How to Build Game Loops, Part 1 of 4
Every game you’ve ever been hooked on — from Tetris to World of Warcraft — runs on the…
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Gamification Analysis
Articles on Gamification Analysis — from Yu-kai Chou, creator of the Octalysis Framework.
Inbox Gambling: Why People (Not You, of Course) Really Live in Their Inbox
Table of Contents Inbox Gambling The Meta Mystery Box Other Core Drives Related Reading About the Creator of…
Why Anti Core Drives Often Derail Progress on Your Goals
In Octalysis Prime, we often get member questions during our weekly Town Halls. While we can’t share all…
How to Digital Declutter with Octalysis Gamification, Part 1 of 8: Letting Go of Ownership
Post written by Erik van Mechelen, inspired by Yu-kai Chou’s Octalysis Framework. Decluttering your life isn’t easy, but…
Mattia’s Habitica Design Challenge Entry
Author Credibility: Yu-kai Chou Yu-kai Chou created the Octalysis Framework after studying gamification since 2003 — years before…
Laurel & Wolf — Product Friction
This post is by Ali Shadle. Product Friction is any obstacle that prevents a user from getting real,…
How FITology Used Running to Create an Alternate Reality Adventure
How can you engage your employees to a common Corporate Social Responsibility cause in a fun and healthy…
June week 3 Gamification Examples from an Octalysis Lens
Every week in the Octalysis Prime Slack group, members share gamification examples they find in the wild. These…
Ivan Milev’s Habitica Design Challenge: Using Octalysis and the Strategy Dashboard to Recommend Product Changes
In Spring 2017, The Octalysis Group opened a design challenge on Habitica gamification to fans and experts. The…