Pub Quiz at DEF CON 34 Winners

We had a great time at our Pub Quiz at DEF CON. We laughed, we cried, and we had a great time. Next year will be better and the prizes will be doubled. Below are the winners.

1st Place – DARPA Dropouts

2nd Place – Lucius Locks

3rd Place – Flying Squirrel

The Art of Trivia’s Past

Pub Quiz Winners DEF CON 31

1st Place – Team _oblivouse_

Curiosity.

Collaboration.

The Three C’s of Pub Quiz

Curiosity – Hack the question. Think sideways.

Collaboration – Work in a team. Five nerds arguing is usually smarter than one nerd Googling in their head.

Chaos – If you don’t know the answer, write something f-cked up. We take notice you sick f-ck.



Themes of the Quiz

Exploring the narratives, nuances, and inspirations behind every Pub Quiz. A refined perspective into our Madness.


History of Pub Quiz

Somewhere in a dimly lit pub in 1970s England, a genius looked around at a room full of people drinking and thought, “What if we could keep them here longer… but trick them into thinking they’re getting smarter?” And just like that, the pub quiz was born. Fast forward to today, and it has evolved into a chaotic mix of confidence, collaboration, and completely wrong answers delivered with absolute certainty. At DEF CON, we’ve taken that idea and cranked it to eleven; adding hackers, questionable life choices, music rounds, movie scenes, and just enough chaos to make you doubt everything you know. It’s not about being right. It’s about sounding right, arguing passionately, and writing something hilarious when you have no clue. Welcome to the DEF CON 34 Pub Quiz.

We love to entertain you. Whether that’s with clever questions, ridiculous rounds, or moments that make you say, “Wait… what?” Our goal is simple: great vibes, great laughs, and unforgettable event.

Friday: 8/7/2026

Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Location: LLVC W327

LLVC W327