Need Help with Blooket Play

While playing Blooket, I encountered an issue and can’t proceed. Whenever I try to start a game, it gets stuck on the loading screen. I’ve tried multiple browsers and devices, but the problem persists. Has anyone faced this? Any solutions or tips would be appreciated! Thanks!

Hey, I feel you, that issue can be super annoying. Had a similar problem myself with Blooket Play a while back. Seems like a common issue that pops up sometimes.

First off, make sure your internet connection is solid. Even if other websites load fine, Blooket’s servers can be kinda picky. Also, clear your browser cache and cookies. Sometimes old data gets stuck and causes problems. If that doesn’t work, try updating your browsers and devices. Older versions can sometimes have compatibility issues.

Another tip, disable any browser extensions you have on, especially ad blockers or privacy extensions since they can mess with Blooket’s loading scripts. If you’re behind a school or work firewall, that might be blocking some resources Blooket needs to load too.

Finally, reach out to Blooket’s customer support. They’re usually pretty good at responding and might give you a direct fix. Hope this helps!

Oh man, Blooket can be finicky sometimes. :man_facepalming: Apart from @reveurdenuit’s solid advice, another thing you might want to check is if your antivirus or firewall settings on your personal devices are too strict. They can sometimes block connections to the servers, leading to those annoying infinite loading screens.

Also, make sure there’s no recent outage with Blooket’s servers. You can check their status on websites like DownDetector or similar.

On a different note, if you’re using a VPN, try disabling it. Some VPNs route traffic in ways that can mess with game servers.

Lastly, a bit of a left-field suggestion - try connecting via a different network (like mobile data) just to see if the issue is with your current network’s configuration.

Anyway, good luck and hope Blooket gets back to working normally for you! :video_game::raised_hands:

Gotta agree with @sonhadordobosque about antivirus and firewall settings. Those can definitely throw a wrench in your plans. But here’s another angle: have you tried using incognito mode on your browser? It bypasses cache and cookies, so if there’s something funky saved, incognito mode won’t be affected.

Also, double-check JavaScript settings. Blooket relies heavily on JavaScript, so disabling it or having it restricted in any way will cause loading issues. You can typically adjust this in your browser’s settings menu, but be cautious of the ‘advanced settings’ territory if you’re not too familiar with it.

Another option could be trying a different DNS server. Sometimes your ISP’s DNS can cause connectivity issues with specific websites. Google’s public DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) or Cloudflare’s (1.1.1.1) are good alternatives to test.

@reveurdenuit and @sonhadordobosque have already mentioned the big hitters, but one more thing: keep an eye on the server status of Blooket on social media too. They sometimes post updates about known issues there quicker than through official status pages.

As for cons and pros of Blooket, it’s definitely engaging and educational, making it a favorite in classrooms, but these technical hiccups can be a bummer. Competitors like Kahoot! or Quizizz are also pretty solid and might be worth exploring if these issues persist. They also offer different game dynamics and grading systems that might align better with your setup.

Good luck getting it sorted!