Gimkit turns review questions into a live game show. A teacher picks a Kit — a set of questions — hosts a game, and students join from any device with a short game code. Everyone answers questions to earn in-game cash, and game-show twists decide the winner.

How Gimkit Works

1. The teacher hosts a Kit as a live game and gets a game code.
2. Students go to gimkit.com/join, enter the code and a display name, and wait in the lobby.
3. Everyone answers questions to earn in-game cash during the game.
4. Game-show twists — power-ups, streaks, and mode-specific mechanics — decide the winner.

Key Terms to Know

Term	Meaning
Kit	A set of questions on a topic — the content of a game.
GimBucks	Account-level currency used for cosmetic items.
Game code	The short code for one live session; shared by the host.
Lobby	The waiting area where players gather before the host starts.
Nickname Generator	A hosting option that assigns classroom-safe nicknames automatically.
KitCollab	A collaborative way to build Kits with others.
Classes	Groups for organizing students.
Assignments	Homework-style mode where students play a Kit on their own time.

Popular Game Modes

• Snowbrawl
• Snowy Survival
• One Way Out
• Don’t Look Down
• Blastball

Gimkit’s modes each put a different twist on answering questions, and the lineup rotates over time — Gimkit Pro unlocks every mode.

Is Gimkit Free?

Yes — Gimkit Basic is free and covers hosting, Kits, and joining games. Gimkit Pro is the paid tier with every game mode and assignments. See our Gimkit Free vs Pro comparison for the details.

Frequently Asked Questions