Understand how a pub quiz works, then write your own rounds
Teams answer rounds of general knowledge questions and mark each other's sheets. DeckOwl turns your notes into a quiz you can run in the same format.
What happens at a pub quiz night
A pub quiz is a live trivia night where teams answer written questions across several rounds. The host reads each question aloud, teams write their answers on paper, and the sheets are swapped and marked at the end of each round.
- Teams usually answer in writing, then swap sheets to mark.
- Rounds mix categories so no single expert wins every round.
- Good questions have one clearly correct answer that the host can check.
- Explanations help settle close calls at the end of the night.
Rounds of mixed questions
Generate multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions grouped into rounds on any topic in your notes.
Answers with explanations
Each question includes the correct answer and a short reason, so the host can settle disputes quickly.
Study in the browser
Practice the questions yourself before quiz night, free, with no credit card needed to start.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, a DOCX file, plain notes or a photo of a page.
Generate the questions
Choose question types and get a set of questions with answers and explanations.
Run the round
Read the questions aloud, have teams mark sheets, then check answers against the explanations.
Most nights mix categories such as geography, history, science, music and film, with a few picture or music rounds. Because questions are short and the answers are checkable, the format works well with notes you already have.
If you want your own round, start from the material your group already uses and turn it into questions with clear correct answers.
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Frequently asked questions
How are pub quiz rounds usually structured?
Formats vary by venue, but most nights run several rounds of themed questions with a short break between them. Hosts often include a bonus or tiebreaker question at the end.
How should I study general knowledge for a pub quiz?
Focus on recurring categories like geography, science and music, and review the facts you miss most often. Spaced repetition helps those facts stick over several weeks.
Can I export my quiz for a pub quiz night?
PDF and DOCX export are included in Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on Pro. The free plan lets you study the questions in the browser without exports.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card. It includes 3 generations per month.
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