Engineering Gamified Systems

Gamification is the exploitation of game mechanisms for serious applications. In general they target societal challenges by engaging people in game-like scenarios. The course will provide an overview of gamification, focusing on their applications in various domains (i.e., education, smart mobility, etc..). It will also provide a practical guide of the process of design (i.e., design documents), development (i.e., game elements, mechanics and dynamics)  and evaluation (i.e., user experience questionnaires) of gamified systems prototypes. Through project creation, students will practice the process of design and evaluation discussed in class.

Specifically students will be able to demonstrate:
-Understanding the various forms of gamification
-Understanding and application of the process of creating gamified systems for a characterizing goal beyond entertainment
-Rapid prototyping and working against deadlines
-Ability to assess the efficacy of gamification techniques developed