The document discusses serious play, which is using game elements and design in non-game contexts. It describes different game elements like points, badges, and leaderboards that can increase engagement. Points provide feedback and progress tracking. Badges signify achievements and status. Leaderboards show rankings and motivate competitive behavior. These elements can create structured fun when applied systematically outside of games.

1. Serious Play
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2. Real Life vs Games
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3. Unscructured
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4. Engagement
Robbie Cooper - Immersion
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5. Flow
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6. Definition
The use of game elements and
game design techniques in
non-game contexts.
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7. Elements
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8. Systems
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9. Fun
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10. Surprise
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11. Fun?
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12. 4 Kinds
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13. Pyramid of Elements
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14. Dynamics
Hidden Structure Cohesion
Constraints Progression
Emotions Relationships
Narrative
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15. Mechanics
Challenges Acquisition
Chance Rewards
Competition Transactions
Cooperation Turns
Feedback Win States
Resource
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16. Components
Achievement Social Leaderboard
Boss Fights Combat Quests
Collections Gifting Teams
Avatars Levels Goods
Badges Points
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17. Points (PBL Model)
Keep Score Progress
Win State Data (Metrics)
Rewards Fungible (tradable)
Feedback
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18. Badges (PBL Model)
Achievement Flexibility
Narrative/Style Collection
Credentials Motivate
Signals Status Drives Behavior
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19. Leaderboards (PBL Model)
Rankings Feedback
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20. Fold.it, Deloitte, Plantville
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