Trend cluster
Category

Gamified
Life

Gamification extends from the virtual to the real world.

Accelerometer Fitness BraceletsChivalrous Chocolate PricingGreat Deals for GoodSoda Scavenger HuntsInteractive Airline Initiatives

Trend

What is the Gamified Life trend?

Gamified Life: Gamification has become a major part of today's marketing, with brands using it particularly for their social media and online campaigns. However, virtual games only engage a customer to an extent, which is why an increasing number of brands are using gamification to encourage <i>offline</i> actions. Thus, gamification is entering day-to-day lives, prompting aspects of a person's life such as health and fitness activities, shopping, travel plans, eco-friendly actions and more.

Trend themes

Themes within the Gamified Life trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Offline Gamification

Gamification is entering day-to-day lives, prompting offline actions, creating opportunities for brands to engage customers and incentivize healthy habits, shopping, travel plans, eco-friendly actions and more.

02

Motivational Well-being Games

Games that help create and maintain positive behaviors, values, and a healthy lifestyle, create a significant opportunity for companies that want to tap into the wellness industry, engaging audiences seeking healthier habits.

03

Good Deeds as Payment

Offering products in exchange for doing good deeds can revolutionize the way we view payment, create opportunities for companies to incorporate social good into their marketing strategy, and drive mass engagement.

Industry implications

What the Gamified Life trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Wellness Industry

Companies can take advantage of the trend towards healthier lifestyles by offering motivational platforms and wellness programs that create opportunities to enhance consumer engagement.

For

Social Good Industry

Offering products in exchange for good deeds represents an opportunity for companies to sustainably support social causes, improve brand reputation, and engage a consumer base looking to make a positive impact.

For

Gaming Industry

Gamification is becoming increasingly prevalent in daily life, creating opportunities for gaming companies to explore ways to extend their products and incentivize healthy behaviors.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Gamified Life

Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 38%, freshness 8%.

Popularity71%
Activity38%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa

Evidence

Examples of the Gamified Life trend

7 featured examples from Jun 22, 2011 to Mar 21, 2012
Accelerometer Fitness Bracelets
CategoryLifestyle

Accelerometer Fitness Bracelets

The Nike+ FuelBand Monitors Everyday Activities for Healthy Living

The wearable technology industry is experiencing a surge in demand for fitness trackers that offer personalized tracking options to users.

Chivalrous Chocolate Pricing
CategoryMarketing

Chivalrous Chocolate Pricing

The Anthon Berg Generous Store Accepts Good Deeds as Payment

The Anthon Berg Generous Store presents opportunities for chocolate manufacturers to incorporate social impact into their business model, creating a unique selling proposition tha…

Great Deals for Good
CategorySocial Good

Great Deals for Good

DealGooder Facilitates Group Buying and Giving, Donating 50% of Profits

DealGooder can be used as an online marketing platform for businesses, especially smaller businesses, to increase their online presence while doing good.

Soda Scavenger Hunts
CategoryMarketing

Soda Scavenger Hunts

Coca-Cola and SCVNGR's Interactive Happiness in Numbers Game is for Friends

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and gamification into the beverage industry to create immersive brand experiences and boost customer engagement.

Interactive Airline Initiatives
CategoryWorld

Interactive Airline Initiatives

Air China Facebook Check-In Campaign Entices New Customers

The airline industry can explore interactive campaigns that utilize social media and partnerships to expand their customer base and promote destination awareness.

Questioning Sports Campaigns
CategoryPop Culture

Questioning Sports Campaigns

Nike 'How Will You #makeitcount?' Inspires Athletic Resolutions

Opportunity to promote athletic gear and equipment for individuals pursuing their resolutions.

Motivational Well-Being Games
CategoryTech

Motivational Well-Being Games

Mindbloom Life Game Helps You Improve Your Quality of Life

Developing video games that can improve personal health and wellness.