The rapid advances in the world emphasize the urgent need for innovative educational strategies, especially in Chemistry. Game-Based Learning (GBL) has become a powerful solution, transforming passive learners into active participants and offering a dynamic, interactive approach to instruction. Unlike gamification, which adds points, badges, and leaderboards to existing lessons, GBL directly integrates learning objectives into the gameplay experience. Students learn by exploring virtual scenarios, solving problems, and making decisions that directly affect their progress, leading to deeper engagement and better understanding. We will highlight seven key benefits of GBL: (1) increased engagement and enjoyment, (2) a safe environment for failure, (3) immediate feedback, (4) improved problem-solving skills, (5) better memory and retention, (6) active participation, and (7) measurable improvements in test scores. Overall, these findings position GBL as a transformative educational approach capable of closing learning gaps, developing cognitive skills, and boosting academic achievement when aligned with curricular standards.

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