How to Play Jeopardy: Rules & Step-by-Step Guide

Jeopardy! is a quiz game where players answer questions ("clues") in a variety of categories to earn points. If you want to play Jeopardy with friends, family, or students—either in-person or online—Jippis is the easiest way to set up your own Jeopardy game board and play live!

What You Need

  • A host screen (projector, laptop, or TV)
  • Players with phones or computers
  • A Jeopardy board from Jippis

Game Setup

  1. Create a Game: Make your own quiz or pick a public one on Jippis.
  2. Share the Code: Players join at jippis.com/play.
  3. Teams or Solo: Play solo or together.

Gameplay Rules & Flow

  1. Game Start: Host begins; first player picks a clue.
  2. Selecting a Clue: Player or team picks any clue.
  3. Buzzing In: Buzz with phones or pick someone.
  4. Answering: Right answers earn points; wrong ones lose them.
  5. Continuing Play: Keep going until all clues or do Final Jeopardy.
  6. Tie-breakers: For a tie, ask a sudden death question.
  7. Winning: Highest score wins.

Why Use Jippis?

  • Play online or live—just share the code
  • Buzz on phones or pick players
  • Custom categories or remix public games
  • Great for classes, parties, teams, or families

Tips for your Jeopardy Game

  • Write fun, clear questions
  • Mix categories (history, music, etc.)
  • Encourage quick buzzing
  • Project the board for all to see

Create Your Jeopardy Now!

Ready to try? Make your own Jeopardy game or explore public quizzes on Jippis and host it instantly!

Want to showcase your game on your own website? Learn how to add Jeopardy to your site.