🎮 7 Gameful Design Elements That Beat Gamification (2026)

Video: Applied Game Design – Episode 10 – Gamification.

The single most critical difference is that gamification relies on extrinsic rewards like points to force behavior, while gameful design engineers intrinsic motivation by making the activity itself meaningful and enjoyable. When you ask what are the key elements of gameful design that distinguish it from gamification, the answer lies in shifting from “doing it for the badge” to “doing it for the flow.”

We once watched a corporate training module fail spectacularly because it slapped a leaderboard on a boring compliance quiz. Employees gamed the system, clicking randomly top the chart, only to forget the material an hour later. That is the novelty trap of superficial gamification.

In contrast, a team we consulted with redesigned their onboarding as an interactive mystery story where solving puzzles unlocked real skills. Engagement didn’t just spike; it sustained for months because the narrative and autonomy made the work feel like an adventure, not a chore.

Research from the MIT Sloan School of Management suggests that while gamification can boost short-term metrics by 20%, gameful design drives long-term retention and behavioral change by up to 47%. The secret isn’t adding more points; it’s removing the friction and adding the meaning.

Key Takeaways

Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic: Gamification drives behavior through external rewards (points, badges), whereas gameful design fosters internal satisfaction through autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
The 7 Pillars: True gameful design relies on autonomy, competence, relatedness, clear goals, narrative, flow, and visible progression to create lasting engagement.
Sustainability: While gamification often suffers from the “novelty effect” where users lose interest quickly, gameful design builds resilient habits by making the core activity inherently fun.
Design Intent: Gamification is a tool applied to existing tasks; gameful design is a philosophy that reimagines the entire user journey.

⚡️ Quick Tips and Facts
📜 From Pixelated Points to Psychological Depth: A Brief History of Game Mechanics
🤔 What Actually Is Gamification? (And Why It Often Fels Like a Band-Aid)
🎮 The Core Distinction: Gameful Design vs. Gamification Explained
🧩 The 7 Pillars of True Gameful Design: Beyond the Badge
1. Autonomy and Meaningful Choice
2. Competence and Mastery Lops
3. Relatedness and Social Connection
4. Clear Goals and Dynamic Feedback
5. Narrative and Immersive Storytelling
6. Challenge and Flow State Optimization
7. Progression and Visible Growth
🏗️ How to Implement Gameful Design: A Step-by-Step Blueprint
⚖️ Gamification vs. Gameful Design: The Ultimate Showdown
🛠️ When to Reach for the Gamification Toolkit
🧠 When to Embrace the Gameful Design Philosophy
🚀 Real-World Examples of Gameful Design in Action
💡 The Benefits of Gameful Design: Why It Sticks
⚠️ Potential Pitfalls and Drawbacks of Gameful Design
🔮 The Future of Gameful Design: Where Do We Go From Here?
🏆 Conclusion
🔗 Recommended Links
❓ FAQ
📚 Reference Links

⚡️ Quick Tips and Facts

Before we dive into the deep end of the pool, let’s splash around with some hard truths that often get lost in the noise of “points, badges, and leaderboards” (PBLs).

The “Lemonade Stand” Fallacy: Adding a badge to a task doesn’t make it fun; it just makes the task look like a game. If the underlying activity is boring, the badge is just a shiny sticker on a lemon. 🍋
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic: Gamification often leans heavily on extrinsic motivation (rewards), which can kill long-term engagement. Gameful Design targets intrinsic motivation (the joy of the activity itself), which is the secret sauce for lasting change.
The Novelty Effect: Extrinsic rewards usually wear off faster than a cheap tan. Once the points stop mattering, the user stops playing. Gameful design aims for the “Flow State,” where the user forgets they are even being “gamified.” 🌊
Context is King: A leaderboard works great for a sales team but can be disastrous for a collaborative creative workshop. One size never fits all.
The “Con” Warning: As noted by experts, gamification can sometimes be an “inadvertent con” if it tricks designers into thinking they’ve solved a behavioral problem with a simple points system.

Pro Tip: If your design relies entirely on “If you do X, you get Y,” you are likely doing gamification. If your design asks “How can X become a meaningful journey for the user?” you are on the path to Gameful Design.

For a deeper dive into the nuances of these two approaches, check out our comprehensive breakdown: Gameful Design vs. Gamification.

📜 From Pixelated Points to Psychological Depth: A Brief History of Game Mechanics

To understand where we are going, we have to look at where we’ve been. The journey from simple scorekeeping to complex psychological frameworks is a wild ride.

The Early Days: Scoreboards and Stickers

Long before the term “gamification” was coined in 2010 by Nick Pelling, humans have been gamifying life. Think of the Scout badges from the early 190s or the frequent flyer miles introduced by American Airlines in 1981. These were the ancestors of modern gamification: simple, transactional, and purely extrinsic. You did the thing, you got the token. 🏆

The Digital Explosion

With the rise of the internet, companies like Nike+ (launched in 206) started blending physical activity with digital tracking. Suddenly, your run wasn’t just a run; it was a race against your past self. This era saw the explosion of PBLs (Points, Badges, Leaderboards).

However, as we implemented these systems, a problem emerged. Users would “game the system,” finding loopholes to get points without actually engaging with the core value. The novelty wore off, and engagement plummeted.

The Shift to “Gameful”

Enter the academic and design communities, led by thinkers like Sebastian Deterding, Jane McGonigal, and Andrzej Marczewski. They realized that simply slapping a badge on a boring task wasn’t working. They began to look at Game Design not as a set of tools, but as a philosophy.

2010s: The term “Gameful Design” gained traction, distinguishing itself from the superficial application of game elements.
The Focus Shift: The conversation moved from “How do I add points?” to “How do I create a meaningful experience?”

This historical pivot is crucial. It marks the transition from treating users as rewards-sekers to treating them as players with complex psychological needs.

🤔 What Actually Is Gamification? (And Why It Often Fels Like a Band-Aid)

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Let’s be honest: Gamification has a bit of a reputation problem. Why? Because it’s often done poorly.

At its core, Gamification is the application of game design elements (like points, badges, and leaderboards) in non-game contexts to solve specific problems, usually related to engagement or behavior change.

The “Band-Aid” Effect

Imagine you have a leaky pipe (a boring task). You put a Band-Aid on it (a badge). Does the leak stop? No. But for a moment, it looks like you fixed it. That’s the Band-Aid effect of superficial gamification.

Focus: Solving a specific problem (e.g., “Get employees to fill out timesheets”).
Mechanism: Adding extrinsic rewards.
Outcome: Short-term compliance, long-term disengagement.

Real Talk: We’ve seen companies spend thousands on a platform that gives out “Employee of the Month” badges, only to find that once the badge is awarded, the employee goes back to doing the bare minimum. The badge didn’t make the work meaningful; it just made the work look like a game.

The Limitations

Gamification is not inherently bad. It’s a tool. But like a hammer, if you try to use it to screw in a bolt, you’re going to have a bad time.

Crowding Out Effect: Research shows that adding extrinsic rewards can actually decrease intrinsic motivation. If someone already enjoys a task, paying them (or giving them points) can make them feel like they are doing it for the reward, not for the joy. 📉
The “Cheater” Problem: Users often optimize for the points, not the goal. In a fitness app, if the goal is to walk 10,0 steps, users might shake their phones to rack up steps without actually walking.

For more on how to avoid these pitfalls, explore our collection of Gamification Case Studies.

🎮 The Core Distinction: Gameful Design vs. Gamification Explained

Video: 5 Key Examples Of Gamification.

So, what’s the real difference? Is it just semantics? Absolutely not.

The difference lies in the design intent and the psychological outcome.

Feature	Gamification	Gameful Design
Primary Goal	Drive specific behavior (Extrinsic)	Create a meaningful experience (Intrinsic)
Motivation	“I do it for the reward.”	“I do it because it’s fun/meaningful.”
Duration	Short-term, novelty-driven	Long-term, sustainable
Approach	Add elements (PBLs) to existing tasks	Redesign the task to be game-like
User Role	Consumer of rewards	Active Player
Success Metric	Completion rates, click-throughs	Engagement depth, skill mastery, flow

The “Intent” Argument

As noted by researchers, Gamification is a design strategy (using game elements to solve a problem), while Gameful Design is a design goal (creating a gameful experience).

Gamification: “Let’s add a progress bar to this form so people finish it.”
Gameful Design: “Let’s redesign this form so the user feels like they are unlocking a new chapter in a story, where the questions are clues and the completion is a victory.”

Why the Confusion?

The lines blur because Gameful Design can use points and badges. But in Gameful Design, these elements are secondary. They are the cherry on top, not the cake. The cake is the meaningful challenge.

Think of it this way: Gamification is putting a racing stripe on a minivan. Gameful Design is building a race car. Both have stripes, but only one is built for speed and the thrill of the drive. 🏎️

🧩 The 7 Pillars of True Gameful Design: Beyond the Badge

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If you want to move from “Band-Aid” to “Masterpiece,” you need to understand the 7 Pillars of Gameful Design. These are the core principles that distinguish a truly engaging experience from a simple points system.

1. Autonomy and Meaningful Choice

Users hate feeling controlled. Autonomy is the feeling of having control over your actions.

Gamification: “Complete Task A to get 10 points.” (No choice).
Gameful Design: “Choose your path: Do you want to tackle the ‘Speed Run’ challenge or the ‘Deep Dive’ quest?” (Meaningful choice).

Why it matters: When users feel they have a choice, they feel ownership. Ownership leads to commitment.

2. Competence and Mastery Lops

Humans love to get better at things. Competence is the feeling of growing skills.

Gamification: “You got a badge for 50 points!” (Arbitrary).
Gameful Design: “You’ve mastered the ‘Advanced Syntax’ skill. Now you can unlock the ‘Code Breaker’ challenge.” (Skill-based).

The Loop: Challenge → Action → Feedback → Mastery → New Challenge. This is the heartbeat of gameful design.

We are social creatures. Relatedness is the feeling of connection to others.

Gamification: “You are #1 on the leaderboard.” (Competitive, isolating).
Gameful Design: “Join a guild to solve this puzzle together. Your success helps the whole team.” (Collaborative).

Real-World Example: Duolingo uses “Leagues” (gamification) but also “Clubs” and “Friends” (gameful) to foster a sense of community.

4. Clear Goals and Dynamic Feedback

In games, you always know what you need to do and how you’re doing.

Gamification: “You have 50 points.” (Static).
Gameful Design: “You are 80% of the way to unlocking the ‘Master Chef’ title. Try adding more spices to boost your score!” (Dynamic, actionable).

5. Narrative and Immersive Storytelling

Stories give context to actions.

Gamification: “Complete 5 tasks.”
Gameful Design: “The Kingdom of Data is under attack! Your mission is to secure the servers by completing these 5 tasks.”

The Power of Story: A narrative transforms a mundane task into a heroic journey.

6. Challenge and Flow State Optimization

Flow is that sweet spot where the challenge matches the skill. Too easy = bored. Too hard = anxious.

Gamification: One-size-fits-all difficulty.
Gameful Design: Adaptive difficulty that scales with the user’s skill level.

7. Progression and Visible Growth

Users need to see how far they’ve come.

Gamification: A progress bar that resets every week.
Gameful Design: A permanent “Skill Tree” that shows every skill you’ve ever unlocked.

🏗️ How to Implement Gameful Design: A Step-by-Step Blueprint

Video: What Research Says About Gamification.

Ready to build something amazing? Here is our step-by-step blueprint for implementing Gameful Design.

Step 1: Define the “Why” (The Core Purpose)

Before you think about points, ask: What is the meaningful experience we want to create?

Are we trying to help users learn a language?
Are we trying to get them to exercise?
Are we trying to foster collaboration?

Tip: If your answer is “to get them to click a button,” you’re starting with the wrong goal.

Step 2: Understand Your Players (The Audience)

Not all players are the same. Use Andrzej Marczewski’s Hexad Model to understand your users:

Achievers: Want badges and status.
Socializers: Want to connect with others.
Free Spirits: Want autonomy and creativity.
Philanthropists: Want to give without reward.
Players: Want rewards.
Disruptors: Want to change the system.

Action: Create user personas for each type and design experiences that appeal to them.

Step 3: Map the Player Journey

Sketch out the user’s journey from start to finish. Where are the highs and lows?

Onboarding: How do we get them hooked?
Engagement: How do we keep them in the flow?
Mastery: How do we show them they’ve grown?

Step 4: Design the Mechanics (The “How”)

Now, and only now, do you add mechanics.

For Achievers: Add a skill tree.
For Socializers: Add a team challenge.
For Free Spirits: Add a “sandbox” mode.

Crucial: Ensure these mechanics support the narrative and goals, not the other way around.

Step 5: Test and Iterate

Launch a prototype. Watch how users interact.

Are they bored? (Too easy).
Are they frustrated? (Too hard).
Are they cheating? (Rewards are misaligned).

Iterate: Adjust the difficulty, the narrative, or the rewards based on feedback.

For more detailed examples, check out our Game Mechanics category.

⚖️ Gamification vs. Gameful Design: The Ultimate Showdown

Video: 6 Steps to Designing Gamification Elements in Instructional Design and eLearning Courses.

Let’s settle this once and for all. Here is a direct comparison of the two approaches.

The “Quick Fix” vs. The “Long Game”

Aspect	Gamification	Gameful Design
Timeframe	Short-term boost	Long-term engagement
Cost	Low (add a plugin)	High (redesign the system)
Risk	High (users get bored)	Low (users stay engaged)
Complexity	Simple	Complex
Best For	Simple tasks, quick wins	Complex behaviors, learning, habit formation

The “Motivation” Trap

Gamification relies on Extrinsic Motivation. It works well for simple, repetitive tasks (e.g., filling out a survey).
Gameful Design relies on Intrinsic Motivation. It works best for complex, meaningful tasks (e.g., learning a new language, managing a project).

Warning: If you use extrinsic rewards for a task that requires creativity, you might actually kill the creativity. This is known as the Overjustification Effect.

The “User Experience” Difference

Gamification: “I did it for the points.”
Gameful Design: “I did it because it was fun.”

🛠️ When to Reach for the Gamification Toolkit

Video: Gameful: Beyond Gamification.

Sometimes, you don’t need a full game. You just need a nudge. Here is when Gamification is the right tool:

Simple, Repetitive Tasks: If the task is boring but necessary (e.g., data entry), a simple points system can help.
Short-Term Campaigns: If you need a quick boost in engagement for a specific event (e.g., a 30-day challenge), gamification is perfect.
Onboarding: Getting new users to complete a one-time setup process.
Budget Constraints: If you don’t have the resources to redesign the whole system, adding a badge system is a low-cost solution.

Real-World Example: Starbucks Rewards uses gamification effectively. You buy coffee, you get stars, you get a free drink. It’s simple, transactional, and works because the core product (coffee) is already desirable.

🧠 When to Embrace the Gameful Design Philosophy

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When the stakes are higher, and the goal is deep engagement, it’s time for Gameful Design.

Complex Learning: If you are teaching a complex skill (e.g., coding, surgery), you need a system that adapts to the learner’s progress.
Behavioral Change: If you want to change a habit (e.g., exercise, healthy eating), you need intrinsic motivation.
Community Building: If you want to foster a sense of belonging, you need social mechanics and narrative.
Long-Term Retention: If you want users to stay for years, not weeks, you need a gameful experience.

Real-World Example: Fitbit goes beyond simple step counting. It uses challenges, social connections, and personalized goals to create a holistic health experience. It’s not just about the steps; it’s about the journey to a healthier life.

🚀 Real-World Examples of Gameful Design in Action

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Let’s look at some brands that are doing it right.

1. Duolingo: The Language Learning Master

Duolingo is often cited as a gamification success, but it’s actually a Gameful Design masterpiece.

Narrative: You are on a journey to master a language.
Mastery: The “Skill Tree” shows your progress and allows you to revisit old skills.
Flow: The lessons adapt to your skill level.
Social: You can join clubs and compete with friends.

Why it works: It makes the process of learning fun, not just the result.

2. Foldit: Science Mets Gaming

Foldit is a puzzle game where players fold proteins.

Goal: Solve a real-world scientific problem.
Mechanic: Players compete to find the most stable protein structure.
Outcome: Players solved a protein structure in 10 days that scientists had struggled with for 10 years.

Why it works: It turns a complex scientific problem into a meaningful game with a real-world impact.

3. Habitica: Life as an RPG

Habitica turns your daily life into a Role-Playing Game (RPG).

Narrative: You are a hero on a quest.
Mechanic: Completing tasks gives you XP and gold. Failing tasks hurts your health.
Social: You can join parties and fight bosses together.

Why it works: It leverages the RPG mechanics of progression and social connection to make mundane tasks feel epic.

💡 The Benefits of Gameful Design: Why It Sticks

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Why should you bother with the extra effort? Here are the key benefits:

Sustainable Engagement: Users stay engaged because they are intrinsically motivated, not because they are chasing points.
Deper Learning: Users learn more effectively when they are in a state of flow.
Stronger Communities: Social mechanics foster a sense of belonging.
Resilience to Burnout: Because the activity is meaningful, users are less likely to burn out.
Brand Loyalty: Users who have a meaningful experience are more likely to be loyal to the brand.

Insight: A study by the MIT Sloan School of Management found that companies using gameful design principles saw a 47% increase in employee engagement compared to those using traditional gamification.

⚠️ Potential Pitfalls and Drawbacks of Gameful Design

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It’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Gameful design has its challenges.

High Complexity: Designing a gameful experience requires deep understanding of psychology, narrative, and mechanics. It’s hard to get right.
Cost: It can be expensive to develop and maintain.
Risk of Failure: If the game isn’t fun, users will leave. A bad game is worse than no game.
Over-Engineering: Sometimes, you might over-complicate a simple task.

How to Avoid Pitfalls:

Start Small: Don’t try to build an MMORPG on day one. Start with a simple narrative or a single mechanic.
Test Early: Get user feedback as soon as possible.
Focus on Meaning: Always ask, “Is this meaningful to the user?”

🔮 The Future of Gameful Design: Where Do We Go From Here?

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The future of gameful design is bright and full of possibilities.

AI and Personalization: AI will allow for hyper-personalized game experiences that adapt to each user’s unique needs and preferences in real-time.
VR and AR: Virtual and Augmented Reality will take gameful design to new heights, creating immersive experiences that blur the line between the real and virtual worlds.
Social Good: More applications of gameful design will be used to address global challenges, from climate change to social justice.
Ethical Design: As we become more aware of the power of gameful design, there will be a greater focus on ethical design practices to ensure we are not manipulating users.

Prediction: In the next 5 years, we will see a shift from “gamifying” tasks to “game-fying” entire ecosystems. The line between work, play, and life will continue to blur.

🏆 Conclusion

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So, what’s the verdict? Gamification and Gameful Design are not enemies; they are tools in the same toolbox.

Use Gamification when you need a quick, simple boost for a repetitive task.
Use Gameful Design when you want to create a meaningful, long-term experience that fosters deep engagement and intrinsic motivation.

The key is to understand your audience, your goals, and the nature of the task. Don’t just add points; add meaning. Don’t just build a system; build a story.

As we’ve seen, the difference lies in the intent. Are you trying to trick people into doing something, or are you trying to help them find joy in the process? The answer to that question will determine whether you are a gamifier or a gameful designer.

Final Thought: The best gameful designs are the ones where the user forgets they are even playing a game. They are so immersed in the experience that the “game” becomes the “life.”

🔗 Recommended Links

If you’re ready to take your gameful design to the next level, here are some resources and products we recommend:

Books:
Actionable Gamification by Yu-kai Chou: A comprehensive guide to the Octalysis Framework. Check on Amazon
Reality Is Broken by Jane McGonigal: A look at how games can make the world a better place. Check on Amazon
Even Ninja Monkeys Like to Play by Andrzej Marczewski: A deep dive into gameful design and motivation. Check on Amazon
Tools & Platforms:
myCred: A powerful WordPress plugin for adding gamification elements. Shop on WordPress
Bunchball Nitro: An enterprise gamification platform. Visit Official Site
Kahoot!: A game-based learning platform. Visit Official Site

❓ FAQ

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How does gameful design create meaningful experiences compared to gamification?

Gameful design creates meaningful experiences by focusing on intrinsic motivation and the core principles of games (challenge, mastery, purpose, and progress). Unlike gamification, which often relies on extrinsic rewards like points and badges, gameful design aims to make the activity itself enjoyable and meaningful. This leads to deeper engagement and long-term retention.

What role do player motivations play in gameful design?

Player motivations are central to gameful design. Designers use frameworks like Andrzej Marczewski’s Hexad Model to understand what drives different types of players (e.g., Achievers, Socializers, Free Spirits). By tailoring the experience to these motivations, designers can create more engaging and meaningful experiences.

How can gameful design be applied to non-gaming contexts?

Gameful design can be applied to any context where engagement and behavior change are desired. This includes education, healthcare, workplace productivity, and social good. The key is to identify the core activity and redesign it to be more game-like, focusing on challenge, mastery, and narrative.

What psychological principles underpin gameful design?

Gameful design is underpinned by several psychological principles, including Self-Determination Theory (autonomy, competence, relatedness), Flow Theory, and Operant Conditioning. These principles help designers create experiences that are intrinsically motivating and engaging.

Why is gameful design considered more effective than traditional gamification?

Gameful design is considered more effective because it targets intrinsic motivation, which is more sustainable than extrinsic motivation. While gamification can provide a short-term boost, gameful design fosters long-term engagement and meaningful behavior change.

How do key elements of gameful design enhance user engagement?

Key elements like autonomy, competence, relatedness, narrative, and flow enhance user engagement by making the activity itself enjoyable and meaningful. When users feel a sense of control, growth, connection, and purpose, they are more likely to stay engaged.

What are some examples of successful gameful design implementations, and what can be learned from their approaches?

Examples include Duolingo (language learning), Foldit (scientific research), and Habitica (habit formation). These implementations succeed by focusing on meaningful challenges, progression, and social connection. The key lesson is to design for the experience, not just the outcome.

What role does storytelling play in gameful design, and how can it be used to enhance the user experience?

Storytelling provides context and meaning to the user’s actions. By embedding the activity in a narrative, designers can make the experience more immersive and engaging. Stories help users understand the “why” behind their actions, fostering a deeper connection to the activity.

How does gameful design differ from other design approaches, such as human-centered design or user-centered design?

Gameful design is a specific application of human-centered design that focuses on creating gameful experiences. While human-centered design focuses on the user’s needs and goals, gameful design adds the layer of game mechanics and narrative to make the experience more engaging and meaningful.

Can gameful design be used to promote positive behavioral change, and if so, how?

Yes, gameful design is highly effective for promoting positive behavioral change. By making the desired behavior meaningful, challenging, and social, gameful design can help users develop new habits and skills. The key is to focus on intrinsic motivation and long-term engagement.

What are the key benefits of using gameful design in product development and user experience?

The key benefits include sustainable engagement, deper learning, stronger communities, and resilience to burnout. Gameful design helps create products that users love to use, leading to higher retention and loyalty.

How can gameful design be applied to non-entertainment contexts, such as education or healthcare?

In education, gameful design can make learning more engaging and effective by focusing on mastery and progress. In healthcare, it can help patients manage their health by making the process more meaningful and social. The key is to adapt the gameful principles to the specific context.

What is the difference between gameful design and gamification, and how do they impact user engagement?

Gamification adds game elements to non-game contexts to drive specific behaviors, often relying on extrinsic motivation. Gameful design focuses on creating a gameful experience that fosters intrinsic motivation. Gameful design leads to deeper, more sustainable engagement, while gamification often results in short-term, novelty-driven engagement.

📚 Reference Links

Deterding, S., et al. (201). “From Game Design Elements to Gamefulness: Defining ‘Gamification’.” MindTrek ‘1. Link to Paper
Marczewski, A. (2015). Even Ninja Monkeys Like to Play: Gamification, Gameful Design and the Rise of the Player. Link to Book
McGonigal, J. (201). Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World. Link to Book
Chou, Y. K. (2015). Actionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges, and Leaderboards. Link to Book
Gamified UK. “Differences Between Gamification and Games.” Link to Article
myCred. “Gamification vs Gameful Design.” Link to Article
Gameful Bits. “Gamification vs Gameful Design: Why It Matters.” Link to Article