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Turn your notes into a Gimkit-style game quiz

Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions with explanations. Run them as a game-style review.

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How a game-style quiz from your own notes works

Most people who need a gimkit game maker are reviewing for an exam and want a fast, repeatable way to drill their own course content. Instead of retyping notes into a game, you upload the slides or reading you already have and get questions drawn from that exact material.

Questions come from your own PDFs, slides and notes, not a generic question bank.
Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions can be mixed in one set.
Every question includes an explanation, so wrong answers are corrected right away.
Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are included on paid plans; QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML are on Pro.

Example game-based review questions

Why does a timed review game support retrieval practice?Pulling an answer from memory strengthens recall more than rereading does, and the game format makes learners retrieve answers repeatedly. Keep time limits short so the pressure does not crowd out thinking.

What should the wrong options in a multiple-choice quiz game be?They should be plausible answers that match common misconceptions, so a wrong pick shows a real gap. Obviously false options let learners guess without retrieving anything.

True or false: gamified review always improves long-term retention.False. Gains depend on whether the questions cover the target material and require retrieval, since points and leaderboards alone do not guarantee transfer.

Why should each question in a review game come with an explanation?An explanation turns a wrong guess into a correction, so learners are less likely to repeat the same error on the next attempt.

How can points in a classroom review game encourage better learning?Award points for correct answers and let students retry missed items, so they relearn the content instead of racing through it. Rewarding accuracy keeps careful thinkers from being penalized.

Generate the full set

Three question types

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions, all generated from the material you upload.

Explanations on every answer

Each question includes a short explanation, so missed answers become corrections rather than guesses.

Export when you need it

Study free in the browser. Paid plans export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages.

Choose your question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, or mix them in one set.

Run the review

Study the questions in the browser, go through the explanations, and repeat the ones you missed.

Game-style review works best when every question teaches something. Pair the questions with explanations, mix question types so recall is not predictable, and rerun the items you missed. Teachers can use the Pro plan to export QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML and bring the same questions into their learning system.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should I make for a game-style review?

Start with 15 to 25 questions on one topic, which is enough to cover a chapter without overwhelming a session. Shorter sets are easier to repeat until you can answer them consistently.

What makes a good wrong answer in a quiz game?

Good distractors are plausible answers that reflect common misconceptions, so a wrong pick reveals a real gap. Avoid obviously false options, because they let learners guess without thinking.

Can I use the free plan to make game-style quizzes?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. Exports are paid features, starting with the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month.

Which plan exports QTI and Moodle XML?

QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML exports are included on the Pro plan at $14.99/month. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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