Episode 25. Gaming the System

Perhaps you’ve heard the buzzword gamification, but what exactly is it? Games are highly motivating because they tap into our core drives as humans. Cassandra goes over these core drives and how they have been used to “gamify” learning, mental health, productivity, and even grocery shopping.

Gamification
Octalysis A gamification breakdown by Yu-Kai Chu

https://yukaichou.com/gamification-examples/octalysis-complete-gamification-framework/

superbetter


Superbetter

A gamified mental health and productivity app that assigns you “missions” to improve your wellbeing.

https://www.superbetter.com/

Habitaca

A highly gamified productivity app that gives you rewards for doing your “To Do’s”Available on your computer or phone.

https://habitica.com/

DuolingoA wonderful and free gamified language learning app

https://www.duolingo.com/


CharityMilesAn app that allows you to raise money for charity while walking or running

https://charitymiles.org/

Fold ItPlay this game to help real life scientists learn the most efficient ways that proteins fold.

https://fold.it/

Sarah’s Special Azul Tiles