General Knowledge Speed Round
Ten questions, a fact after each one, and a score at the end.
10 questions per round
How it works
Each round draws 10 questions at random from a bank of 34, so playing again gives you a different mix. After every answer you see whether you were right, the correct answer, and a short fact about it. Your score appears at the end of the round, and nothing is timed.
What the questions cover
| Topic | Examples |
|---|---|
| Geography | Oceans, capitals, deserts, mountains, and the world’s smallest country. |
| Science | Planets, chemical elements, the speed of light, and the human body. |
| Arts and literature | Famous paintings and the authors behind classic books and plays. |
| History and culture | The Moon landing, the Olympics, languages, and currencies. |
| Numbers | Primes, square roots, and the occasional shape. |
The questions stick to general knowledge that most people come across at school or in the news, rather than niche specialist facts, so the round is fair to play with friends from different backgrounds. A few are deliberately tricky. The largest desert, for example, is not the Sahara.
Scoring
One point per correct answer. Ten out of ten is a perfect round, seven or more is a strong score, and anything from four up is a solid all-round result.
Playing as a group
Read each question aloud and have everyone commit to an answer before anyone taps. Arguing over an answer before the reveal is usually the best part.