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Why build your own round

Writing pub quiz general knowledge questions by hand eats up the evening before quiz night, and the results often lean toward whatever the host happens to know. Starting from a text you choose gives you a round with a clear source and a balanced spread of answers.

Multiple choice, true/false and short-answer questions in one set
Explanations for every answer, so disputes are easy to settle
Mind maps that group a topic into categories for round planning
Exports to PDF or DOCX on Plus, and QTI or Moodle XML on Pro

Example general knowledge trivia questions for a pub quiz

Which planet has the most confirmed moons in the solar system?Saturn. It has more confirmed moons than any other planet, and the count keeps rising as new ones are found.

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. It was chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne, the two largest rival cities.

Which element has the chemical symbol Au?Gold. The symbol comes from the Latin word aurum, which also means gold.

In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?1989. Crossings opened on November 9, 1989, and the wall was dismantled over the following months.

How many players from one team are on the field during a soccer match?11, including the goalkeeper. Each side fields 11 players at the start of a standard match.

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Questions from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page, and DeckOwl writes questions based on what it contains.

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer

Mix formats in one round so teams face a variety of question types, from quick true/false to open answers.

Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with a short explanation, so the host can settle disputes and share the reasoning at the end of the round.

How it works

Upload your source

Add the notes, slides or document you want to quiz from, including photos of pages.

Generate the questions

Choose the question format and let DeckOwl write a set of questions with correct answers and explanations.

Run the round or export it

Review the questions, then run them on quiz night or export them to PDF or DOCX on a paid plan.

If you want a ready-made printable sheet, plenty are available online, but a round built from your own material lets you match the topics to your audience and your venue. Reviewing each question before the night takes minutes, and you can drop any question that feels too obscure.

Upload a chapter, a set of slides or a page of notes, and DeckOwl produces questions with answers and explanations you can check at a glance. The same material can also be studied as flashcards or a mind map.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz general knowledge round have?

Many hosts run rounds of about 10 to 15 questions split into categories, so teams get a mix of topics. Shorter rounds keep the energy up and make scoring quicker.

What topics work best for general knowledge trivia?

Mix history, geography, science, sport and popular culture. Aim for questions with one clear, checkable answer so nobody can argue over the scoring.

Can I export the questions for printing?

Yes. PDF and DOCX export are included on the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, and the free plan lets you study in the browser.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month and browser study, with no credit card needed.

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