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.
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)
Tree IDs moving to Instagram, potentially.
@practically.design For practically the whole summer, I was unable to post tree ids because I was changing how this website stored its files. With everything back to normal, I have a choice as to whether to stay on this website or just post on Instagram. Instagram is a bit easier to use and it means …
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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
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