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Turn any PDF into a free pub quiz for adults

DeckOwl does not publish a library of ready-made rounds, so you build the questions from material you already have. Start free with no credit card.

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Why build your own pub quiz instead of searching for one

Many people who want a free online pub quiz for adults are really after a set they can run tonight without prep. DeckOwl does not publish a library of ready-made rounds. What it does is turn material you already own into a quiz, so the questions match the theme your group cares about.

Pick a theme first, such as film history, world capitals or 1990s music, then upload a source that covers it.
Generate multiple-choice questions for the main rounds and open questions for a tiebreaker.
Check the explanations before the night so you can settle disputes quickly.
Export to PDF on Plus if you want printed answer sheets for the tables.

Example general knowledge trivia questions for a pub quiz

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. Sydney is the largest city, but Canberra was chosen as the capital as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.

Which chemical element has the symbol Au?Gold. The symbol comes from the Latin word aurum.

Who wrote the novel Frankenstein?Mary Shelley. It was first published anonymously in 1818.

True or false: the Great Wall of China is easily visible to the naked eye from the Moon.False. It is too narrow and low-contrast to be seen from the Moon without aid.

Which letter of the alphabet does not appear in the name of any US state?Q. No state name contains a Q.

Generate the full set

Your material, your questions

Upload a PDF, DOCX, slides, plain notes or a photo of a page and get quiz questions drawn from that text.

Multiple choice, true/false and open

Mix question types and read an explanation for every answer, so the quiz teaches as it runs.

Free to start

The free plan includes 3 generations a month and browser play. Exports to PDF and DOCX come with Plus.

How it works

Add your source

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page. Text in images is read automatically.

Pick a question type

Choose multiple choice, true/false or short answer questions, then generate the set.

Run the quiz

Play in your browser and check each explanation before the next round starts.

Good trivia rounds usually come from specific sources: a local history PDF, a sports almanac you saved, or lecture slides on world geography. Upload that file and the generator writes multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, each with an explanation the host can read aloud if someone disputes an answer.

The free plan covers three generations a month and browser play, which is enough for a trial night. Exporting to PDF or DOCX for printing is part of Plus, and QTI or Moodle XML export is part of Pro.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

Most hosts run rounds of 8 to 10 questions with a tiebreaker at the end. Generate a set a little larger than you need so you can cut the weakest items.

How do I write good general knowledge trivia questions?

Aim for one clear fact and a single correct answer per question. Make wrong options plausible but clearly wrong, and avoid words like always or never in true/false statements unless the claim is truly absolute.

Can I make a pub quiz from my own notes for free?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations a month and lets you play in the browser. Exports are not included on the free plan.

Do I need to pay to print the quiz?

Printing from a PDF export requires the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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