A Gimkit kit is a question set that powers every game mode and assignment on the platform. Before hosting a session or sending practice work, you need at least one kit with questions. The full process takes under 15 minutes from a blank dashboard to a ready-to-play set. Here is every step, plus the faster import options most teachers miss.
How to Create a Kit in Gimkit from Scratch
Every kit starts from the same place: your dashboard at Gimkit.com/me. You need a teacher account to build kits. If you do not have one yet, you can open a Gimkit account in under two minutes on a free plan.
Step 1: Click “New Kit” on Your Dashboard
Log in and go to Gimkit.com/me. The “New Kit” button appears near the top of the page. Clicking it opens the kit setup screen.
Step 2: Enter Kit Details
Fill in three fields: the kit name, language, and subject. Keep the name specific — something like “Unit 4 Vocabulary Review” is easier to find later than “Test 1” when your dashboard has thirty kits. Click Next when done.
Step 3: Choose a Cover Image
Gimkit connects directly to Unsplash, so you can search and pick a free photo without leaving the page. You can also paste an image URL from anywhere on the web. The cover image is cosmetic and does not affect gameplay.
Step 4: Add Questions to Your Gimkit Kit
Click “Add a Question” from the left panel. For each question, type the question text, mark the correct answer, and enter at least two wrong answers. You can attach an image to any question on a free account. Audio attachments require a Gimkit Pro plan. Click “Add” to save each question, then repeat until your set is complete.
When finished, click “All Done.” The kit saves to your dashboard and is available for live games and assignments immediately.
Faster Ways to Add Questions to a Gimkit Kit
Writing questions one at a time works, but Gimkit supports three faster methods depending on where your content already exists.
Steps are approximate. CSV and Quizlet times vary by question count.
CSV file: Format a spreadsheet with your questions and answers, then upload it from the kit editor. Gimkit reads the file and populates all questions automatically. This method is covered in detail in Gimkit’s CSV guide.
Quizlet import: Paste a Quizlet set URL into the import field. Gimkit converts term-definition pairs into questions directly.
Question Bank: From the left panel while editing any kit, click “Add from Question Bank.” A panel slides up where you can search questions from any public kit and pull individual items into your own set.
How to Edit a Kit in Gimkit After Creating It
Go to Gimkit.com/me, find the kit, and click into it. Select “Edit” from the right panel. The editor looks identical to the creation interface — you can add questions, remove existing ones, update answers, and change the kit name or cover. You must own a kit to edit it. To modify a kit made by someone else, copy it first, then edit the copy.
Tips for Writing Better Gimkit Kit Questions
Each question should test one idea. Questions that bundle two concepts — like asking both a definition and a date in the same prompt — split student attention and make data harder to read afterward.
Aim for 15 to 30 questions per kit. Sets under 10 cycle too fast in timed sessions. Sets over 30 drag if students are struggling. A range of 15 to 30 gives Gimkit’s smart repetition system enough material to repeat missed questions without padding the session.
Images work on free accounts for any question. Diagrams, maps, and labeled charts add clarity for science and geography content without any cost.
Using Your Kit in Gimkit Live Games and Assignments
Once saved, a kit works across every game mode. To run it live, go to hosting a Gimkit game for the full setup process. For independent practice outside class time, attach the kit to Gimkit assignments with a deadline — students complete it on their own schedule without needing a live session.
If you teach multiple groups, Gimkit classes let you assign the same kit to separate rosters and track performance for each group independently.
FAQs
How do you create a kit in Gimkit?
Go to Gimkit.com/me, click “New Kit,” enter a name, language, and subject, choose a cover image, then add questions using the “Add a Question” button. Click “All Done” to save the kit to your dashboard.
How many questions should a Gimkit kit have?
Between 15 and 30 questions works well for most class sessions. Shorter kits cycle too quickly; longer ones can slow down timed games. For assignments where students work at their own pace, longer sets are fine.
Can students see a Gimkit kit outside of a game?
No. Students only see questions during an active game or assignment. Kits are public to other educators by default but are not browsable by students unless you share a direct link to the kit.
Can you import questions when creating a kit in Gimkit?
Yes. Gimkit supports three import methods: uploading a CSV spreadsheet, pasting a Quizlet set URL, or pulling individual questions from the public Question Bank inside the kit editor.
Do you need Gimkit Pro to create a kit?
No. Free accounts can create unlimited kits with text questions and image attachments. Gimkit Pro adds audio questions, KitCollab for student submissions, and additional game modes.
