Gamify your Classroom with Blooket: Where Learning Meets Adventure

By Helaina Storie, Sellers MS

If you want an alternative to Kahoot then you might want to try Blooket.

Blooket is a game-based learning platform that transforms traditional classroom review into an engaging, competitive experience. Designed for students from elementary school to high school, Blooket lets teachers create or choose question sets and launch them into a variety of game modes—from tower defense to racing challenges—that keep students hooked while reinforcing academic content.

Whether you're teaching math, science, history, or language arts, Blooket makes it easy to turn quizzes into interactive battles. Students earn points, unlock characters (called “Blooks”), and compete in real-time or asynchronously, making it ideal for both in-person and remote learning environments

What sets Blooket apart:

• Customizable Content: Teachers can build their own question sets or tap into a massive library of pre-made options.

• Instant Feedback: Detailed reports help educators track progress and identify learning gaps.

• Multiple Game Modes: From strategy-based games to fast-paced trivia, there's something for every learning style.

Some differences from Kahoot is that Blooket feels more like a video game. In Blooket students can play independently which is great for homework or asynchronous learning.  Blooket’s strength lies in its engagement for students.  

Another great reason to use Blooket is its substitute approved! It is a great resource for when you have a substitute.  Blooket is a lifesaver when you’ve got a substitute teacher stepping in. Here’s why it works so well:

Blooket games are intuitive and student-driven. Once launched, students know what to do—no need for deep instruction or classroom management expertise.

Substitutes don’t need to teach the content; they just facilitate the game. That’s a huge win when lesson plans are light or time is short.

Assign games as homework or asynchronous play, so students can continue learning even if the sub isn’t tech-savvy.

You can set up the game remotely and monitor results later. Blooket provides detailed reports on student performance, so you’ll know who participated and how they did.

Ready to try it out, here are some steps to get you started.

Step-by-Step: Getting Started with Blooket

1. Visit the Blooket Website  Go to Blooket.com. 

2. Sign Up for an Account

• Click “Sign Up” in the top right corner.

• Choose your role: Teacher

• Fill in your details (email, username, password).  Confirm your account via email if prompted.

• Teacher note: To remain compliant with the Texas SCOPE Act, Garland ISD students should not create accounts when using this platform. Students connect only through a teacher created code or PIN to prevent the collection of student personal information.

3. Explore Question Sets

• Click on the “Discover” tab to browse thousands of public question sets.

• You can search by subject, grade level, or keywords.

  

4. Create Your Own Set (Optional)

• Click the blue “Create” to build a custom question set.

  

• Add a title and brief description for your Question Set

• Decide whether you want your set to be Public (default) or Private

• Then hit create on bottom right corner

Now it's time to add questions. Select "Add Question"

Be sure to select which answers are correct!

Once you are done with your question click "Save" in the top right of the question box

5. Choose a Game Mode

• Select a question set and click “Host”.

• Pick from various game modes like Gold Quest, Tower Defense, or Café.

6. Launch the Game

1. Click “Host Now” to generate a game code.

2. Share the code with students so they can join at play.blooket.com.

3. Monitor progress and engagement live.

7. Review Results

• After the game, check the “Reports” tab for detailed analytics.

• See who participated, how they performed, and which questions were most challenging.

I highly recommend Blooket if you are looking to engage your students, support your diverse learning styles and want another tool in your classroom.  Make learning feel like a game and gamify your classroom.