Free pub quiz for your pub or group
A ready-made quiz night, with nothing to write or mark. Pick your questions, show the QR code on the TV, and everyone plays on their own phone. How to set it up.
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Running a pub quiz in three steps
- Set it up in a minute.
Choose a theme (or a random mix), a look and, if you like, your pub's name. Tap Start my quiz. - Everyone joins on their phone.
Show the QR code on the TV or print a sign for the tables. Teams scan it and type a team name. - You press start, they answer.
Every phone gets the same question at once. Scores and the leaderboard update on the big screen.
Made for real pub nights
- Nothing to prepare. The questions come ready-made and are marked for you, so the host can enjoy the night too.
- Pick the theme. History, sport, geography, science, film and music, food and drink, space, tech, arts and books, or a British special. Or choose random.
- Choose how it looks. Classic pub, chalkboard, clean and bright, British or Christmas.
- Settle arguments with the facts. The host sees the answer, a one-line explanation and the source after every question.
- Fast and fair. Faster correct answers score more, and the right answer stays on the server until the question ends.
- No sign-up, no app, no cost. It runs in the browser on any phone, tablet or laptop.
Frequently asked questions
Is the pub quiz really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no payment and nothing to download. A pub, club, school or group of friends can run as many quizzes as they like.
How does a pub quiz on phones work?
The host opens this page on a laptop, tablet or the pub TV and taps Start my quiz. They get a four-letter code, a short link and a QR code. Teams scan the code on their own phones, type a team name and wait in the lobby. When the host starts the quiz, every phone shows the same question at the same time, and teams tap A, B, C or D before the timer runs out.
How many people can play at once?
Up to 150 teams can join one quiz. Each team uses one phone, so a whole pub can play together.
Do players need to install an app or make an account?
No. Players just open the link or scan the QR code in their phone browser and choose a team name. There is nothing to install.
Can I choose the question themes?
Yes. Pick a single theme such as History, Sport, Geography, Science & nature, Film, TV & music, Food & drink, Space, Tech & maths, Arts & literature or Britain. Or choose Random mix for a bit of everything, or A different theme each round for a classic pub quiz feel.
Can I change what the quiz looks like?
Yes. Choose a look when you set up: Classic pub, Chalkboard, Clean & bright, British or Christmas. The host screen and every player phone use it, and it is big and clear enough to read from across the room.
What if someone disagrees with an answer?
After each question, the host sees a Check the answer panel that only they can see. It shows the correct answer, a one-line explanation and a link to the source, so the host can settle the argument.
Are the questions and answers accurate?
Every question in the quiz has been checked against a published source. If you ever think an answer looks wrong, tap the button on the host screen and we will check it.
Will I get the same questions every time?
Not on the same device. The host’s browser remembers which questions it has used and avoids repeating them for as long as there are fresh ones to choose from.
How is the score worked out?
A right answer scores 100 points, plus up to 50 bonus points for answering quickly. Wrong or missing answers score nothing. The leaderboard is shown after every question, and a final results table at the end.
How long does a quiz take?
The default is 4 rounds of 10 questions with 20 seconds each, which takes about 25 to 30 minutes. You can pick between 2 and 6 rounds and 5 to 15 questions per round before you start.
Can teams cheat by looking up the answers?
The correct answer never reaches a player’s phone until the question is over, so it cannot be found by looking at the page. The usual pub quiz rules about searching the internet still apply, so it is worth asking everyone to keep phones for answers only.
What if my Wi-Fi or signal is poor?
The pub quiz uses very little data, so mobile signal is usually enough. If a phone drops out, reopening the link puts that team straight back in the game with its score.
Can I print a sign for the tables?
Yes. In the lobby tap Print a join sign to print a poster with the QR code and the join code on it.
Quiz questions last checked November 2026. Looking for something to play on your own? Try our IQ test.