Gamification in Practice: A No-Nonsense Guide to Designing Experiences People Actually Want - Softcover

Gómez, Diego

 
9781969972676: Gamification in Practice: A No-Nonsense Guide to Designing Experiences People Actually Want

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Gamification in Practice is the no-nonsense field guide that fixes this. Whether you're a complete beginner or a working professional in product, marketing, HR, education, or team leadership, you'll learn to design motivation first and mechanics second—the order the best designers actually use.

Written in plain, practical language and packed with real-world examples—from Duolingo and Starbucks Rewards to Wikipedia, Foldit, and the Stockholm piano staircase—this book turns a fuzzy buzzword into a repeatable craft.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

Understand what truly motivates people—intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation—and why rewards can backfire
Apply the 8 core drives that power every human action
Use the three building blocks of design: dynamics, mechanics, and components
Deploy points, badges, and leaderboards the right way (and know when not to)
Identify the 6 player types and design for all of them, not just people like you
Map the player journey from first click to long-term loyalty
Follow a clear, 9-step design process you can use on any project
Build habits and customer loyalty that outlast any discount
Avoid dark patterns and design ethically, even with vulnerable users

...And Much, Much More!

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