Gamification is the application of elements typically found in games—such as points, competing with others, challenges and leaderboards—to non-gaming activities. If you’ve ever played Super Mario Bros ...

One of the posters on my wall at work is the 4 Keys 2 Fun from Nicole Lazzaro. For those that don’t know, early in 2000 (2003 / 2004) XEODesign (her company), conducted some research into why we play ...

For an episode of Life Kit, NPR's Vincent Acovino explores ways you can gamify your exercise to make it more enjoyable, and help you reach your goals. You might not realize it, but the way we exercise ...

Imagine web developers finishing a backlog of mundane ticketed tasks with a zeal usually reserved for playing Pokémon Go or watching a sports championship. The goal of “gamifying” work tasks is to ...

Call me immature, but I’m about a thousand times more likely to participate in activities that are good for me when they can be gamified. Even the simple pleasure of watching a number go up or earning ...

Have you considered turning your life into a video game? And no, we’re not referring to this TikTok trend. Formerly known as HabitRPG, Habitica is a fan favorite for a reason. This all-around ...

Whether you‘re leading a charge against a locust horde in “Gears of War” or knocking over a pile of mean pigs in “Angry Birds,” you feel the thrill of every success. What you don’t feel is time ...

The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) is supporting a pilot program with several technology partners that will bring virtual reality into vocational rehabilitation training for people with ...

Sleepagotchi, which has launched a mobile app that helps gamify sleep via digital collectibles, has raised $3.5 million. Sleepagotchi uses game-like interaction and social elements to help users ...