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Turn your notes into pub quiz categories with AI

Ready-made category lists are handy for a quick start. DeckOwl builds rounds from the material you already have, with answers and explanations included.

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Build your own pub quiz rounds from your material

A pub quiz usually runs on a handful of rounds, from geography to music, and most ready-made lists of pub quiz categories stop at the names. The harder part is writing questions that fit your crowd and your material.

Pick categories that match your audience's interests and knowledge
Balance easy opening rounds with harder finishing rounds
Use a picture or sound round for variety between text-based rounds
Check every answer against your source before the quiz night

Example pub quiz trivia questions by category

Which country has the most time zones, counting its overseas territories?France, with 12 time zones, because its overseas territories are spread across the globe.

Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice?Jane Austen, who published it in 1813; it is a common literature round question.

What is the chemical symbol for gold?Au, taken from the Latin word aurum, which is why it does not match the English name.

In cricket, what are the three wooden posts at each end of the pitch called?The stumps, which the bowler aims at and which the batter defends with the bat.

Which planet in the solar system is known for its prominent ring system?Saturn, whose rings are made mostly of ice and rock particles and are visible through a small telescope.

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Rounds from your own material

Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX files, plain notes or photos of pages and get questions grouped by the topics you actually covered.

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer

Mix question types within a round so teams face a balance of quick picks and written answers.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes a short explanation, so the host can settle disputes and teams learn why an answer is right.

How it works

Upload your source

Add the book chapter, lecture slides or notes you want to base the round on.

Choose the question type

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, or combine them within one set.

Review and run the round

Edit any question you want, then study in the browser or export on a paid plan.

Start with the topics you want to test, then group them into rounds that mix easy and hard questions so every table has a chance. A round on local history can use your own town guide, while a science round can come straight from a textbook chapter.

DeckOwl reads your uploaded files and produces questions for each topic, with explanations you can check before the night. You stay in control of which categories make the final cut.

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Frequently asked questions

How many categories should a pub quiz have?

Most hosts run a small number of rounds and keep each one focused on a single subject. Varying the difficulty between rounds usually keeps teams engaged.

What categories work well for general knowledge trivia?

Broad areas such as history, geography, science, film, music and sport work well together. Adding a themed round based on a shared interest can make the night more memorable.

Can I export my pub quiz questions?

Yes, on paid plans. Plus includes PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.

Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?

No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but no exports.

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