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Turn your own trivia notes into a pub quiz derby round

Upload notes, slides or PDFs and get a set of trivia questions with explanations. Check them, cut what you do not need, and run the round.

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Build your derby round from material you already have

A pub quiz derby lives or dies on its question sheets, and writing fresh ones for every round can eat a whole weekend. Most hosts already have the raw material in a file somewhere, like a lecture deck, a reading list or a set of notes from a previous quiz.

Pick a theme first, then upload only the sources that match it
Read every answer key before the night, since explanations help with close calls
Mix easy and hard questions so every team has a chance to score
Keep a spare set of questions ready in case a question gets challenged

Example general knowledge trivia for a pub quiz derby

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. It was built as a purpose-designed capital as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne.

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

How many players from one side are on the field in a standard cricket match?Eleven. Each team fields eleven players while batting or bowling.

Who wrote the novel Nineteen Eighty-Four?George Orwell. It was published in 1949 and introduced terms like Big Brother and doublethink.

Which is the largest ocean on Earth?The Pacific Ocean. It covers more area than all of Earth's land combined.

Generate the full set

Questions from your material

Start from notes, slides, PDFs, DOCX files or photos of pages. The questions come from what you actually uploaded.

Multiple-choice, true/false and open

Mix formats within one round so teams face a variety of question types, each with a short explanation for the host.

Export when you are ready

Free plans study in the browser. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for other platforms.

How it works

Upload your source

Add the PDF, slides, document or typed notes that cover the round's theme, such as history, geography or science.

Generate and review

DeckOwl drafts the questions and explanations. Read each one, fix wording and remove anything that is not accurate.

Run the derby

Study the set in the browser, or export it on a paid plan and print the sheets for your teams.

Upload that material and DeckOwl turns it into questions with clear answers and explanations. You stay in charge of the final set, so you can tighten the wording, swap out weak items and keep the difficulty even across the round.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

Many hosts keep each round short, often around 8 to 12 questions, so teams stay engaged. Adjust the count to your venue and how long you want the round to last.

How do I write fair trivia questions for a team competition?

Give each question one clearly correct answer and avoid trick wording. Check every fact against a reliable source before the event.

Can I export the questions for printing or another quiz platform?

Yes, on paid plans. PDF and DOCX export are included in Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are available on Pro. The free plan is for studying in the browser only.

Is there a free plan to try it first?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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