playification
nounUK /ˌpleɪ.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
US /ˌpleɪ.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
The act of making something fun by adding games or playful parts.
The playification of the museum turned the exhibits into a treasure hunt for kids.
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2. The process of turning a serious or boring task into a game-like activity.
Playification of the office chores made cleaning up feel like a team challenge.
3. The use of playful elements in product or service design to increase user enjoyment.
The app's playification, with badges and mini-games, kept users coming back.
4. A broader cultural trend of adding play to everyday life and work.
Some researchers see playification as part of a larger shift toward playful workplaces.