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Create an engaging Picture Guessing Game using PowerPoint. This guide will walk you through the steps to design an interactive and fun game.
Don't forget to save your work regularly to avoid any potential data loss due to unforeseen circumstances.
Creating Tiles
- Begin by opening a new 'Blank Presentation' in PowerPoint.
- Delete all default objects by selecting them and pressing the delete key.
- Go to the 'Insert' tab, then choose 'Shapes,' and select a rectangular shape.
- Click on the slide to insert a square, which will serve as your tile to conceal the picture. Adjust the color and size as desired.
- Add the number '1' to the tile and adjust its size and color.
- Go to the 'Animations' tab, click the down arrow to expand the options, and choose one of the 'Exit Animations' options (it must be an 'exit animation' for the game to work).
- Click on 'Trigger,' select 'On click of,' and then choose the rectangle option provided.
- Adjust the 'Duration' to determine how long the animation will last.
- Your first tile is complete! Duplicate it by clicking on it and pressing 'Ctrl + D.' Move it next to the first one. Continue duplicating and arranging the tiles until the page is filled, numbering them accordingly.
Adding An Image
- Go to the 'Insert' tab, then select 'Pictures,' and choose 'This Device' to use your own pictures or search the internet for images to copy and paste onto your tiles.
- Right-click on the picture, select 'Send to Back' to hide it behind the tiles.
- Press F5 anytime to preview your game.
How to Play the Game
Ask your participants to take turns choosing a number by clicking on a tile to slowly reveal what's underneath.
The possibilities for game variations are endless, making it a versatile and enjoyable activity for your audience. This game format has proven to be a crowd-pleaser and can be customized to suit various themes and interests.