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Mastering English grammar remains a persistent challenge for ESL learners, primarily due to conventional instructional methods that rely on repetitive, monotonous drills that lower learner motivation. To address this issue, TENSE & TURN was developed as an innovative, game-based learning toolkit designed to enhance students' mastery of five key English tenses, boost engagement, and foster collaborative learning. The innovation’s primary novelty lies in its fusion of Keller’s ARCS Motivational Framework with traditional Malaysian culture, transforming authentic Congkak gameplay into a structured, color-coded grammar quest. As players collect tense-specific balls, they complete targeted grammar challenges with immediate facilitator feedback, promoting active retention and error correction. Beyond improving language proficiency, TENSE & TURN benefits society by preserving national cultural heritage, instilling cultural appreciation, and encouraging cross-cultural understanding in educational settings. Furthermore, its flexible, scalable design holds strong commercialization potential for schools, tuition centers, language academies, and global ESL markets seeking culturally enriched, gamified learning solutions.