How do I host a Jeopardy game with multiple teams?

1. Create your game in Factile and click "Play." 2. Select Buzzer Mode and choose your team settings. 3. Share the PIN or QR code with players. 4. Use the host controls to manage teams, score answers, and adjust settings during play.

What are Host Controls in Factile?

Host Controls is Factile's built-in feature set for running Jeopardy-style games. It includes team management, display customization, scoring controls, and real-time player management—everything you need to host professional games from one dashboard.

Is Factile better than other Jeopardy game makers for hosting?

Yes, because Factile offers saved team collections, multi-member teams with up to 5 players each, mid-game roster management, and separate device control—whereas other Jeopardy game makers require manual setup each time and limit you to single-player teams.

Can I manage teams from a separate device?

Business Pro users can open the Team Management page in a separate browser window or on a different device. This lets you monitor teams on one screen while the game board displays on another, which is ideal for events with a dedicated coordinator.

Can I adjust scores after they're awarded?

Yes. Factile automatically scores correct and incorrect answers for you. However, you can still manually adjust any team's score using the plus and minus buttons at any time during the game.

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Complete Host Controls for Running Jeopardy Games

Host a Jeopardy game like a pro. Manage teams, customize displays, control scoring, and run multi-member competitions — all from one dashboard.

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Factile host control screen showing a math question, Buzz-In Teams list with Mike, Jonny, and Alisia, and a pink Buzz button

What Are Host Controls?

Host Controls is Factile's comprehensive game management system for running professional Jeopardy-style games. Manage up to 100 teams, customize every display setting, adjust scores on the fly, and coordinate multi-member team play. You can do all of this while the game continues to run smoothly in the background.

Smart Host Features

Saved Teams Collection

Save your team lineups and load them for any game. Skip setup for recurring classes, leagues, or weekly game nights.

Saved Teams selection screen showing Team One, Team Two, and Team Three with mascot avatars

Saved Teams Collection

Save your team lineups and load them for any game. Skip setup for recurring classes, leagues, or weekly game nights.

Display Customization

Control fonts, point symbols, case display, and custom notifications. Make every game board uniquely yours.

Display settings menu showing Change Font, Change Points Symbols, and Notifications Settings options

Display Customization

Control fonts, point symbols, case display, and custom notifications. Make every game board uniquely yours.

Flexible Scoring

Automatic scorekeeping with manual adjustment options. Enable positive-scoring mode to encourage participation without penalties.

Score editing screen for Mike showing a keyboard to manually adjust his total score of 10,218

Flexible Scoring

Automatic scorekeeping with manual adjustment options. Enable positive-scoring mode to encourage participation without penalties.

Multi-Member Teams

Up to 5 players per team, any of whom can buzz in and answer. Auto-assign or pre-assign team members. Manage rosters mid-game.

Team Two multi-member view showing five player avatars including a giraffe, penguin, and human characters

Multi-Member Teams

Up to 5 players per team, any of whom can buzz in and answer. Auto-assign or pre-assign team members. Manage rosters mid-game.

Mid-Game Management

Add or remove teams, reconnect players, and modify team rosters — all without stopping play.

Manage Players panel listing Mike, Jonny, and Alisia each with a Remove option

Mid-Game Management

Add or remove teams, reconnect players, and modify team rosters — all without stopping play.

Separate Control Window

Manage teams from a different device or separate window while the game board displays on the main screen.

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Separate Control Window

Manage teams from a different device or separate window while the game board displays on the main screen.

Factile vs Other Jeopardy Game Makers

See why Factile gives hosts the most control over their Jeopardy-style games

Features

Other Jeopardy Makers

Team Management

Saved team collections

Pre-configure groups and reuse across games. Add, remove, and edit teams mid-game

Basic

Manual setup each time, no saved teams

Display Customization

Fully customizable

Fonts, point symbols, case display, custom notifications, row-by-row points

Limited

Fixed layouts, few display options

Scoring Controls

Automatic + manual

Auto-scorekeeping with manual adjustments. Positive-only mode available

Basic

Auto-scorekeeping only, no positive mode

Multi-Member Teams

Up to 5 players / team

Any member can buzz-in and answer, Roster management

None

Single player per team only

Mid-Game Controls

Full control

Add, remove, or edit teams, reconnect players, promote to captain during play

Limited

Must restart for team changes

Separate Management

Optional multi-device or multi-window

Manage teams from separate window or device while game runs

None

Single screen only

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Why Hosts Love Factile’s Game Controls

Run Games Like a Pro

Everything you need to host polished, professional-feeling games is built right in. No scrambling between apps or manual scorekeeping-Factile handles the details so you can focus on engaging your audience.

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Run Games Like a Pro

Adapt on the Fly

Players joining late? Someone disconnected? Need to adjust a score? Handle any situation without pausing the game or losing momentum.

Factile World Geography board with player avatars floating above and a Manage Players panel showing Mike, Jonny, and Alisia

Adapt on the Fly

Players joining late? Someone disconnected? Need to adjust a score? Handle any situation without pausing the game or losing momentum.

Scale to Any Group Size

Whether you're running a classroom of 30 or a company event with 100+ participants, the same intuitive controls work seamlessly at every scale.

Factile World Geography board with mascot avatars and a leaderboard showing Mike at 10,218 and Jonny at 9,624

Scale to Any Group Size

Whether you're running a classroom of 30 or a company event with 100+ participants, the same intuitive controls work seamlessly at every scale.

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How to Host a Jeopardy Game

Configure Your Game

Set display options, scoring rules, and custom points

Set Up Teams

Use saved collections or enable multi-member team mode

Manage Live

Add players, adjust scores, reconnect teams mid-game

Track Results

View final scores and export data

What Users Say About Host Control Features

"I love that I can skip questions, adjust scores manually, and control the pace. It makes hosting feel effortless."
Andrea R.
Corporate user
"Being able to override a score when someone disputes an answer is so helpful. One click and it's fixed. No drama."
Sandra L.
Educator