SmartAss FactsTurn any lesson into a game.
Smartass Facts is free for classrooms. No sign-up required. 30+ curriculum-adjacent categories, every answer labeled True or Fake, instant explanations for every question.
How teachers use it
Six classroom scenarios — no prep, no accounts, no friction.
Bell-ringer warm-ups
Start the class with 3 rounds of Fake or Fact in a topic related to the day's lesson. Gets brains switched on without feeling like homework.
Discussion starters
Show a "surprising but true" fact and ask: why is this true? What does it imply? Designed to generate the kind of conversation textbooks can't.
End-of-unit revision
Use the Daily Challenge as a low-stakes end-of-unit test. Same 10 questions for the whole class — easy to compare results and highlight gaps.
Critical thinking drill
The Fake statements are designed to be plausible — separating fact from credible-sounding fiction is a core media literacy skill. Perfect for any age.
Cross-curricular connections
30+ categories spanning science, history, geography, psychology, economics, and more. One game, multiple subjects. Run it in any classroom.
Sub plans and free periods
No prep required. Hand a class a device and a category, and they're engaged for 20–40 minutes. Every answer comes with an explanation.
Categories with curriculum crossover
Every category maps to at least one school subject. The names are irreverent — the facts are not.
Why it works in a classroom
Every answer teaches something
Right or wrong, every question ends with an explanation. Students who guessed incorrectly learn something new. Students who guessed correctly get their instinct validated with context.
Designed to spark debate
The Fake statements are plausible by design — they're made to look like facts. That tension is exactly what makes students argue, discuss, and engage. It's not just trivia, it's critical thinking practice.
Works at every level
No reading level barrier. No prior knowledge required. The game meets students where they are and rewards curiosity over memorisation. Suitable for mixed-ability groups.
Zero friction to start
No app download, no account creation, no IT department. Students open a browser, pick a category, and start playing. You can be running a game within 30 seconds of the bell.
Builds media literacy
Distinguishing verified facts from plausible-sounding misinformation is one of the most valuable skills students can develop. Fake or Fact is the same skill — gamified.
Genuinely free
No freemium gotcha. No paywalled categories. No ads. The full game is free for students and teachers. We believe learning tools should be accessible to every classroom, not just well-funded ones.
Frequently asked
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Ready to try it?
No setup. No sign-up. Open a browser, pick a category, and start a game. Works on any device, any classroom.