Free physics teaching resource

Free Forces & Newton's Laws Review Game

Run a 36-question review game in your browser, with matching answers, used-tile tracking, optional team scores, and a Reset game button. Your download also includes an editable PowerPoint companion.

Browser game with reset / 36 questions + answers / Editable PowerPoint included

Included Forces browser game after Reset game, showing all 36 available question tiles, two teams at zero points, and the Reset game button.

The included browser game after Reset game.

What's inside

  • Forces-Review-Game.html: the playable browser game with 36 questions and answers, used-tile tracking, optional team scoring controls, and Reset game.
  • Forces-Review-Game.pptx: an editable PowerPoint companion with 73 slides, including the board and 36 question/answer pairs.
  • START-HERE.pdf: a one-page guide to opening, playing, scoring, and resetting the game.

Six categories cover Force Basics, Net Force & FBDs, Newton's 1st Law, Newton's 2nd Law, Newton's 3rd Law, and Circular Motion. Questions mix definitions, reasoning, and numerical applications.

A simple way to play

  1. Download and unzip the package, then open Forces-Review-Game.html in a modern web browser.
  2. Choose a board tile, discuss the question, and select Reveal Answer. Use Return to Board to continue; used tiles are marked and disabled.
  3. For team play, choose + Use team scoring on the board. Use the plus and minus buttons on answer screens to award or deduct points.
  4. Before your next class, return to the board and select Reset game. All 36 tiles become available and team scores return to zero.

Preview the game and choose the categories and questions your students have already covered.

Questions before you download?

Do I need PowerPoint to play?

The HTML game opens in a modern web browser. Microsoft PowerPoint is needed for the editable .pptx companion.

Can I reset it for another class?

Yes. In the browser game, click Return to Board, then Reset game. This clears the used tiles and sets team scores to zero. The browser can retain progress when you reload, so use Reset game to start over.

Does the PowerPoint have the same game controls?

The PowerPoint has clickable question, answer, and board navigation. Keep scores and a record of used questions yourself when using it. The reset button, automatic used-tile tracking, and team score controls are in the HTML game.

Is this only conceptual review?

The Concept Review edition includes calculations as well as definitions and reasoning. Numerical questions cover net force, weight, Newton's second law, and circular motion. Choose questions that fit your students.

Can I edit the questions?

The PowerPoint text is editable. Preserve slide hyperlinks and keep each question paired with its matching answer. PowerPoint edits do not update the HTML game.

Does this include the Math Review edition?

This free download includes the Concept Review game and its PowerPoint companion. The separate Math Review edition is not included.

Is it free?

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