Quizzes

Office trivia quiz

A mixed-team quiz with company, general-knowledge, and fun rounds. Includes ready questions and answers you can use today.

Players: 8-60, in teams of 4-6
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Energy level: Medium
Works online: Yes

How to play - step by step

1
Make mixed teams of four to six and let each team choose a fun name.
2
The host reads each question twice, clearly, and shows it on screen if possible.
3
Teams discuss quietly for 30 seconds and write one answer on their sheet.
4
After each round, teams swap sheets and the host reads out the correct answers.
5
Add up the points, update the scoreboard, and announce the leaders.
6
Finish with a wager round or a sudden-death question to settle ties.

Benefits

Builds teamwork by mixing people from different departments.
Shares knowledge in a fun, low-pressure way.
Rewards curiosity rather than seniority, so everyone can contribute.
Works in the office or online with almost no budget.

What you need

A host (quizmaster) and, ideally, a co-host to keep score.
40-60 prepared questions in 5-6 rounds, with answers.
A screen or projector (optional), pens, and answer sheets.
A scoreboard on a whiteboard or shared spreadsheet.

Rules

No phones or searching online during a round.
Only one answer per question - the first written answer counts.
The quizmaster’s decision on disputed answers is final.
Teams may not shout answers across the room.

Scoring and winning

One point per correct answer; two points for harder questions.
In the final wager round, teams bet up to half their points and win or lose that amount.
Prizes: top three teams plus a “most creative team name” award.

Sample questions with answers

Q1.Which planet is known as the Red Planet?Show answer

Answer: Mars.

Q2.What is the capital of Australia?Show answer

Answer: Canberra.

Q3.How many players are on a cricket team on the field?Show answer

Answer: Eleven.

Q4.Which gas do plants absorb from the air?Show answer

Answer: Carbon dioxide.

Q5.In which year did humans first land on the Moon?Show answer

Answer: 1969.

Q6.What is the largest ocean on Earth?Show answer

Answer: The Pacific Ocean.

Q7.How many continents are there?Show answer

Answer: Seven.

Q8.Which country is home to the city of Marrakesh?Show answer

Answer: Morocco.

Variations

Picture round: show blurred or cropped logos, places, and objects.
Audio round: play ten-second clips of famous songs or film dialogues.
Table-top rounds: each table gets a different category for variety.
Seasonal edition around a festival, a sporting event, or the company anniversary.

Playing it online

Use a quiz platform on phones, or breakout rooms where teams write answers in a shared form.
Keep rounds short - 6 to 8 questions - to hold attention on screen.

Tips for the host

Test every question and keep a spare set for tie-breaks.
Mix easy and hard so every team scores in each round.
Keep the energy up with quick transitions and a lively host.

Mistakes to avoid

Questions that depend on one language, region, or generation.
Too many rounds - 5 or 6 is the sweet spot.
Unclear scoring and no final referee for disputes.

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