In an educational landscape increasingly shaped by technology, understanding which method yields better results has implications for teaching practices and curriculum development.This research addresses a significant gap in the existing literature by comparing the efficacy of blended learning and team game tournaments (TGT) in enhancing students’ vocabulary. Specifically, this study examines the effectiveness of two distinct teaching methods, blended learning via WhatsApp and team games tournaments using Kahoot, on vocabulary enhancement among 10th-grade students at SMAN 1 Parongpong, Bandung Barat. The research utilized a quantitative approach with pre-tests, post-tests, and a questionnaire to assess the effectiveness of these instructional strategies. The relatively small sample size of 62 students from a single school may restrict the generalizability of the findings. The analysis results reveal that both instructional methods led to improvements in vocabulary skills, with no statistically significant difference between the two methods. Responses from the questionnaire further indicate positive feedback for both approaches, confirming their effectiveness to give a boost to students’ vocabulary. Future researchers can draw upon these findings as additional resources for exploring vocabulary development within diverse educational settings, potentially incorporating the technology and methodologies applied in this study into their own research endeavors.