Build a quiz board of categories and point values, then play it on a projector or TV with teams and live scores. A sample trivia board is ready to play, and your board saves in this browser and can be shared with a link.
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Board Type the category names, then click a square to write its clue and answer.
Category · 100
Teams
Final round (optional, teams wager points)
Double points!
Keyboard: Space show answer · Esc close clue · F full screen. Click a team's score to type a correction.
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How to use the Jeopardy-Style Quiz Board Maker
Set up the board: give the game a title, pick how many categories and clues you want, and set the points for the first row and the increase per row.
Fill in the squares: type each category name, click a square, then write the clue and the correct response. Tick Double points for a bonus square.
Add teams one per line and, if you like, a clue timer and a final round question.
Press Play this board, then Full screen. Click a value to open its clue, press Show answer, and mark each team right (✓) or wrong (✗).
Press Done to clear the square from the board. When the board is finished, run the final round, then Copy share link or Download JSON to reuse the game.
How a categories-and-points quiz works
The board is a grid: each column is a category and each row is a point value that grows as the clues get harder. A team picks a square, the host reads the clue, and the first team to answer correctly earns the points. A wrong answer loses the same amount, which rewards careful answers over quick guesses. In the classic TV format, players phrase their response as a question ("What is Mars?"); in a classroom, you can accept a plain answer.
Board size
Squares
Typical points (first row + step)
Good for
3 × 3
9
100, 200, 300
A 10-minute warm-up or exit ticket
4 × 4
16
100 to 400
Short review with younger students
5 × 5
25
100 to 500 (or 200 to 1,000)
The standard size for a full class period or party game
6 × 5
30
200 to 1,000
The full TV-style board with six categories
6 × 6
36
100 to 600
Unit tests and long review sessions
A 5 × 5 board with 100 to 500 points is worth 7,500 points in total; each double-points square adds its value once more. The editor shows the running total under the board.
Tips for writing a great review game
Make the difficulty climb. The lowest row should be answerable by almost everyone; the top value should need real understanding, not just a harder word.
One clear answer per clue. If two answers could be right, rewrite the clue or list both in the response field so the host can judge quickly.
Mix question types. Combine definitions, "fill in the blank", short calculations and "name the example" clues within each category.
Keep clues short. One or two lines reads well on a projector from the back of the room. Long text shrinks on small screens.
Use the timer for fairness. A 15 or 20 second countdown keeps the pace up and stops one team from stalling.
Decide buzz-in rules first. Raised hands, a rotating "picking" team, or every team writing on a mini whiteboard all work; whiteboards let you mark several teams right on the same clue.
Saving, sharing and reusing boards
Every change is saved automatically in your browser. Copy share link packs the entire board into the link itself (compressed where the browser supports it), so a colleague can open it without any account or upload. Download JSON saves a small text file you can keep with your lesson plans, edit in any text editor, and open again with Import JSON. The file lists the title, point settings, teams, every category with its clues and responses, and the final round.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a Jeopardy-style game for my class?
Choose the number of categories and clues, type a category name at the top of each column, then click every square and enter a clue and its correct response. The board saves automatically in your browser. When you are ready, press Play this board and Full screen, and show it on a projector or smart board while students play in teams.
Can I share my quiz board with students or other teachers?
Yes. Copy share link puts the whole board inside the web address, so anyone who opens the link gets the same board ready to play, with nothing stored on a server. For large boards, or to keep a backup, use Download JSON and Import JSON instead.
How does scoring work?
Each square is worth its point value (double for a double-points square). Press ✓ to add the points to a team or ✗ to subtract them. Pressing the same button again undoes it, so mistakes are easy to fix. You can also use the +/− buttons under each score or click a score to type a new total.
How does the final round work?
After the board, press Start final round. The category is shown first and each team enters a wager from 0 up to its current score. Then the clue is shown, followed by the correct response, and each team's wager is added for a correct answer or subtracted for a wrong one.
Is this the official Jeopardy! game?
No. This is an independent, free quiz board tool in the familiar categories-and-points style. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Jeopardy! television show or its owners, and it does not include any of the show's questions.
Do the players need devices or accounts?
No. Only the host's screen is needed. Players answer out loud or by raising hands, and the host marks scores. There are no sign-ups, and the board and scores stay in the host's browser.
Can I use it without an internet connection?
Once the page has loaded, the editor and the game run entirely in your browser, so a game keeps working if the connection drops. Your board is saved locally, so it is still there the next time you open the page in the same browser.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.