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Writing your own trivia round for a pub quiz

Your own trivia round is the simplest way to host a York pub quiz on Tuesday when you cannot find one that suits your group. DeckOwl does not list quiz nights or venues, so the work here is writing the questions yourself.

Use one clear fact per question so teams are not arguing about wording.
Mix easy and hard questions across each themed round.
Check answers against a reliable source before you read them out.
Keep each round short enough that teams finish before the next one starts.

Example general knowledge trivia questions for a pub quiz

Which river flows through the city of York?The River Ouse, which is joined in the city by the smaller River Foss.

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra, chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne when the capital was planned.

How many players from one side are on the field in a cricket match?Eleven, since the fielding side always has a full team on the pitch.

Which gas makes up most of Earth's atmosphere?Nitrogen, at about 78 percent, with oxygen making up most of the rest.

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

Generate the full set

Questions from your notes

Upload a PDF, slides, a DOCX file, plain text or a photo of a page and get a set of questions to read out.

Three question types

Multiple choice, true or false, and open questions, each with an explanation you can read out when the answer is revealed.

Export when you need it

The free plan studies in the browser. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Gather your material

Pick a PDF, slides or notes covering the trivia topics your team enjoys.

Generate the round

DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true or false, or open questions, each with an explanation.

Review and export

Check every answer, cut weak questions, then export the set if you are on Plus or Pro.

Start from material you already trust, such as a general knowledge book, a collection of almanac facts or notes from past quizzes. The generator writes questions with answers and short explanations, so the host has a reason ready if a team disputes an answer.

Review every question before the night. Remove duplicates, tighten the wording and check the answer key, because a generated question is only as good as the source it came from.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

Many hosts run rounds of 10 to 15 questions, spread across several themed rounds. Keep each set short enough that teams can finish within the time you allow.

How do I write fair general knowledge questions?

Ask one clear fact per question and avoid answers that depend on tricky wording. Check each answer against a reliable source before the night.

Does DeckOwl list pub quizzes in York?

No. DeckOwl is a study tool that creates quiz questions from your own material, so it does not show venues or event times.

Can I export the questions?

The free plan includes studying in the browser but no exports. PDF and DOCX export are on Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on Pro.

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