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Turn your own notes into pub quiz questions for game night

DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and open questions from the material you upload, with explanations for every answer. Run the round yourself with your friends.

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What a pub quiz app for friends can and cannot do

Most friend groups who want a pub quiz app with friends end up writing rounds by hand, which often takes longer than the quiz itself. DeckOwl helps with the writing part by creating questions from material you already have.

Upload your own notes, slides or trivia lists as the source for each round.
Mix multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions in one set.
Read each explanation before the reveal to settle close calls.
Export to PDF or DOCX on the Plus plan to print for the table.

Example general knowledge trivia questions

Which is the largest organ of the human body?The skin, because it has the greatest surface area and weight of any organ.

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra, chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne rather than either largest city.

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

Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice?Jane Austen, first published in 1813.

In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?1989, when East German border controls opened and crowds began dismantling the wall.

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Questions from your own files

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text, or photos of a trivia sheet, and get questions built from that material.

Mixed question types

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions so the round has variety for the whole group.

Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with a short explanation, so the host can settle disputes and share the reason behind the answer.

How it works

Upload your material

Add notes, slides, a PDF of facts or a photo of a page. No credit card is needed to start.

Pick question types

Select multiple-choice, true/false or open questions and generate a set for each round.

Run the round

Read the questions aloud or share them, then reveal the answers and explanations when the group is ready.

DeckOwl does not host live games or let players join from their phones. It generates the questions, and you run the round yourself. Free accounts can generate three sets per month and study in the browser, while the Plus plan adds PDF and DOCX export so you can print answer sheets for game night.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

There is no fixed standard, but most hosts keep each round short enough that everyone can answer every question in one sitting. Adjust the count to fit how long your group wants to play.

How do I write trivia questions that are fair for a mixed group?

Mix easy and hard questions within each round, and avoid questions that only one person could know. Check each answer against a reliable source before the night starts.

Is DeckOwl a live game app where friends join from their phones?

No. DeckOwl generates quizzes that you run yourself, and it does not host live multiplayer games. The free plan allows three generations per month.

Can I print the questions for a pub quiz night?

PDF and DOCX export are available on the Plus plan. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

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