Jeopardy games are a popular way to engage an audience and test their knowledge. Creating a Jeopardy game in PowerPoint is easy to do and allows you to customize the game to suit your specific needs. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know to make your own Jeopardy game from start to finish.

Gather Game Content

The first step is to determine the topic categories and questions you want to include.

Decide on 5-6 categories relevant to your audience. For a classroom setting, these could be different course modules or textbook chapters. For a work setting, use relevant business categories.

Come up with 5 questions for each category, with varying difficulty levels. Assign point values like the Jeopardy game show ($100 – $500).
Write challenging questions and input the answers on a separate slide.

Set Up the Game Board

The game board provides the visual interface and links for navigating the game.

Create a table – Insert a 6×6 table and stretch it to fill the slide.
Enter categories – Type the category names across the top row.
Input values – Add the dollar values down the left column.

Link values – Hyperlink each dollar value text box to the corresponding question slide.

Jeopardy Game Board

Prepare Question Slides

Make a separate slide for each question.

Insert question text – Type the question and format it with a larger font size.
Add imagery (optional) – Insert relevant photos or graphics related to the question.
Link to answer – Hyperlink the question text to jump to the answer slide.

Give the answer – Create a separate slide with the answer in bold.

Enhance Visual Design

Customize the look and feel by applying appropriate themes.

Themes – Select a suitable theme and variant combination.

Templates – Consider using a pre-designed Jeopardy template.
Logos and graphics – Add relevant logos, banners, and graphics.
Color schemes – Change colors for backgrounds, fonts, and hyperlinks.

Transitions and animations – Incorporate subtle transitions and animations.

Final Touches

Playtest the game and make any necessary tweaks.

Check all hyperlinks and navigation.

Verify that questions and answers are accurate.
Make sure audio and visuals are working properly.
Confirm the flow makes sense and is easy to follow.

Once complete, play Jeopardy with your friends, family, classmates, or coworkers! This versatile game is perfect for reviewing material in a fun way or spicing up a gathering.

With this comprehensive guide, you have everything you need to start building your own Jeopardy game in PowerPoint. Follow the step-by-step instructions to create a customized, interactive experience your audience will love.