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Gamification for Product Excellence

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Product type Book
Published in Sep 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781837638383
Pages 350 pages
Edition 1st Edition
Languages
Authors (2):
Mike Hyzy Mike Hyzy
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Bret Wardle Bret Wardle
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Table of Contents (15) Chapters

Preface 1. Chapter 1: Gamification Basics 2. Chapter 2: Gamification for Product Managers 3. Chapter 3: Gamification Frameworks and Experts 4. Chapter 4: Understanding Your User 5. Chapter 5: Game Mechanics and Psychology 6. Chapter 6: Designing a Gamification Strategy 7. Chapter 7: Implementing Your Gamification 8. Chapter 8: Challenges and Limitations in Gamification 9. Chapter 9: Selling Your Gamification Strategy 10. Chapter 10: Gamifying Your Product Development Processes 11. Chapter 11: Case Studies and Best Practices 12. Chapter 12: The Future of Gamification 13. Index 14. Other Books You May Enjoy

Ensuring gamification doesn’t harm the user experience

While gamification is defined as the application of game elements and mechanics to non-game contexts to engage and motivate individuals to achieve specific goals or behaviors, it should never compromise the overall user experience. In this section, you, as product leaders, will explore the delicate balance between gamification elements and the seamless user experience. You will learn about the common pitfalls and challenges that can arise, such as overwhelming users with excessive game mechanics or distracting them from the product’s primary purpose. By understanding the principles of good user experience design and conducting thorough user testing, designers can strike the right balance and ensure that gamification elements enhance, rather than hinder, the overall user experience.

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