Hot Seat is a free, no-prep classroom game that combines a random name picker with a question spinner — ideal for tutor time, form time, lesson starters and plenaries. Spin to put a student in the hot seat, then spin a question for them to answer or for the whole class to debate. Open it and play: nothing to print, install or log in to.

Everything runs in a single web page. Add your class names once and they save on the device, so it is ready every lesson — on an interactive whiteboard, laptop or tablet — and it works offline after the first load.

HOW IT WORKS

Spin a random name — that student takes the hot seat.
The student picks a category.
Spin a question from that pack — they answer, or open it up for class discussion.
A running counter tracks rounds played and the last student picked.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Random name picker that saves your class list on the device
Question spinner with 3 ready-made packs — 585 questions in total:
– General Knowledge: curriculum-adjacent facts for any year group
– This or That: quick-fire preference questions
– Would You Rather: debate-style dilemmas, great for PSHE themes
Light and dark mode, plus a built-in “How to use” guide
Works on any device with a browser; no internet needed after the first load

PERFECT FOR

• Sixth Form Induction
• Tutor time and form time
• Lesson starters and plenaries
• Icebreakers, first-week and transition activities
• PSHE and discussion sessions
• Cover lessons and end-of-term fun
• Getting quieter students involved and rewarding participation

Completely FREE, works instantly, and reusable in every single lesson.

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