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Sometimes useless is the best kind. Design-oriented, macro rich PowerPoint templates, random lists of words, and other unusual files available for download, for free.

PowerPoint Templates


Jeopardy – v3.5

11/17/2022 | What’s New: Tile Changing*
Requirements: PowerPoint version 2201. Macros must be enabled (learn more).

*New function that allows users to manually change the visibility of tile values while staying on the board in Presentation Mode.

IMAGES

Features

up to 3 ROUNDS

A 6 category, 30 clue Jeopardy round plus optional Double Jeopardy and Final Jeopardy rounds.

CUSTOM DAILY DOUBLEs

Add as many daily doubles as you want.

SCOREBOARD

Discreet scoreboard with 2-7 players. This scoreboard can be shown and hidden on most slides. With the scoreboard hidden, scores can still be adjusted: on each clue slide you can subtract that clue’s value and on each response slide you can add that response’s value. With the scoreboard shown, each player’s score can be adjusted to or by any value. The name tags on the scoreboard can be changed to reflect players’ names.

OPTIONAL TIMERS

Two optional timers, both with customizable lengths. The buzz in timer beeps a set amount of time after the host finishes reading a clue. The answer timer shows a diminishing red line, representing the set amount of time that a contestant has to answer after they buzz in. During gameplay, these timers must be triggered by click; they do not start automatically.

intro

Classic “This is Jeopardy” intro followed by board reveal, display of the categories for the first round, and the first round board. You’ll be able to skip to any of the four “sections” of this intro.

sound

Jeopardy intro music, buzz in timer beeps, and thinking music for Final Jeopardy all included.

INSTRUCTIONS

Decent instructions for setting up your game plus notes in the speaker notes for operating the PowerPoint during gameplay.


Wheel of Fortune – v1.12

7/19/2023 | What’s New: Major bug fixes. Puzzle solution autofill. Mac compatibility and refined set up process. Improved graphics. New quick and easy userform for puzzle set up — see #3 under “Images.”
Requirements: PowerPoint version 2201. Macros must be enabled (learn more).

Features

1-20 PUZZLES

Create up to 20 puzzles, each with any category and puzzle solution you’d like.

4 puzzle types

For each puzzle, you can choose one of 4 format types: Regular, Toss Up, Final Spin, and Bonus Round.

Semi-automated setup

For each puzzle you will have to write your category and puzzle solution, then select where on the board you want each word of your solution to go. Instructions are provided within the template. Unlike with other Wheel of Fortune templates, you will not have to manually place each letter of each puzzle.

Set up each puzzle using an intuitive userform that allows you to choose the location of each word in your puzzle solution.
SCOREBOARD

Score adjustments are integrated into the instructions for operating the PowerPoint. This means that you will barely even have to think about updating scores during gameplay — scores are adjusted almost automatically by the template’s code. Scores can be viewed on the menu slide and on every puzzle slide. Name tags can be changed to reflect player names. Only compatible with 3 players/groups.

sound & GRAPHICS

A rotating wheel with a moving pointer. A plethora of sounds based on the tv-show. Random extra easter eggs.

All tiles with the same letter are revealed with one click — a computerized Vanna White of sorts.

INSTRUCTIONS

Decent instructions for setting up your game plus notes in the speaker notes for operating the PowerPoint during gameplay.

IMAGES
TERMS OF USE

Because all practically design templates are to be created and used under fair use, all templates, including those downloadable above, may be used for personal and educational purposes only. Commercial use is prohibited, including but not limited to the distribution of any template which incorporates a financial transaction. Thanks for your understanding.

Tree Journal


(I’m not a botanist so don’t take my word for anything. Question marks represent uncertainty)

Tree IDs have been moved to Instagram! (@practically.design)

Kousa Dogwood Flowers

Cornus kousa IDed by camouflage-like bark and ovate leaves with wavy margins and arcuate venation. Each cluster of tiny flowers is surrounded by four pointed bracts. On this tree, the bracts are green but they turn white. Kousa dogwoods are monoecious.

Honey Locust

Gleditsia triacanthos IDed by plated bark with lenticels, pinnately compound leaves, and racemes attached to leaf axils on the younger branches. Honey locusts are polygamo-dioecious.

Contact


Please contact me with any questions or recommendations!
Email: [email protected] | Text (I will almost certainly not pick up a call): ‪‪(347) 229-1344‬

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