Overview

“Jeopardy” challenges contestants to respond to clues in a question format, guided by a host. The contestant or team with the highest score at the end of the final round wins. This game is famous for its unique format that combines knowledge, strategy, and quick thinking.

Objective

The objective is to earn the most money by correctly answering clues.

Game Setup

• Players: 3 to unlimited, playing individually or in teams.
• Age: Suitable for ages 12 and up.
• Equipment Needed:
  • Game board (either physical or digital)
  • Clue cards or digital clues
  • Buzzer system or a hand-raising method
  • Scoreboard
  • Writing materials for Final Jeopardy

Game Board

The game board features a grid with categories and clues, each assigned different dollar values:

• Jeopardy Round: 6 categories, each with 5 clues ranging from $200 to $1000.
• Double Jeopardy Round: 6 new categories, each with 5 clues ranging from $400 to $2000.
• Final Jeopardy Round: A single clue for wagering.

How to Play

Jeopardy Round

1. Selecting a Clue: A contestant chosen at random selects a category and dollar amount.
2. Reading the Clue: The host reads the clue aloud.
3. Buzzing In: Contestants buzz in to answer. The first to buzz in can answer.
4. Framing the Answer: Contestants must phrase their response as a question (e.g., “What is the Eiffel Tower?”).
5. Correct Answers: A correct answer earns the contestant the clue’s dollar amount; they choose the next clue.
6. Incorrect Answers: An incorrect answer reduces the contestant’s score by the clue’s dollar amount; other contestants can buzz in.

Daily Double

• Two clues in both Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy rounds are Daily Doubles.
• The contestant who selects a Daily Double decides their wager before seeing the clue.
• The contestant answers the clue, and their score adjusts by their wager depending on their response.

Double Jeopardy Round

• Follows the same format as the Jeopardy Round but with higher stakes and two Daily Doubles.

Final Jeopardy Round

1. Final Jeopardy Clue: The host presents one final clue.
2. Wagering: Contestants decide their wagers based on their scores before seeing the clue.
3. Answering: Contestants write their answers within a set time limit.
4. Revealing Answers: Contestants reveal their answers and wagers.
5. Scoring: Correct answers add the wager to the score, incorrect answers deduct it.

Winning the Game

The contestant or team with the highest score at the end of the game wins. In the event of a tie, the host presents a tiebreaker clue, and the first correct responder wins.

Rules

• Form of a Question: All responses must be in the form of a question.
• Time Limits: Contestants have a set time to respond to each clue.
• No Outside Help: Contestants must not receive help from others during the game.