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Why homemade rounds beat recycled lists

Most pub quiz round ideas you find online are generic lists that regulars have already seen, and a copied question often gets an answer shouted before the host finishes reading it. A better round comes from material you actually have: a theme for the night, a local history book, a course reader or last month's trivia notes. DeckOwl reads those files and writes questions with explanations, so the host knows exactly why each answer is correct.

Pick one theme per round so questions feel connected.
Mix easy openers with a few harder closers to keep teams engaged.
Check each answer against your source before the night starts.
Read the explanation aloud when an answer is surprising or disputed.

Example general knowledge trivia questions

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

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

How many players from one team are on the field in association football (soccer)?Eleven, including the goalkeeper.

Which gas makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere?Nitrogen. Oxygen is the second most common gas at about 21 percent.

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

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Questions from your sources

Drop in a textbook chapter, a reader or your own notes and get questions drawn from that exact material.

Answers and explanations

Each question comes with a correct answer and a short explanation you can read aloud when the room argues.

Export when you are ready

Paid plans export to PDF or DOCX for printing, and the Pro plan adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Pick a theme and a source

Choose the night's theme, then upload the file or photos that match it.

Generate and review

Pick question types, generate the set and cut any question that does not fit your crowd.

Print or study

Run the round from a printed copy or study the questions in the browser beforehand.

Start with a theme and choose sources that match it. A sports night can draw on a rulebook or a season recap, and a history night can use a textbook chapter. Review the generated questions before the event, cut any that depend on wording you disagree with, and keep a mix of easy and hard questions so the round keeps moving.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions work well for one pub quiz round?

Many hosts keep a round to around eight to twelve questions so it finishes in a few minutes. Shorter rounds keep energy up, especially when several rounds run in one evening.

What makes a good general knowledge trivia question?

A good question has one clear answer that a team can check, and it avoids trick wording or obscure details that only one person could know. Questions about everyday subjects, famous places and well-known history usually work best.

Can I export my pub quiz questions to Word or PDF?

Yes, PDF and DOCX export are included on the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

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No, you can start on the free plan with three generations per month and no credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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