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

A challenge is “learner-paced” game, meaning that participants or learners move question-to-question at their own pace. Questions and answer alternatives are displayed on each learner’s device.