Gimkit is a game-based learning platform that allows you to create and play interactive quizzes with your students. You can use Gimkit for live learning game shows in class, where students compete individually or in teams, using their knowledge, collaboration, and strategy skills. In this article, we will show you how to create and join a live learning game show with Gimkit, and how to use Gimkit code to do so.
What are Gimkit live games?
Gimkit live games are a way for you to host a live quiz session with your students that they can join from their own devices. You can choose from 10+ different game modes, such as Classic, Trust No One, Team vs Team, etc. Each game mode has its own rules and objectives, but the basic idea is that students earn in-game cash by answering questions correctly. They can also spend their cash on upgrades and power-ups that can help them earn more cash or sabotage other players.
How to create a Gimkit live game?
Creating a Gimkit live game is easy and takes just a few minutes. Here are the steps to create a live game:
1. Sign in to Gimkit and create a new kit (question set) or choose an existing one.
2. Click the "Play Live" button next to the kit you want to use. You can also create a live game from your Live Games section, but you will need to select a kit first.
3. Select the mode you want to use for your live game from the mode picker and click continue. You can choose from 10+ different game modes, such as Classic, Trust No One, Team vs Team, etc.
4. Select options for your live game. You can set a time limit, choose a class or classes to link your live game to, and customize other options specific to the game mode you selected. For example, you can set a cash goal or a question goal for your live game. The question goal is optional. The goal that students reach first will end the live game.
5. Click "Create Game" and copy the link or QR code that appears. This is the link you need to share with your students so they can join the live game.
How to join a Gimkit live game?
There are different ways to join a Gimkit live game depending on whether your teacher linked it to your class or not.
- If your teacher linked the live game to your class or classes, you will see the live game in your dashboard when you log in to Gimkit. You just need to click on the live game and start playing. You don't need to enter any code or link, but you can if you want to.
- If your teacher didn't link the live game to any class, you need to enter the Gimkit code or click on the link that your teacher shared with you by email, Google Classroom, or any other method they prefer. The Gimkit code is a 6-digit alphanumeric code that appears on your teacher's screen when they start the live game. To enter the Gimkit code, go to gimkit.com/join and type in the code. You will also need to enter your name before joining the live game.
How to play a Gimkit live game?
Once you join a Gimkit live game, you will see a question on your device along with four possible answers. Tap on the correct answer as fast as you can to earn cash. You can also see how much cash you have earned at the top of your screen. You can use your cash to buy upgrades and power-ups from the shop icon at the bottom of your screen. Upgrades can help you earn more cash per question or per second, while power-ups can give you an advantage over other players or hinder their progress.
Depending on the game mode you are playing, you may have different objectives and rules for the live game. For example, in Classic mode, you compete individually and try to earn as much cash as possible before time runs out or someone reaches the cash goal. In Trust No One mode, you play in pairs and try to decide whether to cooperate or betray your partner at each round. In Team vs Team mode, you play in teams and try to work together and beat the other team's cash total.
You can see how well you are doing compared to other players by looking at the leaderboard icon at the bottom of your screen. The leaderboard shows the top 10 players or teams and their cash totals. You can also see your own rank and cash total at the top of the leaderboard. The leaderboard updates in real-time as the game progresses.
Conclusion
Gimkit is a fun and engaging platform that you can use for live learning game shows in class. You can create and host Gimkit games with different modes and options to suit your learning objectives. You can also join Gimkit games with your students using Gimkit code or a link. Gimkit is a great way to review and reinforce your students' knowledge while having fun. Try it out today and see the difference!
