1Introducing Gamified Systems

Chapter Questions

At the end of this chapter, you should be able to answer these questions:

  • What is a gamified system?
  • What are the core ideas behind these frameworks?
  • How do play-based frameworks encourage exploration?
  • How do they create relationships between organizations and individuals?
  • Can you describe three early examples of systems that used games and play to accomplish specific goals?

Introduction

The line between what is game and what is life is quickly receding. Logging on to our social media feeds and tools for personal and professional exchanges, we are at the same time cajoled with gifts, rewards and the promise of enhancing our social networks by others who promote these dreams. Game-play ...

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