The Power of Milestone Unlocks in Gamification Design

Today, we’re going to delve into a Game Design Technique known as a “Milestone unlock” (#19). It’s one of the many Game Design Techniques discussed in my book. At its core, a Milestone Unlock is a method where reaching a milestone in the game unfolds new avenues for gameplay. This process involves several key elements. … Continue reading The Power of Milestone Unlocks in Gamification Design

Unleashing the Power of Virtual Goods in Gamification

Virtual Goods Design (Game Technique #8) In the world of gamification, virtual goods have become an essential element in enhancing user engagement and driving desired behaviors. They come in various forms, such as virtual pets, crops, or cosmetic items that users can obtain, possess, and even trade. This blog post will explore the potential of … Continue reading Unleashing the Power of Virtual Goods in Gamification

Top 10 Finance Gamification Examples To Level Up in 2024

This article was written by Erik van Mechelen, based on the Octalysis framework designed by Yu-kai Chou. Updated in 2024. Human-focused Finance The main takeaway from Yu-kai Chou’s Actionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges, and Leaderboards is that design experiences, particularly those involving gamification, need to be designed for humans. That’s why Yu-kai refers to them as human-focused. … Continue reading Top 10 Finance Gamification Examples To Level Up in 2024

Top 10 eCommerce and shopping examples that use Gamification (2024)

Click here to view our full list of Gamification examples. Shopping has evolved so much from traditional market exchanges. It completely transformed from acquiring of needed goods into a rich experience that integrates deeply into every single culture of civilizations that can afford to power such an activity. People shop for fun, and for many … Continue reading Top 10 eCommerce and shopping examples that use Gamification (2024)

The 10 Best Educational Apps that use Gamification for adults in 2024

This post was recently updated to reflect the 10 best educational apps for adults that use Gamification for 2024 Click here to view our full list of our Gamification examples.  Get ready to learn, the fun way! We have scoured the internet and app stores to find the 10 best educational apps that use Gamification … Continue reading The 10 Best Educational Apps that use Gamification for adults in 2024

Top 10 Marketing Gamification Cases You Won’t Forget (2024)

Click here to view our full list of Gamification examples. Marketing Gamification is not just in your face. It’s in your head. As a gamification consultant, I work with many different types of clients and projects in product, workplace, and marketing gamification. As time goes by, an interesting pattern arises based on the help they … Continue reading Top 10 Marketing Gamification Cases You Won’t Forget (2024)

Top 10 Fitness Gamification Examples to Get Fit in 2024

This article was started by Erik van Mechelen, based on the Octalysis framework designed by Yu-kai Chou. Updated throughout the years. Human-focused Fitness The main takeaway from Yu-kai Chou’s Actionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges, and Leaderboards is that design experiences, particularly those involving gamification, need to be designed for humans. That’s why Yu-kai refers to them … Continue reading Top 10 Fitness Gamification Examples to Get Fit in 2024