Choosing a mode
Pick a mode in the Game options panel of the lobby. Click the ⓘ next to any mode for a one-line description. Every mode uses the questions from your assessment, flashcard set or note.
Classic
The standard quiz. The host screen shows each question and its answer choices with a countdown; students see the coloured answer tiles on their own device and pick one. After each question everyone sees the answer breakdown, and correct answers earn points and build a streak.
Allow students to join late
Account required to join
Question Types — how many Multiple Choice, True/False and Short Answer (for flashcard sets and notes)
Time/question (seconds)
How would you like to play? — Answer with term / Answer with definition
Race
Players compete to correctly answer all the questions first — a mistake resets you. Play as individuals or in teams.
Individual / Team
Allow students to join late
Number of questions
Clash
An in-person, board-style game — no joining needed. Teams take turns choosing a category and point value; answer correctly to earn the points, and if you're wrong the other team can steal. Set up your teams on the host screen before you start.
Board Size (for example 3 × 3)
Teams — click Add Team and name them
Blitz
A timed sprint: players compete to correctly answer the most questions in the allotted time. Individual or team.
Individual / Team
Allow students to join late
Time (minutes)
Number of questions
Survival
Like Classic, but participants are eliminated when they answer incorrectly. Last players standing win.
Allow students to join late
Number of questions
Time/question (seconds)
Question types
Games built from flashcard sets and notes let you choose the question types. Games built from an assessment use the assessment's questions as written — to change them, exit the lobby and edit the assessment.
If you have any more questions, please feel free to reach out to our team by clicking Help in the bottom-left corner of Knowt and choosing Contact Support.