Gamification

The cluster centers on discussions of gamification, its use in apps, websites, and services via elements like points, badges, leaderboards, and levels to boost engagement and motivation, including debates on its effectiveness and examples.

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Sample Comments

richmarr Aug 5, 2016 View on HN

Gamification... because we know our app isn't interesting enough without it

m0llusk May 22, 2018 View on HN

Now gamify this so people can get quick gratification and level up and that might actually work.

Macsenour Sep 19, 2011 View on HN

Gameification - just another example.

pvsukale1 May 13, 2016 View on HN

thank you very much for your advice!that gamification thing is really true!

zengr Mar 5, 2012 View on HN

Is this gamification of the web?

forkrulassail Dec 6, 2012 View on HN

Suggestions for gamification systems you've used will also be helpful

Androsynth Nov 1, 2011 View on HN

that's gamification in a nutshell

khebbie Jan 15, 2015 View on HN

The points is just a fun gamification thing. Trying to make people share and use the app.

jinnovation Feb 26, 2015 View on HN

It sounds like you're opposed to the gamification; care to explain why? I'm curious.

fatherzine Oct 16, 2023 View on HN

Gamification is a powerful motivator. There is a leaderboard, climbing it is a reward in itself.