This thesis describes the process of identifying design and imple- mentation guidelines for tablet based learning games focusing on the Japanese writing system which consists of multiple complex logo- graphic characters called kanji. The kanji system covers over 2000 different characters where each character has multiple readings. The characters can also be joined to form new words these are called kanji compounds. Through an iterative process of prototype design and creation, we developed and evaluated three game concepts and a dig- ital game artifact for tablet computers. The results of this research presents five design and implementation guidelines for tablet based learning games focusing on compound kanji which were identified through the results from three evaluations which were performed to- gether with participants that had a background in both interaction design and Japanese.