What Growth Through
Games Really Requires
Games spark motivation. Structure turns it into growth.
Games spark motivation.
Structure turns it into growth.
Students come to EKUZO through many different games, and we respect the passion they bring with them.
But when it comes to teaching — helping students build confidence, leadership, and real-world skills — growth depends on more than just play.
MOTIVATION
Games work because students care. Motivation drives focus, persistence, and the willingness to try again.
MOTIVATION
Games work because students care. Motivation drives focus, persistence, and the willingness to try again.
MOTIVATION
Games work because students care. Motivation drives focus, persistence, and the willingness to try again.
MOTIVATION
Games work because students care. Motivation drives focus, persistence, and the willingness to try again.
Challenge
Games naturally push back. Failure isn’t the end - it’s feedback.
Challenge
Games naturally push back. Failure isn’t the end - it’s feedback.
Challenge
Games naturally push back. Failure isn’t the end - it’s feedback.
Challenge
Games naturally push back. Failure isn’t the end - it’s feedback.
TEAM CONTEXT
When success depends on others, learning becomes social. Students practice communication, responsibility, and trust.
TEAM CONTEXT
When success depends on others, learning becomes social. Students practice communication, responsibility, and trust.
TEAM CONTEXT
When success depends on others, learning becomes social. Students practice communication, responsibility, and trust.
TEAM CONTEXT
When success depends on others, learning becomes social. Students practice communication, responsibility, and trust.
STRUCTURE
Without structure, progress is inconsistent. With structure, learning becomes intentional, coachable, and safe.
STRUCTURE
Without structure, progress is inconsistent. With structure, learning becomes intentional, coachable, and safe.
STRUCTURE
Without structure, progress is inconsistent. With structure, learning becomes intentional, coachable, and safe.
STRUCTURE
Without structure, progress is inconsistent. With structure, learning becomes intentional, coachable, and safe.
COACHING & REFLECTION
Coaching adds feedback, reflection, and leadership development.
COACHING & REFLECTION
Coaching adds feedback, reflection, and leadership development.
COACHING & REFLECTION
Coaching adds feedback, reflection, and leadership development.
COACHING & REFLECTION
Coaching adds feedback, reflection, and leadership development.
Where All of This Comes Together
Many games support parts of this growth. Very few support it consistently, across different skill levels.
Where All of This Comes Together
Many games support parts of this growth. Very few support it consistently, across different skill levels.
Where All of This Comes Together
Many games support parts of this growth. Very few support it consistently, across different skill levels.
Where All of This Comes Together
Many games support parts of this growth. Very few support it consistently, across different skill levels.
League of Legends strikes that balance
League of Legends strikes that balance
That balance comes from 3 things:
That balance comes from 3 things:
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Strategic depth
Challenges students to think ahead, adapt, and make meaningful decisions.
Strategic depth
Challenges students to think ahead, adapt, and make meaningful decisions.
Strategic depth
Challenges students to think ahead, adapt, and make meaningful decisions.
Strategic depth
Challenges students to think ahead, adapt, and make meaningful decisions.
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Approachable mechanics
Easy to start, forgiving to learn, and accessible without overwhelming beginners.
Approachable mechanics
Easy to start, forgiving to learn, and accessible without overwhelming beginners.
Approachable mechanics
Easy to start, forgiving to learn, and accessible without overwhelming beginners.
Approachable mechanics
Easy to start, forgiving to learn, and accessible without overwhelming beginners.
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Stable roles and systems
Clear roles and systems that make teamwork and leadership teachable.
Stable roles and systems
Clear roles and systems that make teamwork and leadership teachable.
Stable roles and systems
Clear roles and systems that make teamwork and leadership teachable.
Stable roles and systems
Clear roles and systems that make teamwork and leadership teachable.
Where other games fit
Other games are often where students start.
They spark
interest, build
motivation, and
create momentum.
They spark
interest, build
motivation, and create momentum.
Ekuso meets students through the games they love, but teaches through the game that allows growth to compound.
Karlin Oei
Founder EKUZO
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