The Smart Schools: Game-Based Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (GBTLA) Project, funded by the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives (MoPD&SI), is transforming classrooms in Pakistan through digital, play-driven learning. By integrating online educational games aligned with the national curriculum, the project makes lessons more engaging and enjoyable while reinforcing core academic concepts. It equips students with 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving, and supports teachers with innovative digital tools that bring curriculum to life.