the most confirmed moons?Saturn has more confirmed moons than any other planet, which is why it is often the answer to moon-count questions.

Which river flows through the centre of London?The River Thames flows through central London before reaching the North Sea.

True or false: honey can stay edible for a very long time.True. Honey's low water content and acidity stop bacteria from growing, which is why very old jars have been found still edible.

Which element has the chemical symbol Na?Sodium. The symbol comes from its Latin name, natrium.

Who wrote the novel Middlemarch?George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, published it in serial form between 1871 and 1872.

Generate the full set

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer

Pick the question style that suits your round, from quick true/false checks to short-answer questions that need a typed response.

Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with a short explanation, so the quizmaster can settle disputes at the bar and learn the fact too.

Works from your own material

Start from a PDF, DOCX, PowerPoint, plain text or a photo of a page, so the questions match the topics you chose.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page containing the facts you want to quiz on.

Choose the question types

Select multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions and how many you want for each round.

Run the round or export it

Study the questions in your browser for free, or export them as PDF or DOCX on a paid plan.

DeckOwl starts from material you already have, such as a fact sheet, a set of slides or your own notes on current affairs and history. It produces multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions with explanations, so you can check each answer before the night.

Because the questions come from your own source, you can keep the difficulty consistent across rounds and cover the categories your regulars enjoy.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I write good general knowledge trivia questions?

Aim for one clear fact per question with a single correct answer that a room of people could agree on. Avoid questions where the wording hints at the answer, and check the source for dates and spellings.

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

Many quizzes use rounds of around eight to ten questions, but you can adjust that to suit your venue and how long people stay. Mixing easier and harder questions usually keeps the table engaged.

Can I export the questions for my quiz?

PDF and DOCX export are included on the Plus plan, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are available on Pro. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. No credit card is needed to start.

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