Gamification

What does Gamification mean?

The term Gamification is the use of game mechanics and game design in non-gaming environments with the objective of achieving a specific response from the user.

Gamification is a type of learning that transposes the mechanics of games to the educational-professional environment in order to achieve better results; it is used to absorb, for example, some knowledge, improve skills, or reward specific actions, among many other objectives.

In short, Gamification does not consist in developing a video game, but in identifying and implementing game elements to motivate, reward and generate changes in users.

The four secrets of happiness

All living beings at some point in our lives play, so it is important to note that thanks to games we can learn the four secrets of happiness:

1. To perform tasks in a satisfactory manner.
2. Performing a task successfully, or with the hope of success.
3. Social interaction.
4. Performing tasks with meaning.

Why does Gamification work?

1. This allows us to better identify the objective, whether real or imaginary and to focus 100% of our effort on overcoming it.
2. The effort involved in overcoming obstacles increases personal satisfaction when the goal is successfully achieved. This feeling is addictive and we will look for more opportunities to obtain it.
3. Gamification allows us to perform actions at the limit of our capabilities and perceive a progression toward mastery. This progression motivates us and brings us satisfaction and happiness.
4. Gamification helps to find intrinsic rewards where we did not see them before.