What is a game PIN?

If you go to https://kahoot.it, or open our mobile app and tap the “Enter PIN” button, you’ll see a field that requires a “game PIN”. But what is it and why is it necessary?

A game PIN is a temporary, unique code that identifies which game you want to join. This PIN is generated when someone starts a live game or assigns a challenge.

Live games

A live game is recommended to be hosted on a large screen in front of a live audience. Questions only display on the host’s screen to ensure learners are looking up a majority of the time.

Challenges

Unlike the classic Kahoot! live game, challenges are student-paced and are not limited by school walls or school hours. Questions and answers are displayed on the students’ device and they can complete the challenge on their own time.