I have been a teacher for over 25 years. I have seen my fair share of review games come and go. At one point, Quizlet was the talk of the town. That was soon blown away by Kahoot. Then Gimkit came to take the crown of review game queen. That one stayed on top until Blooket appeared a few years ago.
Blooket is head and shoulders above every other review game I have used in my classroom. And in true capitalistic form, it is causing the other review game platforms to have to create new versions so that they can stand out. I love the fact that they are all pushing each other to create more engaging and effective review games for students.
What makes Blooket so great? From a teacher's standpoint, it is very easy to create games for students. A teacher can choose to import from Quizlet ( a very popular flashcard study site that has a ton of pre-made sets), import from a spreadsheet, or create from scratch. Once you create a set of questions, they can be used in at least 17 different game modes. That variety makes sure that the games are always interesting.
Even better is the fact that while most of the game modes are meant to be played by a full class, there are several individual games students can play on there own. These include factory, cafe and tower defense games that mimic some games that are designed purely for fun. The only difference is that every few seconds a kid needs to answer a question correctly in order to earn better towers, feed customers and hire workers. It is incredibly engaging and fun.
Not only do students love playing the games (while they accidentally memorize important facts) there are features that keep the kids coming back for more. Every time the students log in to play, they can earn coins that can be used to but packs of Blooks in the store. Just like any fun packs, there are different rarities. Kids strive to find the most rare and elite Blooks to use as their avatars. Kids love earning the coins to but the packets. They even get a visual of opening the pack. It is kind of like opening packs on Splinterlands.
Although I keep saying "kids", my students are all teenagers. And they all LOVE these games. Even seniors in high school enjoy the competition. Most of the games allow you to steal gold or other valuables from your opponents. Even better many of the games don't let you go "bankrupt". Because of features like "swapping" gold, even a person in last can catapult to first after answering one question right. To prove how balanced the game is, I write the questions but I still play along with the kids. Even though I never miss a single question I can only beat the class about 5% of the time. The kids love stealing my gold and swapping with me. And so do I!
Perhaps the best part of this game is that even the free level is still awesome! Although the free version doesn't give you access to every game, it gives you access to enough games that it is still really fun.
Even if you are not a teacher, I highly recommend checking out Blooket.com. I made some trivia games for my family to play at holiday parties and they love it. I have also made some trivia games about my kids on their birthdays and that goes over big as well.
I wish I'd known about this (or that it had existed I'm not sure how old it is) when I was homeschooling, might have stuck a bit better than some of the other ones we tried XD
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STOPThere are very few platforms that are so beautiful that they make students happy while learning. The variety of question-based games and the feature of collecting blocks keep students motivated. Reading your review, it is very clear that Blocket is really going to bring a unique change to the current education system.
I've heard of Blooket, but the only time I ever really deal with it is when the content filter changes its algorithm and it starts getting blocked. Then everyone is complaining to me that I need to fix it... It's crazy what is available now and how far things have come from when I started in this space 25 years ago.
Wow reading this honestly brought back memories for me I may not have taught for 25 years like you but I’ve definitely seen the shift in how learning and engagement tools evolve. It’s almost funny to think how Quizlet used to feel like the future of review games then Kahoot came along and suddenly it felt like everyone in schools was shouting “Kahoot time!” with that same spark kids get when recess is announced. The competitive rush it created in classrooms was unmatched for a while, and I remember even adults were secretly enjoying it. But as with everything, kids adapt quickly and what once felt fresh can feel repetitive after some months of use that’s why your write up on Blooket stood out to me. You’re not just praising it, you’re giving that teacher’s eye perspective of why it actually works the variety, the modes, the fact that kids can’t just zone out because the mechanics force them to stay involved. And honestly the way you explained how balanced the game is that even as the teacher who wrote the questions, you barely win that’s such a solid point. It shows how the game keeps everyone on their toes and levels the playing field. I think that’s where a lot of review games miss the mark If kids feel like the outcome is predictable the thrill dies out, but if last place can flip into first with just one good answer then the excitement never fades.
Also the fact that students can collect coins and Blooks for their avatars is such a brilliant psychological hook that sense of ownership and progression is what modern gaming thrives on. It’s the same feeling people get from opening packs in card games or unlocking loot boxes it’s addictive but in this case, it’s tied to learning super lovely! You must teach my kids please lol and I like how you explained it perfectly by comparing it to Splinterlands. Even older teens who you’d expect to be too cool for classroom games, are still hooked because it mixes fun with the thrill of competition.
Thank you for sharing this. It’s not just a review, it’s a reminder of how creativity and play can keep learning alive no matter how old we get
I imagine that these types of games are very fun, in addition to sharing them with your students, you can create them for your family and spend pleasant moments together, which are undoubtedly the best.
I hadn't heard of that game blooket.com but surely and listening to your description and how much it can help us improve so I will most likely check it out a bit and see what it's about
Sometimes, children have to be taught in a different way so that they can understand more. When children's learning starts to increase through such games, it will be a great joy and children will start to understand things a lot more and their interest in learning will also increase. We have seen that the teaching method of each teacher in every school is different. Children also like a teacher who teaches with humor
Never heard of this site before, this looks cool! Learning through games is a great way to learn. I remember playing Gizmos & Gadgets as a kid on a dos computer and learning all sorts of cool things about Science and engineering while playing.
This is something to know more about i like it very interesting and I believe my baby will love it too good one sir