Thinkabara
Free Classroom Quiz Game: Capy Live
Capy Live is a free live quiz game for the classroom: you put the questions on the projector, and students answer from their own phones, tablets or Chromebooks. It’s free for up to 100 players, with no sign-up for teachers or students and no ads.
How it works in 3 steps
- 1Pick a quiz. Choose a ready-made topic — math by grade, science & space, animals & nature, spelling, geography, USA, sports or music & art, at three levels from K–2 to grown-ups — or write or paste your own questions.
- 2Open the room. Tap “Open the room” and put the board on the projector. A big 6-digit code and QR code appear. No account needed.
- 3Students join and play. They go to thinkabara.com/join, type the code and a nickname, and tap their answers. At the end you get a most-missed recap and a re-teach list.
What’s free in Capy Live vs. typical quiz-game plans
Many classroom quiz tools have a free tier with limits and paid teacher plans that unlock bigger games and extra features. Here’s how Capy Live compares, in general terms:
| Feature | Capy Live | Typical free tier | Typical paid teacher plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Players per game | ✅ Up to 100, free | Often capped — commonly somewhere around 10–50 | Higher caps (100–200+) at higher price tiers |
| Teacher sign-up | ✅ None — open a room and play | Account required | Account + subscription |
| Student accounts | ✅ None — nickname only | Usually nickname only | Usually nickname only |
| Ads or upgrade prompts | ✅ None | Upgrade prompts are common | None |
| Think-first scoring (accuracy, confidence bet, team huddle) | ✅ Included | Mostly speed-based scoring | Some modes on some plans |
| Import from Quizlet, CSV or a spreadsheet | ✅ Included | Often limited | Usually included |
| Most-missed recap + re-teach list (CSV / print) | ✅ Included | Basic results | Detailed reports |
| Ready-made quizzes (math by grade, science, spelling, USA and more) | ✅ Included | Included | Included |
| Price | ✅ $0 | $0 | Typically a few dollars a month and up, billed yearly |
Example from an official pricing page: Kahoot!’s plans for K-12 teachers list Kahoot!+ Bronze at $3 a month billed annually ($36 a year) for up to 50 participants per game, and Kahoot!+ Silver at $7 a month billed annually ($84 a year) for up to 100 (kahoot.com/schools/plans, checked November 9, 2026). Prices and limits change — always check the provider’s own page. Kahoot! is a trademark of its owner; Thinkabara is not affiliated with it.
Four ways to play
⚡ Classic
The game-show feel: points for a right answer plus a speed bonus and streaks.
🎯 Accuracy
Being right is worth 900 points; speed only 100. Kids read the whole question.
🎲 Confidence bet
Players bet 1×, 2× or 3× on their answer. Guessing doesn’t pay — knowing does.
🤝 Team huddle
15 seconds to discuss before answers open. Team score is the members’ average.
Why teachers choose a no-sign-up quiz game
It starts in seconds. No accounts means no forgotten passwords, no roster import and no waiting for 30 students to log in. Students type a code and a nickname, and you’re playing in under a minute — ideal for a quick review at the end of a lesson or a sub plan that just works.
Privacy is simpler. Because players only enter a nickname and results disappear when the room closes, there’s no student data to manage. Nicknames are filtered for rude words and for anything that looks like an email or phone number.
It rewards thinking, not just thumbs. Speed-only scoring lets the fastest tappers win even when they guess. Capy Live’s think-first modes make accuracy count, and questions most of the class missed trigger a “Let’s look at this one” moment with the explanation on the board.
Your questions come with you. Paste a Quizlet export, a CSV (question, correct answer, wrong answers) or rows from a quiz spreadsheet. Share any set with a colleague as a link.
Great for
- Test review and exit tickets in grades 2–12 and college
- Morning bell-ringers and Friday fun quizzes
- Grade-level assemblies and spirit weeks (up to 100 players)
- Family game night, birthday parties and youth groups
Questions parents and teachers ask
Is there a truly free classroom quiz game with no sign-up?
Yes — Capy Live. Teachers open a room without creating an account, and students join at thinkabara.com/join with a 6-digit code or QR and a nickname. It is free for up to 100 players per game, with no ads.
How many students can join a free game?
Up to 100 players per room, so a full class, several classes together, a grade-level review or a school assembly can all play in one game.
Do students need an email or an account?
No. Students type only a nickname, which is checked for rude words and for anything that looks like an email or phone number. Results are not stored after the room closes, which keeps it simple for COPPA and school privacy policies.
Can I make my own quiz or use one I already have?
Yes. Write questions in the builder, or paste a Quizlet export, a CSV file or rows from a Google Sheets or Excel quiz. Your sets are saved in your browser and you can share any set with another teacher as a link.
How is Capy Live different from speed-based quiz games?
Classic mode rewards speed like a game show, but three think-first modes reward getting it right: Accuracy (900 points for a correct answer, only 100 for speed), Confidence bet (players bet 1×, 2× or 3× on their answer) and Team huddle (15 seconds of discussion before answers open).
What devices does it work on?
Any device with a modern web browser: Chromebooks, iPads, phones, laptops and interactive whiteboards. Nothing to install. The host screen is designed for a projector or smartboard.