Gaming Industry
Turn players into obsessed grinders with battle pass systems, ranked leaderboards, and daily streaks.
Behavioral science-backed gamification
Stop losing users. Habits that stick.
The behavioral science-backed gamification engine that applies Kahneman's loss aversion, Skinner's variable rewards, and Cialdini's social proof—proven to increase D7 retention 35-50% in 90 days.
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Avg. retention boost
+42%
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Retention increase
0 days
Time to value
0.5x
Average ROI
Research-backed results
Why gamification works (if done right)
The difference between 87% failure rate and billion-dollar success isn't just implementation—it's understanding the behavioral psychology behind user motivation.
Duolingo DAU retention
10x industry average
Action increase
With leaderboards (Stanford)
Engagement boost
Via gamification (Gartner)
Conversion increase
SaaS case study
87% of gamification fails (M2 research)
The difference? Companies add badges without understanding behavioral psychology. Duolingo uses Skinner's variable rewards and Kahneman's loss aversion. LinkedIn uses goal gradient effects. Stack Overflow leverages social proof.
Nudj gives you the same behavioral science infrastructure. No guesswork, just neuroscience.
Behavioral psychology
3 nobel prize-winning principles behind nudj
The same neuroscience powering Duolingo, Linkedin, and Stack Overflow
Combined impact
35-50% retention increase
When all 3 principles work together
B.F. Skinner
Variable reward schedules
Unpredictable rewards create 200% higher dopamine release. Nudj implements performance bonuses with randomized multipliers, mystery reward boxes, and unpredictable achievement unlocks. every action could be 'the big win'.
2.5x engagement vs. fixed rewards
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Kahneman & Tversky
Loss aversion
Nobel prize research proves humans feel losses 2.5x more intensely than gains. Nudj weaponizes this with streak tracking (5x multipliers), tier decay warnings, and expiring achievements. makes inactivity psychologically painful.
Duolingo: 47% → 37% churn reduction
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Robert Cialdini
Social proof & status
Humans follow crowds and seek status. nudj's leaderboards span daily, weekly, monthly, and all-time rankings with category-specific boards and skill-based divisions. status is public, creating aspirational competition.
47% increase in user actions (Stanford)
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Core features
6 gamification mechanics that actually work
Research-backed features powering the world's most engaging platforms
Dual-currency system
Points for spending + xp for status. creates instant gratification and long-term commitment.
60% less churn
Dynamic leaderboards
Category-specific rankings with skill-based divisions ensure fair competition.
47% action boost
Streak multipliers
Up to 5x points with daily engagement. duolingo's secret weapon.
55% DAU retention
All mechanics work together
6 proven systems
Each mechanic amplifies the others for maximum engagement
Achievement system
Bronze to platinum progression with public visibility creates social status.
67% pursue Gold+
100-Level progression
Non-linear leveling from beginner to legend keeps goals achievable.
75% reach Level 10
Variable rewards
Skinner's psychology: unpredictable rewards create 200% higher dopamine.
2.5x engagement
Real-world results
Measurable outcomes from behavioral psychology
Not theoretical—actual customer transformations
Average results
+42%Retention
B2B Software
SaaS platform
Challenge
5% free-to-paid conversion, low 7-day retention
Gamification Stack
Daily login streaks with multipliers (loss aversion)
Feature discovery badges (goal gradient)
Power user leaderboards (social proof)
Milestone rewards at 7, 14, 30 days (variable rewards)
Implementation:6 months
Results after 6 months
Conversion rate
5%11.5%
+130%
7-Day retention
18%44%
+144%
Feature adoption
23%61%
+165%
Health & Wellness
Fitness app
Challenge
47% churn rate within 30 days, low daily engagement
Gamification Stack
Workout streaks with 5x multipliers (loss aversion)
30-Day Challenge with milestone badges (goal gradient)
Friend leaderboards (social proof)
Performance bonuses (variable rewards)
Implementation:6 months
Results after 6 months
30-Day churn
47%19%
-59%
Daily active users
12%38%
+217%
Session length
8min23min
+188%
Ready to engineer engagement?
Stop guessing. Start using behavioral psychology.
87% of gamification fails because companies add points without understanding psychology. Duolingo uses skinner's variable rewards. Linkedin uses goal gradient effects. Stack Overflow leverages social proof.
Same psychology as Duolingo, LinkedIn, Stack Overflow
Behavioral science infrastructure, not just badges
Variable rewards, loss aversion, social proof built-in
87% of gamification fails—don't be part of the stat
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