Turn your own game notes into a video game quiz round
Upload a game guide, slides or notes and get questions with answers and explanations, ready to run at your next game night.
Writing a video game quiz round from your own material
A video game quiz round works best when the questions come from material you know well, such as a franchise timeline, a patch-notes list or a guide you have been reading. DeckOwl reads PDFs, slides, DOCX files, plain notes and photos of pages, then writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions with explanations.
- Ask about one fact per question so answers are easy to judge.
- Mix easy openers with two or three harder finishers.
- Use short-answer questions for names and dates, and multiple choice for mechanics.
- Check each explanation against your source before the round starts.
Questions from your material
Upload a PDF, slide deck, DOCX file, plain notes or a photo of a page. The questions come from what you actually provided.
Three question formats
Mix multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions so your round has easy openers and harder finishers.
Explanations on every answer
Each question includes a short explanation, so you can settle disputes at the table and learn the facts yourself.
How it works
Upload your source
Add the guide, patch notes, wiki printout or notes you want the round to cover.
Choose the format and count
Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, then set how many questions you want.
Review and run the round
Check the questions, edit anything that is unclear, then study in the browser or export when you are on a paid plan.
Good trivia questions ask about facts a player can check, like a release year, a character's role or a mechanic introduced in one specific game. Avoid questions where two answers could both be correct. Mixing eras and genres keeps the round fair for players with different backgrounds.
Once the round is written, review each question and its explanation before game night. Trim anything ambiguous and add a few bonus questions in case a table finishes early.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should a video game quiz round have?
Most rounds run 8 to 12 questions, which fits about ten minutes of play. Mixing easy openers with two or three harder finishers keeps the room engaged.
What makes a good video game trivia question?
Ask about a fact a player can verify, such as a release year, a character's role or a mechanic from a specific game. Avoid questions where more than one answer could be correct.
Can I export the quiz for an event or class?
PDF and DOCX export is included with Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export come with Pro. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Does DeckOwl cost anything to start?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and needs no credit card. Plus is $39/year or $7.99/month, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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