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Pub quiz

You don’t need to be a walking encyclopaedia to enjoy a quiz night – quite the opposite. As a team you puzzle it out together, laugh at the gaps in your knowledge, and quickly grow close.

Knowledge isn’t everything

You don’t need to be a walking encyclopaedia to enjoy a pub quiz – quite the opposite. The questions cover so many fields that everyone can contribute something: one of you knows the capital cities, another the music of the eighties, someone else the sporting results. As a team you cover each other’s gaps, laugh at the odder questions and puzzle it out together – the company matters more than the score.

Team spirit comes first

At a quiz night a group comes together fast. You put your heads together, argue over the right answer, commit boldly to a hunch – and celebrate every point as a group. That shared effort creates a bond whether or not you win in the end. Plenty of quiz teams meet week after week and become fixtures over time.

The ideal evening for new people

A pub quiz is a rewarding way to bring new people in. An extra head on the team is always welcome, the shared goal breaks the ice, and there is plenty of time to chat between rounds. If you have moved to a new town or are looking for company, this is an easy, sociable way in.

Tips for getting started

Put together a mixed team – different fields of knowledge complement each other perfectly.
Four to six people is the best team size; more gets unwieldy.
Book a table in advance; popular quiz nights fill up.
Take it in good spirit – the fun and the company count for more than winning.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know a lot to join a pub quiz?

No. The questions are spread widely, so everyone can contribute something. As a team you cover each other’s gaps – the company is what it is about.

How big should a quiz team be?

Four to six people is ideal: enough different fields of knowledge, but small enough to agree on an answer quickly.

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