Game-based learning, or educational gamification, refers to using educational games or specific characteristics of games in an educational context. A game board strategy-based interactive teaching tool has been created and is being used to help students in their learning process. Therefore, this study reviews the expanding use of the gamification strategy as a teaching and learning aid, especially using board games. In this study, the trend has been identified from the literature review using the deductive method. The board game approach as a gamification method is commonly implemented in lectures to enhance students' comprehension of the subject matter. In conclusion, there are more physical games to aid educators in their teaching and learning activities.