ludification
nounUK /ˌluːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US /ˌluːdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
Ludification is when someone turns a boring job or lesson into a fun game.
The teacher used ludification to make learning spelling words feel like a treasure hunt.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of making something playful or game-like in design.
The app's ludification turned daily exercise into a points-based challenge.
3. The process of adding game elements to a non-game activity to increase engagement.
Ludification of the workplace boosted morale during the busy season.
4. A playful transformation of a serious setting into something resembling a game.
The museum's ludification invited visitors to solve puzzles as they explored.