gamification

Gamification is adding game mechanics into nongame environments, like a website, online community, learning management system or business' intranet to increase participation. The goal of gamification is to engage with consumers, employees and partners to inspire collaborate, share and interact. All can be part of

timers, badges, and leaderboards. Games are collaborative or competitive activities played according to a set of rules. Games usually have an end-goal or win-state.

The main purpose of Gamification is to combine work with fun.