Getting Started with Padlet Arcade
Updated 15 hours ago
by
Collin Palmer
Padlet Arcade is an AI-powered game creation platform that turns any topic, document, or link into an interactive learning game in under a minute. Whether you’re a teacher prepping for class or a student looking to study, Arcade makes it easy to create and play educational games — no design skills or coding required
How It Works
Arcade follows a simple three-step flow:
- Describe your game — type a topic, upload a file, or paste a link.
- Pick a game type — choose from seven template formats, let the AI surprise you, or go fully custom.
- Build and play — the AI generates your complete game with content, images, and game mechanics. Share it with a link or QR code and watch scores roll into the leaderboard.
That’s it. Most games are ready to play in under a minute.
Games are moderated to ensure they are appropriate for the classroom.
Your Account
You don’t need an account to create a game. Anyone can visit Arcade, type a topic, and generate a game immediately.
However, you do need to sign in to save games to your personal library. If you create a game without logging in, don’t worry — the game still exists and is accessible through its unique link. If you sign in later, you can claim it and add it to your library.
Arcade uses your existing Padlet account. If you already have a Padlet account, you’re all set.
Pricing
Arcade is currently free to use.
Navigating Arcade
The top navigation bar gives you access to everything:
- Create — Start building a new game.
- My games — Open your personal library of created and saved games.
- Community — Browse a curated gallery of games made by the Padlet team
The homepage itself also serves as a starting point for creation, with large input cards for entering a topic, uploading a file, or adding a link. Below that, you’ll find a curated gallery of featured games to try or remix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arcade free?
Yes. Arcade is currently free for everyone.
Do I need an account to use Arcade?
No. You can create and play games without signing in. You only need an account to save games to your library.
Can I embed an Arcade game on my website or LMS?
Embedding via iframe is not currently supported. You can share games using a direct link or QR code.
Is there live multiplayer or a host mode?
No. All gameplay is single-player and asynchronous. Players compete on the leaderboard across separate sessions — there’s no real-time multiplayer or live host mode.
Can I see how individual students performed?
Yes the leaderboard shows player names, scores, completion times, and attempts.
Can I export game data or results?
Not at this time. Leaderboard data is viewable within Arcade but cannot be exported.
Does Arcade work on mobile?
Arcade is web-based and works in mobile browsers, but is not a native mobile apps. For the best experience, we recommend using a desktop or tablet browser.
What languages does Arcade support?
Arcade generates games in whatever language you use. If you type your topic in Spanish, the game will be generated in Spanish. Your account’s language setting is used as a default.
Is the content moderated?
Yes. All generated content is moderated to ensure it’s classroom-appropriate.
