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How to Make a Jeopardy Game on PowerPoint

Last Updated: November 7, 2024 Tested

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• Writing & Linking the Clues

Creating Additional Rounds

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This wikiHow teaches you how to create a working Jeopardy-style game using Microsoft PowerPoint. You can do this on both Windows and Mac versions of PowerPoint.

How to Make Powerpoint Jeopardy Work

• Create a categories slide with a 6x6 table that covers the whole slide.
• Enter categories and point values into the table.
• Add slides with your clues in order.
• Highlight a cell on the category slide, and click Insert > Link > Place in This Document .
• Select the question's clue slide and click OK .
• Link each clue to the corresponding cell on the category slide.

Creating the Categories Slide

• For example, if you're creating this game for a class, you might enter the class' designation and period (e.g., "Spanish 2, Period 5").

• On a Mac, you can also click Insert at the top of the screen and then click New Slide in the resulting drop-down menu.

• Make sure that you don't click the grey Insert menu item at the top of the Mac's screen.

• For example, you might type "Types of Dog" into the top-left cell, "Types of Vegetable" into the next cell over, and so on.
• Press the Tab ↹ key after entering in a category name to skip into the next cell over.

• First question - 200
• Second question - 400
• Third question - 600
• Fourth question - 800
• Fifth question - 1000

Creating the Clues

• Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + M (Windows) or ⌘ Command + M (Mac).

• You can center the clue by selecting it and then pressing Ctrl + E (Windows) or ⌘ Command + E (Mac).
• It's best to do this in order (e.g., in the first blank slide after the "categories" slide, enter the clue for the first category's first question) so that you don't get confused later.

• If you're on a Mac, make sure that you click Insert near the top of the PowerPoint window, not Insert in the menu bar.

• On a Mac, you'll click Hyperlink instead.

• On a Mac, click This Document at the top of the pop-up window.

• Alternatively, you can find the correct clue slide in the left-hand sidebar and click it.

• If you want to create a double-jeopardy slide, you can make a new slide, label it as "DOUBLE JEOPARDY", link it to one of the point values on the "categories" slide, and then place a link from the "DOUBLE JEOPARDY" slide to the pertinent question.

• When making this slide's point values, remember to double the points (e.g., start with 400 points instead of 200, end on 2000 points instead of 1000, etc.).

• Remember, the clues should be significantly harder for this round than they were in the last round.

• Windows - Click File , click Save As , double-click This PC , click a save location on the left side of the window, type the document's name (e.g., "Jeopardy Game") into the "File name" text box, and click Save .
• Mac - Click File , click Save As... , enter the document's name (e.g., "Jeopardy Game") in the "Save As" field, select a save location by clicking the "Where" box and clicking a folder, and click Save .

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• To play your jeopardy game, simply double-click the PowerPoint file, then click the "Slide Show" icon or press F5 . Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• You don't have to hold down Ctrl or ⌘ Command when clicking links in full-screen mode. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

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1. Create a blank presentation. 2. Enter your game's name on the first slide. 3. Create a new slide. 4. Create a 6 x 6 table on the slide. 5. Resize the table so it takes up the whole slide. 6. Enter categories into the top squares. 7. Enter the points. 8. Create clues on 30 separate slides. 9. Link each clue slide to a corresponding points value on the table. Did this summary help you? Yes No

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These Jeopardy templates will help you create custom Jeopardy games for your students to prepare for a test, review prior information, or be introduced to a new unit.

Students of all ages, from elementary school to high school, enjoy playing Jeopardy as a fun break from traditional learning. They won't even realize how much they're learning!

In my experience, most of these templates are best used in PowerPoint , but you might also have luck presenting one through a free presentation software program . Each file can be customized to some degree; some will have a completely blank board, while others have questions and answers already filled out for you. They can be used for any school subject and are great for homeschooling as well.

There are many other PowerPoint game templates to help your students learn; I especially recommend the Family Feud templates for a fun test review game.

Free Jeopardy Google Slides Template

Works online; no download required.

Provides instructions.

Includes Final Jeopardy.

You can download the template for MS Office or OpenOffice.

Must save the template to your computer to use it in PowerPoint and other desktop apps.

This Jeopardy template opens in the free Google Slides and has complete instructions on how to edit and run the game. It makes the process simple and fun.

There's room for five topics on the board as well as Final Jeopardy. This template makes adding your own questions and answers easy.

Jeopardy Game Maker From Speight Instructional Design

 Speight Ed / Teachers Pay Teachers

Includes Daily Double slides.

Provides a full user guide for help setting up the template.

Includes sounds.

Comes as a PPTX file that works with PowerPoint.

You have to make a free user account on the site first.

The download comes in multiple files in a ZIP archive.

It's not as visually appealing as other Jeopardy templates.

Teachers Pay Teachers has a free download available for a Jeopardy template created by Speight Instructional Design.

This template has everything you need. I especially like that it has music like the real show. I also like the user guide that helps walk through the process of creating the Jeopardy game.

Free Jeopardy Template Review Game From Connor Bradley

 Connor Bradley / Teachers Pay Teachers

Comes with a score sheet.

Provides two templates, one with answer slides and one without.

Simple design with minimal effects.

Instructions are provided.

The download is an archive that you have to extract to see the files.

A free user account is required to access the download link.

Here's another free download of a Jeopardy template from Teachers Pay Teachers, this one created by Connor Bradley.

The download includes the game template, game instructions, and a score sheet. Since this one also provides a link to a video tutorial to get it all set up, recommend this template if you're totally new to using slideshows.

Free Jeopardy Template From SlideLizard

Includes intro animations.

Instant PPTX download.

Directions are provided.

Strange formatting in some slideshow programs.

This free Jeopardy template is amazing! Just like in the real game show, this slideshow starts off by walking you through the categories with slick animations and sounds. It feels very professional.

The board includes pre-built questions and answers, so you can play immediately. It's also easy to edit. The first few slides are instructions if you need them.

I tried to use this Jeopardy PowerPoint file in other programs, including Microsoft's own online slideshow viewer and some other ones. It looked and worked best with PowerPoint, so if you have that on your computer, I highly recommend using it over the free alternatives.

JeopardyLabs' Free Jeopardy Templates

You can make your own Jeopardy template online.

Lets you find free templates made by other users.

Provides a scorekeeping method at the bottom of the template.

No download required.

Edit templates made by others.

No option to save the template as a presentation file to your computer (but you can save as an HTML file).

I love JeopardyLabs because it lets you create a Jeopardy game that's played right in the browser, no slideshow program needed. There have been plenty of times that I want to play Jeopardy alone or with others, but I don't want to come up with the questions and answers. There are literally millions of pre-made games here.

You can specify the number of teams that will play, the categories, and the answers and questions. A scorekeeper at the bottom of the game makes it easy to keep track of how everyone is doing.

Since this runs through a browser, it makes it easy to have students play it on their own or in small groups. 

JeopardyApp is a very similar website if you want to try something else like JeopardyLabs.

Instant Jeopardy Template Maker

Runs entirely online.

You can print the answer key.

Join a game from any computer.

Slides are fully customizable.

No option to download the template.

Use your browser and fill in five categories along with five questions in each category. There's also room for a Final Jeopardy question and answer.

The game is played right in the browser. It can be viewed on a screen in the classroom, individually by the students, or the students can all join a live game that you set up. 

Rules and Procedures Jeopardy Template

 Lee Ann Burger / Teachers Pay Teachers

It's very easy to edit; just click and type.

Includes Daily Double and Final Jeopardy.

There's a theme song and sound effects.

The Jeopardy logo is blurry.

A free user account is required to get the download.

This Jeopardy template at Teachers Pay Teachers, from Lee Ann Burger, is all about classroom rules and procedures. It's a great idea that will really help students remember the rules of your classroom.

You can use this template for your own classroom procedures or for any other classroom review or unit introduction. Just click and type to change any of the text.

Classic Jeopardy

Dr. Kevin Culpepper

Small file size.

Color coded categories.

Home button on each slide.

Team edition available.

Some titles are missing.

Difficult to read text on some slides.

This classic Jeopardy game has six categories that students can choose from as well as a final Jeopardy. Some of the slides are filled out as examples, making it easy to modify for your own needs.

There's also a team edition available if you'd like to divide your classroom into smaller teams for the game.

The regular and team template are both available as a Google Slides file. The latter is also downloadable as a PPTX file, which is perfect if you're more familiar with a desktop slideshow program.

SlidesCarnival

Clean, modern design with rich colors.

Includes free icons.

No user account needed to download the file.

No Final Jeopardy slide.

No sound effects.

This is another Jeopardy template available as a Google Slides or PowerPoint file (but you can of course use it with any program that supports PPTX files).

Aside from the game's clean and modern design, what makes this template unique is the world map and set of 80 icons toward the end of the presentation that you can use throughout the game. Just copy them wherever you want to use them!

SlidesCarnival is a website full of PowerPoint and Google Slides templates and themes. You can find other downloads here by color, theme, or keyword.

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How to Make a Jeopardy Game on PowerPoint (Playable Template)

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Are you ready to add an electrifying twist to your next classroom activity, game night, or family gathering? Look no further! We have prepared a complete step-to-step guide on on how to make a Jeopardy game on PowerPoint!

Jeopardy has long been a beloved quiz show that challenges participants to showcase their knowledge across a wide spectrum of topics. And now, we are going to give it a creative twist and share you how you can bring the excitement of Jeopardy right into your own PowerPoint presentations.

The best part is that we’ve taken the hard work out of it for you — we have prepared a downloadable Jeopardy PowerPoint template you can download and use straightaway. So, are you ready to transform your PowerPoint game session? Let’s get started!  

What is Jeopardy?

Jeopardy is a quiz show with a unique quiz format in which contestants are presented with trivia clues and are expected to respond in the form of a question. 

Jeopardy is loved by many because of the wide range of benefits it brings, including: 

• Interactive Learning : Playing Jeopardy not only engages participants actively, it also enhances learning and knowledge retention.
• Critical Thinking : In Jeopardy games, players strategize, analyze clues, and formulate responses in a crisp manner, solving multiple problems in a limited time span. 
• Team Collaboration : Depending on how you structure the game, Jeopardy can also involve and encourage teamwork and cooperation.
• Entertainment : Of course, Jeopardy is a fun and exciting game that fosters laughter and camaraderie.  
• Versatility : Jeopardy is highly customizable to various topics, as well as occasions – it can serve as an effective tool for education, training, and recreational activities. On top of that, Jeopardy can also be set up and played in presentation apps like PowerPoint, which we will demonstrate later. 

The Traditional Jeopardy Game

Jeopardy was first created and played in the American game show Jeopardy!. Every Jeopardy! session involves 3 participants competing in 3 rounds: Jeopardy!, Double Jeopardy!, and Final Jeopardy!. In every round, participants pick clues on a game board with different categories and cash amounts. They are given trivia clues presented as answers, which require them to formulate their responses in the form of a question. For instance, when a contestant opts for the category “Astronomy for $200,” the subsequent clue might read, “The prominent celestial body in our solar system recognized as the Great Red Spot.” And the accurate reply would then be, “What is the alternative name for Jupiter?” You get the gist.

Jeopardy! Round:

In the first round, the participants play the game as described above. There is 1 “Daily Double” clue hidden on the game board. When the contestants pick one, they  can bet as much as they want from their points stash. If they get it right, their bet gets added to their score; if they miss, they lose the bet and the respective points.

Double Jeopardy! Round:

In the second round, things get a bit spicier. The cash values for clues go up, which means more points for correct answers. As compared to the normal Jeopardy! Round, there are 2 “Daily Doubles!” clues hidden on the Double Jeopardy! game board. Similarly, when the contestants pick one, they can bet as much as they want from their points stash. 

Final Jeopardy!:

The big finale, also known as Final Jeopardy!, has only one clue. Contestants decide how much of their points they want to bet, depending on how confident they feel about the topic. Then, once the clue is revealed, they have to give their response within a set time limit. Similar to “Daily Double”, if they get it right, the points they bet get added to their stash, and if they get it wrong, they lose all the points they bet. Whoever has got the most points at the end of Final Jeopardy! is the winner of the game!

Take ClassPoint to your PowerPoint, together with 800,000+ others, to make the most out of your next Jeopardy! game session.

Jeopardy PowerPoint Template

Before we begin, download our Jeopardy PowerPoint template so you can follow along easily! The template consists of:

• Double Jeopardy
• Final Jeopardy
• Daily Double
• Sample Jeopardy clues and answers
• Interactive game elements
• Drag and drop elements
• Gamification system

Turn your PowerPoint into a fun Jeopardy game experience now!

How to Make A Jeopardy Game on PowerPoint (Step-by-Step Guide)

Making a Jeopardy game on PowerPoint is easy and can be done with just a few simple steps using readily available tools and materials. Follow along, and you will quickly enough be ready to host an engaging and interactive PowerPoint Jeopardy game experience! 

What You Need

• ClassPoint’s  draggable objects
• ClassPoint’s  interactive quizzes
• ClassPoint’s  gamification  features
• ClassPoint’s  timer

Step 1: Set the Game Rules

First, set the game rules on team formation, reward types, and game format. Jeopardy is a  highly customisable and versatile game. Depending on you and your team’s preferences, you can modify the rules to better suit your needs. For instance, in a  classroom setting , you may want to consider simplifying the Jeopardy game into just one round, and using points to replace cash values.   Generally, the game can be played by individuals or teams. Decide on the minimum and maximum point value of the game and the types of rewards, as well as if you want to follow the traditional Jeopardy game format of having additional rounds of Double Jeopardy and Final Jeopardy. 

Step 2: Create a Game Board and Jeopardy Clues

Once the game rules are set, set up a game board – the most essential element of a Jeopardy game! Create a table on PowerPoint, or use the template we have prepared. A game board should consist of 6 columns or categories of different quiz types, and under each column are 5 clues phrased in answer form, in increasing point value and difficulty.    Alternatively, depending on your preference, you can also create separate slides for each clue in PowerPoint.  

Step 3: Decide on the Daily Doubles! 

Next, pick at least 1 clue on the board to be the “Daily Double” – when picked, the contestant/contesting team wager any amount of points up to their current points. If they answer correctly, they win the round. If they don’t, they lose the points. 📝 Note: If you are playing the Double Jeopardy round, pick 2 clues from the board to be the “Daily Double”. 

Step 4: Create the Clues for Double Jeopardy and Final Jeopardy!  

This is an optional step. If you are playing Double Jeopardy, you need to create a separate game board, doubling the amount of rewards for each clue. If Final Jeopardy is played, create a separate slide for the Final Jeopardy clue. Like Daily Double, the contestant/contesting team wager any amount of points up to their current points, and the contestant/contesting team has to answer the quiz under a time limit. 💡 Pro Tip: Use  ClassPoint’s Timer  to add an extra layer of excitement and challenge during the Final Jeopardy round, keeping participants on their toes as they race against the clock to formulate their responses.

Step 5: Set Up the Answers

Once you have decided on the different clue categories and the respective clues to include for each Jeopardy round, prepare a separate slide for the answers. 

Step 6a: Reveal Clues Using ClassPoint’s Draggable Objects

If you have created your clue behind the point value on the same slide as the game board, you can utilize  ClassPoint’s Draggable Objects  to reveal the clues behind each point value during the game. To use ClassPoint’s Draggable Objects to set up the game board:  1.      Download ClassPoint for free . 2.     Click “Draggable Objects” from the “More Features” dropdown on your PowerPoint ribbon. 3.     Select all the point values you would like to be turned into draggable elements and click “Drag enabled” on the side panel. 4.     To drag: Enter slideshow mode and click on the Draggable Objects icon at the ClassPoint toolbar to start dragging and revealing the clues underneath! 

Step 6b: Reval Clues Using Hyperlinks 

Alternatively, if you prefer not to reveal clues using Draggable Objects and if you have created your clues on separate slides in your PowerPoint, you can add hyperlinks to connect the point values and their respective clues to allow better navigation between the slides. In the Jeopardy game template provided, we have included hyperlinks between each point value to its respective clue slide. 

Step 7: Add Multimedia (Optional)

This is an optional step. You can also add visual aids and multimedia to the clues to make the game more visually appealing! 

Step 8: Add Gameplay

The traditional way of keeping track of scores would be to assign a scorekeeper and include a manual scoring board on PowerPoint. However, you can leverage on  ClassPoint’s built-in gamification features  in PowerPoint to award scores and access to a leaderboard right at your fingertips. Here is how: 1.     Once you have  downloaded ClassPoint  and signed in, go to Class List at your PowerPoint ribbon. 2.     Add the contestants’ names/teams’ names. 3.     Award Points – During each Jeopardy game round, award and deduct stars from the contestants/contesting teams by going to “My Classes” or “Name Picker” tab at the ClassPoint toolbar during PowerPoint Slideshow mode.  4.     Leaderboard – You can access the leaderboard feature at the ClassPoint toolbar during PowerPoint Slideshow mode to keep track of the scores during the game.

Start playing Jeopardy on PowerPoint !

Contestants can answer verbally, or interact with your PowerPoint Jeopardy game on PowerPoint right away using ClassPoint’s interactive quiz buttons.

Here is how: 

• Download ClassPoint for free .
• Choose from a wide selection of ClassPoint  interactive quiz buttons  at your PowerPoint ribbon and add them to your clue slides. (We recommend using  Short Answer  for Jeopardy games!) 
• Enter slideshow mode to start playing. To start the quiz, simply click on ClassPoint’s quiz buttons. Invite participants to join using their devices at  www.classpoint.app  to start collecting responses. 

That’s it. That’s how easy it is to make and play a Jeopardy game in PowerPoint. With our guided tutorial and Jeopardy PowerPoint template, the Jeopardy game is no longer confined to your TV screen – it is now at your fingertips, ready to transform your class session or game night! 

Conclusion 

Whether you are a teacher aiming to inject excitement into your lessons, or a team leader seeking to boost your employee morale, or simply a trivia aficionado craving some competitive fun, our Jeopardy PowerPoint template has everything you need to turn an ordinary presentation into an extraordinary, captivating experience! 

All you need is PowerPoint, our template,  ClassPoint’s interactive quiz  and  gamification features , and a dash of fun spirit to begin creating your very first Jeopardy game in PowerPoint that amazes and dazzles your audience! 

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How to Make a Jeopardy Game in PowerPoint

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You can create numerous interactive activities in PowerPoint to gamify your eLearning experience. For example, a Jeopardy-style game can add an element of fun and competition to your learning process. Moreover, seeing those tiles with categories and various numbers evokes nostalgia for the times when you watched the show on TV. You always wondered with the contestants, “What’s the correct answer? Am I right or wrong?” It puts you in the participants’ shoes, even if you aren’t a guest on the show.

Now, with simple software, you can create this game from scratch in an hour or so and play it with your learners, colleagues, or friends! To learn how to build your own Jeopardy game in PowerPoint with clues that include pictures, audio, and video, watch the video tutorial linked below or skip to the article if you prefer reading. As a bonus, you’ll find a free Jeopardy PowerPoint template to experiment with at the end of the article.

To create a Jeopardy game in PowerPoint , we’ll use the following features:

• A table for creating the game board (sometimes referred to as a grid), displaying categories and scores or cash values.
• Hyperlinks that link each item on the grid to its corresponding clue slide.
• The Slide Master view , to ensure that all slides maintain a consistent style when presenting clues and answers.

To publish the game in web format and make it accessible online , we’ll use iSpring Suite. This authoring tool is made for creating eLearning materials and turning PPT presentations into web-friendly formats.

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A 5-Step Guide on How to Make a Jeopardy Game in PowerPoint

We’ll use a PPT table to craft the Jeopardy game board. Next, we’ll add hyperlinks to each cell (e.g., MUSIC for $600), linking them to the corresponding clue slide in the presentation. Finally, we’ll convert our game into a web-based format.

If you’d like to make your own Jeopardy in PowerPoint, follow this detailed guide.

Step 1. Create a game board. Step 2. Create clues and correct answer layouts. Step 3. Add all slides and link them to the grid. Step 4. Enhance your game with images, audio, and video. Step 5. Test and publish your game.

Step 1. Create a game board

1. Create a new PowerPoint presentation and put a title on the first slide. 2. Go to the Design tab and apply a theme to your presentation. 3. Add a new slide and then a table by heading to Insert tab > Table . 4. Make a 5-column, 5-row table.

• Correct Answer slide . This includes the answer to the corresponding clue and a ‘Home’ button for easy navigation back to the game board.

Modifying the content on the master slide will automatically update all slides of that type throughout the presentation. For example, you can adjust the background, text field placement, size, or font in Slide Master . Once done, return to the Normal view to make sure the changes have been applied across the presentation.

Step 2. Create clues and correct answer layouts.

The layouts shown above are already included in the PowerPoint theme for the Jeopardy game. To adjust them, follow these steps:

1. Go to Slide Master on the View tab. 2. Click Insert Layout .

3. In the Publish Presentation window, head to the My Computer tab and the HTML5 format, and click on Publish .

This is the ideal publishing option for those who want to host their game on their website or blog. To upload it to your server, select FTP in the opened window.

Log in to your iSpring Cloud account and click on Publish . Once the publishing is completed, your account will open in a browser. Here, you’ll see your uploaded game displayed. Simply click on its title to launch it.

To share your DIY Jeopardy PowerPoint presentation with others, tap on your file → Share and enable public access. This allows you to distribute your custom Jeopardy PowerPoint game to anyone you wish online.

Free Jeopardy Game Template

Want to skip the hassle of developing the game from scratch? Simply download our free Jeopardy PowerPoint template and tailor it to your needs. Also, you can get a free trial of iSpring Suite to convert your game into an online format and speed up your work considerably.

• Download the Jeopardy PPT template
• Download the iSpring Suite free trial

Other Games That Can Be Created in PowerPoint

PowerPoint is indeed a user-friendly tool that almost anyone can work with. If you know how to use hyperlinks to create triggers and animations, you’ll be able to easily improve your presentations with Jeopardy and other interactive games.

For example, you can create gamified training guides on how to perform a task. Here is an example of a guide to cooking a perfect omelet:

You can also build amazing quizzes with 14 question types, ranging from hotspots to sequences and drag-and-drops. Thanks to their interactivity and beautiful design, quiz takers perceive them not as typical tests but as engaging mini games . Check out the merchandising quiz below:

With iSpring Suite, you can also create role-plays, which are interactive exercises that replicate an actual conversation with a customer and help trainees hone communication skills. A role-play is like a video game: a person chooses a certain option and gets a consistent outcome. Here’s an example of a role-play created with iSpring Suite:

Download a free trial of iSpring Suite to test out these gamification options.

Useful Resources on PowerPoint

Are you a PPT enthusiast? If so, here are some other useful articles for you:

• How to Share a PowerPoint Presentation Online
• How to Protect PowerPoint Presentations – Methods that Really Work
• How to Add Narration to a PowerPoint Presentation
• How to Structure a PPT Presentation
• How to Convert Your PowerPoint Presentation to an eLearning Module
• How to Convert PowerPoint to MP4 Video on Windows and macOS

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