Q: How do I join a Gimkit game?
A: Your teacher will share a unique game code with you. Enter this code on the Gimkit Join page to join the game.
Q: Can students join a game after it has already started?
A: Yes, students can join a game in progress as long as the teacher has not closed the game session.
Q: What happens if I lose my internet connection during a Gimkit game?
A: If you lose your connection, you can usually rejoin the game using the same code. Your progress may or may not be saved, depending on when you lost connection.
Q: Can I play Gimkit on my phone?
A: Yes, Gimkit is accessible on both web browsers and mobile devices (iOS and Android).
Q: What happens if a student enters an incorrect game code?
A: When a student enters the wrong game code, the system will display an error message informing the student that the code is invalid.
Q: Can I create my own Gimkit game?
A: Yes, teachers can create their own Gimkit games and set up questions and rules of their own.
Q: Can I see my classmates’ scores during a game?
A: This depends on the game mode and the teacher’s settings. Some modes display a leaderboard, while others keep scores private.
Q: Can students join a game without creating an account?
A: Yes, students are allowed to be guests and play games without an account, but with an account, they will be able to keep records of their scores and have access to other related features.
Q: What kind of questions are asked in Gimkit games?
A: The questions in Gimkit can be on anything from school-related topics to current events and trends.
Q: Are there different Gimkit game modes?
A: Yes, Gimkit offers various game modes with different objectives and rules, such as Classic, Trust No One, and Humans vs. Zombies.
Q: Can I play Gimkit offline?
A: It requires an internet connection to participate in live games. However, some features, like creating questions, are available offline.
Q: What types of questions can be included in a game?
A: Gimkit has many types of questions that can be set ranging from multiple choice, true or false, and even fill in the blanks.
Q: Can students use power-ups during a game?
A: Yes, power-ups can be earned by students and used within the game to get some benefits or even to increase the scores depending on the teacher’s settings of the game.
Q: Can students join a game using a different language?
A: Gimkit has a multilingual option and the language of the game is chosen by the teacher when setting up the game.