Should we call pointsfication instead of gamification?

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Mark Featherstone

That would be a simplification surely? Gamification draws on the complete field of games design, even though points is a fundamental part.

Bruno Castro

I don't think so. Scores are a just a small part of gamification process.

Angel Torres-Toukoumidis

Mark Featherstone and Bruno Castro

You are right, but as far as I concern most of the experiences applied in classroom or even on the marketing process, rewards including points, badges and leaderboards are the most common mechanics among others.

Best Regards,

Have you ever seen this?

Actionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges, and Leaderboards

https://www.amazon.com/Actionable-Gamification-Beyond-Points-Leaderboards-ebook/dp/B00WAOGY4U

The author explores this subject and, as the subtitle says, tries to expand gamification beyond score-based mindset.

Yes I have. I've even met Yu Kai en Barcelone during a Gamification Congress. Nonetheless, there are more to explore.