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Writing your own trivia round

Quizmasters running a York pub quiz usually spend hours hunting for local facts that are accurate and not too obscure. Instead, paste your own notes on the city's Roman origins, the Minster and the walls into DeckOwl, and it drafts questions with clear answers and explanations you can check before the night.

Turn your own York notes into a round without building questions from scratch
Mix multiple choice, true/false and short answer for teams with different strengths
Check explanations before quiz night so the scoring holds up
Export a printable question sheet with Plus or a Moodle XML file with Pro

Example York trivia questions for a pub quiz

What was York called when the Romans founded it as a legionary base?Eboracum. The Roman fortress was established around AD 71 and later became a major provincial centre.

Which church leader has his seat at York Minster?The Archbishop of York, who is the second-ranking archbishop in the Church of England.

True or false: York's city walls are among the most complete medieval walls in England.True. Much of the medieval circuit survives, which is why visitors can walk along the top.

Which river runs through the centre of York?The River Ouse. The smaller River Foss also joins the Ouse within the city.

True or false: The name Shambles comes from a medieval word for butchers' stalls.True. Shamel referred to a bench or stall where meat was sold, which is why the street became home to butchers.

Generate the full set

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer

Choose the question type that suits your round, from quick true/false statements to short answer questions the team has to write out.

Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with a short explanation, so you can settle a dispute at the bar and explain the answer to the room.

Built from your material

Paste notes, upload a PDF or a photo of a page, and the questions come from that text rather than a generic trivia bank.

How it works

Add your York material

Upload a PDF, slides, a DOCX file or plain notes on the city's history, landmarks and local sport.

Pick the question types

Choose multiple choice, true/false or short answer, and set the round to suit your teams.

Review and run the round

Check the questions and explanations, then study them in the browser or export them when you need a printed sheet.

Good pub quiz questions have one answer that can be checked. Avoid items where two answers are defensible, and favor names, dates and places that teams can confirm. Reviewing each explanation before the round helps you catch errors and keeps the scoring fair.

The free plan includes 3 generations a month and studying in the browser. PDF and DOCX export are part of Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are part of Pro, so choose the plan that matches how you share the questions.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

Many quizmasters run rounds of around eight to ten questions, which keeps the pace brisk and the scoring easy to track. Mixing easy and harder items lets teams with different knowledge all score points.

What makes good York trivia for a pub quiz?

Choose facts with a clear, checkable answer, such as a landmark's name, a historical date or a river that flows through the city. Avoid questions where more than one answer could be correct.

Can I export York quiz questions to print?

PDF and DOCX export are included in the Plus plan, so you can print a question sheet for the night. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card, which includes 3 generations a month. Students get 40% off Plus with a school email.

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