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How to write pub trivia questions that work

Good pub trivia rounds depend on questions with one clear, checkable answer, and seeing a few pub trivia examples side by side is the quickest way to learn the format. Strong questions tend to be specific, a little surprising and easy to verify if a team challenges the host.

Keep each question to one fact so the answer is never ambiguous.
Group questions into themed sections, such as geography, music or science.
Write a one-sentence explanation for each answer to settle challenges quickly.
Mix easy openers with harder finishers so every team can score early.

Example pub trivia questions with answers

Which natural mineral ranks 10 on the Mohs hardness scale?Diamond. It sits at the top of the scale, so it can scratch every other common mineral.

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 at once in standard soccer?11. The laws of the game fix this number, goalkeeper included.

True or false: the chemical symbol for sodium is Na.True. Na comes from the Latin natrium, the older name for the element.

True or false: sealed honey can keep for a very long time.True. Its low moisture and acidity make it hostile to bacteria, which is why it keeps so well.

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Questions from your material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page, and get questions written from the facts in your own files.

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer

Mix question formats in one quiz so a round can feature picture-free facts, quick true-or-false checks and open answers.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes a short explanation, so the host can settle disputes at the bar and players learn why an answer is right.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, slides, a DOCX file, pasted notes or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads the photo.

Pick a question type

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the quiz in a few seconds.

Review and run the round

Edit any question you want to change, then study in the browser or export it on a paid plan.

Writing your own round takes more time than reading a list, but it is worth it because the material matches your crowd. Start from a book, a set of slides or a topic your regulars care about, then let DeckOwl draft questions from that text and check each one before the quiz night.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub trivia round have?

Most rounds run 10 to 15 questions split into themed sections, which gives teams a break between categories. Fewer tight questions usually work better than a long list of obscure ones.

What makes a good pub trivia question?

A good question has one clear answer that a team can justify if challenged, without relying on trick wording. Test each one by asking whether the answer would hold up in a debate.

Can DeckOwl make pub trivia questions from my own material?

Yes, upload a PDF, slides or notes and it generates multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with explanations. The free plan includes 3 generations a month and studying in the browser.

Can I export the quiz?

Exports are a paid feature. Plus ($39 a year or $7.99 a month) includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, and Pro ($14.99 a month) adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

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