Pub Riddles & Trivia Night Brain Teasers
Build the perfect riddle round for your next pub quiz. Like your favorites, then print a handout or create a digital challenge.
How to Run a Riddle Round at Pub Trivia
A riddle round is the secret weapon of every great pub quiz host. Unlike standard trivia questions, riddles get the whole table talking, debating, and groaning when the answer is revealed. Here's how to run one your regulars will love:
Pick 8-12 riddles
Mix easy crowd-pleasers with a few brain-crushers. Aim for 60% easy/medium and 40% hard so every team scores something.
Read aloud & time it
Give teams 30-60 seconds per riddle. Pro tip: read the riddle twice before the clock starts so everyone catches the wording.
Collect & reveal
Collect answer sheets after the full round, then reveal answers one by one. The groans and “I knew it!” reactions are the best part.
Score generously
1 point per correct answer is standard. Bonus points for creative wrong answers that make everyone laugh keep the mood light.
Printable Pub Riddles
Need a printed handout for tonight? Use the builder above to select your favorites, then hit Print Handout to get a clean, printer-friendly page with questions on one side and answers on the next. You can also browse our riddle collections for ready-to-print themed packs.
Digital Pub Challenges
Prefer everyone to play on their phones? Select your riddles and hit Create Challenge to generate a shareable link. Each player gets the same riddles, timed, with a live leaderboard. Perfect for remote teams, virtual pub quizzes, or tables where nobody brought a pen.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many riddles should I use for a pub trivia round?
8-12 riddles is the sweet spot. Aim for roughly 60% easy/medium and 40% hard so every team scores something. Too few and the round feels short; too many and people lose focus after a few pints.
Can I print the riddles for handouts?
Yes — like your favorite riddles, select the ones you want, and hit Print Handout. You'll get a clean, printer-friendly page with questions on one side and answers on the next, ready for Ctrl+P.
How does the digital challenge work?
Select your riddles and hit Create Challenge to generate a shareable link. Each player gets the same riddles in the same order, timed, with a live leaderboard showing who scored highest. Perfect for remote teams or tables where nobody brought a pen.
What types of riddles work best for pub quiz?
Funny riddles and "What Am I?" riddles are the crowd favorites — they get people talking and laughing. Mix in 2-3 logic riddles for the serious thinkers, and throw in some tricky ones for the groans-and-laughs reveal moments.