This post is a high-level introduction to Octalysis, The Gamification Framework I created Octalysis is a powerful Gamification Framework created after extensive research and study for over 19 years. Gamification, a design approach centered around human motivation, takes elements from games and applies them to real-world activities. Octalysis emphasizes “Human-Focused Design” instead of mere functionality, … Continue reading The Octalysis Framework for Gamification & Behavioral Design
Today, we’ll be discussing how to utilize the Octalysis Framework in choosing effective game design elements. During a recent Octalysis Prime office hours session, a longtime and active member inquired if there existed a framework to assist in determining which game design techniques to use. I jokingly asked him if he’s ever heard of the … Continue reading How to Use Octalysis Framework to Understand What Game Design Techniques to Use
. White Hat vs Black Hat Motivation in Gamification (Below is a snippet of Gamification Book: Actionable Gamification – Beyond Points, Badges, and Leaderboards. Please subscribe to the mailing list on the right to order the book when it launches. This post may be moved into a Premium Area after a certain period of time). In … Continue reading White Hat vs Black Hat Gamification in the Octalysis Framework
Let’s put the Octalysis Framework in the context of Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow Theory. What follows is a rough transcription of the above video. Yu-kai speaks quickly, so fast that even artificial intelligence can’t always keep up! Hello Octalysis Primers, today we’re going to talk about another psychological fundamentals video. The Flow Theory. So, as we … Continue reading How to Reach Flow within the Octalysis Framework, Part 1 of 3
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*New to Gamification? Check out my post What is Gamification & the Gamification Framework: Octalysis* Click here to see all videos in this Series Gamification Notes: This is the 4th Episode out of 90 on Gamification, and it introduces my core framework: Octalysis. For those who are following my work, you’ll see a lot of repeat information, but … Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Gamification (4 of 90): The Octalysis Framework
A Comprehensive Canvas For Designing Economies and Web3 Tokenomics In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the creation of balanced and engaging economic systems within gamified environments and Web3 platforms becomes more essential with every passing month. As a recognized authority in Gamification Design, I have spent quite a bit of time dabbling in designing virtual … Continue reading Economy/Tokenomics Design Framework (by Yu-kai Chou)
