Learning English through games - Will it be advantageous?

Can English be learned through games? Will games help children in learning English faster?

English has always been considered a tougher language to be learned in many developing countries whose ancestors are not even aware of the existence of such a language. Teaching English to people who have vernacular background has always been a Himalayan task for educators and teachers. Perhaps, it is not just for teachers, but for students too who do not get the hold over the language.