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Why build your own pub quiz fodder

Hosting a quiz night means having fresh questions ready every week, and pub quiz fodder you wrote from your own reading is more fun to run than recycled sheets from the internet. A question built from a book chapter, a documentary script or your own slides also makes it easier to explain the answer when a team challenges it.

Start from notes or slides you already have, so every question matches a source you can point to.
Write explanations alongside answers so the host can settle disputes quickly.
Mix multiple-choice, true/false and open questions to keep the round varied.
Keep a free trial round on the Free plan with 3 generations per month and study in the browser.

Example general knowledge trivia questions

Which planet has the most confirmed moons in the solar system?Saturn, which has more confirmed moons than any other planet, so the answer is not Jupiter as many people guess.

What is the largest ocean on Earth?The Pacific Ocean, which covers more area than all of Earth's land masses combined.

Which chemical element has the symbol Au?Gold, with the symbol taken from the Latin word aurum.

Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice, first published in 1813?Jane Austen, whose novel follows Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy in early nineteenth-century England.

How many strings does a standard six-string guitar have?Six, tuned to E, A, D, G, B and E from lowest to highest pitch in standard tuning.

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Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX files, plain notes or photos of pages and get questions built from that content.

Three question types

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, with an explanation attached to each answer for the host.

Export when you need it

Download to PDF or DOCX on Plus. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for learning platforms.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file, text notes or a photo of a page. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Pick the question style

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

Review and run the round

Check the questions and explanations, edit anything that needs tightening, then print or export before quiz night.

Upload the material your round is based on and DeckOwl generates questions from it, with a correct answer and a short explanation for each one. You can mix themes across a single night, such as history, science and music, by uploading one file per topic and generating a separate set for each.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

Most rounds use between 8 and 12 questions per category, so teams have time to discuss without the round dragging. Generate a few extra so you can cut any that are too hard or too similar.

What makes a good general knowledge trivia question?

A good question has one clearly correct answer that most people can check, and it is phrased so it is not a trick. Use an explanation to note the fact behind the answer, which helps when someone asks why.

Can I export my pub quiz questions to Word or PDF?

Yes, PDF and DOCX export is included on the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for learning platforms.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes, the Free plan gives you 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. No credit card is needed to start, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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