Mar 62 minFake frequent flyer points or just playing the game?Why all airlines use frequent flyer points and why we feel such attachment to them... and get so upset when they are revoked.
Mar 22 minHonk for behaviour change How a simple game mechanic is reducing noise pollution on Mumbai streets
Feb 252 minGamification as the future of cybersecurity trainingThreats to cybersecurity are getting more sophisticated and organisations are faced with daily challenges. Gamification could be the answer.
Jan 312 minTackling incurable illnesses with gamificationGamifying Alzheimer's research has led to more accurate identification of white blood cells in images, and may help speed up a cure.
Jan 122 minHow a game can help with the Australian bushfire crisisAustralia has had a tough few weeks and months with the bushfire crisis raging across much of the country. With such devastation and loss of life, particular...
Oct 1, 20192 minGamification for happier employees: the latest gamification studyEmployees say gamification makes them feel more productive (89%) and happier (88%) at work.
Sep 23, 20191 minPentaQuest-Amazon presentation at GamiCon 2019Over the past year PentaQuest has been working with teams in Amazon to run a pilot of our gamification platform for professional development. Our Co-Founder ...
Jul 19, 20193 minClosing the intention-action gap through gamification Why is it so hard to start a new habit? Why is it so difficult to change our own behaviour for the better?
Jun 12, 20193 minThe Cobra EffectIn the late 18th century, the city of Delhi had a problem - it was being overrun with cobras! Here's how to avoid snakey incentives.
Jun 6, 20192 minPokemon Go meets Harry PotterSince Pokemon Go, the world has caught on to the huge potential of AR experiences and several other AR games have been released.
May 22, 20192 min5 key design decisions and gamification in higher educationGamification in higher education is key to learning, development and innovation. There are 5 key design decisions that need to be made.
Jan 25, 20192 minPentaQuest at the National Youth Science ForumAt PentaQuest we love talking about gamification, in fact we are known for being a bit too excited about talking about it as we take every opportunity we can...
Jan 11, 20193 minThe power of positivity in workplace gamificationWhen deciding which game mechanics and dynamics you want to use in your gamification solution, there are many to choose from. Some are positive incentives, l...
Sep 30, 20181 minFour player types: Bartle's taxonomyUnderstanding your users is critical to gamification design. While you need to undergo a design research process to understand each context you are gamifying...
Jul 11, 20182 minNew study shows gamification boosts motivation and productivityWe were lucky enough to get a sneak peak at a new study on gamification and wanted to share them with you. The study by TalentLMS was conducted in the US wit...
Jun 25, 20182 min5 ways to nudge behaviour, ethicallyWe often get asked if there is a connection between gamification and behavioural economics. Behavioural economics and gamification certainly share aspects of...
Feb 21, 20182 minThe business of gamification: a common pitfallGamification is exciting. It is new and innovative, and more and more people are discovering its power of engagement and nudging behaviour. With that excitem...
Dec 7, 20171 minTED talk on gamification as a way to nudge collective behaviourPentaQuest Co-founder and Lead Gamification Designer Kerstin Oberprieler gave a fantastic TED talk at TEDxCanberra earlier this year. A short excerpt here: G...
Nov 10, 20172 minGamification does not equal competitionA common misconception is that gamification is all about competition. It's all about leaderboards, trophies and first places. We disagree. Competitive style ...
Mar 23, 20172 minZombification and how to avoid itProbably the most common criticism of gamification is the over-application of basic mechanics such as Points, Badges and Leaderboards (PBL). Stephen Conway f...
