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Pub Quiz Rules – Step by Step
Creating teams
- Form at least 2 teams of 2 or more players.
- Give each team a pen and plenty of paper.
- Write the team name and round number at the top of each sheet.
- Form at least 2 teams of 2 or more players.
- Give each team a pen and plenty of paper.
- Write the team name and round number at the top of each sheet.
Start of the first round
- The oldest player is the quizmaster for round 1.
- He/she takes 6 cards from one quiz and places them on top of the rest of the cards.
- Take the top card (round 1), check the round number and read the category and questions out loud.
Answering questions
- After each question, teams have approximately 30 seconds to write down their answer (with question number).
- After the 5th question, teams have approximately 60 seconds extra to check or add answers.
Check answers
- The quizmaster asks the teams to pass their answer sheet to the team on the left.
- He/she reads the answers from the back of the card.
- The receiving team counts the correct answers and notes this in the top right corner of the sheet.
- Teams then get their own answer sheet back.
Next round
- The quizmaster role always shifts to a player from the team to the left of the previous quizmaster.
- Repeat the process for each round.
Special rounds
- Sort by Round : Write down all 5 options and put the numbers 1 to 5 behind the correct order (within 120 seconds).
- Round of questions : write down 5 correct answers within 120 seconds.
End of the game
- After 6 rounds, the team with the most points wins.
- In the event of a tie, the estimation question shall decide.
Additional play options (optional)
- Play 10 questions per category by combining cards from 2 quizzes.
- Teams are allowed to use a 'doubler' once in the game after hearing a category → their score for that round is doubled.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play a pub quiz?
A pub quiz is suitable for both small groups (from 4 people) and larger groups of up to 24 players or more.
From what age are pub quiz games suitable?
Most pub quiz games are suitable for ages 12 and up, but this may vary per edition depending on the questions.
How long does an average pub quiz last?
A full quiz usually takes between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of rounds and questions you play.
Can one person participate or do you always have to play in teams?
A pub quiz is best enjoyed in teams, but you can also answer the questions individually as an exercise or as a knowledge quiz.
Do you need extra materials to play?
No, often you only need a pen and paper to write down the answers. Everything else you need is included in the game.
Heb je extra materialen nodig om te spelen?
Alleen vellen papier en iets om mee te schrijven (en misschien iets te drinken en te snacken).