The 10 best examples of using Gamification in the enterprise, corporate...
Click here to view our full list of Gamification examples. Can Gamification really turn traditional drudgery into productive engagement within the enterprise? In a world where creative and innovative...
View ArticleTop 10 Learning Games For Kids (2023)
Top 10 Learning Games for Kids (If you are confused about what all the Core Drive #s are about in this post, make sure you check out the Gamification Framework: Octalysis first!) This is a follow-up to...
View ArticleTop 10 Education Gamification Examples for Lifelong Learners (2023)
These gamification examples were tested by Erik van Mechelen, based on the gamification framework–Octalysis–created by Yu-kai Chou. Education Gamification Examples for Lifelong Learning Each of us...
View ArticleTop 10 Finance Gamification Examples To Level Up in 2023
This article was written by Erik van Mechelen, based on the Octalysis framework designed by Yu-kai Chou Human-focused Finance The main takeaway from Yu-kai Chou’s Actionable Gamification: Beyond...
View ArticleTop 10 Fitness Gamification Examples to Get Fit in 2023
This article was written by Erik van Mechelen, based on the Octalysis framework designed by Yu-kai Chou Human-focused Fitness The main takeaway from Yu-kai Chou’s Actionable Gamification: Beyond...
View ArticleTop 10 Marketing Gamification Cases You Won’t Forget (2023)
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...
View ArticleTop 10 Eco-Friendly Apps For A Cleaner, Greener World (2023)
We are now living in a pivotal point in our history. Humankind is actively finding new answers to forging the right balance between the needs of nature and modern living. However, this overall...
View ArticleTop 10 Apps To Help Improve the Lives of Autism Spectrum Children (2023)
Most of you probably know of at least one family with a child on the autism spectrum. The current prevalence rate has been estimated to be about 1 in 68, according to the Center for Disease Control and...
View Article10 Collection Experiences We Can’t Live Without (2023)
This post was written by contributing writer Erik van Mechelen. Collect till you can’t anymore There’s something about collecting things that is an essential part of the human experience. It’s in our...
View ArticleThe 10 Best Educational Apps that use Gamification for adults in 2023
This post was recently updated to reflect the 10 best educational apps for adults that use Gamification for 2023 Click here to view our full list of our Gamification examples. Get ready to learn, the...
View ArticleTop 10 eCommerce and shopping examples that use Gamification (2023)
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...
View ArticleThe 10 Best Productivity Apps that use Gamification in 2023
This post was recently updated to reflect the 10 best productivity apps that use Gamification for 2023 Click here to view our full list of Gamification examples. We all strive to be more productive: to...
View ArticleTop 10 Gamified Healthcare Games that will extend your Life (2023)
Healthcare Games Improve Lives Technology is changing the face of healthcare as we know it. The typical habit of only going to a doctor when you have an issue is slowly fading. The medical field is now...
View ArticleThe 10 best social products that use Gamification to literally save the world...
Click here to view our full list of Gamification examples. As a Gamification Pioneer, one of the most common responses I get when I tell people about Gamification is some version of, “Interesting. But...
View ArticleUsing 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...
View ArticleGame Design Techniques: the Onboarding Bundle
Hello, Octalysis Enthusiasts! Today, we’re going to dive into a small bundle of game design techniques that can make a huge difference in your product’s user experience. These techniques are the...
View ArticleBoosters: Supercharge Your Gamified System for Greater Engagement and Success
Hello, fellow gamification enthusiasts! Today, I want to discuss an essential game design technique that can supercharge your gamified systems and drive user engagement to new heights: Boosters. In...
View ArticleMaster the Art of Streak Design for Short-Term Engagement and Long-Term Success
Welcome to the world of Streak Design, a powerful motivational tool that can boost user engagement, create urgency, and enhance the overall experience. Today, I’ll share some key insights on how to...
View ArticleThe Spinning Wheel: A Comprehensive Guide to Boosting User Engagement
In the world of gamification, there’s an array of techniques and tools that can be employed to encourage user engagement and create memorable experiences. Today, we’ll be focusing on a variation of the...
View ArticleApplying Evil Egg Design to create urgent action
Today, I’d like to discuss an engaging game design technique called the Evil Egg Design (Game Technique #115), which can be quite effective when implemented thoughtfully. The concept of an Evil Egg is...
View ArticleHow to Design Effective Leaderboards: Boosting Motivation and Engagement
Leaderboard Design (Game Technique #3) Leaderboards have long been one of the most popular and widely used game design techniques in gamification. As a powerful tool for encouraging competition,...
View ArticleThe Earned Lunch: Fixed Action Rewards: Technique for Long-term Motivation
Introduction Welcome to an in-depth exploration of the “earned lunch” technique, a widely used game design method known as the fixed action reward. This powerful strategy motivates users by setting...
View ArticleUnleashing 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...
View ArticleDynamic Feedback, Real-Time Control, & Refreshing Content
The Trio of UI Engagement As we know, Octalysis is a powerful tool in the realm of gamification, and the purpose of this post is to delve into three unique but interconnected Game Design Techniques,...
View ArticleWho should you network and build Allies with?
Who are your Allies in your 10K HP Journey? In an interconnected world that thrives on relationships, the importance of networking can’t be overstated. Yet, often, we limit our networking endeavours to...
View ArticleGame Design Technique #14: Mastering the Boss Fight
Greetings game enthusiasts, today we are going to delve into another powerful game design technique – the Boss Fight. Identified as Game Design Technique #14, this popular and well-established...
View ArticleInvest in Your Skills: Octalysis Prime 58% Off for 3 days
Now is the time to Upgrade Yourself and Make Next Level Stuff. Save $350 Today and Upgrade your Life! (You’ll need it for the rest of 2023) If you are already convinced and want to upgrade to OP Annual...
View ArticleGame Design Technique: Collection Sets
Hello, Octalysis enthusiasts. Today’s focus will be a crucial concept within the Octalysis Framework: Collection Sets (Game Design Technique #16). The Value of Collection Sets in Reward Distribution...
View ArticleHigh-Fives and Crowning: Two Game Design Techniques for your Win-States
Introduction to High-Fives and Crowning Today, we delve into two straightforward, yet crucial game design techniques: High-Five (Game Design Technique #17) and Crowning (Game Design Technique #18). A...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleUsing Gamification to improve the Church
As you know, the Octalysis Framework in Gamification Design is all about making important but mundane activities more engaging. There is nothing more important than where your soul goes for eternity....
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleExploring Appointment Dynamics: A Key Tool in Gamification
Today, I am thrilled to dive deeper into the world of gamification techniques and share with you a captivating design method known as “Appointment Dynamics (GT #21).” In the context of gamification and...
View ArticleDecoding the Mystery Box: A Dive into the Intricacies of Reward Design
Today, I’m going to guide you through a fascinating game design technique known as the “Mystery Box (GT #72).” A type of reward context, the Mystery Box, possesses a unique charm that plays on our...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleBoosters: The Gamification Design Technique to Create Game Loops
Game design has long been studied and revered for its intricate techniques that engage users and maintain their interests. As businesses look to these strategies for inspiration, one Game Design...
View ArticleLeveling System (GT#85) and League Rank (GT#101)
The Allure of the Leveling System (Game Design Technique #85) The Leveling System stands as a linchpin in the game design sphere, renowned for its intricate architecture yet perceivably seamless...
View Article$50 Charge with Chou Force International
I made this post because in the past 1-2 days, my education platform Octalysis Prime suddenly got close to a thousand new sign-ups from emails that look very similar, but they were all using unique and...
View ArticleAnticipation Parade: Gamification Design Technique
Today we shall explore another Gamification Design Technique I coin as the “Anticipation Parade” (Game Design Technique #15). This gamification design technique can be used for heightening the...
View ArticleYu-kai Chou’s REMOTE Work Cultural Framework
My Managing Director Joris Beerda also posted a series explaining each component better. Check it out: https://octalysisgroup.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-remote-work-series-1-the-remote-framework/ The...
View ArticleHow to be OP in an Interview (Part 1/2)
Increase your chances of getting the job you want through the Octalysis Framework and an understanding of the 8 Core Drives. When you enter the building, the interview has begun. Everything from your...
View ArticleComprehensive List of 90+ Gamification Examples & Cases with ROI Stats (2024)
It’s all about the Gamification Examples & Case Studies Below is a list of gamification examples and cases with ROI (Return On Investment) stats and figures, with many links to the case studies, so...
View ArticleThe Pet Companion Design in Gamification
Pet Companion Design (Game Technique #135) In the vast universe of game design, there’s a myriad of techniques employed to amplify user engagement and immersive experiences. Among these, one stands out...
View ArticleThe Avatar: Gamification Design Technique
Avatar Designs (Game Design Technique #13) In recent decades, technological advancements have given rise to innovative Game Design Techniques, one of which is the increasingly popular Avatar concept....
View ArticleThe Aura Effect in Gamification Design (Game Technique #9)
In the ever-evolving realm of gamification and Octalysis design, there exists a myriad of Gamification Design Techniques that captivate and engage players. Today, let’s cover the “Aura Effect.” This...
View ArticleReal Life Game Skill: How to Develop Vision
How to develop Vision I’ve been working on my 2nd book, 10,000 Hours of Play, and part of the Six Steps 10K HP Journey is to develop Skills based on our Attributes. One important Skill (Step 4) to...
View ArticleExploring the Art of Choice in Game Design Technique: Plant Picker vs. Poison...
In the realm of game design, understanding how to engage players is key to creating memorable experiences. In this article post, we’re going to explore two distinct game design techniques (GT): the...
View Article10K HP Step 5: Build Your Alliance (Network)
Now that we have determined the Game we are playing, what our Stats and Roles are, and the Skills we have and need to acquire, it’s time to look for Allies. Allies are generally people who are playing...
View ArticleWhy Miles Dyson from Terminator 2 is my Role Model
(This blogpost has been updated 13 years after the original posting to become part of the manuscript of my 2nd book, “10,000 Hours of Play.” If you like this post, you’ll love my book.) Myles Bennett...
View ArticleDoes being polite to ChatGPT AI yield batter answers?
I was curious about if being polite to an AI actually yields better, or at least different, answers. I made an experiment below. What do you think? Experiment #1 Version 1: UserFor this valentines day,...
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