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Hot Seat

Free Hot Seat classroom game for teachers. Display terms for the class, run a timer and keep the game moving during phone-free retrieval rounds.

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Where hot seat earns its place

  • Play retrieval and vocabulary rounds in any subject
  • Use it as a lesson starter or revision game
  • Run team-versus-team clue-giving with a timer on screen

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Hot Seat FAQ

Practical answers about setup, classroom use and what pupils need to do.

What is the Hot Seat classroom game?

Hot Seat is a game where one student guesses a hidden term while the rest of the class gives clues without saying the answer directly.

Does Hot Seat work across subjects?

Yes. It works in English, science, history, geography, MFL and tutor time because the clue-giving format is so adaptable.

Why is Hot Seat good without student devices?

It is naturally teacher-led and one-screen, so the participation comes from speaking, listening and retrieval rather than logging into a personal device.

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