{"id":18423,"date":"2025-12-17T09:47:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T09:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/?p=18423"},"modified":"2025-12-17T09:47:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T09:47:27","slug":"fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Guide to Host Gimkit: Make Learning a Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today&#8217;s classrooms, it can be hard to keep students excited about lessons. That is where host Gimkit comes in. It turns simple quizzes into fun games full of action. If you are a teacher who wants to make review time special or someone leading a group session, learning to host Gimkit is easy and helpful. Gimkit was made by a high school student named Josh Feinsilber. It is not just a quiz tool. It is like a game show where students answer questions to earn money, buy helpful items, and try to win against friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you host Gimkit, you control the whole game. You pick the questions, choose how to play, and watch everyone join. Many players can join at once, and there are different ways to play, from simple quizzes to adventure games. This big guide has about 2900 words. It covers all you need to know about the host, Gimkit. We will go from starting out to expert tips. You will be ready to run games that students love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">        <div class=\"iprovpn_btn_cta_row\">\n    \t<a class=\"btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW <i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n    \t<\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" 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href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#What_Does_Host_Gimkit_Mean\" >What Does Host Gimkit Mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#Why_Teachers_Like_to_Host_Gimkit\" >Why Teachers Like to Host Gimkit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#Easy_Steps_to_Host_Gimkit\" >Easy Steps to Host Gimkit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#Extra_Tools_When_You_Host_Gimkit\" >Extra Tools When You Host Gimkit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#Best_Tips_to_Host_Gimkit_Well\" >Best Tips to Host Gimkit Well<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#Use_Host_Gimkit_Outside_School\" >Use Host Gimkit Outside School<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#Fun_Ways_to_Use_Host_Gimkit_in_Different_Subjects\" >Fun Ways to Use Host Gimkit in Different Subjects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#New_Game_Modes_to_Try_When_You_Host_Gimkit\" >New Game Modes to Try When You Host Gimkit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#Pro_Controls_When_You_Host_Gimkit\" >Pro Controls When You Host Gimkit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#Host_Gimkit_for_Big_Groups_or_Small\" >Host Gimkit for Big Groups or Small<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#How_Host_Gimkit_Helps_Kids_Learn_Better\" >How Host Gimkit Helps Kids Learn Better<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#Is_it_free_to_host_Gimkit\" >Is it free to host Gimkit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#How_many_can_play_in_one_game\" >How many can play in one game?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#Do_players_need_accounts\" >Do players need accounts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#What_is_a_live_host_vs_homework\" >What is a live host vs homework?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#How_to_make_custom_action_games\" >How to make custom action games?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#Wrap_Up\" >Wrap Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fun-guide-to-host-gimkit-make-learning-a-game\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Host_Gimkit_Mean\"><\/span>What Does Host Gimkit Mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To host Gimkit means you start and run a live game. You are in charge. You choose a set of questions called a &#8220;kit&#8221;. Then pick a way to play, change some settings, and share a code or link for others to join. Students do not just answer questions. They earn money for the right answers. They can spend it on special powers to help them win.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the host, you have many tools. You can check names in the waiting room, remove players if needed, add more time, and see how everyone is doing right away. Games can last up to one hour. Some fun action modes let up to 60 players join, while others allow hundreds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gimkit works great in school, but you can use it for clubs, training at work, or even family fun. You can start for free. Paid plans give more options, like better reports and special games. Teachers love to host Gimkit because it makes kids want to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Teachers_Like_to_Host_Gimkit\"><\/span>Why Teachers Like to Host Gimkit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers enjoy hosting Gimkit because it makes boring reviews exciting. Normal quizzes can make students sleepy. Gimkit adds competition. Kids think about when to buy powers or save money. This helps them learn better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some big reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids stay interested longer. Many teachers say almost all students join in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You see right away if kids understand or need help.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can change things for different kids, like teams or solo play.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It works from home or in class, no app needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the game, you get reports on what everyone got right or wrong.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One teacher said, &#8220;When I host Gimkit, my class turns into a fun fight. Kids ask to play again!&#8221; It helps in all subjects. You can use it for math facts, words, history, or science.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also teaches kids to work together, try again after mistakes, and play fair. With paid plans, you can add pictures or sound to questions. Students are having fun playing Gimkit in a classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Steps_to_Host_Gimkit\"><\/span>Easy Steps to Host Gimkit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us learn how to host Gimkit step by step. It is simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, make an account. Go to gimkit.com. Sign up as a teacher. It is free to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, get or make a kit. A kit is your questions. Click to make a new one. Add questions with choices or text. Or search for ready-made ones made by others. You can bring in questions from other places, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, start the game. Find your kit and click Play Live. Choose a mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some popular modes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Classic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Everyone plays alone, earns money, and buys powers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Team<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Kids work in groups, share money.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Trust No One<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fun guessing game with secrets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Action modes like Don&#8217;t Look Down or others:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Move in a world, up to 60 players.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick one and go on.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, set options. Choose time, how to win, starting money, and more. Turn on safe names if you want. Get the code or QR picture. Share it with players.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Players go to gimkit.com\/join and type the code.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch the waiting room. Start when ready.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During play, you can add time, end early, or check scores.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When done, look at reports to see how kids did.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is it! Practice a few times to get good.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extra_Tools_When_You_Host_Gimkit\"><\/span>Extra Tools When You Host Gimkit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are cool things to make games better.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use classes to add student names automatically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let kids help make questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send homework games for play alone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your own action worlds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See old game data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fix problems like slow internet by using good browsers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These help make host Gimkit even more fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Tips_to_Host_Gimkit_Well\"><\/span>Best Tips to Host Gimkit Well<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the top tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test your questions first.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep games short, about 10 to 20 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build excitement before starting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teach kids how powers work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk about hard questions after.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For online, use video calls too.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use safe names for fairness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at reports to make better kits next time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let students help host sometimes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do many short games instead of one long one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These make kids learn more and have fun. Examples of different Gimkit game modes<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Host_Gimkit_Outside_School\"><\/span>Use Host Gimkit Outside School<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can host Gimkit for more than a class. Families can play for homework review. Clubs can have quiz nights. Work teams can learn new things. Friends can play from far away. It is great for any group that wants fun learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fun_Ways_to_Use_Host_Gimkit_in_Different_Subjects\"><\/span>Fun Ways to Use Host Gimkit in Different Subjects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can host Gimkit for any subject. It makes hard topics fun. Here are some ideas teachers use every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In math class, host games for facts like times tables or fractions. Kids race to answer fast and buy powers to get ahead. One teacher said kids who hated math now ask to play more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For science, make kits about animals, planets, or body parts. Use team mode so kids talk and share ideas. In history, add dates and events. Modes like Trust No One add fun guessing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English teachers love it for words, books, or grammar. Kids earn money to streak on the right answers. Foreign language classes practice new words with pictures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even art or music teachers host quick games on famous people or notes.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix subjects too. A kit of books with historical facts helps connect ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Game_Modes_to_Try_When_You_Host_Gimkit\"><\/span>New Game Modes to Try When You Host Gimkit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gimkit adds new modes often. As of late 2025, here are some fresh ones that make hosting even better.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Apocalypse<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A team game where kids fight evil plants on a spaceship. They answer questions to move and use tools. It needs teamwork and a plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Color Clash<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Paint theme fun. Kids splash color and take over areas like a fun paint fight, but with questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Diamond Rush<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Dig for gems. Fast and full of action.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older fun ones like Snowbrawl let kids throw snowballs. Don&#8217;t Look Down is a race up high places. These 2D modes let up to 60 players move around. They feel like real video games but teach at the same time. When you host, pick modes that fit your class energy. Calm days use classic. Wild days use action modes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pro_Controls_When_You_Host_Gimkit\"><\/span>Pro Controls When You Host Gimkit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a host, you have special buttons to keep things fair and fun. In the waiting room, check names. Turn on auto names for safe fun. During the game, add time if kids need more. End early if done. Give extra money to help. Remove players if needed. See live scores and who needs help. Hover over the code for QR to join fast.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tools make you a great host.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Host_Gimkit_for_Big_Groups_or_Small\"><\/span>Host Gimkit for Big Groups or Small<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host for whole school events. Big modes hold 500 players. Use for school quiz days. Small groups are used for help sessions. Change goals for short fun. It works for any size.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make wins better with prizes. Top players get no homework pass. Or candy, stickers. Class winner picks music. Fun prizes make kids try hard. Keep fair for all.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Host_Gimkit_Helps_Kids_Learn_Better\"><\/span>How Host Gimkit Helps Kids Learn Better<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Games make memory stick. Kids answer many times. No big penalty for wrong. They think about plans. Team modes teach talk. Reports show what to fix. Kids love it, so they join more. This is why teachers pick host Gimkit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gimkit has seasons with new looks. Kids earn fun items like trails. Turn off if you want, it&#8217;s simple. Seasons add a new mod, too. Free play most, paid gets all. It keeps things new.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you have more ideas to host Gimkit. Try new modes, add prizes, and look at reports. Your classes will be full of laughs and learning. Keep hosting and see kids grow!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<div class=\"blog_faq\">\n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_free_to_host_Gimkit\"><\/span>Is it free to host Gimkit?  <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>Yes, the basic way is free for teachers. Paid plans give more modes and tools.\r\n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_can_play_in_one_game\"><\/span>How many can play in one game?  <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>Up to 500 in most modes. Action modes up to 60.\r\n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_players_need_accounts\"><\/span>Do players need accounts?  <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>No, just the code to join.\r\n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_live_host_vs_homework\"><\/span>What is a live host vs homework?  <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>Life is when everyone plays together. Homework is done at home, and needs a plan.\r\n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_custom_action_games\"><\/span>How to make custom action games?  <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>Use the build tool, make a map, and share it to host.\r\n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap_Up\"><\/span>Wrap Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you know how to host Gimkit. It makes learning full of joy and helps kids remember more. From fast reviews to big adventures, it is a great tool. Sign up for free and try your first game. 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