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Turn your own notes into trivia board questions

Upload a chapter, lecture deck or set of notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations, ready to sort into categories and point values.

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How a trivia board maker fits into review

Teachers and study groups often want a trivia board built from the chapter they just covered, and a trivia board maker handles the question writing so you can focus on the categories. DeckOwl reads your uploaded material and writes the questions; it does not draw the board layout itself.

Works from your own notes, slides and textbook photos
Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions with explanations
Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
Plus and Pro add exports for printing and learning platforms

Example trivia board questions by point value

Why do Jeopardy-style boards usually raise point values row by row?Values such as 100 to 500 let easier clues appear first and harder ones later, so players warm up before reaching difficult questions.

How many categories do Jeopardy-style boards commonly use across the top?Six columns is the common format, each with a category heading, because it fits a board of five clues per column.

What is a Daily Double on a trivia board?It is a hidden clue where a player can wager part or all of their score on one question, which adds risk to the round.

Why should each clue have one checkable answer?A single answer that traces back to one source keeps teams from arguing over wording during play.

Why mix easy and hard clues within one category?Mixing difficulty lets every player score early while higher-value clues still reward deeper knowledge of the topic.

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Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX files, slides, plain text or photos of pages, and the questions come from what you actually studied.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes a short explanation, so the person reading the answer aloud can also say why it is correct.

Export for your board

On Plus, export to PDF or DOCX to print or paste into your own board template. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a textbook page to start.

Choose the question type

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, then generate a set for each category you plan to use.

Sort into categories and values

Review the questions, group them by topic, and assign point values from easiest to hardest.

Each question comes with an explanation, which matters when a round ends on a disputed answer. Questions can be reviewed and edited before you use them, so the final set matches what your group needs to know.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a trivia board have per category?

Five questions per category, one for each point value, is a common setup. A smaller board of three per category works well for a short review session.

How do I write trivia clues that have only one correct answer?

Use a single fact from your source for each clue and avoid words like sometimes or usually in the answer. Check each question against the explanation before the game starts.

Can I export trivia questions for printing?

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

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card. Students can get 40% off with a school email.

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