Get ready to turn your living room into a game show stage!
This free Kids Jeopardy Game isn’t just about knowing answers. It’s about buzzing in, thinking fast, and discovering the coolest fun facts along the way. From wild animal trivia to mind-blowing surprises, every question is a chance to say, “Wait… WHAT?!”
Whether you’re hosting a party, planning family night, or adding excitement to the classroom, this fast-paced trivia showdown will have kids laughing, learning, and begging for “just one more round!”
Let the games begin!
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Note: There are lots of fun free jeopardy games on this site, but this one is special because you can play it any time of year!
Objective of the Game
The objective is for players to answer questions in the form of a question (e.g., “What is…?” or “Who is…?”) to earn “money.”
Supplies Needed for Kids Jeopardy
- The Kids Jeopardy Printables (grab them at the bottom!)
- The answer key is at the end of this article
How to Play This Jeopardy For Kids
1. Put up the sign that shows the categories and dollar amounts so that everyone can see it. Lower numbers ($100) are easier, while the highest ($500) are the most challenging.
2. Assign a host who will read the clues. Decide if you want to play as “players” or as “teams.” If you play as a team, the team has 60 seconds to discuss with its members before answering the question.
3. One player or team chooses a category and points. The host reads the clue, and the players race to buzz in first.
4. Players answer in the form of a question.
Example: “The fruit is known as the king of fruits.” Correct Answer: “What is a mango?”
5. If the answer is correct, the player earns the points/money and selects the next clue. If it’s incorrect, the points are deducted from the player’s score.
6. Continue keeping score and answering questions until they are done or you’ve reached a pre-determined time limit. The winner is the player with the most points/money at the end.
Cute Jeopardy Prizes for All Ages
Some hosts choose to give fun prizes for the winners. This makes the game even more exciting while encouraging friendly competition.
Here are a few fun ideas:
Free Printable Jeopardy Game
Grab the two free printables below:
Pro Tip: Display the money amounts page for everyone to see. The reader can then use the questions sheet PDF and answer key below to facilitate the game.
Kids Jeopardy Answer Key
The host can find all the answers to the game here:
| Animals | Food | |
| $100 | Cheetah | Raisins |
| $200 | Giraffe | Honey |
| $300 | Nocturnal | Watermelon |
| $400 | Omnivores | Cheese |
| $500 | A Joey | Yeast |
| World Geography | Sports | |
| $100 | Antarctica | Baseball |
| $200 | Egypt | Ancient Greece |
| $300 | The Pacific Ocean | Most valuable player |
| $400 | Asia | 6 |
| $500 | Canada | 300 |
Fun Jeopardy Variations
There are many ways to vary the difficulty, excitement, and length of this game. Try one below!
Make It More Challenging
To make the game harder for teams, shorten the discussion time to 30 seconds or 15 seconds, after which a player on the team must answer.
Add a “Daily Double”
Allow a player to wager any amount (or do double) before seeing the question. Only they can answer.
One Last “Final Jeopardy” Question
On the final question, have players wager some or all of their points before seeing the question.
Give Time Limits to Individuals
Have players write down their responses within a time limit.
More Exciting Jeopardy Questions To Use
You can add more questions to make this game even longer! Try any of the popular trivias below:
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