Factile, a jeopardy-style game creator
Game apps
Description: Factile is a web-based tool for creating and playing jeopardy-style quiz games. Users can either create their own quiz boards with questions and categories, or pick one from the thousands of pre-made game templates. Factile can be played by individuals or whole teams/classes. It is available in more than 5 languages. Factile’s offers a limited free mode that allows creating jeopardy-style games, with other features available only in the paid-for version. Existing games can be accessed with an account, but signing up is needed to create new ones.
Evaluation: Factile est un outil convivial qui peut être facilement intégré à n'importe quel sujet ou programme de cours. Cela peut rendre les cours plus engageants et amusants, tout en aidant les enseignants à évaluer la compréhension des élèves sur les sujets anciens et nouveaux. De plus, il est disponible dans plus de 5 langues. La version gratuite vous permet uniquement de créer des jeux de style péril, avec différentes options telles qu'un mode buzzer, un choix multiple, un quiz bowl ou un jeu de mémoire uniquement dans la version payante.
Cost: Free limited version + paid plans available.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese and Arabic.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. Factile collects the minimum amount of data necessary to provide its service and improve it, among which email addresses, passwords, and payment information. It uses Google Analytics to analyse cookies but does not allow advertisements on its website. The policy mentions various security measures, including regular website scans for vulnerabilities, the use of SSL certificates, firewalls, and malware scanning. It complies with the COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act) but does not mention the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, users with an account can save their own games.