26 Gamified Giving Examples

From Social Good Entertainment to Gaming for Mental Health

— September 11, 2014 — Eco
Although most people have compassion for various causes, it can be a chore to actually help those causes in more concrete ways; this is where theses examples of gamified giving come into play (literally and figuratively). They are fun platforms that make the exercise of active generosity more fun and engaging, so that people are compelled to donate money or time because they want to, not because they should.

As the ice bucket challenge shows, gamified giving provides an activity to get behind that spurs on the passion for a specific group or cause. It is this level of interaction that makes gamified giving so much more effective than appeals to the heart through traditional ad campaigns.
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Global Strategy Video Games
Global Strategy Video Games
Red Redemption Ensures Gamers a Socially Conscious Experience
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Heartbreaking Crane Games
Heartbreaking Crane Games
This Claw Vending Machine Delivers a Message About the Homeless
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Dystopian Socio-Political Puzzles
Dystopian Socio-Political Puzzles
'Papers, Please' Considers the Hard Work of Immigration Officers
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Socially Dedicated Diversions
Socially Dedicated Diversions
Good World Games Aims to Make a Difference Giving Through Fun
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Ethical Virtual Goods
Ethical Virtual Goods
The PlayMob 'GiverBoard' Lets Gamers Fundraise for Real Causes
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Charitable Village-Building Games
Charitable Village-Building Games
WeTopia Turns In-Game Item Purchases into Real-World Donations
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Charitable Browser-Based Gaming
Charitable Browser-Based Gaming
GoodGames Lets You Donate to Charity as You Play Games Online
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Social Good Photo Apps
Social Good Photo Apps
FoodShareFilter is an Instagram Supported Filter That Profits an NGO
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Gamified Donation Platforms
Gamified Donation Platforms
The 'Repair the Rockaways' Site Uses a Game to Encourage Donations
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Socially Aware Video Games
Socially Aware Video Games
The Migrant Trail Ponders the Risks of the Sonoran Desert
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Tree Planting Initiaves
Tree Planting Initiaves
Forest Nation Offers Commercial Solutions to Companies in Sustainable Need
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Social Good-Measuring Apps
Social Good-Measuring Apps
The 'Handprint' App Measures How Much You're Doing to Heal the Planet
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Hunger-Fighting Apps
Hunger-Fighting Apps
Hunger Crunch's Charity Game Staves Off Fictive & Real World Hunger
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Green Living Networks
Green Living Networks
The eEcosphere App Grows an Eco Community and Increases Accountability
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Social Good Entertainment
Social Good Entertainment
Global Good Games Aims to Shift the Video Gaming Paradigm
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Gamefied Sustainable Living Apps
Gamefied Sustainable Living Apps
Practically Green Provides Simple and Personalized Green Tips
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Gamified Eco Apps
Gamified Eco Apps
The Oroeco App and Climate Change Game Gets You to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
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Car Pool Dating Services
Car Pool Dating Services
Carpooling.com Brings Together Commuters in Europe to Lower CO2
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Gaming for Mental Health
Gaming for Mental Health
The SPARX 3D Fantasy Game Helps Players Cope with Depression
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Endangered Virtual Pet Games
Endangered Virtual Pet Games
Pets Endangered Species Lets You Take Care of Disappearing Animals
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Dieting Donation Apps
Dieting Donation Apps
FoodTweeks' App Helps You Cut Out Calories and Feed the Hungry
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Ethical Decision-Making Apps
Ethical Decision-Making Apps
'Oroeco' Links Your Life to the World in Order to Make a Choice
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Kid-Friendly Crowdfunding Platforms
Kid-Friendly Crowdfunding Platforms
'Piggybackr' Teaches Youth the Power of Crowdfunding
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Queer Combat Games
Queer Combat Games
This Gay Video Game Pays Tribute to Old Absurd Stereotypes
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Recycling-Run Arcade Ads
Recycling-Run Arcade Ads
Coca-Cola's Eco-Friendly Happiness Arcade Game is Plastic Bottle-Powered
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Educational-Promoting Block Games
Educational-Promoting Block Games
The Stacking Veggie Game Puts a Brainy and Healthy Spin on Jenga
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