How to Make a Gimkit Game
Build the question set behind every Gimkit game: create a kit step by step, fill it with questions, and host it in minutes.
A kit is the question set behind every Gimkit game. Think of it as your quiz content: the questions, answers, and media that players see during a match. When you host, you pick a kit first, and everything students answer comes from it. Kits are reusable, so one well-built kit can power a live game today and a homework assignment next week.
Create Your Kit, Step by Step
You only need a free educator account to start building. The whole process takes a few minutes once you know where to click.
- Sign in with an educator account. Only educators can create kits. If you do not have one yet, follow our Gimkit login guide to get set up.
- Open your Dashboard on gimkit.com and click New Kit.
- Name your kit, then set the language and subject so it is easy to find later.
- Choose a cover image. Pick one from the built-in Unsplash library or upload your own so the kit is easy to recognize at a glance.
- Add your questions using any of the three methods below.
- Save your kit. Kits autosave as you work, and you can edit or reuse a kit any time.
Three Ways to Add Questions
You do not have to type every question by hand. Pick the method that fits your lesson and your schedule.
Write Them From Scratch
Add questions one by one in the kit editor. Gimkit supports multiple choice, text input, true/false, and image-based prompts. Mark the correct answer for each question so scoring works during the game. This route takes the most time, but it gives you full control over wording and difficulty.
Use the Question Bank
Search the Question Bank for any public kit on your topic and add its questions to your kit with a click. It is the fastest way to build a full set, and you can edit anything you borrow before game day.
Import From Quizlet
Already have flashcards on Quizlet? Copy the set as tab-separated term and definition pairs, then paste them into the importer. Gimkit turns each pair into a question in seconds.
Add Media to Your Questions
Images, audio, and video can make questions clearer and more engaging, especially for vocabulary, diagrams, and listening practice. Media options vary by plan: audio questions, for example, are a paid feature. Check how the plans compare before you build a media-heavy kit.
Your Kit Is Ready. What Is Next?
Once your kit is saved, put it to work. Host it as a live game for your class, or assign it as homework that students complete on their own time. Because kits are reusable, you can run the same kit in different game modes all week without rebuilding it.
Pro Tips for Better Kits
- Start with 10 to 20 questions for your first kit. You can always add more later.
- Use the Question Bank to save time, then tweak the wording to match your lesson.
- Keep every question aligned to one clear lesson objective so the game reinforces what you taught.
- For a session of about 30 minutes, aim for roughly 50 or more questions so players do not run out of fresh questions mid-game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Building kits is part of Gimkit’s free tier, so you can create question sets and host games without paying. Some extras, like homework-style assignments and certain media options, vary by plan.
Students cannot create kits at all, with or without an account. Kit creation is limited to educator accounts. Students who want to help can contribute questions through KitCollab instead.
Yes. Copy your Quizlet set as tab-separated term and definition pairs and paste them into Gimkit’s importer. Each pair becomes a question in your kit within seconds.
Yes, you can attach images, audio, and video to questions to make them clearer and more engaging. Media options vary by plan, and audio questions are a paid feature, so check what your account includes before building around media.
Start with 10 to 20 questions for your first kit. For a full class session of about 30 minutes, aim for roughly 50 or more questions so players do not run out of fresh questions mid-game.
Yes, through KitCollab. Students submit question ideas through KitCollab and you approve what goes into the kit. They still cannot create or own kits themselves.
Ready to Build Your First Kit?
Sign in to your free educator account and create a kit in minutes. Then host it live or assign it as homework.