Host a Gimkit Game - Free for Teachers
Create engaging quiz games in minutes
Step-by-step host guide
Step 1
Choose your quiz
Start from a ready-made kit in the library or write custom questions on the create page.
Step 2
Pick a game mode
Classic for review, Knockout for stakes, Boss Battle for unit tests—23 themed options total.
Step 3
Share your code
Project the six-character PIN. Students join at gimkitjoin.app with no accounts.
Step 4
Control each phase
Hold screen, show questions, reveal answers, then push the leaderboard when you are ready.
Host controls preview
Full control over the student experience. You decide when each phase appears—students never skip ahead on their own.
Hold screen
Pause before the first question
Show question
Push the next prompt live
Reveal answer
Show correct choice + stats
Leaderboard
Celebrate top balances
Host panel
CODE: CY6L7X
Phase: Question 3 of 10
Students see: Waiting for host…
Popular game modes
Hover a mode to preview the vibe. Each links to a full mode page.
Teacher tips
- Recommended: 8–12 questions for review sessions
- Use Knockout for high-stakes test prep
- Try Boss Battle for science units with a narrative hook
More classroom ideas on the create page and in each mode's tips section.
Host resources
Printable checklist
PDF placeholder—pre-flight steps before you go live.
Coming soonSample lesson plan
Warm-up, game, exit ticket outline for a 40-minute block.
Coming soonTroubleshooting guide
Fix code typos, laggy Wi-Fi, and students stuck in lobby.
Coming soon
Host FAQ
Common questions
Is hosting Gimkit free on this site?
Yes. Teachers can create games, share codes, and run live sessions without paying or signing up.
How many students can join?
Most modes support 30–40+ players in one room. Split large assemblies into multiple codes if needed.
Can I reuse the same quiz?
Save your question set as a kit in the quiz library and launch a fresh room code each period.