Baamboozle
Baamboozle is a web platform where teachers can make and play classroom games for learning.
What Baamboozle is
Baamboozle is a web platform where teachers can make and play classroom games for learning. Its library contains over 4 million teacher-made games, and games can be used for warm-ups, concept checks, review lessons, or fun activities. Students play in teams by choosing questions and saying answers, which are marked correct or incorrect. A game can run from one device on a projector or smart board, or in an online lesson; students do not need accounts. The free Basic plan is ad supported and includes one folder and public games. Baamboozle+ adds all Plus games, game editing, Class PIN, slideshows, unlimited folders, and private games. Baamboozle+ Yearly is $4.99 a year, billed $4.99 month (pay yearly $59.88 USD); Baamboozle+ Monthly is $7.99 a month, billed $7.99 month. There is no free trial, though the pricing page suggests trying the Game of the Day. The pricing page also offers a 100% 30-day money-back guarantee.
Good
- Free Basic plan includes public games.
- Students do not need accounts.
- Games can run from one device.
- Baamboozle+ includes editing and private games.
- Offers a 100% 30-day money-back guarantee.
Watch out
- Basic is ad supported.
- Basic includes only one folder.
- There is no free trial.
- Baamboozle+ Monthly costs $7.99 a month.
Who it suits
It suits teachers who want team-based learning games for classroom or online lessons. The one-device setup and lack of student account requirements may be useful for group play.
Verdict
Baamboozle offers a large game library and a simple team format for classroom activities. The free Basic plan is limited to ads, one folder, and public games; paid plans add editing and other features.
Plans and prices
From Baamboozle's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Free | Ad supported · One folder · Public games |
| Baamboozle+ Monthly | $7.99 a month | All Plus games · Edit any game · Class PIN · Unlock slideshows · Unlimited folders · Private games · $7.99 month |
| Baamboozle+ Yearly | $59.88 a year | All Plus games · Edit any game · Class PIN · Unlock slideshows · Unlimited folders · Private games · $4.99 month (pay yearly $59.88 USD) |
The facts
Each one read from Baamboozle's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Classroom activities
- The site describes using games as warm-ups, concept checks, review lessons, and activities for fun.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Enterprise
- The site says multiple licenses and teacher-team management are available on yearly-only enterprise plans.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Game library
- The site says its library contains over 4 million teacher-made games.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Gameplay
- Students play in teams by choosing questions, saying answers, and having answers marked correct or incorrect.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Play setup
- Games can be played from one device on a projector, smart board, or in an online lesson, and students do not need accounts.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Plus features
- Baamboozle+ includes all Plus games, game editing, Class PIN, slideshows, unlimited folders, and private games.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy and AI
- The privacy policy says optional editor AI features send game question and answer text to Google Gemini and JigsawStack, without sending account details or other personal information to those providers.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy practices
- The privacy policy says the site uses cookies and log files that may include IP address, browser type, and visit timestamps.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Baamboozle is a platform for teachers to make and play classroom games for learning.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Refund
- The pricing page offers a 100% 30-day money-back guarantee.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site lists [email protected] as its support contact.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2015checked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- The homepage identifies Ronan Casey as the founder.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan limits
- The Basic plan is ad supported and includes one folder and public games.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The pricing page says Baamboozle does not offer a free trial and suggests playing its Game of the Day to try features.checked 9 Oct 2026
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