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Step 1: In this example, Mytour will assist you in creating a game in PowerPoint with a super simple game. First, create a Table with a length of your choice.
Step 2: Next, go to Design -> Theme Colors to adjust the colors for the table you just created.
Step 3: Navigate to Home > Shapes > Choose Arrow Pentagon.
Step 4: You will see the result as shown below. To resize the Table bar you just created, simply hold ctrl and drag the mouse.
Step 5: Click on the newly created Arrow Pentagon > select Format > then choose a Style for better visibility.
Step 6: Select the entire table and Arrow Pentagon you just created, then press Ctrl + D to duplicate. Duplicate it 6 times and arrange as shown below.
Step 7: Next, remove all Arrow Pentagon shapes from rows 2, 4, and 6, and fill in the corresponding answers. Remember to number the remaining Arrow Pentagon shapes 1, 2, 3.
Step 8: After filling in the answers, drag the answer boxes up to the rows above.
Step 9: Before creating the game in PowerPoint, activate the Pane feature by selecting Select in the Home tab, then choose Selections Pane.
Similarly, in the Animations tab, select Animation Pane.
Step 13: Proceed with similar steps for the remaining lines, yielding three effects as depicted below.
Step 14: By now, you'll notice a set icon across all three lines corresponding to the effects for all three.
Step 15: Now, go ahead and create three new Slides, each Slide representing the answer content used to display the answers for the three questions.
Step 16: For each Slide, you can fill in similarly as follows or any creative content of your choice.
Step 17: Now, let's work with the Left Arrow Pentagon when creating, click on each in turn, then select Hyperlink.
Step 18: Next, choose Place in This Document and link it to the corresponding answer.
Step 19: Then, Hyperlink again in the answer slide.
Step 20: Similarly, link to the First Main Slide in PowerPoint.
After these steps, press F5 to enjoy the result, the task of creating games in PowerPoint is now completed.
So, we have completed the tutorial on how to create games in PowerPoint, although our game may not be exciting, it is simply an example of creating games in PowerPoint. You can use our article as a guide and create your own interesting game according to your purpose.
In the tutorial on creating games in PowerPoint, many effects are used that users need to have basic knowledge of. If you are not familiar with this part, you can review the tutorial on creating motion effects in PowerPoint here. With the guidance on creating motion effects in PowerPoint, you will become more familiar with using Animation.
Furthermore, to proficiently use PowerPoint, don't forget the keyboard shortcuts in PowerPoint, which are essential when using PowerPoint and help you quickly complete your tasks. Refer to the PowerPoint shortcuts here and add any hotkeys you don't know yet.
