Gimkit runs quiz review as a live game where correct answers earn virtual cash that students spend on power-ups mid-round. A high schooler built the first version.
Before you can make a Kit or host a session, you need an account. This guide covers the Gimkit sign up steps, building your first Kit, picking a game mode, and reading the reports.
How Gimkit Works Before You Sign Up?
Gimkit is a quiz platform where students answer questions at their own pace. Right answers pay out fake money, and that money buys upgrades during the round.Teachers build question sets called Kits. KitCollab lets students send in their own questions, which spreads the work and gives them a stake in the lesson.
Answers are tracked live, so you can spot who is struggling while the game is still running.
Gimkit Sign Up: How to Create a Free Account
Go to gimkit.com/signup. You can continue with Google or register with an email and password.Gimkit asks whether you are an Educator or a Student. Educators need an account to build Kits and host games. Student accounts stay optional, since students can join any live game with a code alone.
Every new Educator account opens with a 14-day Gimkit Pro trial. When it ends, the account drops to Gimkit Basic, which is free forever and sets no cap on how many Kits you make. No card is asked for during sign up.
Building Your First Kit After Gimkit Sign Up
A Kit holds the questions for a game. Write them yourself or import a set from Quizlet.On your dashboard, click New Kit. Add a name, choose the language, and set the subject. Pick a cover image or upload your own, then click Create.
On the question screen, click Add a Question. Type the prompt, give a few answer choices, and mark the correct one. Pro accounts can attach images, audio, or video. Repeat until the Kit is done.
Picking a Game Mode
Each mode changes how a round feels while keeping the same questions underneath. Common picks include Fishtopia, Don't Look Down, Cash Tycoon, and Farmchain.Some modes are solo-friendly and work well as homework. Others are built for a live class, where the competition pushes faster recall.
Hosting Your Gimkit Game
When the Kit is ready, click Host on your dashboard and choose a mode. Adjust the settings to fit your class before anyone joins.Gimkit creates a game code. Students enter it at gimkit.com/join, no account needed, then wait in the lobby. Start the round and watch progress update as answers come in.
If you want to see a full session set up start to finish, this walkthrough on hosting a live Gimkit round covers the host controls in detail.
After the game, Gimkit hands back reports: each student's accuracy, how every question performed, and wider class patterns. Those numbers show what to reteach. You can also send a Kit home as an assignment for solo practice.
Gimkit Free vs Pro
| Feature | Basic (Free) | Pro (Paid) |
|---|---|---|
| Kits you can create | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Live hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Game modes | Limited | Every mode |
| Media in questions | No | Yes |
| Reports | Basic | Detailed |
| Import from Quizlet | Yes | Yes |
Gimkit Pro costs $14.99 a month or $59.88 a year. Paying yearly instead of month to month cuts the cost by about 67%.
Gimkit Pro yearly cost: month-to-month billing versus the annual plan.
Gimkit vs Other Classroom Tools
Gimkit stands out for its in-game cash and upgrades, which reward tactics on top of recall. If you are weighing options, a few alternatives cover different needs.| Tool | Play style | Rewards | Free tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gimkit | Tactical quiz with virtual cash | Earn and spend money | Yes |
| Kahoot! | Fast live quiz on a timer | Points by speed | Limited |
| Quizizz | Self-paced quiz | Boosts and memes | Yes |
| Blooket | Themed rounds tied to quizzes | Coins and blooks | Yes |
Blooket runs on a similar code-and-join setup, and you can see how it works in this guide to joining a Blooket game. For math-focused classes, teachers often pair
Gimkit with the live battles in 99math or the practice sets on DeltaMath.
Younger groups get more out of arcade-style drills, such as the browser games on Math Playzone, or a quick reset with the Google memory game between rounds.