In this guide, you\u2019ll learn how to make one step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What it is and Why Use it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before you create a Jeopardy PowerPoint game, you should understand what it is and why you would use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Jeopardy game in PowerPoint is an interactive quiz where players select items from a game board and respond with a question. It\u2019s modeled after the TV show Jeopardy! and works well for both competition and collaboration, which makes learning feel more lively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why you should use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- It grabs students\u2019 attention and helps them remember information longer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Playing in groups encourages collaboration and communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- It turns review into a friendly competition that students actually enjoy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You can run the game online, so it\u2019s not limited to the classroom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Prepare Before Making a Jeopardy Game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before you make PowerPoint Jeopardy, set these things up to make the process smoother:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Decide on the categories and point values, and draft the questions and answers in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Choose a visual theme that matches the purpose. Consistent colors help readability and focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Set clear rules and a clear timeline so the game moves at a good pace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Divide students into groups to encourage collaboration and make scoring simpler.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Make the Jeopardy Game in PowerPoint Step by Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When making a Jeopardy game, focus on keeping your design consistent by using the Slide Master. Once your layout is set, test your slides carefully to ensure all links work smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now you\u2019re ready to create a Jeopardy game on PowerPoint from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Set Up the Game Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Open your PowerPoint presentation and choose a simple theme. Now, delete the slides so you have a blank page<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Click on the Insert tab > Table<\/strong> to make a 5-column 6-row table. To style your board, click on Table Tools > Design Tab<\/strong>, <\/strong>and select a theme style that gives your table a clean, uniform look. This will serve as your main game board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"insert](\"https:\/\/resources.aippt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/insert-table-into-ppt.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- \n
- Label the top row with your categories and fill the remaining cells with point values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"fill](\"https:\/\/resources.aippt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fill-table-in-ppt.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 2. Create Question and Answer Slides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now it\u2019s time to design the question and answer slides that will appear when your students choose a point value. Here is how to create the question and answer slides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Click on View<\/strong> to locate the Slide Master<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Click on Insert layout to create one for your answer slide. Right-click on the button, select Edit Text<\/strong>, and type \u201cAnswer.<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rename the layout as \u201cAnswer Slide<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"set](\"https:\/\/resources.aippt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/set-answer-slides.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- \n
- Next, create another layout for your Question Slide using the same steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When you\u2019re done, click Close Master View to exit and return to normal view.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Link Game Board Buttons to Question Slides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once your question slides are ready, the next step is to connect them to your game board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Select New slide<\/strong> > Question slide <\/strong>to add the third slide and select New slide <\/strong>> Answer slide<\/strong> to add the fourth slide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"add](\"https:\/\/resources.aippt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/add-new-answer-slides.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- \n
- Create a category slide, then go back to your jeopardy board and select a point value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"create](\"https:\/\/resources.aippt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/create-a-category-slide.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- \n
- Go to Insert > Shapes > Action button, then choose a home button and draw it on the question slide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Right-click and hyperlink it to the game board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"hyperlink](\"https:\/\/resources.aippt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hyperlink-it-to-the-game-board.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- \n
- Always test each link in Slide Show mode to make sure they open the right slides and return to the main board smoothly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Add Return Links to the Game Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After linking the board to questions, it\u2019s important to give students a way to return to the main game board after answering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- On a question or answer slide, insert a button or shape (Insert > Shapes > Action Button).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Place it somewhere visible without covering the question or answer text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hyperlink the button to your main game board slide (Insert > Link \/ Action > Hyperlink to Slide).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And you should repeat this for every question and answer slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Optional Enhancements: Multimedia, Daily Doubles & Final Jeopardy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Why should your jeopardy be plain when you can make Jeopardy on PowerPoint more exciting by adding images, videos, and sound effects that make the questions and answers slides more visually appealing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some tips to improve your game:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- You can use the Slide Master to add transitions and effects to answer slides to make them more interesting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Add audio triggers (action buttons) to the slides, such as sounds of applause, to make it even more fun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You can also link your game board to extra slides for a second round (Double Jeopardy) and Final Jeopardy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bonus: Generate Slides Using an AI-Powered Tool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Instead of making a Jeopardy game from scratch, save time with AiPPT<\/a>, an AI-powered tool that generates slides<\/a> and layouts in seconds. While it doesn\u2019t create a full Jeopardy template, AiPPT gives you a solid foundation to customize with your own questions, visuals, and style<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nGenerate PPT Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIf you are wondering how to get started with this feature-rich PowerPoint alternative<\/a>, here is how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: <\/strong>Visit AiPPT and sign up or log in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 2:<\/strong> In the prompt box, type something like: “Create a Jeopardy-style PowerPoint with 5 categories and 5 questions each. Include clickable buttons that link to question and answer slides.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"input](\"https:\/\/resources.aippt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/enter-ppt-topic-in-aippt.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
- Always test each link in Slide Show mode to make sure they open the right slides and return to the main board smoothly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Create a category slide, then go back to your jeopardy board and select a point value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Select New slide<\/strong> > Question slide <\/strong>to add the third slide and select New slide <\/strong>> Answer slide<\/strong> to add the fourth slide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Rename the layout as \u201cAnswer Slide<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Click on Insert layout to create one for your answer slide. Right-click on the button, select Edit Text<\/strong>, and type \u201cAnswer.<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click on View<\/strong> to locate the Slide Master<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Label the top row with your categories and fill the remaining cells with point values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Click on the Insert tab > Table<\/strong> to make a 5-column 6-row table. To style your board, click on Table Tools > Design Tab<\/strong>, <\/strong>and select a theme style that gives your table a clean, uniform look. This will serve as your main game board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Open your PowerPoint presentation and choose a simple theme. Now, delete the slides so you have a blank page<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"generate](\"https:\/\/resources.aippt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/generating-ppt-in-aippt-after-selecting-template.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"edit](\"https:\/\/resources.aippt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/make-wordcloud-in-aippt.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n