Turn your own notes into pub quiz rounds with AI
Start with round formats that work at a pub or trivia night, then generate the questions from the material you already have.
How to choose a pub quiz format
Most hosts run the same three or four rounds every week, so a fresh set of pub quiz format ideas can keep regulars coming back without a lot of extra prep.
- Alternate fast true/false rounds with slower multiple-choice rounds
- Save short-answer questions for a tiebreaker or final round
- Give each round a theme so teams can prepare or guess the topic
- Write one clear correct answer per question and test it on someone who has not seen it
Mixed question types
Combine multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions in one set, with an explanation the host can read out after each answer.
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX files, plain text notes or photos of pages, and get questions based on what you provided.
Practice before the night
Run a practice round in the browser on the free plan, so you can test difficulty and timing before your regulars arrive.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of your notes or slides.
Choose your round formats
Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions for each round.
Review and run the round
Check the explanations, adjust any questions that are too easy or too obscure, then run the round with your teams.
A useful format mixes speeds. Quick true/false questions let teams warm up, multiple-choice rounds reward quick recall, and short-answer questions work well as a tiebreaker near the end of the night.
You can also base each round on a theme. Take notes or slides on one subject, generate questions from them, and check that each one has a single clear answer that a team can reason toward.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should a pub quiz round have?
Many hosts settle on about eight to twelve questions per round, which keeps the pace steady and gives teams time to discuss without the round dragging.
How do I write trivia questions that are not too easy or too hard?
Test each question on a few people who have not seen it before, and adjust any that most of the room gets right instantly or that nobody can reason toward.
Can I export the questions I generate?
Free accounts can study in the browser without exports. PDF and DOCX export are part of the Plus plan, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on the Pro plan.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No. You can start on the free plan with no credit card, which includes 3 generations per month.
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