gamified
Turned into play
Gamified describes something redesigned to incorporate game-like elements—points, levels, rewards, competition—to increase engagement or motivation.
A gamified fitness app awards badges for workouts.
Gamified learning platforms turn lessons into quests.
The approach assumes people will do more of what feels like play: The company gamified its training program and saw completion rates double.
Units of tally
- badgesWorn symbols of status
- leaderboardsRanked player score lists
- levelsHeights or ranked stages
- achievementsCompleted goals worth noting
quests · challenges · unlockables · XP · rewards · rankings · streaks · milestones
Impetus toward a goal
- participationAct of taking part
- retentionContinued holding or possession
- immersionState of being submerged
- feedbackReturned response data
interactivity · competition · collaboration · onboarding · tutorials · nudges · triggers · loops
Amusement or pleasure
- whimsicalPlayfully fanciful or erratic
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
- entertainingProviding amusement or enjoyment
- amusingCausing light laughter
recreational · enjoyable · casual · colorful · animated · cheerful · spirited · lively
Award for winning
- medalMetal honor token
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- prizeReward for winning
- bonusReward beyond expectation
incentive · recognition · accolade · kudos · stars · coins · gems · loot
Internet-delivered instruction
- DuolingoLanguage-learning software
- educationSystematic development of mind
- marketingPromoting goods to consumers
- onboardingNew member integration process
points
Units of tally
- badgesWorn symbols of status
- leaderboardsRanked player score lists
- levelsHeights or ranked stages
achievements · quests · challenges · unlockables · XP · rewards · rankings · streaks · milestones · power-ups
motivation
Impetus toward a goal
- participationAct of taking part
- retentionContinued holding or possession
- immersionState of being submerged
feedback · interactivity · competition · collaboration · onboarding · tutorials · nudges · triggers · loops · hooks
fun
Amusement or pleasure
- whimsicalPlayfully fanciful or erratic
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
- entertainingProviding amusement or enjoyment
amusing · recreational · enjoyable · casual · colorful · animated · cheerful · spirited · lively · energetic
trophy
Award for winning
bonus · incentive · recognition · accolade · kudos · stars · coins · gems · loot · perks
e-learning
Internet-delivered instruction
gamifiedstraightforward
Clear and uncomplicated
plain · unadorned · utilitarian · functional · bare-bones
gamifiedintrinsic
Belonging by nature
self-motivated · unstructured · unrewarded · unmediated · direct
gamifiedminimalist
One favoring bare essentials
simple · austere · spartan · unembellished · basic