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Student guide

Play Gimkit - Join Games, Earn Money & Win

Answer questions, buy power-ups, compete with classmates

How to play

  1. 1

    Enter the game code your teacher shares

  2. 2

    Wait in the lobby until the host starts

  3. 3

    Answer questions correctly to earn money

  4. 4

    Spend earnings on power-ups between questions

  5. 5

    Top the leaderboard when time runs out

Power-ups explained

Buy power-ups during questions in Classic mode.

  • 2x Money

    $500

    Double your payout on the next correct answer.

  • Shield

    $300

    Block one wrong answer penalty.

  • Hint

    $200

    Hide two incorrect answer choices.

Game phases explained

Your screen follows the host. You cannot skip ahead.

  1. 1

    Get ready

    Hold screen—host sets the tone

  2. 2

    Question

    Pick an answer before time runs out

  3. 3

    Reveal

    See the correct choice and class stats

  4. 4

    Leaderboard

    Check balances and streaks

Scoring explained

Correct

+$100

Base payout per right answer

Streak

+$25

Bonus per consecutive correct

Wrong

−$50

Classic penalty (varies by mode)

Example: three correct in a row pays $100 + $125 + $150 before power-ups.

Common questions

Do I need an account to play?

No. Enter the room code, type your first name, and you are in the lobby.

When can I buy power-ups?

During question phases in Classic mode. Tap the shop icon and spend virtual money you earned.

What happens if I get a question wrong?

Classic mode deducts $50. Knockout removes you after one miss. Your teacher picks the rules.