What is Gimkit?

Gimkit is a free online educational platform that transforms traditional classroom quizzes into engaging, live learning games. It seamlessly combines knowledge, strategy, collaboration, and competition, making review sessions feel like an exciting game show. Teachers and students alike appreciate its high engagement levels, often leading students to enthusiastically request more game time! Founded in 2017 by high school student Josh Feinsilber as a project, Gimkit is now developed by Team Gimkit and widely adopted in schools for various subjects.

How It Works

Create a Kit

• Teachers or students can create or import a set of questions (multiple-choice or open-ended) on any topic.
• For quick setup, community-shared Kits are available.

Launch a Game

• Choose a game mode and share a join code or link.
• Students can join from any device—no account needed!

Play

• Students answer questions at their own pace and earn virtual cash for correct answers.
• This cash can be spent on power-ups, upgrades, or items that either boost their performance or create fun challenges for others.

Game Modes

Gimkit features a variety of game modes, which can be categorized as follows:

• Live Games: Engage in real-time competition amongst players.
• Assignments: Self-paced homework sessions set with goals and due dates.

Detailed Game Modes

With over 30 permanent game modes, including:

• Classic/Tycoon Modes: Play modes like Classic, Team Tycoon, and Trust No One (inspired by Among Us) where answering questions enables strategic cash management.
• 2D Modes: Dive into immersive platforms where players can control characters called "Gims" through different worlds, such as:
  • Fishtopia - Fishing and tycoon challenges
  • Farmchain - Farming adventures
  • Snowbrawl - Competitive snowball fights

Exciting news for Gimkit fans: a sequel to the popular obstacle course mode, Don't Look Down 2, is set for release in January 2026 as part of Season 2!

Why Teachers and Students Love It

• Engaging: The added strategy layer keeps the fun alive, making students active participants rather than passive learners.
• Flexible: Perfect for introductory lessons, reviews, assessments, or as homework.
• Data-Driven: Detailed analytics help teachers track student progress and understanding.
• Free to Start: Basic features are accessible at gimkit.com.

Pros and Cons

• Pros: Low preparation required, high motivation, and options for collaboration.
• Cons: Some power-ups might lead to distractions, and competitive modes can sometimes become repetitive.

Getting Started

Ready to dive into the world of Gimkit? Follow these simple steps:

1. Sign up for free at gimkit.com.
2. Create your own Kit.
3. Choose your desired game mode and launch the fun!