<![CDATA[This research was motivated by the low learning interest and motivation of fifth-grade students at SDN 03 Batudaa on affixes due to the use of monotonous conventional methods. The main problem focused on the lack of concrete media, which resulted in student boredom and difficulty mastering linguistic concepts. To address this, an innovative snakes and ladders media was developed through Research and Development using the ADDIE model, encompassing analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Data collection was conducted through observation, interviews, and validation questionnaires. The quantitative research results showed a very high level of feasibility, with scores from media experts of 96.47%, material experts of 95.55%, and language experts of 91.42%. Furthermore, the practitioner assessment reached 95.48%, categorizing the product as highly feasible. Implementation on fifteen students demonstrated that this media was able to increase learning motivation through a game-based learning approach. The main conclusion of this research confirms that the use of innovative snakes and ladders is effective as a means of evaluation and increases students' memory retention of affixes in depth. This development has proven effective in transforming a passive classroom atmosphere into a more dynamic, interactive, and lively one. The media facilitates cognitive understanding through engaging visualizations and physical activities, making it highly suitable for elementary school children. The implementation of this modified educational game is highly recommended to achieve high-quality academic graduation standards. ABSTRAK Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya minat belajar serta motivasi siswa kelas V SDN 03 Batudaa pada materi imbuhan akibat penggunaan metode konvensional yang monoton. Masalah utama difokuskan pada kurangnya media konkret yang mengakibatkan siswa jenuh dan sulit menguasai konsep kebahasaan. Untuk mengatasi hal itu, dilakukan pengembangan media ular tangga inovatif melalui metode Research and Development dengan model ADDIE meliputi analisis, desain, pengembangan, implementasi, dan evaluasi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan lewat observasi, wawancara, serta angket validasi. Hasil penelitian kuantitatif menunjukkan tingkat kelayakan sangat tinggi dengan skor ahli media 96,47%, pakar materi 95,55%, serta ahli bahasa 91,42%. Selain itu, penilaian praktisi mencapai 95,48% sehingga produk masuk kategori sangat layak. Implementasi pada lima belas peserta didik membuktikan bahwa media ini mampu meningkatkan motivasi belajar melalui pendekatan game based learning. Simpulan utama riset ini menegaskan bahwa penggunaan ular tangga inovatif efektif sebagai sarana evaluasi sekaligus peningkat retensi memori siswa terhadap materi imbuhan secara mendalam. Pengembangan ini terbukti mampu mentransformasi suasana kelas yang awalnya pasif menjadi lebih dinamis, interaktif, dan riang. Media tersebut memfasilitasi pemahaman kognitif melalui visualisasi yang menarik serta aktivitas fisik yang sangat sesuai bagi anak tingkat dasar. Kehadiran permainan edukatif modifikasi ini sangat direkomendasikan untuk diterapkan guna mewujudkan standar kelulusan akademik yang berkualitas. ]]>
