This academic research aims to explain various explanations regarding students' perception of the application of game-based learning in the classroom and its implementation in speaking classrooms. This research is a case study research with structured interviews and observation as the main research instruments. To obtain authentic data, I interviews and observations of fifteen participants in VII grade at Islamic secondary school. The results show that the majority of students have a positive view of the application of game-based learning to help improve their speaking skills. Students perceived that the application of the game-based learning model provided a new, more enjoyable atmosphere, the material was easier to understand, provided new vocabulary, increased enthusiasm for learning, practiced speaking skills, and was more interesting to learn. This is reinforced by the results of observations that during learning students show cheerful expressions.