When done right, proper gamification of actions within your app can increase feature engagement, give you influence over your user’s actions, and even increase brand loyalty. With so many companies embracing these methods, it’s no wonder we see the same things over and over again. The concept still remains, but it’s vital to stay fresh and give users real value through gamification. Badges and simple awards aren’t enough to keep users coming back. Below are some concepts to get your creativity brewing!
When you’re guiding your user through a static process:
Acts
Adventure
Deeds
Degrees
Evolution
Graduation
Journey
Levels
Notches
Phases
Points
Race
Ranks
Rungs
Stages
Steps
When you’re prompting your users to complete ongoing actions:
Assignments
Commissions
Duties
Errands
Exercises
Functions
Gigs
Milestones
Missions
Projects
Sprints
Tasks
Works
When you’re tracking or rewarding a user’s achievements:
Adventures
Awards
Boosts
Boss Fights
Breakthroughs
Decorations
Easter Eggs
Energy
Gifts
Goals
Gold
Growth Spurts
Health
Honours
Milestones
Power Ups
Stars
Strides
Trophys
XP
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