Gimkit Guide | Gamemodes

Don't Look Down

is a game mode released in Fall of 2023. It is a platformer-style game where you cross summits with the ultimate goal of climbing as high as you can. To play, you can move left and right with A, D, Left Arrow, or Right Arrow and jump with W, Spacebar, or Up Arrow. Double jumping is also an essential part of Don't Look Down.

Snowy Survival

is a game mode released in Spring of 2023. It is an infection game. Players start with a peaceful 20-second period until one person gets cursed. The goal of the cursed is to curse others. Un-cursed players must try to prevent themselves from being cursed.

Fishtopia

is a game mode released in Winter of 2021. Players must go to the question-answering station where they answer questions to get bait. Then, they can go to the pond to fish. The player can go to sell the fish they have received for money. The goal is to get as much money as possible. You can by powerups and tickets to fish faster, get more fish, and get fish that are worth a lot.

Farmchain

Farmchain is a collaborative farming game released in Fall of 2022. In it, you must work with other players to farm crops and earn money. There are several upgrades and types of currency in the game.

One Way Out

One way out is a collaborative farming game released in Spring of 2023. It is a multiplayer escape room mode where players work together to defeat enemies and go to different stages. There are several weapons, each with their own benefits and amount of damage.

Tag: Domination

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Tag: Domination is a tag game mode released in Spring of 2022. has two teams: Echo and Vortex. Each round, players have 45 seconds to tag a person on the opposite team or run away based on their role. 

Capture The Flag

The release of this game couldn't be found. If you know when, please tell me on the Community page. Capture the Flag has two teams: Echo and Vortex. Play defense and tag the other team if they're on your teams base, or try to get the other team's flag and run back. The goal is to have the most flags successfully stolen from the other team.

Cash Tycoon

This game mode is only available in Gimkit Assignments. You must achieve the assigned goal, whether it's getting a specific amount of cash or answering a lot of questions. There are upgrades and multipliers to help you cash in, and insurance to help you save cash when you get an answer wrong.

Snowbrawl

Each player is given a Snowball Launcher. They must use this snowball launcher to find and damage the other players and knock them out. To win, you must knock out the most players. This is the only Player Vs. Player game, besides creative modes.

This Or That

Trivia: This Game mode doesn't appear in "2D modes", despite being one, this mode also does not use a kit. The host will ask questions in real life, or over messages. The Players must then pick a side (for example, red = A, blue = B) Lets say A is correct, the host will then give all players on red 15 points with a button in game, and then they can also make the incorrect side turn into ghosts!

Other game modes:

Infinity Mode

Players must answer questions to gain cash, they can use this cash to buy upgrades or punish foes, however, unlike classic they can also buy "infinity stones" these come with power ups, like freeze everyone else, and when players collect 5, they can launch a "snap" they and half the class will win the game, the other half shall lose

Trust No One 

There are 2 teams, crewmates and imposters, the crewmates must try and locate who the imposters are, and vote for them to win, while for the imposters to win, the voting periods they have must run out, or the time limit runs out. Players can also use their "bolts" to buy upgrades to help them locate the imposters.

Super Rich Mode

This mode is like classic, except all upgrades are more expensive, but you also get more cash from answering questions! 

Team Mode - Classic

This Game mode is like classic, except players compete in teams for the leaderboard, and all share a cash amount.

 Draw That!

This gamemode is similar to Guess The Drawing or Pictionary. 1 student is given a term based on the kit the host used. Then they must try to "draw that". The others try and guess what it is. If someone guesses it correct, they can receive a point! Whoever has the most points at the end wins! The student who draws differs every round.

Fun Fact: This is the only mode where you cannot set a time limit; the host must end it manually.
Fun Fact #2: This is a Gimkit Pro gamemode.

Classic

Students and foes alike compete by answering questions to get cash! They use this cash to buy upgrades, orrrr punish their foes by freezing them, taking cash, and more. Whoever has the most cash at the end wins! 

Humans Vs. Zombies

This Game Mode uses the same format as Classic, players can use their cash to buy heal there team, or damage the other team! They can also buy debuffs for the other team, or increase their team's maximum health!

The Lava is Floor!

All students must work together to answer questions and earn cash! They use this cash to build upwards to avoid rising lava! they build up and up, if the lava reaches them they lose, the goal is to see how long you last! *Uses same format as Classic

What Is...

This Mode leaves February 1st... Rip 😭

This mode is like Jeopardy, but the host can enable power-ups, this decreases the chance of a tie! To get a better idea, you can search up "Jeopardy"

Drained Mode

This Mode is similar to Classic, and uses the same format, but every second, just like real life, players will loose cash from their balance!

Hidden Mode

This mode uses the same format and powerups as Classic mode, but the leaderboard is hidden until the end of the game!

Dig It Up

Somewhat similar to Minecraft. Dig for resources and try to build a bridge to make it to the mayor! Resources underground can be used to obtain permits or build closer to the mayor.