Most research has shown that cooperative learning improves students’ motivation and heightens their learning achievements. Yet in many cases, it is found that traditional cooperative learning processes can develop into centralized learning. The students not participating in discussions lose their motivation towards learning which in turn affects their achievements. In recent years, game-based cooperative learning has been used in teaching in order to attract students’ attention, to enhance their motivation, and to improve their achievement in learning. This paper discusses game-based cooperative learning as an attempt to improve traditional cooperative learning. In my research, it is shown that students concentrated on cooperative learning activities better when playing games. In order to win, they showed more interest in the contents of the assigned course, which resulted in higher self-motivation and thus improved their achievements in learning.