Explore the complex relationship between video games and players with a groundbreaking multimodal approach. This essential volume introduces the innovative ludonarrative model, drawing from multimodal discourse analysis, game studies, and social semiotics. Understand how players’ lived experiences shape their interaction with game components and narrative progression. Through detailed case studies, including a frame-by-frame analysis, discover practical insights into game design and player engagement. A must-read for students and researchers in India interested in game studies, new media, and interactive storytelling.