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General knowledge · Fairly easy · 10 questions

General Knowledge

The perfect opener for any pub night – ten brain-teasers that roam from crows to chessboards and get every table arguing within minutes.

Example: Which is the only letter of the alphabet that doesn't appear in the name of any US state? Answer: Q

Geography · Fairly easy · 10 questions

World Geography

Pack your passport for a whistle-stop tour of rivers, reefs, deserts and tunnels – ten questions that reward the well-travelled and the well-read alike.

Example: Which river flows through the Egyptian capital, Cairo? Answer: Nile

Music · Fairly easy · 10 questions

Music Through the Decades

From fifties rock 'n' roll to twenty-first-century pop divas – ten questions that will have the whole pub humming along before the answers are in.

Example: Buddy Holly's backing band was called The what? Answer: The Crickets

Film & TV · Fairly easy · 10 questions

Film & TV

Grab the popcorn – ten crowd-pleasers spanning cartoons, blockbusters and binge-worthy box sets, perfect for getting every team off the sofa and into the game.

Example: In "Friends", what is the name of the coffee shop where the gang hangs out? Answer: Central Perk

Sport · Fairly easy · 10 questions

Sport

From slam dunks to snooker tables, a quick-fire lap of the sporting world. Ten questions that get every team shouting at the screen.

Example: In which sport would you see a player perform a "slam dunk"? Answer: Basketball

Science · Fairly easy · 10 questions

Science & Nature

Bubbling test tubes meet wild animals in this bite-sized science round. Perfect for proving who actually paid attention in school.

Example: What is the chemical symbol for gold? Answer: Au

History · Fairly easy · 10 questions

History

Kings, queens, shipwrecks and volcanoes in one quick trip through the ages. A cracking starter that works for any crowd.

Example: In which year did the Titanic sink? Answer: 1912

Holidays · Easy · 10 questions

Christmas & Holidays

Pumpkins, fireworks, chocolate eggs and a certain red-nosed reindeer. A friendly, festive round for any celebration of the year.

Example: On which date is Halloween celebrated? Answer: 31 October

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Quiz questions: Around the World

11 packs with 330 questions and answers. Included in VIP, or €5 per pack on Pro.

Geography · Medium · 30 questions

World Capitals

Thirty capital cities, from the ones on every postcard to the ones even seasoned travellers struggle to spell – a proper test for the geography buffs in the room.

  1. Capital Classics
  2. Passport Stamps
  3. Where on Earth?

Example: What is the capital of Canada? Answer: Ottawa

Geography · Medium · 30 questions

Flags of the World

Stripes, stars, crosses and crescents on the big screen – thirty flags that start with the famous ones and finish with the fiendish lookalikes that trip up even the vexillology nerds.

  1. Famous Flags
  2. Around the Flagpole
  3. Spot the Difference

Example: Which country does this flag belong to? (the flag appears on the big screen) Answer: Japan

Geography · Medium · 30 questions

European Capitals & Cities

Palaces, bridges and the odd surprise capital – a whistle-stop city break across Europe for teams who always grab the window seat.

  1. City Break Warm-Up
  2. Beyond the Guidebook
  3. Capital Connoisseurs

Example: Which city is home to the Atomium, built for the 1958 World's Fair? Answer: Brussels

Geography · Medium · 30 questions

The United States

Fifty states, one road trip – from the Windy City to the Gateway Arch. Buckle up for capitals, nicknames and landmarks from sea to shining sea.

  1. Stars & Stripes Starter
  2. Coast to Coast
  3. Know Your Americana

Example: Which US state is known as the Sunshine State? Answer: Florida

Geography · Medium · 30 questions

Oceans, Rivers & Lakes

Dive in! Mighty rivers, bottomless lakes and seas that aren't really seas – a quiz for teams who like to go with the flow.

  1. Making a Splash
  2. Go With the Flow
  3. Deep Waters

Example: Which is the largest ocean on Earth? Answer: Pacific

Geography · Fairly easy · 30 questions

Landmarks & Wonders of the World

The ultimate bucket-list quiz – temples, towers and statues that grace a million postcards. How many can your team place on the map?

  1. Postcard Classics
  2. Wonders Walk
  3. World Heritage Heroes

Example: Uluru, the giant red sandstone monolith, is in which country? Answer: Australia

Geography · Hard · 30 questions

Tricky Flags

Stripes that swap places, crosses in the wrong colour and suspiciously similar tricolours – the flag quiz that separates vexillologists from guessers.

  1. Seeing Double
  2. Name That Flag
  3. Vexillology Masterclass

Example: Which country does this flag belong to? (the flag appears on the big screen) Answer: Poland

Geography · Medium · 30 questions

Islands of the World

From tropical paradises to icy outposts and a prison off Cape Town – pack your sunscreen and your atlas for a spot of island hopping.

  1. Castaway Warm-Up
  2. Island Hopping
  3. Desert Island Experts

Example: Not counting Australia, which is the largest island in the world? Answer: Greenland

Geography · Medium · 30 questions

The British Isles

Lochs, loughs, cliffs and castles – a tour of the UK and Ireland from Land's End to Shetland. Kettle on, maps out.

  1. Tea & Crumpets Warm-Up
  2. Across the Irish Sea
  3. Proper Local Knowledge

Example: What is the capital of Wales? Answer: Cardiff

Geography · Very hard · 30 questions

Geography for Experts

Exclaves, corridors and capitals nobody can spell – the ultimate atlas-buster for teams who read maps for fun. Casual travellers, beware.

  1. Warming Up the Atlas
  2. Map Nerds Only
  3. Cartographer's Challenge

Example: Cape Agulhas, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans officially meet, is the southernmost point of which country? Answer: South Africa

Geography · Medium · 30 questions

Around the Nordic Countries

Fjords, skyr and Angry Birds. A journey across the North from the Faroe Islands to Åland – with flags, geysers and Nordic geniuses along the way.

  1. Next-Door Neighbours
  2. Fjords, Fells and Stockfish
  3. For Nordic Know-It-Alls

Example: Which Arctic territory flies this flag? (the flag appears on the big screen) Answer: Greenland

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Quiz questions: The Specials

8 packs with 240 questions and answers. Included in VIP, or €5 per pack on Pro.

Holidays · Fairly easy · 30 questions

The Christmas Quiz

Pour the mulled wine and dust off the paper hats: three rounds of festive films, carols, customs from around the globe and fascinating Christmas history. The perfect December showstopper.

  1. Christmas Classics
  2. Traditions Around the World
  3. Festive Facts & Feasts

Example: In "Home Alone", which city are the McCallister family flying to when they leave Kevin behind? Answer: Paris

General knowledge · Fairly easy · 30 questions

True or False?

Myths get busted and unbelievable facts turn out to be real in thirty fiendish statements. Easy to play, surprisingly hard to win, and guaranteed to spark arguments across the room.

  1. Myth Busters
  2. Surprising Truths
  3. Brain Twisters

Example: True or false: Goldfish have a memory span of only three seconds. Answer: False

General knowledge · Medium · 30 questions

The Numbers Game

No need to be spot on – just closer than the next table. Piano keys, pre-decimal pennies and Scrabble squares in a nail-biting game of near misses.

  1. Count Me In
  2. Facts & Figures
  3. Number Crunchers

Example: Including the cue ball, how many balls are on the table at the start of a frame of snooker? Answer: 22

General knowledge · Hard · 30 questions

Tough True or False

Fifty-fifty has never felt so hard. Facts that sound made up, myths that sound like facts – trust your gut at your peril.

  1. Sounds Wrong, Is Right
  2. Double Take
  3. Know-It-All Nightmares

Example: True or false: Pluto has not completed a single orbit of the Sun since it was discovered in 1930. Answer: True

Pop culture · Fairly easy · 30 questions

Brands & Logos

Swooshes, slogans and secret origin stories. You see them every day – but do you know where the world's biggest brands got their names?

  1. Logo Lovers
  2. Mascots & Slogans
  3. Brand Detectives

Example: Which sportswear brand's logo is known as the "Swoosh"? Answer: Nike

Kids · Easy · 30 questions

Kids & Family Quiz

A quiz the whole family can win! Animals, cartoons, fairy tales and fun science for players aged seven to seventy – grown-ups, don't be too smug.

  1. Easy Peasy
  2. Clever Clogs
  3. Family Champions

Example: What colour do you get if you mix blue and yellow paint? Answer: Green

Pop culture · Fairly easy · 30 questions

Board Games, Toys & Hobbies

Roll the dice! Chess moves, Monopoly money, toy-box crazes and the hobbies that eat whole weekends. Fair warning: this pack may reopen old family rivalries.

  1. Roll the Dice
  2. Toy Box Treasures
  3. Grandmaster Level

Example: In the classic UK edition of Monopoly, how many pounds do you collect for passing GO? Answer: 200

Holidays · Fairly easy · 30 questions

The Halloween Quiz

From Celtic Samhain to trick-or-treat, sugar skulls and ghost ships. A spookily good quiz for a dark October night.

  1. Trick or Treat
  2. From Samhain to Salem
  3. Ghosts and Horror Icons

Example: What do children in costume call out when they knock on doors at Halloween? Answer: Trick or treat

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Quiz questions: Film, TV & Games

13 packs with 390 questions and answers. Included in VIP, or €5 per pack on Pro.

Film & TV · Medium · 30 questions

Movie Classics & Quotes

From Casablanca to The Dark Knight – legendary lines, iconic directors and the scenes everyone thinks they remember. Perfect for teams who quote films at the bar.

  1. Lines Everyone Knows
  2. Who Said It, Who Made It
  3. For the Film Buffs

Example: "Here's looking at you, kid" is a line from which 1942 film? Answer: Casablanca

Film & TV · Medium · 30 questions

TV Shows That Defined Generations

Sitcoms, box sets, game shows and kids' telly from both sides of the Atlantic. Guaranteed to spark "oh, I used to love that!" at every table.

  1. Sofa Favourites
  2. Catchphrases and Characters
  3. For the Telly Addicts

Example: What is the name of the paper company in the UK version of The Office? Answer: Wernham Hogg

Pop culture · Medium · 30 questions

Video Games

From Pong and Pac-Man to Portal and BioShock – plumbers, hedgehogs, consoles and cult classics. Insert coin and let the button-bashers show off.

  1. Press Start
  2. Level Up
  3. Final Boss

Example: What is the name of Mario's taller brother who dresses in green? Answer: Luigi

Film & TV · Medium · 30 questions

The Streaming Era

Just one more episode… From House of Cards to Squid Game – the box sets that kept the whole world up past bedtime. Are you still watching?

  1. Press Play
  2. Binge Mode
  3. Algorithm Approved

Example: Which 2021 South Korean Netflix series saw cash-strapped contestants compete in deadly children's games? Answer: Squid Game

Film & TV · Hard · 30 questions

Hollywood's Golden Age

Tuxedos, top hats and technicolour dreams. Step back into the glamorous studio era of Bogart, Garbo and Astaire – for teams who know their Gable from their Grant.

  1. Silver Screen Starters
  2. The Studio System
  3. For the Classic Cinephiles

Example: Which dancer partnered Ginger Rogers in ten films? Answer: Fred Astaire

Film & TV · Fairly easy · 30 questions

Sitcoms

Cue the laughter track! From Fawlty Towers to Friends and beyond – catchphrases, neighbours and sofa-side classics that still make us snort with laughter.

  1. Laughter Track
  2. Canned Laughter
  3. Sitcom Scholars

Example: In which English seaside town is Fawlty Towers set? Answer: Torquay

Film & TV · Fairly easy · 30 questions

Disney & Pixar

Wish upon a star and dust off your singing voice! Princesses, toys, talking animals and a very famous mouse – magic for families and grown-up fans alike.

  1. Once Upon a Time
  2. Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Quiz
  3. Mouse House Masters

Example: What is the name of the cheerful snowman in Frozen (2013)? Answer: Olaf

Film & TV · Hard · 30 questions

The Oscars

The envelope, please! Best Pictures, historic wins and unforgettable ceremony moments from 1929 to today. Rehearse your acceptance speech now.

  1. Red Carpet
  2. And the Oscar Goes To
  3. Academy Insiders

Example: At the 2020 Oscars, which South Korean film became the first non-English-language Best Picture winner? Answer: Parasite

Film & TV · Medium · 30 questions

Superheroes & Comic Books

Capes on, masks up! Secret identities, legendary villains and the comic-book origins behind the biggest blockbusters. Holy trivia, Batman!

  1. Suit Up
  2. Secret Identities
  3. Comic Con Veterans

Example: What is Spider-Man's real name? Answer: Peter Parker

Film & TV · Medium · 30 questions

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Lightsabers, wands, TARDISes and magic rings. A journey through galaxies far, far away and lands of dragons – may the quiz be with you.

  1. A Galaxy Far, Far Away
  2. Beam Me Up
  3. Nerd Supremacy

Example: What is the name of Han Solo's ship in Star Wars? Answer: Millennium Falcon

Film & TV · Fairly easy · 30 questions

Reality TV & Game Shows

Is that your final answer? Buzzers, banter, bake-offs and jungle trials – a guilty-pleasure quiz about the shows we all pretend we don't watch.

  1. Come On Down
  2. Final Answer
  3. Phone a Friend

Example: In Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, which lifeline removes two wrong answers? Answer: 50:50

Film & TV · Medium · 30 questions

Famous Faces

Who's who on the red carpet? Real names, breakthrough roles and humble beginnings of the stars you know by heart – but do you know them by birth name?

  1. Star Spotting
  2. Real Names
  3. Before They Were Famous

Example: Which Hollywood star was born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV? Answer: Tom Cruise

Film & TV · Medium · 30 questions

From Page to Screen

Hogwarts, Middle-earth and the Millennium trilogy. Thirty questions on the books that became films and TV series – and the eternal pub argument over whether the book was better.

  1. Opening Chapters
  2. The Book Was Better
  3. Bookworms with Cinema Tickets

Example: Which actor played Harry Potter in all eight films? Answer: Daniel Radcliffe

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Quiz questions: Music

10 packs with 300 questions and answers. Included in VIP, or €5 per pack on Pro.

Music · Medium · 30 questions

Chart Toppers: 60s to 00s

Five decades of No.1 hits, Eurovision glory and chart history from both sides of the Atlantic. Guaranteed to get the whole pub humming along.

  1. Number Ones Warm-Up
  2. Across the Decades
  3. Chart Buffs Only

Example: Which Irish singer topped the UK Singles Chart in 1990 with "Nothing Compares 2 U"? Answer: Sinéad O'Connor

Music · Medium · 30 questions

Rock Legends

Crank it up to eleven with legendary bands, line-ups, landmark albums and riffs that shook the world. A must for anyone who still owns an air guitar.

  1. Opening Act
  2. Deep Cuts
  3. Hall of Fame Hard Mode

Example: Which band's classic line-up was Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon? Answer: The Who

Music · Medium · 30 questions

Hip-Hop & R&B

From Bronx block parties to Pulitzer-winning rhymes – legendary MCs, soulful hooks and the albums that ruled the streets. Drop the beat.

  1. Mic Check
  2. Beats & Rhymes
  3. Crate Diggers

Example: Which rapper's real name is Marshall Mathers? Answer: Eminem

Music · Fairly easy · 30 questions

Pop Divas & Boy Bands

Key changes, synchronised dance moves and bedroom-wall posters – a pack for everyone who ever picked a favourite band member.

  1. Diva Warm-Up
  2. Harmonies & High Notes
  3. Superfan Stage

Example: Which boy band sang "I Want It That Way" in 1999? Answer: Backstreet Boys

Music · Medium · 30 questions

Eurovision

Wind machines, key changes and nul points – seventy years of glorious Eurovision chaos. Grab your flags and start voting.

  1. Douze Points
  2. Nul Points
  3. Eurofans Only

Example: Which Irish singer won Eurovision in 1970 with "All Kinds of Everything"? Answer: Dana

Music · Medium · 30 questions

One-Hit Wonders

They came, they conquered the charts, they vanished. Thirty questions about the songs everyone knows by artists nobody can name.

  1. Just the One
  2. Where Are They Now?
  3. Deep in the Bargain Bin

Example: Which Spanish duo had the global dance craze "Macarena"? Answer: Los del Río

Music · Medium · 30 questions

Musicals & Film Soundtracks

West End showstoppers, Broadway blockbusters and film scores you can hum in your sleep. Jazz hands at the ready!

  1. Curtain Up
  2. Showstoppers
  3. Front Row Fanatics

Example: "Circle of Life" and "Hakuna Matata" come from which Disney film? Answer: The Lion King

Music · Hard · 30 questions

Classic Albums

Iconic covers, legendary studio sessions and records that changed everything. Flip the vinyl and prove you know your LPs from your EPs.

  1. Side A
  2. Side B
  3. Deluxe Edition

Example: Which 1967 Beatles album has a cover crowded with famous faces? Answer: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Music · Hard · 30 questions

Jazz, Blues & Soul

Smoky clubs, crossroads legends and Motown magic – thirty questions for those who know their bebop from their Delta blues.

  1. Smooth Opener
  2. The Blue Note
  3. After Hours

Example: Which jazz trumpeter was nicknamed "Satchmo"? Answer: Louis Armstrong

Music · Fairly easy · 30 questions

Hits of the 2010s & 2020s

Streaming smashes, viral dances and stadium tours – the songs that soundtracked the last decade and a bit. Perfect for the playlist generation.

  1. Press Play
  2. On Repeat
  3. Deep in the Playlist

Example: Who sang "Shape of You"? Answer: Ed Sheeran

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Quiz questions: Food & Drink

8 packs with 240 questions and answers. Included in VIP, or €5 per pack on Pro.

Food & drink · Medium · 30 questions

Food & Drink Around the World

A round-the-world feast of national dishes, fine cheeses, classic cocktails and kitchen lingo. Bring your appetite and your sharpest taste buds.

  1. Starters
  2. Main Course
  3. Connoisseur's Table

Example: Which country is the home of paella? Answer: Spain

Food & drink · Medium · 30 questions

Beer, Wine & Spirits

Hops, grapes and juniper berries – from the pub pint to the sommelier's cellar. Raise a glass and test how much your team really knows about what's in it.

  1. First Round's on Us
  2. Cellar Door
  3. Sommelier's Last Stand

Example: Which grain is traditionally used to make Scotch malt whisky? Answer: Barley

Food & drink · Medium · 30 questions

Cocktails

Shaken, stirred and muddled: legendary bars, famous garnishes and the stories behind the world's favourite mixed drinks. Cheers to the smartest table!

  1. Happy Hour
  2. Shaken, Not Stirred
  3. The Bartender's Handshake

Example: Which cocktail blends rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice? Answer: Piña colada

Food & drink · Fairly easy · 30 questions

Sweets, Snacks & Fizzy Drinks

Chocolate bars, crisps and cans of pop – a sugar-coated quiz packed with brand trivia and sweet surprises. Warning: may cause sudden snack cravings.

  1. Pick 'n' Mix
  2. Sugar Rush
  3. Snack Attack Masterclass

Example: Which chocolate bar shares its name with the fourth planet from the Sun? Answer: Mars

Food & drink · Fairly easy · 30 questions

Coffee, Tea & Breakfast

Flat whites, fry-ups and a proper cup of tea. A cosy quiz for morning people – and for everyone who needs three espressos before answering anything.

  1. Wake-Up Call
  2. Second Cup
  3. Barista's Final Exam

Example: Which Italian coffee is espresso topped with steamed milk and a thick layer of foam? Answer: Cappuccino

Food & drink · Medium · 30 questions

Cheese, Bread & Baking

Sourdough starters, stinky cheeses and showstopping pastries. A warm, crusty quiz for bakers, cheese lovers and anyone who has ever watched Bake Off.

  1. Rise and Shine
  2. Proving Ground
  3. Showstopper Challenge

Example: Which Italian flatbread is often topped with olive oil, rosemary and sea salt? Answer: Focaccia

Food & drink · Fairly easy · 30 questions

Fast Food & Food Brands

Golden arches, secret recipes and mascots you'll never forget. A supersized quiz about the burger chains and brands that fill our shopping trolleys.

  1. Drive-Thru
  2. Supersize Me
  3. Secret Menu

Example: What is the name of McDonald's famous clown mascot? Answer: Ronald McDonald

Food & drink · Very hard · 30 questions

Fine Dining & Gastronomy

Michelin stars, mother sauces and legendary chefs. A demanding tasting menu of a quiz for true foodies – only the sharpest palates will clear their plates.

  1. Aperitif Hour
  2. Tasting Menu
  3. The Chef's Table

Example: What French term describes a tiny complimentary appetiser sent out by the chef before the meal? Answer: Amuse-bouche

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Quiz questions: Sport

10 packs with 300 questions and answers. Included in VIP, or €5 per pack on Pro.

Sport · Medium · 30 questions

Football

From the Hand of God to the Miracle of Istanbul – thirty questions on World Cups, European nights and the legends who made them. Guaranteed to start arguments at the bar.

  1. Kick-off
  2. Midfield
  3. Extra time

Example: Which country hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup? Answer: South Africa

Sport · Medium · 30 questions

The Olympic Games

Summer sprints, winter slopes and a century of sporting legends – thirty questions worthy of a place on the podium. Perfect for a night of gold, silver and bitter bronze.

  1. Opening ceremony
  2. Going for gold
  3. Photo finish

Example: Which city hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics? Answer: Beijing

Sport · Medium · 30 questions

Tennis

Strawberries, tantrums and five-set epics – thirty questions from Borg to Raducanu. Serve it up and see who cracks under pressure.

  1. Love All
  2. Deuce
  3. Match Point

Example: Who won the Wimbledon men's singles title in 2008, beating Roger Federer in an epic final? Answer: Rafael Nadal

Sport · Medium · 30 questions

Golf

Green jackets, claret jugs and one very wet Frenchman – thirty questions from St Andrews to Augusta. Keep your head down and swing smooth.

  1. Tee Time
  2. On the Fairway
  3. The 19th Hole

Example: Which 21-year-old American won the 1997 Masters by a record 12 shots? Answer: Tiger Woods

Sport · Medium · 30 questions

Formula 1 & Motorsport

Lights out and away we go – champions, rivalries and legendary circuits from Fangio to Verstappen. Thirty questions at full throttle.

  1. Lights Out
  2. Pit Stop
  3. Chequered Flag

Example: Which British driver won his first Formula 1 World Championship in 2008 with McLaren? Answer: Lewis Hamilton

Sport · Medium · 30 questions

Cricket & Rugby

Ashes urns, drop goals and the Ball of the Century – thirty questions for fans of the oval ball and the red one. Tea is served after round two.

  1. Opening Overs
  2. Scrum Down
  3. Final Session

Example: Which country won the first Rugby World Cup, in 1987? Answer: New Zealand

Sport · Medium · 30 questions

Basketball & the NBA

Slam dunks, buzzer-beaters and dynasties from the Celtics to the Warriors. Thirty questions for teams who never miss from downtown.

  1. Tip-Off
  2. Half-Court
  3. Buzzer-Beater

Example: With which NBA team did Michael Jordan win six championships? Answer: Chicago Bulls

Sport · Medium · 30 questions

American Football & Baseball

Touchdowns, home runs and curses that lasted a century – thirty questions on America's big two. Grab a hot dog and settle in for extra innings.

  1. Kick-off
  2. Seventh-Inning Stretch
  3. Overtime

Example: What is the name of the NFL's annual championship game? Answer: Super Bowl

Sport · Medium · 30 questions

Boxing & Combat Sports

Float like a butterfly, answer like a champion – thirty questions on boxing legends, mega-fights and martial arts. Seconds out!

  1. Round One
  2. Middleweight
  3. Title Fight

Example: Which boxer, born Cassius Clay, called himself "The Greatest"? Answer: Muhammad Ali

Sport · Hard · 30 questions

Weird & Wonderful Sports

Cheese chases, wife carrying and chess played between punches – thirty questions on the oddest sports, strangest rules and most bizarre sporting moments ever.

  1. Warm-up Weirdness
  2. Strange Rules
  3. Only in Sport

Example: In which English county do competitors chase a wheel of cheese down Cooper's Hill? Answer: Gloucestershire

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Quiz questions: Science

11 packs with 330 questions and answers. Included in VIP, or €5 per pack on Pro.

Science · Medium · 30 questions

Space & Astronomy

Blast off through planets, pioneering missions and the astronauts who dared to go first. Thirty questions that will have your teams reaching for the stars.

  1. Lift-off
  2. In orbit
  3. Deep space

Example: Which Soviet cosmonaut became the first human in space, in 1961? Answer: Yuri Gagarin

Science · Medium · 30 questions

The Human Body

From kneecaps to cochleas, this pack gets under the skin of the most remarkable machine in the room. Bones, organs, senses and the medical breakthroughs that changed everything.

  1. Bones and Basics
  2. Organs, Systems and Senses
  3. Medical Milestones

Example: How many bones are there in the typical adult human skeleton? Answer: 206

Science · Medium · 30 questions

Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Life

Tyrant lizards, fossil feuds and the asteroid that ended it all. Dig into 500 million years of deep time and find out who really knows their Jurassic from their Cretaceous.

  1. Jurassic Warm-Up
  2. Fossil Hunters
  3. Deep Time

Example: Which dinosaur's name means "tyrant lizard king"? Answer: Tyrannosaurus rex

Nature · Medium · 30 questions

Weather & Natural Disasters

Hurricanes, heatwaves, erupting volcanoes and the scales that measure them. A stormy pack that will blow your teams away – no umbrella required.

  1. Forecast: Fun
  2. Wild Weather
  3. Eye of the Storm

Example: Which scale, from 0 to 12, describes wind force by its observed effects at sea and on land? Answer: Beaufort scale

Nature · Fairly easy · 30 questions

Animals of the World

From zebras to kakapos, a wild safari through the planet's most wonderful creatures. Cute, clever and occasionally very strange – just like your quiz team.

  1. Creature Comforts
  2. Wild Things
  3. Zoology Hard Mode

Example: Which African animal has a stripe pattern that is unique to each individual, like a fingerprint? Answer: Zebra

Science · Hard · 30 questions

Chemistry, Physics & Maths

Elements, equations and the laws that run the universe. Dust off your periodic table – this pack separates the lab coats from the lucky guessers.

  1. Elementary
  2. Laws & Formulas
  3. For the Boffins

Example: What is the chemical symbol for silver? Answer: Ag

Technology · Medium · 30 questions

Computers & the Internet

From room-sized codebreakers to cat videos, a click through the history of computing and the web. Bits, bytes, bugs and browsers – no password needed.

  1. Log In
  2. Bits & Bytes
  3. Root Access

Example: In computing, what does "CPU" stand for? Answer: Central processing unit

Science · Hard · 30 questions

Great Scientists & Nobel Prizes

Eureka moments, bitter rivalries and a century of Nobel Prizes. Meet the geniuses who rewrote the textbooks – and a few who were unfairly left out.

  1. Eureka!
  2. Lab Legends
  3. The Laureates' Lounge

Example: Which ancient Greek mathematician is said to have leapt from his bath shouting "Eureka!"? Answer: Archimedes

Science · Hard · 30 questions

Biology & Evolution

Cells, genes and four billion years of trial and error. Put your natural selection to the test – only the fittest teams will survive this one.

  1. Cell Mates
  2. Survival of the Quizzest
  3. Origin of the Specialists

Example: Which part of a cell is known as its "powerhouse"? Answer: Mitochondria

Technology · Medium · 30 questions

Technology & AI

From the first industrial robot to chatbots that write poetry. A tour of gadgets, robots and artificial intelligence milestones – no machine learning allowed at the table.

  1. Switched On
  2. Rise of the Machines
  3. Silicon Deep Cuts

Example: Which British mathematician proposed a test in 1950 to judge whether a machine can think? Answer: Alan Turing

Science · Hard · 30 questions

Psychology & the Brain

Pavlov's dogs, Milgram's shock machine and optical illusions that fool everyone. Thirty questions on how we think, remember – and get tricked by our own brains.

  1. Warming Up the Grey Matter
  2. Minds in the Lab
  3. For Psychology Nerds

Example: Which Russian physiologist trained dogs to start drooling at a sound that signalled food was coming? Answer: Ivan Pavlov

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Quiz questions: History

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History · Medium · 30 questions

World History: Turning Points

Emperors, rebels and the treaties that redrew the map. A gallop from ancient Rome to the Cold War that will sort the history buffs from the chancers.

  1. The Ancient World
  2. Crowns, Conquests and Reformations
  3. Revolutions and the Modern Age

Example: Which Macedonian king built an empire stretching as far as India before dying in 323 BC? Answer: Alexander the Great

History · Medium · 30 questions

Inventions & Inventors

Who gave us dynamite, the Rubik's Cube and cat's eyes? A cracking tour of the bright sparks, famous patents and happy accidents behind the things we use every day.

  1. Everyday Genius
  2. The Industrial Age
  3. Patents of the 20th Century

Example: Which British computer scientist proposed the World Wide Web in 1989 while working at CERN? Answer: Tim Berners-Lee

History · Medium · 30 questions

Ancient Civilisations

Pharaohs, philosophers and pyramid builders. A time-travelling tour of Egypt, Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, China and the Maya that rewards anyone who stayed awake in history class.

  1. Pharaohs & Philosophers
  2. Empires & Emperors
  3. Tablets, Temples & Tombs

Example: Which boy pharaoh's almost untouched tomb did Howard Carter open in 1922? Answer: Tutankhamun

History · Medium · 30 questions

Medieval Times

Knights, monks, plagues and pilgrimages. Raise the drawbridge and battle your way through a thousand years of castles, crusades and crowns.

  1. Knights of the Round Table
  2. Castles, Crowns & Crusades
  3. Monks, Manuscripts & Mayhem

Example: What name is given to the devastating plague that swept across Europe in the mid-14th century? Answer: Black Death

History · Medium · 30 questions

World War II

Codebreakers, convoys and the campaigns that shaped the modern world. A factual, respectful journey through the Second World War, from Dunkirk to the final surrender.

  1. Home Front & Headlines
  2. Codes, Convoys & Campaigns
  3. Deep in the Archives

Example: What was the codename for the Allied invasion of Normandy launched on 6 June 1944? Answer: Operation Overlord

History · Hard · 30 questions

The Cold War

Spies, walls and nuclear stand-offs. Four decades of superpower rivalry – from the Iron Curtain to the fall of the Berlin Wall – for teams who like their history classified.

  1. Iron Curtain Basics
  2. Spies & Stand-offs
  3. Classified: Eyes Only

Example: Which British statesman declared in 1946 that "an iron curtain has descended across the Continent"? Answer: Winston Churchill

History · Medium · 30 questions

Kings, Queens & Royals

Sun Kings, Virgin Queens and emperors on chrysanthemum thrones. Royal families from around the world, plus the palace gossip that echoed down the centuries.

  1. Crown Jewels
  2. Palaces & Pretenders
  3. Heavy Is the Head

Example: Which monarch reigned over the United Kingdom for 70 years, from 1952 to 2022? Answer: Elizabeth II

History · Medium · 30 questions

US Presidents

From log cabins to the Oval Office. Assassinations, impeachments, teddy bears and peanut farmers – everything you need to become commander-in-chief of the quiz table.

  1. Oval Office Openers
  2. Hail to the Chief
  3. Presidential Deep Cuts

Example: Which president delivered the Gettysburg Address in 1863? Answer: Abraham Lincoln

History · Medium · 30 questions

Explorers & Discoveries

Uncharted seas, frozen poles and lost cities. Follow the navigators, mountaineers and adventurers who filled in the blank spaces on the map.

  1. Setting Sail
  2. Into the Unknown
  3. Mapmakers' Masterclass

Example: In which year did Christopher Columbus first reach the Americas? Answer: 1492

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Quiz questions: Through the Decades

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Nostalgia · Medium · 30 questions

The Swinging Sixties

Miniskirts, Mods and moonshots – a far-out trip through the fashion, telly, headlines and pop culture of the 1960s. Peace, love and points.

  1. Groovy Warm-Up
  2. Flower Power
  3. Far Out

Example: Which British model, nicknamed for her slender frame, was hailed as "The Face of 1966"? Answer: Twiggy

Nostalgia · Medium · 30 questions

The Seventies

Flares, glam rock and three-day weeks – dust off the platform shoes for a groovy tour of 1970s headlines, telly and style.

  1. Flares On
  2. Glam, Punk & Platforms
  3. Deep Seventies

Example: Which scandal forced a US President to resign in 1974? Answer: Watergate

Nostalgia · Medium · 30 questions

The Awesome 80s

Big hair, shoulder pads and Cold War headlines. Dust off the leg warmers – this one is for everyone who remembers rewinding a cassette with a pencil.

  1. Totally Rad Warm-Up
  2. Big Hair, Bigger Headlines
  3. Radical Know-It-Alls

Example: Which chubby-cheeked dolls caused scuffles in toy shops at Christmas 1983? Answer: Cabbage Patch Kids

Nostalgia · Medium · 30 questions

The 90s

Dial-up tones, virtual pets and the Millennium Bug. A decade of Britpop, big news and bigger trousers – as if you could resist!

  1. As If!
  2. Da Bomb
  3. Nineties Know-It-Alls

Example: Which Japanese virtual pet on a keyring became a worldwide craze in 1997? Answer: Tamagotchi

Nostalgia · Fairly easy · 30 questions

The Noughties

Flip phones, reality TV and the birth of social media. From 2000 to 2009 – the decade that put the whole world online and on camera.

  1. Noughties but Nice
  2. Bling It On
  3. Noughties Know-How

Example: Which Apple music player launched in 2001 promising "1,000 songs in your pocket"? Answer: iPod

Nostalgia · Fairly easy · 30 questions

The 2010s

Selfies, streaming and a dress that broke the internet. Relive the decade of viral challenges, royal weddings and endless scrolling.

  1. Hashtag Warm-Up
  2. Swipe Right for Round Two
  3. The Deep Scroll

Example: Which K-pop song by Psy became the first YouTube video to reach one billion views? Answer: Gangnam Style

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Quiz questions: Mysteries & Crime

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Mysteries · Medium · 30 questions

True Crime

Daring heists, legendary trials and the detectives who cracked the case. Gather the evidence, question your team – and name your suspect.

  1. Case Files for Beginners
  2. Heists & Hearings
  3. Cold Cases for Hot Shots

Example: Which Great Train Robber escaped from Wandsworth Prison in 1965 and spent decades on the run? Answer: Ronnie Biggs

Mysteries · Medium · 30 questions

Spies & Secret Agents

Double agents, dead drops and a certain man with a licence to kill. Real Cold War spycraft meets the best of fiction – this message will self-destruct.

  1. Licence to Quiz
  2. Shaken, Not Stirred
  3. Eyes Only

Example: What is James Bond's famous code number? Answer: 007

Mysteries · Medium · 30 questions

Unsolved Mysteries

Ghost ships, vanished aviators and a book nobody can read. Dim the lights and debate the questions that have baffled experts for centuries.

  1. Spooky Starters
  2. The Plot Thickens
  3. Case Still Open

Example: The Mary Celeste was found drifting with nobody aboard in which ocean in 1872? Answer: Atlantic

Mysteries · Medium · 30 questions

Conspiracy Theories

Faked moon landings, secret societies and lookalike Beatles. A light-hearted look at the wildest theories – where they came from and why they stuck.

  1. Tinfoil Hats On
  2. Trust No One
  3. Down the Rabbit Hole

Example: The Roswell "flying saucer" incident took place in which US state? Answer: New Mexico

Mysteries · Hard · 30 questions

Con Artists & Hoaxes

Fake fossils, forged diaries and the man who "sold" the Eiffel Tower. Silver-tongued swindlers and brilliant hoaxes – just don't believe everything you read.

  1. Too Good to Be True
  2. Smoke and Mirrors
  3. Masters of Deception

Example: Which Bohemian-born con man is said to have "sold" the Eiffel Tower for scrap in 1925? Answer: Victor Lustig

Mysteries · Hard · 30 questions

Codes, Ciphers & Riddles

From Caesar's shifting letters to the codebreakers of Bletchley Park – then a final round of brain-twisting riddles. Sharpen your pencils, agents.

  1. Crack the Code
  2. Secret Messages
  3. Riddle Me This

Example: What codename did the British give to the top-secret intelligence gained from broken Enigma messages? Answer: Ultra

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Quiz questions: Arts & Culture

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Literature · Medium · 30 questions

Classic Literature

Whaling ships, jilted brides and knights tilting at windmills – thirty questions on the books everyone owns and fewer have finished. Dust off that library card.

  1. Opening Chapters
  2. The Plot Thickens
  3. Footnotes for Scholars

Example: Which author wrote "Emma", "Persuasion" and "Sense and Sensibility"? Answer: Jane Austen

Literature · Medium · 30 questions

Bestsellers & Crime Fiction

From Poirot's little grey cells to Lisbeth Salander's laptop – thirty questions on page-turners, pen names and plot twists. Everyone's a suspect.

  1. The Usual Suspects
  2. Plot Twists
  3. Case Closed

Example: Which Belgian detective, created by Agatha Christie, is proud of his "little grey cells"? Answer: Hercule Poirot

Arts & culture · Hard · 30 questions

Art History

Melting clocks, pearl earrings and a urinal that changed everything – thirty questions from the Renaissance to the auction room. For those who linger in galleries.

  1. Gallery Warm-Up
  2. Brushes with Greatness
  3. For the Curators

Example: In which museum does the Mona Lisa hang? Answer: The Louvre

Arts & culture · Medium · 30 questions

Mythology

Thunder gods, trickster gods and one very unlucky Titan – thirty questions from Mount Olympus, Asgard and the banks of the Nile. Heroes welcome, hubris punished.

  1. Olympus Warm-Up
  2. Gods Behaving Badly
  3. Deep Myth

Example: Who is the king of the Greek gods? Answer: Zeus

Arts & culture · Hard · 30 questions

Philosophy & Great Thinkers

Hemlock, hammers and a philosopher who lived in a jar – thirty questions on the big ideas and the brilliant oddballs behind them. Think before you answer.

  1. Big Ideas, Small Talk
  2. Thinking Caps On
  3. The Philosopher's Stone

Example: Which French philosopher wrote "I think, therefore I am"? Answer: René Descartes

Arts & culture · Medium · 30 questions

Architecture & Famous Buildings

Gherkins, glass pyramids and a basilica still under construction after 140 years – thirty questions on the buildings that make skylines famous.

  1. Landmark Warm-Up
  2. Bricks & Mortar
  3. Blueprint Buffs

Example: Construction of which Barcelona basilica, later taken over by Antoni Gaudí, began in 1882? Answer: Sagrada Família

Language · Medium · 30 questions

The English Language

Borrowed words, bamboozling spellings and idioms we use without a second thought – thirty questions for the pedants, the punsters and the Scrabble sharks.

  1. Word Up
  2. Mind Your Language
  3. Lexicon Legends

Example: What do you call a word that reads the same backwards as forwards, like "level"? Answer: Palindrome

Music · Hard · 30 questions

Classical Music & Opera

Deaf geniuses, doomed heroines and a piece made entirely of silence – thirty questions from Baroque concertos to Wagner's marathon. Bravo if you get them all.

  1. Overture
  2. Intermezzo
  3. Grand Finale

Example: Which composer kept writing masterpieces after going almost completely deaf? Answer: Ludwig van Beethoven

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