Leveling System (GT#85) and League Rank (GT#101)
⚡ Speed Run Notes Leveling is private progress; League Rank is public progress. The two mechanics feel similar…
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Deep dives on the psychology behind why people do what they do — from Yu-kai Chou, creator of the Octalysis Framework. Pick the topic that matters to you.
Boosters: The Game Design Technique That Completes the Engagement Loop
Most reward systems accidentally encourage users to quit. Boosters create self-reinforcing engagement loops that make stopping feel absurd.
How to be OP in an Interview (Part 1/2)
Author Credibility: Yu-kai Chou Yu-kai Chou created the Octalysis Framework after studying gamification since 2003 — years before…
How to Use Octalysis Framework to Understand What Game Design Techniques to Use
You’ve studied the 8 Core Drives. You know player types exist. But when it’s time to pick actual…
Mystery Box Reward Design: The Psychology Behind Random Rewards
Every game designer knows that rewards drive behavior. But here’s what most get wrong: the reward itself matters…
Appointment Dynamics in Gamification (Game Technique #21)
Most game design techniques get more powerful when they get more complex. Appointment Dynamics breaks the rule. It’s…
Using Gamification to improve the Church
The Octalysis Framework in Gamification Design is all about making important but mundane activities more engaging. There is…