coreClassic
Earn money. Buy power-ups. Win.
2–40+ playersLearn more
Game modes
Every way to play live
Pick a mode, load a ready-made kit, share a code. Classic money games, Knockout, Boss Battle. All free.
GimKit game modes explained
GimKit is not just one quiz game. Each mode changes how kids earn money, lose points, and compete. Classic is the default: answer questions, stack cash, buy power-ups. Knockout removes kids after a wrong answer. Boss Battle makes the whole class fight together.
Every mode page includes ready-made quiz kits. You do not land on an empty screen. Pick fractions for Classic, state capitals for Team Mode, or cells for Knockout. Host in under a minute.
Not sure where to start? Browse featured modes below, or jump to Classic, the quiz library, or Create to write your own questions.
Popular modes
Start with these — tap Host in this mode to go live fast.
core
coreTeam Mode
Pool your cash. Win together.
4–40+ playersLearn more
coreKnockout
Wrong answer? You are out.
6–30 playersLearn more
strategyBoss Battle
Damage the boss with correct answers.
2–40+ playersLearn more
coreInfinity Mode
Questions never stop until you do.
1–40+ playersLearn more
adventureFishtopia
Catch fish. Sell for profit.
2–25 playersLearn more
strategySuper Rich
Double the economy. Big swings.
2–40+ playersLearn more
adventureHumans vs. Zombies
Survive the outbreak.
8–30 playersLearn more
More modes (15)
Adventure, seasonal, and specialty modes for when you want something different.
adventureThe Floor is Lava
Jump platforms. Answer fast.
6–25 playersLearn more
adventureTrust No One
Find the impostor.
6–20 playersLearn more
strategyCapture the Flag
Steal flags. Defend yours.
8–30 playersLearn more
adventureDon't Look Down
Climb higher with every answer.
2–25 playersLearn more
seasonalSnowy Survival
Outlast the blizzard.
6–25 playersLearn more
adventureCyber City
Hack the city. Answer to upgrade.
2–30 playersLearn more
adventureMission Mars
Colonize Mars with brainpower.
4–30 playersLearn more
strategyFarm Chain
Grow crops. Build supply chains.
2–30 playersLearn more
seasonalSnowbrawl
Snowball fight trivia.
8–30 playersLearn more
adventureDig It Up
Mine gems. Answer to dig deeper.
2–25 playersLearn more
adventureOne Way Out
Escape the room.
4–20 playersLearn more
adventureTag: Dominator
Tag players by answering fast.
8–25 playersLearn more
coreDraw That
Sketch clues. Guess answers.
6–20 playersLearn more
coreKitCollab
Build the kit together.
2–40+ playersLearn more
coreSolo Practice
Practice alone. No pressure.
1 playersLearn more
Game modes FAQ
Common questions
How many GimKit game modes are there?
There are 23 modes on GimKit. Core modes like Classic and Team cover most classrooms. Adventure and seasonal modes add themes when you want something fresh.
Which GimKit mode should I pick first?
Start with Classic if you are new. Kids understand money and power-ups fast. Try Knockout when you want high stakes before a test. Team Mode works when you want quieter kids contributing to a group score.
Do game modes come with quiz templates?
Yes. Every mode page lists ready-made kits you can host in one click. Pick math, science, history, or ELA kits, or build your own on Create.
Can I use the same quiz in different modes?
Yep. Load a kit once, then switch the mode on Create. The questions stay the same. Only the scoring rules change.
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