Xorijiy tillarni o‘qitishning zamonaviy tendensiyalari masalalari (muammo va yechimlar) 171 THE ROLE OF VIDEO GAMES IN EDUCATION Qosimov Sunnat Ravshan o’g’li Jizzakh State Pedagogical University, Teacher, Jizzakh, Uzbekistan Annotation: Einstein once said that playing gives the highest form of research. In recent times play also happens in video games, and therefore it has already been regarded as a medium for learning by educators around the world. In this article we learn about the strategic design of video games, what gaming can teach us, and a few video games that are good for learning. Keywords: Video games, multiplayer, cooperation, social interaction, emotional, cognition, motivation In recent times, play does happen in video games as well, and educators make use of them in class or for homework. To start with, we will get to know the strategic design of video games. Video games usually vary from simple to complex, they may be played in a multiplayer or a single mode, and can be played either competitively or collaboratively. Games can be divided along the range of simple to complex and social to non-social. Complex non-social games include the shooters like Far Cry or simulations like Simcity. Simple single player games include jump and run games like Super Mario as well as puzzles. Then there are simple multiplayer games like Need for Speed or Guitarhero and games that are social and complex such as CS:GO, Minecraft, or Generals. Games can be cooperative, competitive, or both. Complex multiplayer games are often the most productive for learning. Furthermore, games integrate personalized learning experiences into the curriculum, and with the use of adaptive learning technology, games may adapt to each student's specific needs and abilities. This can help guarantee that each student is working at their appropriate level and at their own pace. What gaming can teach us:Now, let’s look onto the things that games can teach us: Video games can increase our cognitive abilities, boost our motivation, make us