Find a quiz
If you want something that's a step up from pub quizzing, competitive quizzing is where you want to be.
For example
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Competitions organised under the auspices of the International Quizzing Association or recognised national associations
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Formal quiz leagues and cup competitions, whether physical or online
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One day tournaments with formal competition rules
Not sure what you are looking for?
These are some of the most popular current formats of competitive quizzing.
Individual Written
Individual written quizzes are the long form of the game, and played in exam conditions against the clock. Examples include the World Quizzing Championships and Squizzed.
Individual MIMIR
A four player individual match format, where all players receive questions on the same topics over the course of the match. Examples include Mimir's Well and Pop Culture Challenge
Team Quiz League
Can be played in person or online. Usually played between teams of 4 players. Examples include Online Quiz League, Quiz Nations and Quiz League of London.
Team Buzzer
Two teams race to answer a 'toss up' or 'starter' question. If correct, the team gets to answer bonus questions. Examples include Quizbowl and University Challenge