(Educational Sciences Department, Faculty of Education, KKTC Near East University, Turkey)

Abstract: The use of games in education is beneficial for many reasons. They can help create enthusiasm among students, arouse interest, and replace monotonous teaching techniques. Playing educational games also help students focus, self-confidence and preserve their memory. It not only makes learning fun, but also ensures that the acquired knowledge is fully assimilated. Moreover, these games offer students the chance to test their knowledge, get feedback, correct and reinforce. This ensures active participation in the lesson and can even increase motivation. It is also an opportunity for students to Express their thoughts and ideas and apply what they have learned in a real-life context. Therefore, this research article examines the importance of play in education.

Key words: education, game, educational game