Gamification Questions

1.

Is there anything you would like to know about Gamification?
2.

Gamification means to add games.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
t means to add game MECHANICS to NON-game environments. The second you add a game, you made a game. A game is not gamification.

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3.

Gamification Means to add badges.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Gamification is a process. Just dropping in a badge structure, a point system, or a leaderboard is not gamification. It takes thoughtful design around how multiple elements will integrate. The importance of a behavioral or performance narratives will also support gamification greater than a badge structure. A badge is but one game mechanic you can consider to incentivize or reward the desired behaviors

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4.

Failure is a likely outcome of a Gamification initiative.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Gamification is not a sure thing. Failure is a likely option. This is especially true of first version implementations. Over time, and with iteration, the chances of success will improve.

Some people have estimated that 9 out of 10 games will fail. They then extend the estimate to infer that an equal or greater number of gamification initiatives will fail. The number may diminish as more practitioners become skilled in game design considerations and behavioral modification. Exact stats are not available, this ratio estimate is just to make a point.

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5.

Gamification means to create a competition.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Some implementations of gamification may involve competition, but not all. It is one design element consider with a host of mechanics to support it. Because personality and player types differ, competition may turn off some people. Good design thinks about the WIN CONDITION of allowing for a select small group of winners, or a condition where everyone is encouraged to demonstrate the desired behaviors. Do not confuse win condition with competition.

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6.

Gamification is the process of using game thinking and game mechinics innon-______ environments to increase engagement and desired positive behaviors.

Correct Answer
game gaming

Explanation
Non-game is the preferred answer.

Real-world is not acceptable. Football takes place in the real world. It is not gamification. Workplace is not acceptable. Gamification does not have to take place in the workplace. Game-like is close, but not close enough muchacho. Think bigger.

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7.

Which one do you like?
- A.
  
  Option 1
- B.
  
  Option 2
- C.
  
  Option 3
- D.
  
  Option 4
Correct Answer
A. Option 1

Gamification Questions

Is there anything you would like to know about Gamification?

Gamification means to add games.

Gamification Means to add badges.

Failure is a likely outcome of a Gamification initiative.

Gamification means to create a competition.

Gamification is the process of using game thinking and game mechinics innon-______ environments to increase engagement and desired positive behaviors.

Which one do you like?