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Printable pub quiz sheets rarely match the topics your crowd cares about. DeckOwl builds questions from material you choose, with answers and explanations included.

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Why build your own quiz instead of printing one

Printable sheets can fill a slot, but they rarely match the topics your crowd cares about. DeckOwl turns your own notes, slides or PDFs into a ready pub quiz with multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, each one paired with an answer and a short explanation.

Upload a PDF, slide deck, DOCX file or notes and build questions from them
Choose multiple-choice, true/false or open questions for each round
Each question includes the correct answer and a one-sentence explanation
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, or to QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro

Example general knowledge trivia questions

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. It was chosen as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne, and became the capital in 1913.

Which chemical element has the symbol Na?Sodium. The symbol comes from its Latin name, natrium.

How many players from one team are on the field in standard soccer?11. That count includes the goalkeeper.

Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice?Jane Austen. It was first published in 1813.

Which is the largest ocean on Earth?The Pacific Ocean. It covers more area than all of Earth's land combined.

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Works from your own material

Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX files, plain notes or photos of pages and get questions based on exactly what you provided.

Three question formats

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, so a round can mix formats the way a good quiz night does.

Answers with explanations

Every question comes with its correct answer and a short explanation, so the host can settle disputes at the table.

How it works

Add your facts

Paste notes, upload a slide deck or a PDF of trivia categories you want to cover.

Generate and review

DeckOwl writes questions and explanations. Remove any that are too easy or too obscure for your room.

Export and run the night

Download your quiz as a PDF or DOCX on the Plus plan and print answer sheets for your teams.

Write a fact sheet for each round, such as geography, science or film, then generate questions round by round. Free accounts can study the results in the browser, while Plus adds PDF and DOCX export for printing. Pro also exports QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for teachers who run trivia in a learning system.

Good trivia depends on clear answers with no ambiguity. Review each generated question before the night, and keep the explanation handy so the host can resolve any challenge quickly.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

Many hosts run rounds of about 8 to 12 questions, which keeps the pace steady without losing teams. Adjust the number to fit how long your evening runs.

How do I write trivia questions with one clear answer?

Pick facts that have a single widely accepted answer, and avoid questions that depend on a specific edition or date unless you state it. Check each generated question against your source before the night.

Can I export my pub quiz questions?

Yes, but exports are paid features. Plus includes PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

Is there a free plan to try it?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, with no credit card needed to start. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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