Tabletop Whaddaya Know? Jeopardy-Like Training Game Activity

Q: How is this different from GameShow Pro?

Whaddaya Know? Jeopardy-style classroom game is a simpler, more affordable option that uses dry-erase boards rather than software. It’s tactile, team-based, and perfect for tabletop learning—while GameShow Pro is a full-scale digital system for larger productions.

Description

Whaddaya Know?™ Tabletop Game Board is a customizable, Jeopardy-style quiz game that transforms training sessions into interactive learning experiences. With this interactive review game for corporate training, facilitators introduce new material, review past lessons, or strengthen knowledge retention. Best of all, learners can take the lead by creating their own questions—when participants become the teachers, they internalize content at a much deeper level.

WHY FACILITATORS LOVE IT

Learning through play: Quiz-style competition boosts engagement and makes reviewing content fun.
Active participation: Teams work together to answer questions, fostering collaboration and discussion.
Deeper mastery: When learners generate the questions, they sharpen comprehension and recall.
Flexible format: Great for onboarding, compliance, safety, product knowledge, or exam prep.
Optional add-ons: Pair with Who’s First? or Me First! buzzers to add even more energy and quick response excitement.
No software needed: This low-tech quiz game works without software. Go "old school"!

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Whaddaya Know?™ tabletop board with category and point panels. Measuring 19" H x 22" W, and weighing 3 lbs., it's ultra-portable!
25 blank cards (2.25" x 4") - 5 each of 5 colors, with point values on one side and dry-erase surface on the other side. VELCRO brand tabs adhere the category and question cards to the fabric-covered board.
Black dry-erase marker and felt eraser.

HOW TO PLAY

Standard Jeopardy-Style Quiz Game

Set up: Write 5 categories across the top and sort the point value cards by color.
Form teams: 2–4 teams at a table; teams take turns selecting questions.
Ask & answer: Teams respond within a time limit; facilitator (or another team) confirms accuracy.
Keep score: Award or deduct points, and keep momentum high.

Introducing New Material

Set up: Write 5 categories across the top and sort the point value cards by color.
Create your questions in advance: Prepare the order in which you intent to cover new material
As you go... ask the questions as they come up when presenting your curriculum, to see what the students already know and where deeper instruction might be needed

Flip the Script

Set up: Write 5 categories across the top and sort the point value cards by color.
Distribute a set of colored cards to each team - have teams create 5 questions for their category
Play the game Jeopardy-style, reminding teams that they are not allowed to answer and win points on the questions they wrote.

BEST USES

Reinforcing and reviewing past lessons
Introducing new material in an interactive way
Onboarding and compliance training
Sales and customer service enablement
Test prep and study sessions

FAQS

Q: How is this different from GameShow Pro?
A: Whaddaya Know? Jeopardy-style classroom game is a simpler, more affordable option that uses dry-erase boards rather than software. It’s tactile, team-based, and perfect for tabletop learning—while GameShow Pro is a full-scale digital system for larger productions.

Q: Can learners create their own games?
A: Yes! Having teams design categories and questions is one of the most powerful ways to build understanding and retention.

Q: How many people can use one board?
A: Each board works well for 4–12 participants (2–4 teams). For larger groups, set up multiple boards and run parallel tournaments.

Q: Do I need software or electronics?
A: No. If you want to add some high-tech pizazz for fast-paced play, pair Whaddaya Know? with wireless buzzers like Who's First? or Me First!

Q: How long does a game take?
A: A short round can take 10–15 minutes. A full board with debrief typically runs 25–40 minutes.

CONCLUSION

Turn your students into teachers! They can make their own popular TV-style game by creating their own questions, answers, and categories with Tabletop Whaddaya Know? Game.

Popular TV-style-like games continue to win big in the classroom. And, what better way for students to show what they've learned than to teach others what they know by making up their own categories and questions?

Have groups of students create their own popular TV-style-like game, which they can then conduct for the rest of the group.