gamification

noun

gam·i·fi·ca·tion ˌgā-mə-fə-ˈkā-shən

: the process of adding games or gamelike elements to something (such as a task) so as to encourage participation

gamify

ˈgā-mə-ˌfī

transitive verb

gamified; gamifying; gamifies

Easy-to-use Web- and mobile-based learning platforms … take the boredom out of long training sessions by gamifying the entire process. A training manual is replaced by an interactive game that allows participants to win awards and be acknowledged. —

J. J. Rosen

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The basic concept of gamification isn't new, but the word itself is a 21st-century addition to the English lexicon. The word refers to the incorporation of game elements, like point and reward systems, to tasks as incentives for people to participate. In other words, gamification is about making something potentially tedious into a game. Gamification is effective because it taps into people's natural desires for competition and achievement. Teachers, managers, and others use gamification to increase participation and improve productivity. Gamification is also often an essential feature in apps and websites designed to motivate people to meet personal challenges, like weight-loss goals and learning foreign languages; tracking your progress is more fun if it feels like a game.

Examples of gamification in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Beyond Points And Badges The concept of gamification in corporate learning has evolved far beyond simple point systems and leaderboards. —

Bernard Marr, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Asness identifies three key factors driving this decline in efficiency: technological advancements—focusing on the rise of social media; the gamification of trading; and easier access to financial markets. —

Carrie McCabe, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Collecting 30 per level will commence a boss battle game — something very new that gives Mario Party the feeling of purpose, the classic gamification of busywork to make progress in an otherwise lateral game. —

Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024 Traditional marketing strategies often falter in maintaining customer interest, but modern-day gamification can offer a dynamic alternative. —

Tommy Kearns, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gamification

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