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Transform Your Boring Site Into An Interactive Game

Event Interactive 2010
Format Solo
Organizer Adam DuVander Map Scripting
Description There's a lot we can learn from games about delighting users. With mobile becoming more popular, the timing is perfect. This presentation gives some tips for injecting your site or app with game-like entertainment.
Questions
Answered
  1. Why make your site a game?
  2. What are examples of apps that already use gaming elements?
  3. How do mobile and geo-location expand the possibilities?
  4. Can you build on top of real life data and still make it interesting?
  5. How can I get my users addicted and have them love me for it?
  6. Are there examples of sites that should NOT be a game?
  7. Is there any money in virtual goods?
  8. How do I keep my scoring system in line with my goals for the site?
  9. What are the pros and cons of creating a virtual economy?
  10. What type of rewards and recognition should I give my users?
Level Beginner
Category Geolocation, Mobile Applications, Video Games