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The Octalysis Framework for Gamification & Behavioral Design

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 by its creator over 17 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 … Continue reading The Octalysis Framework for Gamification & Behavioral Design

How to Use Octalysis Framework to Understand What Game Design Techniques to Use

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 Gamification in the Octalysis Framework

. 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

How to Reach Flow within the Octalysis Framework, Part 1 of 3

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

Limited Sales Week: Order Team Octalysis Jerseys and the Octalysis Framework Pillow

Limited Sales Week (Ends Sep 27): Order Team Octalysis Jerseys and the Octalysis Framework Pillow Ever since I posted the picture of me wearing our Team Octalysis Jerseys, people have been asking me how they could get one for themselves. Even though this was meant for our own team members, we received so many requests … Continue reading Limited Sales Week: Order Team Octalysis Jerseys and the Octalysis Framework Pillow

Beginner’s Guide to Gamification (4 of 90): The Octalysis Framework

*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

Using Octalysis to Determine the Right Game Design Techniques

Hey Octalysis enthusiasts! In this blog post, we’ll dive deeper into how to use the Octalysis Framework to decide which game design elements to implement in your projects. This approach can help you create a more engaging and motivating experience for your players, regardless of their preferred play style or motivations. Let me guide you … Continue reading Using Octalysis to Determine the Right Game Design Techniques