Think about it: Game mechanics have made some really mundane tasks (farming virtual crops, killing virtual pigs, etc.) absolutely addictive to a huge population.
So why not apply some of the same incentives and psychological triggers to tasks that are actually productive in the real world?
This is a question posed by enterprise social software company Socialcast, which created this 8-bit inspired infographic of facts and figures about the gaming industry and the enterprise.
SEE ALSO: HOW TO: Use Game Mechanics to Power Your Business
What do you think: Would simple, game-like incentives around teamwork, innovation and performance inspire you to level up at work?
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< p>Image courtesy of Socialcast
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