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Planning a general knowledge round for Friday

Running a pub quiz in York on Friday usually means writing a new set of questions every week, and that takes hours when you start from scratch. DeckOwl lets you turn your own reference material into a round in a few minutes, so you spend your time on the night instead of the writing.

Upload source material for each round so the questions stay accurate.
Mix multiple-choice and true/false questions to keep the pace moving.
Read every generated question aloud once before the quiz to check wording.
Keep a short explanation for each answer ready for the host.

Example general knowledge trivia questions for a pub quiz

Which planet in the solar system has the most known moons?Saturn. It has more confirmed moons than any other planet, which is why it leads most moon counts.

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

True or false: honey can stay edible for thousands of years if sealed.True. Low moisture and high acidity stop microbes from growing, which is why sealed honey has survived in ancient tombs.

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

Who wrote the 1818 novel 'Frankenstein'?Mary Shelley. She first published it anonymously, and it is often cited as an early science fiction work.

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Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX files, slides, plain notes or photos of pages and get questions built from what you actually provide.

Three question types

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, with an explanation for each answer so you can check it quickly.

Study mode for the team

Free accounts study in the browser, so players can review the material before the night. Exports are included on paid plans.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, a document or notes covering the rounds you want, such as history, geography or music facts.

Pick a format and generate

Select multiple-choice, true/false or open questions and generate a set you can edit before the quiz.

Review and export

Check the answers and explanations, then export to PDF or DOCX on a paid plan for printing on Friday.

Good trivia rounds mix eras, subjects and difficulty. Upload a few sources for each category, generate a batch for each round, and cut anything that is too obscure or depends on a single source. Keep explanations on the answer sheet so the host can settle disputes quickly.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

Many hosts use rounds of eight to ten questions, which keeps the pace steady across five or six rounds. Shorter rounds work better when the crowd is large and answers take longer to collect.

What categories work best for a general knowledge pub quiz?

A mix of history, geography, science, music, film and current affairs tends to suit most crowds. Avoid questions that need a phone search, and check each answer against a reliable source before the night.

Can I print my quiz after generating it?

PDF and DOCX export are paid features, so you need a paid plan to download a printable file. The free plan lets you study generated material in the browser.

Is there a free plan to try it first?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start.

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