The question lands on the big screen.
Pick a grade, subject and term. RetroEd reads the question aloud, in English or Afrikaans, and then the timer starts.
Pre-launch
Turn your classroom into a game show.
RetroEd helps South African primary schools turn quiz revision into a fun game show — on a Smart Board, projector or laptop, with no internet needed and no monthly fees. We're getting ready to launch, and we'd love you to be part of it from day one.
Works 100% offline16 000+ CAPS questionsGrades 3–79 subjects incl. AfrikaansReads every question aloudSmart Board & laptop readyNo recurring costNothing to install on learners' devices
From laptop to game show in one lunch break.
A team taps its colour.
Four team colours match the four answers. On a Smart Board or touch laptop each team taps its big colour pad, or you press keys 1–4. Team A chose green, so that's D, and RetroEd records it on the spot. Wireless buzzers (drawn below) are on the way as an optional add-on.
The laptop scores it.
Right answer: ten points to Team A, and the scoreboard updates on the spot. Nothing to mark, nothing to add up.
Seven ways to play.
Speed Buzz, A/B/C/D, Exam Prep, Fast Finisher, Students vs Teachers, Reading Comprehension and Challenge Mode. All from the same question bank.
Made for schools that don't usually get new technology first.
Most school technology needs fast internet, a device for every learner, and a monthly fee. Most South African schools don't have these things. RetroEd works differently: just one laptop or Smart Board, and thousands of curriculum questions — no internet needed, ever.
It feels less like homework and more like a real game show — so learners actually look forward to revising.
- Works on one laptopNo internet, no extra software, and nothing to install on learners' devices.
- Built for the big screenBig touch buttons, on-screen team pads and an on-screen keyboard, so every team can join in on a Smart Board without a tablet per learner.
- Reads questions aloudEvery question is read out loud, in English and Afrikaans — so learners who find reading hard aren't left behind.
Nine subjects. Seven ways to play.
Grades 3 to 7
MathematicsEnglishAfrikaans FALAfrikaans HL
Natural SciencesGeographyHistoryLife Skills / Life OrientationTechnology
Every subject is checked term by term against the Department of Basic Education's CAPS documents for its grade.
Game modes
- Speed BuzzFirst team to tap its pad answers out loud. Miss it and another team can steal.
- A/B/C/DTeams tap the colour of the answer they choose.
- Exam PrepRevision that reveals answers and tracks the questions missed.
- Fast FinisherA solo high-score run with three lives, a time bonus and a streak multiplier.
- Students vs TeachersTwo sides, head to head. The highest score wins the match.
- Reading ComprehensionPassage-based questions with a longer timer, in English or Afrikaans.
- Challenge ModeUnlocks once the class has earned enough merits.
We're being upfront: this is a pre-launch page.
RetroEd is built and ready to try in real classrooms today. Here's honestly where we are, and what's next.
Done
Product built
A complete quiz game for laptops, projectors and Smart Boards, with over 16 000 curriculum questions for Grades 3–7.
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Now
Seeking pilot schools
Bringing RetroEd into real South African classrooms, Smart Board classrooms included, and learning from real teachers and learners.
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Next
Wider launch, then buzzers
Opening RetroEd up to more schools, with optional wireless team buzzers to follow. Everyone who registers below will be the first to hear.
Questions teachers ask us
Does RetroEd need the internet?
No. RetroEd runs completely offline on one Windows laptop or PC. There is no wifi, data bundle or online account needed.
Which grades and subjects does RetroEd cover?
Grades 3 to 7, with more than 16 000 questions across Mathematics, English, Afrikaans (First Additional Language and Home Language), Natural Sciences, Geography, History, Life Skills / Life Orientation and Technology.
Is RetroEd aligned to CAPS?
Yes. Every subject's question bank has been checked term by term against the Department of Basic Education's CAPS documents for each grade.
What does a school need to run it?
One ordinary Windows laptop or PC (RetroEd runs in the Google Chrome browser) and a projector, big screen or Smart Board so the whole class can see the questions. Teams tap their colour on the screen, or you press keys 1 to 4. Nothing is installed on learners' devices.
Does RetroEd work on a Smart Board?
It is built for one. Smart Board mode gives big touch-friendly buttons, on-screen team pads, an on-screen keyboard for typing names, and a calibration tool for screen edges, size and touch alignment. We are testing it in pilot classrooms now, so tell us which board you have when you register.
Do we need buzzers?
No. Teams tap on the screen, or you press keys 1 to 4, so RetroEd works with no extra hardware. Wireless team buzzers are being developed as an optional add-on. Register your interest and we will tell you when they are ready.
How many learners can play at once?
The whole class. Learners play in up to four teams, each with its own colour, and different game modes change how rounds are played.
Does RetroEd read the questions aloud?
Yes. Every question is read out loud before the timer starts, in English and in Afrikaans, so learners who find reading hard can still take part.
Are there monthly fees or subscriptions?
No. RetroEd has no subscriptions and no recurring costs. Once a school has it, it keeps working.
How can my school get RetroEd?
We're currently looking for pilot schools in South Africa. Register your interest on this page and we'll be in touch.
Register your interest
Are you a teacher, school leader, parent, or funder? Tell us a bit about yourself and we'll keep you updated as launch gets closer. No spam — ever.
You're on the list!
Thanks for registering — check your inbox for a confirmation email, and we'll be in touch as RetroEd gets closer to launch.
RetroEd
Proudly South AfricanSimple technology for classrooms that get it last.
The idea behind RetroEd is simple: build easy-to-use technology that works without the internet or a power socket, for people who don't usually get new tools first — but sell it to anyone who wants it.
RetroEd is the first of a few products built on that same idea — more coming soon.