What is the GamifyEd framework?

Have you been using the same leaderboards, points and badges in your app and then wondering why gamification is not delivering the results that it supposed to? To answer the dilemma, we need to look beyond a few techniques that are often not applied in context.

The GamifyEd framework is a custom gamification framework based on the Octalysis gamification framework by Yu Kai Chou. It compiles the eight core drives and the numerous techniques for each core drive which you can use to gamify your product with research backed confidence. The framework will help you to:

• Assess the status of the current implementation of gamification techniques in your app/platform
• Document the status and take steps to improve the implementation of those techniques in your app/platform
• Reference the examples of other apps provided with the framework to get started with your own app/platform

Who is this for?

You will find GamifyEd helpful if you are a:

• Product manager
• UI/UX designer
• Gamification expert
• Entrepreneur

While it is be helpful individually, you can use the qualitative analysis documented with help of GamifyEd to present it to the larger team and take the buy-in for gamification projects.

What are core drives?

Core drives are the core of the GamifyEd framework. As humans, these are most fundamental entities that shape our behaviors and motivations for using a product. The eight core drives are as follows:

• Epic Meaning and Calling
• Development and Accomplishment
• Empowerment of Creativity and Feedback
• Ownership and Possession
• Social influence and Relatedness