Gamification

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May 24
2 min

The quantified self: why humans like to play with data

The quantified self - when behaviours can be quantified, they can be turned easily into games.

Apr 19
2 min

Need a break from COVID-19? Try these 3 games for mindfulness

Need a break from COVID-19? Try these 3 games for mindfulness.

Mar 6
2 min

Fake 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 2
2 min

Honk for behaviour change

How a simple game mechanic is reducing noise pollution on Mumbai streets

Feb 25
2 min

Gamification as the future of cybersecurity training

Threats to cybersecurity are getting more sophisticated and organisations are faced with daily challenges. Gamification could be the answer.

Jan 31
2 min

Tackling incurable illnesses with gamification

Gamifying Alzheimer's research has led to more accurate identification of white blood cells in images, and may help speed up a cure.

Jan 12
2 min

How a game can help with the Australian bushfire crisis

Australia has had a tough few weeks and months with the bushfire crisis raging across much of the country. With such devastation and loss...

Oct 1, 2019
2 min

Gamification for happier employees: the latest gamification study

Employees say gamification makes them feel more productive (89%) and happier (88%) at work.

Sep 23, 2019
1 min

PentaQuest-Amazon presentation at GamiCon 2019

Over the past year PentaQuest has been working with teams in Amazon to run a pilot of our gamification platform for professional developm...

Jul 19, 2019
3 min

Closing 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, 2019
3 min

The Cobra Effect

In 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, 2019
2 min

Pokemon Go meets Harry Potter

Since Pokemon Go, the world has caught on to the huge potential of AR experiences and several other AR games have been released.

May 22, 2019
2 min

5 key design decisions and gamification in higher education

Gamification in higher education is key to learning, development and innovation. There are 5 key design decisions that need to be made.

Jan 25, 2019
2 min

PentaQuest at the National Youth Science Forum

At PentaQuest we love talking about gamification, in fact we are known for being a bit too excited about talking about it as we take ever...

Jan 11, 2019
3 min

The power of positivity in workplace gamification

When deciding which game mechanics and dynamics you want to use in your gamification solution, there are many to choose from. Some are po...

Sep 30, 2018
1 min

Four player types: Bartle's taxonomy

Understanding your users is critical to gamification design. While you need to undergo a design research process to understand each conte...

Jul 11, 2018
2 min

New study shows gamification boosts motivation and productivity

We 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 con...

Jun 25, 2018
2 min

5 ways to nudge behaviour, ethically

We often get asked if there is a connection between gamification and behavioural economics. Behavioural economics and gamification certai...

Feb 21, 2018
2 min

The business of gamification: a common pitfall

Gamification is exciting. It is new and innovative, and more and more people are discovering its power of engagement and nudging behaviou...

Dec 7, 2017
1 min

TED talk on gamification as a way to nudge collective behaviour

PentaQuest Co-founder and Lead Gamification Designer Kerstin Oberprieler gave a fantastic TED talk at TEDxCanberra earlier this year. A s...

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