Gamification, Streaks, and Progression

Gamification works when it makes progress legible and reinforces real value. It becomes brittle when rewards replace the reason the user came. Gamification applies game mechanics to non-game contexts to drive engagement, retention, and behavior change. When done well, it transforms boring tasks into compelling experiences. When done poorly, it feels patronizing and manipulative. This lesson covers the best implementations and the psychology behind why they work.