A quiz night where everyone can see the scores
Whether it raises money for the scouts or fills a quiet Tuesday in the pub, a quiz runs on numbered tables, a scoreboard everyone can see and clear signs for the rules and the raffle.
Quiz night signs and table numbers
A quiz night needs a number on every team table (A5 or 10 × 15 cm, read from the quizmaster's spot), an A3 or larger scoreboard updated after each round, an A4 sign with the rules and entry fee, and a board for food, drinks and raffle prices. Print on 250 gsm card and laminate the scoreboard to write on.
Last reviewed 3 October 2026
What a quiz night usually needs
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Team table numbers
A big, clear number on every table, so the quizmaster and markers can match answer sheets to teams. Bold figures matter more than decoration in a dim room.
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A scoreboard
Team names down the side and rounds across the top, updated after each round. A visible board keeps the room interested, and close scores keep people for the last round.
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A rules and entry sign
Team size, entry fee, no phones, how answers are marked and when the interval is. Put it by the door and read it out at the start.
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A food, drink and raffle board
What is on sale and the prices, including raffle tickets and any picture round extras. At a fundraiser, add what the money is for.
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Round title cards
Round 3: music, round 4: picture round, held up or pinned beside the scoreboard. They help the quizmaster keep time and the room keep track.
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Bunting across the bar or stage
A line of flags with the event name or the cause gives a hall the feel of an occasion and a backdrop for the prize-giving photo.
Sizes that read across a room
| Piece | Size | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Table numbers | A5 (14.8 × 21 cm) or 10 × 15 cm | Figures readable from the front of a hall |
| Scoreboard | A3 (29.7 × 42 cm) or A2 | A3 suits up to about ten teams; larger for more |
| Rules sign | A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) | Read at the door while paying |
| Food and drink board | A3 | Seen from the queue at the bar or hatch |
| Round cards | A4 | Held up or pinned beside the scoreboard |
| Event bunting | 18 × 25 cm flags, one per A4 | Reads across a hall above a stage or bar |
Free printables for a quiz night
Numbers for every team table, signs for the rules and the raffle, and a board for food and drink prices.
Party table numbers
Bright printable party table numbers 1 to 8 as folded tent cards, each a different colour with rounded lettering. For birthdays and parties. Free PDF.
OpenEvent sign maker
Make a big printable sign for a wedding, party or event: your words as large as they fit, an optional arrow, on A4, A3 or as a folded table tent.
OpenPub specials board
A printable pub specials board on A3 in chalkboard style: starters, mains and puddings with descriptions and UK prices in one column. Free PDF.
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Want the evening themed for you?
WallKiwi's bunting maker designs a set of themed flags from one sentence, such as a 1980s quiz night for the scouts' roof fund, with matching lettering and cut-outs, ready to print on A4. Designs use credits, and a free account includes some each month.
Questions people ask
What do you need to run a quiz night?
Numbered tables, answer sheets and pens, a scoreboard, a microphone if the room is large, a rules sign, and the questions in rounds. A raffle and food are common at fundraising quizzes.
How big should quiz table numbers be?
Large enough for the quizmaster to read from the front: A5 cards or 10 × 15 cm in a holder, with figures several centimetres tall in a dark colour on a pale background.
How do you keep score at a quiz night?
Collect answer sheets after each round, mark them at a side table, and update a large scoreboard everyone can see. A laminated board with dry-wipe pens or a projected spreadsheet both work.
Do I need a licence to run a raffle at a quiz night?
It depends on how the raffle is run and where you are. Small raffles held on the night with tickets sold only at the event are often treated differently from larger lotteries. Check your local council's guidance before the event.
How many people should be on a quiz team?
Four to six is common. Set a maximum on the rules sign so large groups split into two teams and the scores stay fair.