{"id":36320,"date":"2019-09-03T10:51:24","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T02:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=36320"},"modified":"2019-09-03T10:51:54","modified_gmt":"2019-09-03T02:51:54","slug":"online-casino-gamification-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2019\/09\/03\/online-casino-gamification-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Online casino gamification explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The online casino industry is pretty competitive. That\u2019s excellent news for players as it leads to creativity, innovation, and improved best practices. They are constantly adapting to become the best <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casinotop10.net\/\"><strong>online casino<\/strong><\/a><strong>. With so many casinos looking to have the edge over the competition, what does that mean for new features?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While software and technology are developing,\nthey are shaping the possibilities of online casinos. We\u2019re sure to see many\nadvances and changes to what we play and how we play it. The evolution of\nonline casinos is ongoing, and we\u2019re likely to see the introduction of virtual\nreality, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One aspect that is shaping the games we play\nat online casinos is gamification. We hear that it is taking over the casino\nindustry. That leaves us with a lot of questions. What is gamification, and is\nit a good thing? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Help is at hand. We took a look at gamification in online casinos and what it actually involves. Here are the answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"445\" src=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/online-casino1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36322\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/online-casino1.jpg 620w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/online-casino1-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\nis Gamification?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, you might have guessed from the name,\ngamification is turning anything that is not a game into a game. There are two\nelements of a game that gamification adds to any activity. It adds a sense of\nfun to things that would normally be a boring or basic task. It also adds a\nsense of competition or achievement to the activity at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This concept isn\u2019t exclusive to online\ncasinos. Gamification has been used to adapt a number of tasks in all areas of\nlife. It can be used to great effect, making the mundane tasks in life more\ninteresting and encouraging us to take action. We can achieve more when we feel\nlike it is a game, whether that is sticking to a routine or forming healthy\nhabits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Gamification Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An extra element of fun or entertainment is\nadded. For online casinos, of course, the main purpose is to play games. That\nmeans that gamification is taking place outside of the games, enhancing the\nother things we do as players when online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means you might encounter progress bars,\ncompetitions against your previous performance, or other players, leaderboards,\nand loyalty points. All of these aspects come straight out of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Video_game\">video games<\/a>. They give us a\nway to measure our success, compete, and want to improve. This comes in the\nform of clearly set out goals to achieve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common way for this to be used is in a mini-game, so instead of straight forward selections, you might spin a wheel, or answer a quiz. When we reach our targets or if we are loyal customers, we receive a reward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"445\" src=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/online-casino2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36324\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/online-casino2.jpg 620w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/online-casino2-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Gamification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In online casinos, there are a few typical\nmethods of gamification to look out for. We\u2019ve seen a few of these already:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Leaderboards &#8211; one of the top\ngamification features seen at online casinos. They give a sense of progress and\nsatisfaction when players move up the board. It introduces a competitive\nelement with the goal of beating the other players.<\/li><li>In-game currency &#8211; a reward that\ncan be earned for completing certain actions and then exchanged for bonuses.<\/li><li>Experience points &#8211; similar to\nin-game currency these help players to check their progress, collecting a\ncertain amount will bring rewards and bonuses. They can also be compared to\nother players&#8217; points. <\/li><li>Progress bar &#8211; This engaging\nfeature is an enticing visual aid. It fills up when a player places bets. With\nthe satisfaction of seeing it full, comes the reward of free spins and other\nprizes.<\/li><li>Characters\/Avatars &#8211; A way for\nplayers to express themselves and feel responsible for their actions.&nbsp; Everything they do can be attributed to their\nonline character, which means achievements and experience points.<\/li><li>Player battles &#8211; Taking on fellow\nplayers adds a new competitive element to online casinos.<\/li><li>Maps &#8211; Players\u2019 tasks become a\njourney, and the map is a visual aid for progress &#8211; This time is measured in\ndistance and key points of interest on the map. New areas can be unlocked by\ncompleting missions in the form of wagers or other actions. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gamification\nas a Player<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It might seem simple or trivial, but\ngamification has benefits for the player. Essentially it makes everything more\nenjoyable and fun. It brings out our competitive sides, and that isn\u2019t a bad\nthing. We all like to win. We are talking about online casinos, after all, a\nplace we go to play and win. Gamification enhances these elements making us try\nharder and giving a sense of satisfaction at our achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often gamification helps us to connect to the\ntask in hand. One way that works in our favour is customization. The game feels\npersonal to us, we can express ourselves, and it becomes an extension of our\npersonality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gamification only recently arrived on the\nonline casino scene. It has developed a little over the first year or two, but\nthere is potential for further development. The features mentioned above were\nfewer in number and more basic. Over time they are becoming more detailed, more\nintricate with enhanced storylines and multiplayer battles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will likely see gamification combined with\nthe other new attributes coming to online casinos. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Virtual_reality\">Virtual reality<\/a> seems\nto offer the most possibilities. We think the software developers are working\non innovations in this area right now, so it is a case of watch this space to\nsee what comes next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gamification adds an element of fun to\notherwise practical or mundane tasks. It makes things entertaining and\ncompetitive and helps us to track our progress. When it comes to online\ncasinos, these gamification features are designed to keep us involved and\nengages, as well as making the whole experience more enjoyable.\n\nResponsible gambling information takes into account\nthe gamification aspect. As we are often reminded, when the fun stops, stop.\nThis all still remains true with gamification aspects, so while we won\u2019t stop\nbeing cautious, we don\u2019t have anything to fear. Gamification offers exciting\nways to enhance the user experience of online casinos and has the potential for\ngreat things.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One aspect that is shaping the games we play at online casinos is gamification. We hear that it is taking over the casino industry. That leaves us with a lot of questions. What is gamification, and is it a good thing? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":36321,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[3317,34,5030],"class_list":["post-36320","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming","tag-gamification","tag-gaming-2","tag-online-gaming"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36320"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36320\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36321"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36320"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}