Question types

When you’re creating a kahoot, you can combine different question types in one game. For guidance on the creator in our mobile app, read this article instead.

Looking for jumble, survey, discussion kahoot types?

To get started, click on the “Add question” button to see the different question types.

Click a question type below to learn more.

Quiz types (points)

• Quiz
• True or false
• Type Answer (Premium feature)
• Puzzle (Premium feature)

Poll types (no points)

• Poll (Premium feature)
• Word cloud (Premium feature)

Content types (no question)

• Slide (Premium feature)

 Quiz

Create a multiple-choice question with right and wrong answers.

Fast facts about quiz questions:

• Questions can be up to 120 characters.
• Time limit can range from 5 seconds to 4 minutes.
• Points can be toggled to 0, 1000, or 2000 points. Points are awarded based on speed of answer. This represents the max possible points before factoring in response time and answer streak bonus.
• Players can select lets you toggle if players can select only one or more than one answer. Single select lets players choose just one answer, no matter how many answers are set as correct. Players are awarded up to the max possible points if they choose a correct answer. Multi-select lets players choose multiple answers. Players are awarded up to the max possible points for each correct answer chosen. But they get 0 points if any answers chosen are incorrect.
• Answers can be text up to 75 characters or an image. Images must be in PNG, JPEG, or GIF format, in RGB color mode, as well as no larger than 5MB, 3264x3264 pixels. At least 2 answers are required (4 max), and at least one must be toggled correct.
• To increase engagement and visually support the question, you can upload an image from your computer or from our image library, or embed a YouTube video. Images must be in PNG, JPEG, or GIF format, in RGB color mode, as well as no larger than 5MB, 3264x3264 pixels. Videos will play before the timer starts, but after answer options are revealed. Participants can choose an answer while the video plays. If you don’t want the entire video to play, you can set “start at” and “stop at” times. These must be in seconds (e.g.: “75”, not “1:15”).

 True or false

Create a question with true and false answers pre-filled.

Fast facts about true or false:

• Questions can be up to 120 characters.
• Time limit can range from 5 seconds to 4 minutes.
• Points can be toggled to 0, 1000, or 2000 points. Points are awarded based on speed of answer. This represents the max possible points before factoring in response time and answer streak bonus.
• Answers are pre-filled with “True” and “False” options. The text cannot be edited. Only one can be toggled correct.
• To increase engagement and visually support the question, you can upload an image from your computer or from our image library, or embed a YouTube video. Images must be in PNG, JPEG, or GIF format, in RGB color mode, as well as no larger than 5MB, 3264x3264 pixels. Videos will play before the timer starts, but after answer options are revealed. Participants can choose an answer while the video plays. If you don’t want the entire video to play, you can set “start at” and “stop at” times. These must be in seconds (e.g.: “75”, not “1:15”).

Type Answer (Premium feature)

With Type Answer quiz questions, you can eliminate guesswork and test how well learners recall content without cues by asking them to type the correct short answer! Players type in an answer which is validated instantly. 

Fast facts about Type Answer questions:

• Questions can be up to 120 characters.
• Time limit can range from 20 seconds to 4 minutes.
• Points can be toggled to 0, 1000, or 2000 points. Points are awarded based on speed of answer. This represents the max possible points before factoring in response time and answer streak bonus.
• Answers can be up to 20 characters. At least 1 answer is required (4 max). Answers are not case-sensitive. Multiple spaces count as a single space. Emojis only count if there is no other text. The following punctuation is not validated: ~ ` ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) { } [ ] ; : " ' < , . > ? / \ | - _ + =
• To increase engagement and visually support the question, you can upload an image from your computer or from our image library, or embed a YouTube video. Images must be in PNG, JPEG, or GIF format, in RGB color mode, as well as no larger than 5MB, 3264x3264 pixels. Videos will play before the timer starts, but after answer options are revealed. Participants can choose an answer while the video plays. If you don’t want the entire video to play, you can set “start at” and “stop at” times. These must be in seconds (e.g.: “75”, not “1:15”).
• To use this, you’ll need a Kahoot! Premium subscription.

 Puzzle (Premium feature)

Create a question with answers that must be sorted into the correct order. For example, you can sort math operators to logically complete a formula, order historical events, or arrange a series of steps to create a logical process.

Fast facts about puzzles:

• Questions can be up to 120 characters.
• Time limit can range from 20 seconds to 4 minutes.
• Points can be toggled to 0, 1000, or 2000 points. Points are awarded based on speed of answer. This represents the max possible points before factoring in response time and answer streak bonus.
• Answers can be up to 75 characters. All four answer options are required. Only one sequence can be correct.
• To increase engagement and visually support the question, you can upload an image from your computer or from our image library, or embed a YouTube video. Images must be in PNG, JPEG, or GIF format, in RGB color mode, as well as no larger than 5MB, 3264x3264 pixels. Videos will play before the timer starts, but after answer options are revealed. Participants can choose an answer while the video plays. If you don’t want the entire video to play, you can set “start at” and “stop at” times. These must be in seconds (e.g.: “75”, not “1:15”).
• To use this, you’ll need a Kahoot! Pro subscription or higher.

 Poll (Premium feature)

Create a question to survey your audience - no answers are right or wrong here. Participants won’t be awarded points and will not see a leaderboard afterward.

Fast facts about polls:

• Questions can be up to 120 characters.
• Time limit can range from 5 seconds to 4 minutes.
• Players can select lets you toggle if players can select only one or more than one answer. Single select lets players choose just one answer, no matter how many answers are set as correct. Multi-select lets players choose multiple answers.
• Answers can be text up to 75 characters or an image. Images must be in PNG, JPEG, or GIF format, in RGB color mode, as well as no larger than 5MB, 3264x3264 pixels. At least 2 answers are required (4 max).
• To increase engagement and visually support the question, you can upload an image from your computer or from our image library, or embed a YouTube video. Images must be in PNG, JPEG, or GIF format, in RGB color mode, as well as no larger than 5MB, 3264x3264 pixels. Videos will play before the timer starts, but after answer options are revealed. Participants can choose an answer while the video plays. If you don’t want the entire video to play, you can set “start at” and “stop at” times. These must be in seconds (e.g.: “75”, not “1:15”).
• To use this, you’ll need a Kahoot! Pro subscription or higher.

 Word cloud (Premium feature)

Give every participant a voice and see their input visualized. With this question type, participants won’t be awarded points and won’t see a leaderboard afterward.

Fast facts about polls:

• Questions can be up to 120 characters.
• Time limit can range from 20 seconds to 4 minutes.
• Answers can be up to 20 characters. Each player types in a response which will display in a word cloud. Popular responses will display in a larger font.
• To increase engagement and visually support the question, you can upload an image from your computer or from our image library, or embed a YouTube video. Images must be in PNG, JPEG, or GIF format, in RGB color mode, as well as no larger than 5MB, 3264x3264 pixels. Videos will play before the timer starts, but after answer options are revealed. Participants can choose an answer while the video plays. If you don’t want the entire video to play, you can set “start at” and “stop at” times. These must be in seconds (e.g.: “75”, not “1:15”).
• To use this, you’ll need a Kahoot! Premium subscription (not available with Premium for schools subscriptions).

 Slide (Premium feature)

Add a slide to offer additional information. In a live game, presenters can take a moment to provide explanation, elaborate, and discuss information. During a challenge, the participants read the information before moving to the next question. 

Fast facts about slides:

• Titles can be up to 50 characters.
• Text can be up to 250 characters.
• To increase engagement and visually support the question, you can upload an image from your computer or from our image library, or embed a YouTube video. Images must be in PNG, JPEG, or GIF format, in RGB color mode, as well as no larger than 5MB, 3264x3264 pixels. If you don’t want the entire video to play, you can set “start at” and “stop at” times. These must be in seconds (e.g.: “75”, not “1:15”).
• Slides can also be imported from PowerPoint, KeyNote, or PDF files.
• To use this, you’ll need a Kahoot! Pro subscription or higher.
• With a Premium+ subscription there are no limitations on how many consecutive slides you can add to your Kahoot! game.