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Tips, stories, and ideas for getting the most out of live quizzes, with friends or at an event.

25 September 2026 · 7 min read

Quiz Ideas for a Company Milestone or Anniversary Celebration

A company's 5th or 10th anniversary is a story nobody's told out loud in one sitting. A quiz is the format that lets a whole company hear it together, instead of it living in one slide nobody reads.

22 September 2026 · 7 min read

Running a Department-vs-Department Quiz Rivalry That Doesn't Get Petty

A quiz between teams is a great way to build energy across a company, right up until someone accuses sales of cheating. Here's how to structure the rivalry so it stays fun for the whole quarter instead of blowing up after round one.

19 September 2026 · 7 min read

Closing Out a Sprint Retro With a Quiz Instead of a Blame Session

A retro that ends by pointing at who broke what teaches a team to hide problems, not fix them. A short factual quiz at the close does the opposite: it locks in what actually happened before anyone starts assigning fault.

18 September 2026 · 7 min read

Onboarding Week Quiz Ideas That Outlast Day One

Most onboarding quizzes fire once, on day one, then disappear. Spreading a few short quizzes across the first month does more for retention and actually gets used.

17 September 2026 · 7 min read

Running a Hybrid All-Hands Quiz Without Losing the Remote Half of the Room

In-room players have a screen and a vibe on their side; remote players have neither. Here's how to build an all-hands quiz where both groups are actually competing on the same terms.

16 September 2026 · 7 min read

Quiz-Based Performance Reviews: A Less Dreaded Format

A short comparison quiz at the start of a review surfaces where a manager and employee actually disagree, before the awkward part of the conversation begins.

15 September 2026 · 8 min read

Running a Remote Team Quiz That Actually Works on Video Call

Timezone gaps, unmuting friction, and second screens sink most remote team quizzes. Here's how to structure one that holds a distributed team's attention.

12 September 2026 · 7 min read

Quiz Icebreakers That Actually Bond Work Teams

A well-run quiz breaks the ice at meetings, onboardings, and offsites without forced sharing circles. Here's where it fits and how to run one.

20 August 2026 · 6 min read

Why 3 Free Quizzes Isn't the End on Quiz Bru

Quiz Bru's free plan caps you at 3 saved quizzes today. Here's why that limit exists, how to work within it, and what's being explored for the free and paid tiers next.

15 August 2026 · 8 min read

How to Build the Best Quiz Team: Generalists, Specialists, and Strategy

A great quiz team isn't just the smartest people in the room. It's a mix of broad general knowledge, one or two category specialists, and a plan for how to use them.

8 August 2026 · 6 min read

Quiz Bru's Quiz Generator: Build a Quiz in Minutes, Not Hours

Pick a few categories, set a question count, and let Quiz Bru pull from a curated question bank. Here's how the quiz generator actually works and when to use it.

2 August 2026 · 8 min read

Trivia Questions by Category: How to Build Themed Rounds That Work

Movies, music decades, sport, food: a good themed round takes more than picking a category. Here's how to structure trivia questions by category so every round actually lands.

1 August 2026 · 7 min read

The Icebreaker Games Everyone Dreads (and What to Run Instead)

Two truths and a lie has never once saved a room. Here's why the classic icebreaker games fall flat, and how a live quiz gets a group talking without anyone cringing.

18 July 2026 · 9 min read

7 Proven Health Benefits of Playing Quizzes Regularly

Quizzes do more than settle arguments. Regular trivia play has measurable benefits for your brain, mood, and social wellbeing. Here's what the research says.

12 July 2026 · 8 min read

Why Quizzes Feel So Good: The Brain Science Behind the Rush

That buzz you feel after getting a question right isn't random. It's your brain chemistry firing on all cylinders. Here's what's actually happening, and why Quiz Bru is designed to trigger it.

5 July 2026 · 8 min read

The Quiz Bru Roadmap: QB Breaks It Down

AI question generation, Teams Mode, Scheduled Quizzes, Image Questions, Leaderboard Embeds. QB walks you through everything coming to Quiz Bru and why it matters.

25 June 2026 · 8 min read

Classroom Quiz Ideas for Teachers: Making Revision Actually Fun

A live quiz in the classroom changes the energy of revision completely. Here's how to use it well without losing control of the room.

24 June 2026 · 8 min read

Quiz Night Fundraiser Tips: How to Run One That Actually Raises Money

A quiz fundraiser is one of the most cost-effective community events you can run, if you structure it right. Here's what works.

23 June 2026 · 7 min read

Keeping Players Engaged During a Live Quiz

Engagement drops off fast when a quiz loses momentum. Here's how to keep the whole room invested from the first question to the last.

19 June 2026 · 7 min read

Quiz Formats Explained: Which One Is Right for Your Event?

Multiple choice, open answer, fastest finger, picture rounds: each format produces a different experience. Here's how to choose.

18 June 2026 · 7 min read

South African Quiz Night Topics Your Crowd Will Love

From the Springboks to Nando's, South Africa offers rich trivia territory. Here's how to use it well in your next quiz night.

17 June 2026 · 8 min read

How to Host a Pub Quiz: A Practical Guide for First-Timers

Hosting your first pub quiz doesn't have to be stressful. Here's a practical, step-by-step guide to running a night that people want to come back to.

16 June 2026 · 7 min read

Corporate Team Building Quiz Ideas That Actually Engage People

A well-run quiz is one of the most reliable team-building formats there is: low prep, high engagement, no trust falls.

9 June 2026 · 7 min read

The Best Trivia Categories for Any Crowd

Some categories light a room up. Others clear it out. Here's which topics work for mixed groups and which ones to save for specialist rounds.

2 June 2026 · 8 min read

How to Write Quiz Questions That Actually Work

Good quiz questions are harder to write than they look. Here's what separates a question that creates energy from one that kills a room.

26 May 2026 · 7 min read

Everything You Can Do on Quiz Bru Without Paying a Cent

A walkthrough of what's actually included in the free tier: creating quizzes, running live sessions, and tracking results.

19 May 2026 · 8 min read

Running a Quiz Night at an Event: What Actually Makes It Work

Office team-builds, birthday parties, fundraisers: a live quiz works as a centrepiece event format if you get the basics right.

12 May 2026 · 7 min read

Why a Good Quiz Night Beats Almost Any Other Way to Hang Out

Trivia gives a group of friends something rare: a shared focus, a reason to razz each other, and a leaderboard to settle the score.