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In the Picture Guessing Game on PowerPoint, players decipher images concealed by various question pieces. Each question comes with multiple answer options, and upon completing them, the puzzle pieces gradually vanish, revealing the original image to guess. This PowerPoint picture guessing game is ideal for educators, seamlessly integrating into lectures or interactive sessions, allowing students to engage in the guessing fun.
Crafting a Picture Guessing Game in PowerPoint
Creating a Picture Guessing Game in PowerPoint
In this article, Mytour will utilize PowerPoint 2016 to demonstrate how to make a picture guessing game in PowerPoint.
Step 1: On the first slide, you need to insert the question image. Navigate to the Insert tab -> choose Picture to perform the insertion.
Next, use puzzle pieces to conceal this original image. Go to the Insert tab -> choose Shapes -> then select the rectangle shape as shown in the image below.
Step 2: Draw shapes to obscure the original image as shown below. Depending on the question, you can draw a few or several shapes to conceal parts or the entire original image. Then, you can customize the color and outline for the puzzle pieces as you like.
You can add additional effects to each puzzle piece if you wish. Go to Format -> choose Shape Effects.
Step 3: Next, input the question with various answer options -> and when answered correctly, the puzzle piece will be revealed.
To create question number 1, go to the Home tab -> choose New Slide -> then click on Title and Content to add a new slide.
A new slide appears -> input your question in the Text box above, then you can adjust the font, font size, etc., to suit your needs.
Step 4: Delete the Text box below and go to Insert -> Shapes -> choose a different rectangle shape, such as a rounded rectangle or any other shape you prefer.
Then, create various shapes -> fill in the answers for the question -> after inputting, it's advisable to customize the frame, adjust colors, font, font size, etc., to suit your needs.
Step 5: You can choose effects for the answers by clicking on the Animations tab -> select any desired animation.
To add effects for correct and incorrect answers, you can choose automatic effects like transitioning to green for correct answers and red for incorrect ones. Go to Animations -> select Add Animation -> then choose Fill Color under Emphasis.
In the Effect Options section, pick the color green for the correct answer, let's say, option B.
Step 6: Select Animation Pane at the top corner. On the adjustment bar on the right side of the screen -> choose the triangle icon next to the name of the color-changing effect for answer B that you just added -> then click on Timing.
The Fill Color dialog box appears -> choose Triggers -> then click on Start effect on click of -> find and select the name of the shape containing answer B.
For incorrect answers, you continue assigning a similar red color and choose Timing as mentioned before.
The result will show two different effects for each answer.
Step 7: Once you have created the question for the first slide, click on Insert -> choose Shapes -> select the home icon in the Action Button to add a button to return to the guessing interface.
Draw the icon at the end of the slide -> the Action Settings dialog will appear. Click on the Mouse Click tab -> choose Hyperlink to First Slide to return to the guessing interface when you click on this icon. Finally, click OK to close this dialog, and you have completed creating a question slide.
Step 8: To create a new slide for the next question -> right-click -> choose Duplicate Slide to copy-paste a new slide identical to the initially created slide. Then, proceed to create additional slides for the other 4 puzzle pieces of the original image.
Modify the content of the question as well as the answer options for the new question.
Step 9: Once you have all the question slides -> go back to the first image guessing slide -> then input the order for each puzzle piece.
Select all 4 puzzle pieces -> then go to Animations -> choose an effect in the Exit section to make the pieces disappear and reveal the image you initially concealed. In our example, we chose Shrink & Turn, but you can choose a different effect if you prefer.
Adjust the time for the puzzle pieces to disappear in the Duration section.
Step 10: To click on pieces from 1 to 4 corresponding to displaying question slides 1, 2, 3, 4, you need to assign a link to each puzzle piece.
Right-click on puzzle piece 1 -> choose Hyperlink.
The Insert Hyperlink dialog appears -> choose Place in This Document. In Select a place in this document -> select slide number 2 corresponding to question number 1. Preview the content on the slide displayed on the right, if incorrect, choose again to make it right.
Similarly, choose Slide 3 for question number 2. For other puzzle pieces (if any), perform the same steps.
Step 11: Click on Animations -> select Animation Pane. Here, click on the Exit effect of puzzle piece 1 -> choose the triangle icon and then click on Timing.
In Timing -> click on Trigger -> choose Start effect on click of -> then select the correct name of puzzle piece 1.
Continue assigning Triggers for puzzle pieces 2, 3, 4, and in Start effect on click of, you must choose the name of the corresponding puzzle piece.
Step 12: At this point, create an additional image that, when clicked, will reveal the final image answer. You can draw it in the slide position you prefer -> then enter the text Answer.
You can add effects to the Answer using Animations -> choose the effect you desire.
Next, you also select Timing similarly to the process mentioned above.
This is the image after you have completed creating the picture guessing game. Press F5 to start the presentation.
If you select the correct answer, it will automatically turn green as shown below:
But if you choose the wrong answer, it will turn red:
Upon returning, you will see the puzzle pieces sequentially flipping:
So, now you know how to create a picture guessing game in PowerPoint! Although the steps may seem a bit lengthy, just follow the instructions carefully, and you'll succeed. Note that after creating the question slides, you need to link them to each puzzle piece to be guessed. For the effects, choose them based on each question, the content within the questions, to select the most suitable effects.
In addition to creating a picture guessing game, you can also make a crossword game in PowerPoint as shared by Mytour to integrate learning and playing during your presentations. The ultimate goal is to create a lively and enjoyable atmosphere in your classes. Good luck!
