Series 63 Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Series 63 Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Series 63 exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 8 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Series 63 Vocabulary Game
Advisory firms
Advisory staff
Broker-dealer rules
Administrative remedies
Sales personnel
Securities offerings
Customer communications
Ethical practices
Sources for these terms (16)
- IARD — Investment Adviser Registration Depository · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About FINRA · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What SIPC Protects · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Central Registration Depository (CRD) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Annual Renewal Program · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Brokerage Accounts · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Options · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Regulatory Notice 10-06: Guidance on Blogs and Social Networking Web Sites · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Churning · Source checked 2026-11-03
- FINRA Rule 2121: Fair Prices and Commissions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- FINRA Rule 3240: Prohibition on Borrowing From or Lending to Customers · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Pump and Dump Schemes · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Uniform Securities Act (1956), as amended, with NASAA updates and commentary · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NASAA Model Rule: Dishonest or Unethical Business Practices of Broker-Dealers and Agents (amended April 7, 2025) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Social Media (FINRA key topic) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Investor Bulletin: Investment Adviser Sponsored Wrap Fee Programs · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the Series 63 Exam
State-level securities exam required for agents transacting business in most states. The Series 63 tests the Uniform Securities Act of 1956 as amended by NASAA, together with NASAA model rules and statements of policy.
Exam sponsor: NASAA. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
65 questions
Time Limit
1 hour 15 minutes
Passing Score
43 of 60 scored
Reported exam pass rate: Not published by NASAA. NASAA and FINRA do not publish an aggregate candidate pass rate Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- NASAA Series 63 Page · Source checked 2026-10-22Checked: 65 questions (60 scored), 43 of the 60 scored questions needed to pass.
- Series 63 Content Outline (effective June 12, 2023) · Source checked 2026-10-22Checked: eight sections weighted 5/5/12/13/9/11/20/25%; Ethical Practices and Obligations is the largest.
- NASAA Exam FAQs · Source checked 2026-10-21Checked: fee $147; no sponsor needed to take the Series 63.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Series 63 vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the Series 63 vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 Series 63 terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the Series 63 terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NASAA content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the Series 63 exam?
The Series 63 tests knowledge of state securities regulations under the Uniform Securities Act. It's required in most states for securities agents and is written by NASAA (North American Securities Administrators Association) and administered by FINRA.
What is the Series 63 pass rate?
NASAA and FINRA do not publish an aggregate or first-time Series 63 pass rate. The official standard is 43 correct answers out of the 60 scored questions.