Let’s dive into what makes Factile a must-have tool for teachers, trainers, and learners.
What is Factile?
Factile (formerly PlayFactile) is an easy-to-use online platform that lets you create and play Jeopardy-style quiz games. Designed with educators in mind, it offers engaging formats like multiple choice, flashcards, memory match, and buzzer modes—perfect for classrooms, training sessions, and even remote teams.
Why Educators Love Factile
1. Engages Every Student
Instead of traditional lectures or boring worksheets, students compete in teams or individually to answer questions and win points. This format increases participation, improves retention, and makes learning more enjoyable.
2. Saves Teachers Time
No need to build slides from scratch—Factile has over 2 million pre-made public games you can use instantly. You can also duplicate and customize them to fit your lesson plan.
3. Works Great In-Person or Remotely
Whether you're teaching in a physical classroom or over Zoom, Factile's games work seamlessly. Students can join with a game PIN using their smartphones or laptops—no download required.
How Factile Works
Step 1: Create Your Game Board
Use the intuitive editor to add questions, answers, images, videos, and more. You can choose from game types like:
- Classic Jeopardy-Style Board
- Multiple Choice Quiz
- Memory Match
- Quiz Bowl
- Flashcards
Step 2: Share the Game
Generate a game link or PIN to share with your class. Students can join from anywhere and start playing within seconds.
Step 3: Play Live or Self-Paced
Choose between live competition with a buzzer system or self-paced mode for homework or remote practice. You can even assign individual progress tracking.
Key Features That Make Factile Stand Out
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Buzzer Mode | Students can buzz in from their own devices for real-time competition. |
| AI-Powered Question Generation | Use AutoGen to automatically generate quiz questions in seconds. |
| Multimedia Support | Embed images, videos, equations, and audio into your questions. |
| Analytics | Track individual or team performance with built-in analytics. |
| Custom Branding | Perfect for schools or corporate teams looking to add their logo and style. |
Perfect for More Than Just Classrooms
Factile isn't just for schools. It's also great for:
- Corporate Training
- Team-Building Events
- Family Game Nights
- Virtual Conferences
- Test Prep & Tutoring
Pricing: Affordable Plans for Every Need
Free Plan
- Access to basic Jeopardy board builder
- Use buzzer mode
- Browse public games
Home/School Basic – $48/year
- Advanced game editor
- Rich media support (video, audio, equations)
- Up to 100 teams
- Flashcards, Quiz Bowl, Memory Match
Premium & Enterprise Plans
- Multi-member teams
- Question banks
- Detailed analytics
- Branding & white-label options
Smart Learning with AI
One of the most powerful features Factile offers is AutoGen—a smart tool that lets you instantly generate questions and answers using AI. Just enter a topic, and Factile creates a ready-to-play quiz board in seconds.
This is ideal for teachers with limited prep time or for corporate trainers creating engaging content quickly.
Track Progress with Game Analytics
Factile includes built-in analytics so educators can:
- Monitor team or individual scores
- Evaluate comprehension
- Spot knowledge gaps
- Use data to improve lesson planning
Compatible with Your Favorite Tools
Factile integrates smoothly with popular platforms like:
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Classroom
Students join with a simple PIN—no logins or installs needed.
Customizable for Any Subject
Whether you teach math, science, history, ELA, or even business concepts, Factile’s flexible design fits any topic. Add equations for math drills, images for geography quizzes, or video clips for language learning. It's as creative as you want it to be.
Use Cases & Success Stories
- Elementary School Teachers use Factile to review weekly vocabulary and math facts.
- High School Educators prep students for tests with competitive quiz games.
- College Professors break up lectures with engaging trivia games.
- Corporate Trainers improve retention of onboarding materials through game-based learning.
Ready to Get Started?
Try It Free
Explore Factile’s free tier to see how it works with your students or team.
Book a Demo
Need help getting started or want a guided tour? Book a demo today and let a Factile expert walk you through the platform’s full capabilities.
Final Thoughts
Factile is more than just a Jeopardy game maker—it’s an all-in-one engagement tool that brings fun, interaction, and learning together. Whether you’re a teacher, trainer, or team leader, Factile helps you make your sessions unforgettable.
Start creating your first game today and turn every lesson into a game show!