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The Classroom Jeopardy Game That Gets Students Excited to Review
The Classroom Jeopardy Game That Gets Students Excited to Review
The Classroom Jeopardy Game That Gets Students Excited to Review
No student accounts needed. FERPA and COPPA compliant.
Boring review sessions are over. With Factile, you can build a Jeopardy game for your classroom in minutes, or let AI create one from your topic or PDF. Students buzz in from their phones, scores update automatically, and every student stays locked in.
How Factile Works
for Your Classroom
How Factile Works
for Your Classroom
Factile is a Jeopardy Game Maker for teachers that lets you create and host a classroom game in minutes. Type in your topic or upload a PDF, and AI builds a ready-to-play game with categories, clues, and answers. Students join from any device using a PIN or QR code. No accounts. No downloads. No student data collected.
Once the game starts, Factile runs everything automatically. Virtual buzzers track who buzzes in first. Scores update in real time on a live leaderboard. Daily Doubles, Double Jeopardy, and Final Jeopardy are all built in. You can also browse over 2.5 million ready-made games in the library and play one right away. It works on Chromebooks, laptops, tablets, and phones, and it's FERPA and COPPA compliant.
Built for the Way Teachers Work
Built for the Way Teachers Work
AI Game Creation
Type a topic, paste your notes, or upload a PDF. Factile's AI generates categories, clues, and answers in minutes. Edit anything before you play. It's the fastest way to turn lesson content into a classroom Jeopardy game.
AI Game Creation
Type a topic, paste your notes, or upload a PDF. Factile's AI generates categories, clues, and answers in minutes. Edit anything before you play. It's the fastest way to turn lesson content into a classroom Jeopardy game.
Virtual Buzzers (No App Needed)
Students turn their phones, tablets, or Chromebooks into buzzers. Factile reports the exact buzz-in order so you always know who responded first. No student accounts are required.
Virtual Buzzers (No App Needed)
Students turn their phones, tablets, or Chromebooks into buzzers. Factile reports the exact buzz-in order so you always know who responded first. No student accounts are required.
6 Game Modes from One Set of Questions
Create your questions once and play them six different ways: Jeopardy-style, Multiple Choice, Self-Paced, Memory, Interactive Choice, and Flashcards. One set of content, six ways to review.
6 Game Modes from One Set of Questions
Create your questions once and play them six different ways: Jeopardy-style, Multiple Choice, Self-Paced, Memory, Interactive Choice, and Flashcards. One set of content, six ways to review.
Self-Paced Mode for Homework and Independent Review
Assign a game as homework and let students work through it on their own time. You can see who completed it and how they performed, without being in the room.
Self-Paced Mode for Homework and Independent Review
Assign a game as homework and let students work through it on their own time. You can see who completed it and how they performed, without being in the room.
FERPA and COPPA Compliant
Factile doesn't collect student emails, names, or personal data. Students join with a PIN or QR code using team names. Built for schools that take student privacy seriously.
FERPA and COPPA Compliant
Factile doesn't collect student emails, names, or personal data. Students join with a PIN or QR code using team names. Built for schools that take student privacy seriously.
Works on Chromebooks and Every Device
Factile runs in any browser. No software to install, no compatibility issues. It works on Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and phones. If your students have a screen, they can play.
Works on Chromebooks and Every Device
Factile runs in any browser. No software to install, no compatibility issues. It works on Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and phones. If your students have a screen, they can play.
How Teachers Use Factile Every Week
How Teachers Use Factile Every Week
Unit Test Review
Unit Test Review
The night before a big test, run a Jeopardy game covering the key concepts from the unit. Students compete in teams, and the energy in the room shifts completely. Reviews stop feeling like a chore and start feeling like a game show.
Unit Test Review
Homework Review
Homework Review
Assign a Self-Paced Factile game as homework. Students work through the questions on their own device at their own speed. You check completion and scores the next morning, without taking a single paper home.
Homework Review
End-of-Year Tournament
End-of-Year Tournament
Turn the last week of school into a classroom tournament event. Students create their own Factile games on topics they've learned, then compete class against class.
End-of-Year Tournament
Small Group Stations
Small Group Stations
Set up rotation stations where each station runs a different Factile game on a different topic. Students rotate through independently while you work with small groups or individuals.
Small Group Stations
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Built for Schools
Built for Schools
FERPA Compliant
Factile does not collect, store, or share student personal information. There are no student accounts, no email requirements, and no tracking of individual student data.
FERPA Compliant
Factile does not collect, store, or share student personal information. There are no student accounts, no email requirements, and no tracking of individual student data.
FERPA Compliant
Factile does not collect, store, or share student personal information. There are no student accounts, no email requirements, and no tracking of individual student data.
COPPA Compliant
Players join using team names and a game PIN. No personal information is requested during gameplay.
COPPA Compliant
Players join using team names and a game PIN. No personal information is requested during gameplay.
COPPA Compliant
Players join using team names and a game PIN. No personal information is requested during gameplay.
WCAG 2.1 Accessible
Factile meets WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
WCAG 2.1 Accessible
Factile meets WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
WCAG 2.1 Accessible
Factile meets WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
Works on School Devices
Runs in any browser. Compatible with Chromebooks, tablets, school-managed laptops, and BYOD phones.
Works on School Devices
Runs in any browser. Compatible with Chromebooks, tablets, school-managed laptops, and BYOD phones.
What Changes When You Bring Factile Into Your Classroom
What Changes When You Bring Factile Into Your Classroom
Higher engagement
Students who normally sit back suddenly want to participate. The game-show format taps into everyone’s natural competitiveness. Display the scoreboard and suddenly the whole class is engaged and arguing over the answers.
Higher engagement
Students who normally sit back suddenly want to participate. The game-show format taps into everyone’s natural competitiveness. Display the scoreboard and suddenly the whole class is engaged and arguing over the answers.
Less prep time
AI game creation means you can go from topic to playable game in under two minutes. Or browse over 2 million ready-made games in the Factile library and play one as-is.
Less prep time
AI game creation means you can go from topic to playable game in under two minutes. Or browse over 2 million ready-made games in the Factile library and play one as-is.
Better knowledge retention
Buzzing in to answer is active recall, and active recall sticks better than rereading notes. Six game modes let you revisit the same content in different ways.
Better knowledge retention
Buzzing in to answer is active recall, and active recall sticks better than rereading notes. Six game modes let you revisit the same content in different ways.
Instant formative assessment
See which questions students get right and wrong during gameplay. Use the results to identify gaps and adjust your instruction before the test, not after.
Instant formative assessment
See which questions students get right and wrong during gameplay. Use the results to identify gaps and adjust your instruction before the test, not after.
Works for every grade and subject
From elementary vocabulary games to college-level exam prep, Factile works across subjects and grade levels. Math, science, history, English, world languages, and more.
Works for every grade and subject
From elementary vocabulary games to college-level exam prep, Factile works across subjects and grade levels. Math, science, history, English, world languages, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Factile really free for teachers?
Yes. Factile's free plan lets you create up to 3 custom games, browse over 2 million ready-made games, and host games for up to 5 teams. You also get AI game creation on the free plan. Pro plans start at $4/month and unlock unlimited games, virtual buzzers, image and video uploads, and support for up to 100 teams.
How do students join a game?
Students go to playfactile.com/join and enter a game PIN, or scan a QR code displayed on the classroom screen. They pick a team name and they're in. No accounts, no emails, no app downloads.
Can I use Factile for homework or self-paced review?
Absolutely. Self-Paced mode lets students play through a game independently on their own device. You can assign it as homework and check completion and scores afterward. It's a great way to use Factile for online Jeopardy for students outside of class time.
Does Factile work on Chromebooks?
Yes. Factile is browser-based and works on Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and phones. There's nothing to install, and it doesn't require Flash or any plugins.
Can I create a Jeopardy game from my own materials?
Yes. You can type in your own categories and clues, import questions from a CSV or Excel file, or upload a PDF and let AI generate the game for you. You can also add images, videos, audio, and math equations (LaTeX) to any question or answer.
How is Factile different from Kahoot or Quizlet?
Factile is built specifically for Jeopardy-style gameplay with features you won't find on other platforms: virtual buzzers that track buzz-in order, Daily Doubles, Double Jeopardy, Final Jeopardy, and six different game modes from a single question set.
What subjects work well with Factile?
Every subject. Teachers use Factile for math review, science vocabulary, history timelines, English grammar, world languages, health education, and more. If you can write a question and answer, you can turn it into a game.
Is Factile really free for teachers?
Yes. Factile's free plan lets you create up to 3 custom games, browse over 2 million ready-made games, and host games for up to 5 teams. You also get AI game creation on the free plan. Pro plans start at $4/month and unlock unlimited games, virtual buzzers, image and video uploads, and support for up to 100 teams.
How do students join a game?
Students go to playfactile.com/join and enter a game PIN, or scan a QR code displayed on the classroom screen. They pick a team name and they're in. No accounts, no emails, no app downloads.
Can I use Factile for homework or self-paced review?
Absolutely. Self-Paced mode lets students play through a game independently on their own device. You can assign it as homework and check completion and scores afterward. It's a great way to use Factile for online Jeopardy for students outside of class time.
Does Factile work on Chromebooks?
Yes. Factile is browser-based and works on Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and phones. There's nothing to install, and it doesn't require Flash or any plugins.
Can I create a Jeopardy game from my own materials?
Yes. You can type in your own categories and clues, import questions from a CSV or Excel file, or upload a PDF and let AI generate the game for you. You can also add images, videos, audio, and math equations (LaTeX) to any question or answer.
How is Factile different from Kahoot or Quizlet?
Factile is built specifically for Jeopardy-style gameplay with features you won't find on other platforms: virtual buzzers that track buzz-in order, Daily Doubles, Double Jeopardy, Final Jeopardy, and six different game modes from a single question set.
What subjects work well with Factile?
Every subject. Teachers use Factile for math review, science vocabulary, history timelines, English grammar, world languages, health education, and more. If you can write a question and answer, you can turn it into a game.
Virtual Buzzer Mode
AI Game Creation
Self-Paced Mode
Turn Your Next Review Session Into the Best Part of the Week.
Join over 2 million educators who use Factile to bring game-show energy to their classrooms. Create your first game in minutes. It's free to start, no credit card required.
Virtual Buzzer Mode
AI Game Creation
Self-Paced Mode
Turn Your Next Review Session Into the Best Part of the Week.
Join over 2 million educators who use Factile to bring game-show energy to their classrooms. Create your first game in minutes. It's free to start, no credit card required.
Virtual Buzzer Mode
AI Game Creation
Self-Paced Mode
Turn Your Next Review Session Into the Best Part of the Week.
Join over 2 million educators who use Factile to bring game-show energy to their classrooms. Create your first game in minutes. It's free to start, no credit card required.