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Understand pub quiz rules, then write questions from your own notes

Learn how a typical pub quiz runs, from teams and rounds to scoring. Then upload your notes, slides or PDFs and get a quiz with explanations you can run on your own night.

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How pub quiz rules work and how to build a round

Most pub quiz rules are simple: teams answer written questions on paper, a quizmaster reads each question aloud, and points are added up at the end. Rounds often have themes such as history, music or geography, and many nights finish with a tiebreaker question to separate teams that finish level.

Each team writes answers on one sheet, and the quizmaster reads questions in order.
Points are usually one per correct answer, with totals announced after the final round.
Themed rounds keep the night varied, and a tiebreaker settles ties at the top.
Questions should have one defensible answer, so check facts against a reliable source first.

Example general knowledge trivia questions for a pub quiz

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

Which planet is closest to the Sun?Mercury. It orbits the Sun in about 88 days, faster than any other planet.

How many players from one team are on the field in a standard soccer match?Eleven, including the goalkeeper, because each side fields 11 players at a time.

What gas makes up the largest share of Earth's atmosphere?Nitrogen, at roughly 78 percent of dry air, with oxygen making up most of the rest.

Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice?Jane Austen, whose book was published in 1813 and remains her best-known novel.

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Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX files, slides, plain notes or a photo of a page. The tool reads the text and writes questions from it.

Multiple choice, true/false and open questions

Mix formats in one quiz so rounds feel varied, and check each answer with a short explanation before the night.

Export when you need it

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

How it works

Upload your source

Add the trivia notes, article or slides you want to quiz on. Photos of printed pages work too.

Choose question types and count

Pick multiple choice, true/false or open questions, then review the generated set and remove anything off topic.

Run or export the quiz

Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to PDF or DOCX on a paid plan for print.

If you came looking for a printable rules sheet, the summary above covers the basics. For a quiz that matches your own subject, the more useful step is to write the questions yourself or generate them from your material, then check each answer against the source before the night.

Good trivia questions have one clear correct answer, avoid trick wording, and come with a short explanation the quizmaster can read when a table disputes a result.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

Most quizmasters set the number of questions per round before the night starts. Keeping rounds short helps players stay focused and keeps the evening moving.

How do you score a pub quiz fairly?

Most pub quizzes award one point per correct answer and tally totals at the end. A tiebreaker question is commonly used when two or more teams finish level.

Can I export a quiz for a pub quiz night?

The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports. PDF and DOCX export are included in Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on Pro.

Can I make a quiz from a photo of my notes?

Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, so you can upload them alongside PDFs, slides and plain text. Review the generated questions before you use them.

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