Making your own game is a great way for students to learn course material in a fun way, and game enthusiasts love playing it recreationally.Making your own game means that you can change the clues and answers in any way you please, adjusting the skill level and categories as needed.If you're looking for an enjoyable way to study for exams or just want something new for game night, making your own Jeopardy game is a great solution.
Step 1: Who will play the host is decided by choosing the 6 game categories.
If you want to study for your classes while playing this game, you should use your school texts and notes.For example, choose the major themes from the chapters that your exam will cover.The host alone can choose the categories if this is a recreational game.The host of this round will complete the rest of the steps.
Step 2: There are 6 index cards for the game categories.
Pin the 6 index cards at the top of the poster board if you want to write one category on each card.Put them in a row.If you prefer, you can type and print out the text.If you don't have a poster board on hand, you can use a marker board.To separate the columns, draw lines between the 6 categories at the top of the marker board.
Step 3: Take 5 more index cards and label them with point values.
You will have one card for each of the values of $100, $200, $300, $400 and $500.If you want it to look nicer, you could type and print it out.
Step 4: Write your first clue for Category 1 on the back of the $100 index card.
The $100 question should be easy to answer.If you are the host, you will need to create a list with all of the answers on a separate sheet of paper.In this case, the answer would be, "What is 007?"The answer key should only be worked on by the host.
Step 5: Under the category it goes with, pin the $100 card.
The $100 side of the card should be facing out.If you write $100 on the board first, you can pin the card over that.When the host pulls the card from the board to read the clue, the spot will be empty but the point value won't change.This will give the board a little structure once you get to a certain point in the game.
Step 6: Write down the next clue when you turn over the $200 index card.
The same process will be followed.The harder the question is, the more difficult it should be.The $200 card is under the $100 card in Category 1.The cards will start with $100 at the top of the column and end with $500 in the bottom.Make sure the $200 side of the card is facing out.This is the practice for all of the answer cards.
Step 7: Continue the process for the remaining point values.
The game board should be followed the same way until all of the categories have completed their index cards.The game is ready to play.
Step 8: Click Blank Presentation if you don't like the presentation.
You will be taken to a blank slide with this.You can either title the slide "Jeopardy Game" or any other title you want.This space can be used to create a welcome message, insert images, etc.Everyone will see the first slide during the game.Pick from the many themes listed on the Design tab to give your slides a little flair.If you want, you can modify each Theme with your own colors and fonts.
Step 9: You can add your first slide to your presentation.
Click the new slide.The next blank slide will be brought up.Click the table if you want to go up to the insert tab.A menu will appear.Click on the table you want to insert.You can choose how many columns and rows you want from the pop-up.Pick 5 for Columns and 6 for Rows.The table will be large.Click OK.If you drag the corners of the table, the game board will fill up the entire slide.You can change the color scheme of your table by going to the Table Tools section of the menu bar and selecting Design.The color options are presented.
Step 10: To create categories, use the top row of cells.
You can click the top left cell to see the scrutineers.Hit Tab if you want to move to the next cell in the top row.This box has Category 2 in it.Hit the tab again and type in Category 3.Continue until the top row has been completed with Category 4, Category 5 and Category 6.If you want to modify any of the text, highlight it and hit the Home tab.You can change the size and color from here.If you prefer, you can align the text to be in the center of the box.
Step 11: You can add game points to the rest of the cells.
Clicking on the box will take you to Category 1.A mouse moves.You can type in $100.Underneath that, click on the box.You have to type in $200.If you follow the same procedure for the remaining 2 boxes, you can get a box for $300, $400 and $500.The same thing should be done in the columns for Categories 2 and 6.The $100 box should be at the top of the column, followed by the Category box and finally the $500 box.If you want to change the text in these boxes, highlight it and hit the Home tab.You will need to go up to a minimum size of 48 for visibility.If you centered the text in your boxes, you should do the same for the rest of the table.
Step 12: You can change the text in the Category 1 box to reflect the topic.
It is time to modify your board.If you want to use a topic for your game, you need to highlight the text in the box that says Category 1 and type it in.To replace the generic "Category 1" that was previously there, type "Mammals" in the box.If you want your topic to fit in the box, you need to adjust the fonts up or down.
Step 13: You can add a new slide to your presentation.
This will be the third slide.There is a clue in the $100 question that can be found on slide 3.If you typed a $100 clue for the topic of "Mammals", you would type "lives in the sea and swims with fins, but does not breathe through gills."Make it bigger, change the text color, and make it look like you want it to.
Step 14: $100 should be highlighted in the Category 1 column.
You canHyperlink from the menu that appears if you click on the highlighted text.On the left side of the box is where you'll find the place in this document.Now your $100 question under the topic "Mammals" is linked to Slide 3, which contains the clue.The feature can be tested by hitting F5 for the slideshow view.The first slide will appear.Go to slide 2 with the right arrow key.This is the board you are playing on.Click the $100 link under "Mammals" and you will be taken to Slide 3, which is the corresponding clue.Hit Esc to get back to the slides.
Step 15: You can add a new slide to your presentation.
This will be the last slide.Click back to slide 3 to type out the answer to the $100 clue in "Dolphin."In the bottom right corner, create a text box and type "Click here for the answer"Place in this document and then select slide 4The $100 clue is linked to the answer in slide 4.
Step 16: The feature can be tested by hitting F5.
Go to slide 2 with the right arrow key.Click the $100 link under "Mammals" and it will take you to Slide 3, which is the corresponding clue: "lives in the sea and swims with fins, but does not breathe through gills."
Step 17: There is a Text Box at the bottom right.
Click to highlight the text, then choose the Hyperlink.If you want to play the game board, hit place in this document and select slide 2.When you finish the $100 clue and answer for "Mammals", your answer slide is linked back to the board so you can easily navigate back.If you want to try it out, hit F5 and go through the clue and answer, test the links, and then hit the link to go back to the game board.The "Return to the board" link is at the bottom of every answer slide you create in this presentation.
Step 18: The $200 box is under the "Mammals" category.
You are ready to input your answer.The procedure is the same.Add a new slide, type the next clue on it, highlight $200 on the board, and hyperlink to Slide 5.Click here for the answer at the bottom of the slide.Then add a new slide.You can type the answer to the clue.Click here for the answer, right click, choose Hyperlink and then choose Slide 6 to link them together.To return to the game board, highlight the text, right click, Hyperlink, and select Slide 2 to create a link.
Step 19: Continue until all of the answers and clues are entered.
To get to the slideshow view, hit F5 and then go through each clue and answer to make sure your links work.You can add additional content to your slides.If you want to get really creative with your slideshow game, it can be as simple and bare bones as you like.
Step 20: You can search online forjeopardy templates.
You will get pages and hits.There are templates that can be used for clues and answers.You can use one of the game templates provided by a gaming website.The templates range from simple to elaborate.You can explore to see what is out there.You don't have to download the game to play it on some of the gaming websites.
Step 21: A template can be downloaded to your device.
If you like a template, you can download it to your computer, mobile phone or tablets.Some template websites have different versions for different devices.You can download a few different template files that interest you.It is possible to experiment with several until you find the right fit.
Step 22: Follow the instructions to set up the game.
Put together your clues/answers if you are filling in all of the data yourself.Each set up is a little different, and the template will walk you through it.If you are playing this game as a way to study for a class, you should use your school texts and notes to decide what the categories should be.You can use major themes from textbook chapters to study for exams.If this is a recreational game, you can decide on the categories as a group or come up with a different way to make them.
Step 23: If required, insert all of the required data into your template.
The higher the point value, the harder the question should be.You can use vocabulary words as your answers if you need to memorize them.The definitions of the vocabulary words will be clues.The game is ready to play once the template is filled out.