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DeckOwl is an AI quiz generator. Upload your trivia notes, slides or a PDF and get questions with answers and explanations. We don't list pub quiz venues, but we can help you write the questions.

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Writing pub quiz rounds from your own material

Running a pub quiz night usually means writing every round from scratch, which takes hours you could spend on the room. Starting from your own trivia notes, books or a PDF of facts you have collected means the questions match the subjects you actually want to cover.

Turn your own trivia notes into multiple-choice or true/false questions
Get an explanation with every answer for quick settling of disputes
Export to PDF or DOCX for printing (paid plans)
Export to QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML for classroom platforms (Pro plan)

Example general knowledge trivia questions

What is the capital city of Scotland?Edinburgh. It is the seat of the Scottish Parliament and has been the country's capital for centuries.

Which gas makes up most of Earth's atmosphere?Nitrogen, at roughly 78 percent. Oxygen is the second most common, at about 21 percent.

What is the chemical symbol for gold?Au. The symbol comes from the Latin word aurum, meaning gold.

Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice?Jane Austen, first published in 1813. It follows the Bennet sisters as they navigate marriage and class in early nineteenth-century England.

Which river flows through Glasgow?The River Clyde. It runs through the city centre and was historically important for shipbuilding.

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Works from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX files, slides, plain notes or a photo of a page. Questions come from what you provide.

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer

Pick the question type that suits your round. Each question includes an explanation you can read out if a team challenges an answer.

Export when you need it

Free plan users study in the browser. Paid plans export to PDF and DOCX, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or image of your trivia sheet.

Choose the question types

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

Review and run your round

Check each question and explanation, edit anything you like, then read them out on quiz night.

A good round mixes easy and hard questions and has one clearly correct answer. Explanations matter too, because they settle arguments at the table and help teams learn something new. Reviewing each question before the night keeps the round fair.

DeckOwl is a study tool, so it works best when you already have material to draw from. Free accounts get 3 generations per month and can study in the browser. Paid plans remove the generation limit and add exports for printing or loading into other tools.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

There is no fixed standard, but many hosts aim for a round most teams can finish in about ten minutes. Mixing in a few harder questions keeps stronger teams interested.

How do I write fair general knowledge trivia questions?

Use one clearly correct answer and avoid trick wording or double meanings. Check each fact against a reliable source before the night.

Is DeckOwl free to use?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start. Exports require a paid plan.

Can I export pub quiz questions?

PDF and DOCX export are included in the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month.

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