2024: Gametize Year-In Review– A Brand New Face, A Blend of Many Phases
2024 has been an incredible journey! From revamping the Gametize.com’s branding to launching a new plan and hosting events like SMU-X LTB, we’ve made big strides together.
A heartfelt thank you to our users, partners, and the amazing Gametize team—You’ve made this year unforgettable as always.
And it’s in 2025 that those brush strokes will come to life. Yet, before we set off into the future, let’s rewind how we have evolved.
2024: Gametize gets a major facelift!
From new corporate colors, crowd favorite $50/month plans to new minigames, digital credentials, discussion forums, our ninja crews have not been sitting easy! Here are some of the defining moments that made 2024 remarkable:
1. A Fresh New Look!
After 4 years of our former hot pink themed site, we decided it is time to freshen up. We launched a completely revamped and rebranded website at gametize.com, designed to make exploring simpler, faster, and more eye-pleasing. The new site reflects our hope to engage users with delightfull experiences from the moment they land on our platform. While toning down the Gametize pink as the primary color, we experimented with different shades of green and a whole lot of white space so the experience is less jarring for our explorers. Stay tuned as we have more changes!
2. New Pricing Plans
This year also saw the introduction of two exciting plans tailored for users at different stages of their gamification journey. Whether you’re new to gamification or looking to grow, our plans are here to support your goals. Explore the possibilities at our pricing page.
Basic Plan: Your gateway to gamification, absolutely free! Enjoy the full power of Gametize with all its features, accessible to up to 10 players. Whether you’re testing the waters or building a small-scale campaign, the Basic Plan offers the perfect opportunity to explore and experience everything Gametize has to offer—at no cost.
Starter Plan: When you’re ready to scale, this plan offers a budget-friendly solution for just $50/month, accommodating up to 50 players.
3. Gametize's Latest Features: A Big Year for Improvement!
2024 was a transformative year for Gametize as we rolled out exciting new features and enhancements designed to make gamification even more engaging, flexible, and efficient for our users. Here’s a comprehensive look at what’s new:
Key Features of 2024
Earlier this year, we launched Gametize App 2.0, featuring a completely revamped user interface and experience, driven by your feedback and exciting new trends. Here’s what makes App 2.0 a game-changer:
App 2.0: A Game-Changing Update:
- Enhanced Reward Systems: Greater flexibility and user control.
- Discussions: A new community feature fostering connections among players.
- Dynamic Personalization: Advanced project customization for better branding.
- Carousel Display: Showcase project content in an engaging and dynamic format.
- Mini-Games: Enjoy fun additions like Spin the Wheel, Hangman, Scratch Cards, Memory Game, and more.
Discussions: Build a Community, Boost Engagement: Gametize Discussions opens the door to deeper engagement with features such as mentions, tagging, and an intuitive search function. Unlike structured comments, Discussions allow users to explore and contribute freely to a variety of topics.
- Admins can enable and moderate Discussions easily in project settings.
- A more open and collaborative space to share ideas and engage with your audience.
Stay on Track with Gametize Calendar: The new Gametize Calendar makes event tracking effortless for admins and players alike. Add event dates and times to your content, displayed in a sleek calendar view on web and mobile. Participation planning has never been this simple! Learn More
Check Out Some of Our Other Updates
Swipe to Discover – Carousel (Mobile App Only): Engage players with an interactive carousel widget that can display topics, challenges, flashcards, or minigames within a project. This feature adds a dynamic touch to campaigns and is coming soon to the web platform! Learn more
Test Your Memory with Memory Game: This carnival-style challenge puts players’ memory skills to the test. Players must memorize and match pairs of cards, making it a thrilling way to boost engagement while challenging knowledge retention. It’s a fantastic addition for any gamified campaign. Learn more
Enhanced Reward Management: Admins can allow players to cancel reward redemptions before collection, with points automatically refunded. They can also set rewards to require in-person collection or be auto-marked as “collected.”
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Link & Play: Effortless Content Sharing: Direct sharing of Topics and Content is now possible! Admins can generate unique links and QR codes for specific topics or content, letting players jump straight into the action. This enhancement simplifies collaboration and sharing within projects.
Quiz Upgrade: Choose More, Challenge More: Quiz challenges now support multiple selection options, enabling admins to create more complex and engaging quizzes that challenge players in new ways.
Switch & Save:
Quiz Type Converter: Admins can now toggle between single and multiple attempt quizzes with just a few clicks. This saves time and ensures quizzes are easily adaptable to different learning objectives.
Quick Share:
Project QR Codes Made Easy: Admins can now effortlessly share projects with automatically generated QR codes, ensuring seamless sharing and easier access for players.
Stats That Tell Our Story
2024 in Numbers: Gametize’s Global Impact
This year, Gametize reached remarkable new heights, expanding its reach and inspiring creativity worldwide. Here’s how the numbers stack up:
1. Global Reach
Gametize is now making waves in 184 countries, with our top 5 countries for active users being:
- Malaysia: 21.7% of active users
- Singapore: 16.9%
- United States: 13.3%
- India: 8.4%
- Poland: 4.21%
2. Who’s Using Gametize?
We celebrated a major milestone this year—reaching 500,000 registered users in gametize.com! While we have collectively engaged close to two million users across all Gametize Platforms (including Enterprise Platforms) since 2012, Gametize.com is our public SaaS solution where every user is a Gametize Creator and/or Gametize Player. In 2024 alone, we welcomed 82,894 new users, making our community more vibrant than ever.
3. What Have Players Been Up To?
Our users kept busy, bringing gamified ideas to life:
- Projects Created: 2,131 new projects launched in 2024.
- Content Created: A whopping 68,268 pieces of content, with flashcards, standard challenges, photo challenges, quizzes and confirmation challenges being the top five formats.
These numbers reflect a thriving global community of creators and players who continue to push boundaries and redefine gamification.
Gametize in Action: Success Stories
This year, Gametize continued to inspire and empower organizations to create unforgettable experiences. Here are four standout stories that highlight the power of gamification in action:
Integrated Automotive Experience: Learning on Overdrive
In the fast-paced world of automobiles, learning needs to be just as dynamic. This gamified program revolutionized employee training with interactive challenges and rewards, making learning fun and impactful. Employees didn’t just learn—they excelled.
Dive into the details
FocusU: Talent Onboarding Hub that Wows
Onboarding is no longer just paperwork and PowerPoints. FocusU turned it into a gamified adventure, where new hires engaged with quizzes, challenges, and activities tailored to their journey. The result? Higher engagement, smoother transitions, and happier new employees. Explore the full story
FairPrice Finest Experience Hunt: Fun Meets Loyalty
Shopping has never been more exciting! FairPrice delighted its customers with a gamified scavenger hunt, turning visits into engaging quests. This innovative campaign strengthened customer loyalty and left participants eager for more.
Discover the magic
Cyber Gamification: Hacking Awareness Through Fun
Cybersecurity awareness doesn’t have to be boring. This campaign proved by combining gamified challenges with essential cyber skills training. Users stayed engaged, informed, and ready to tackle the digital world safely.
Check it out
From Chats to Workshops: Building Bridges in 2024
In 2024, Gametize brought people together to exchange ideas, spark creativity, and solve real-world challenges through a series of inspiring events. These gatherings showcased the power of gamification to engage and transform.
Events that Shaped the Year
SMU-X LTB Hackathon (Aug–Nov 2024)
A thrilling Gametize Hackathon where students pushed the boundaries of gamified learning and innovation. This multi-month event empowered participants to collaborate on cutting-edge solutions, blending teamwork with gamification in exciting new ways.
SMU-X Gametize Demo Day: Gamified Solutions for Aging Populations
A grand showcase of creativity and innovation, this Demo Day spotlighted gamified solutions designed to address challenges faced by aging communities. It was a testament to the power of gamification and digital communities in driving social change.
The Gametize Workshop: Bringing Realism to SMU-X
Led by Alexis Fosler, this hands-on workshop demonstrated how gamified solutions bridge the gap between academic concepts and real-world challenges, preparing participants to bring ideas to life with impact.
SMU-X LTB Hackathon The Gametize Fireside Chat Series: Mastering Data Storytelling
In this enlightening session, attendees discovered how to turn “LMS Data Dust Into Golden Insights,” leveraging Gametize’s tools to make data-driven decisions that inspire growth and engagement.
The Gametize Fireside Chat Series: Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Engagement
Featuring Vivek, this thought-provoking session delved into how AI and gamification can revolutionize engagement, offering actionable insights and futuristic possibilities.
What’s Next in 2025
As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to share some of the big plans and innovations on the horizon. Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming:
- Introducing New Mascots: Say hello to Damie, Ioath, and IIama! Each mascot represents a new direction for Gametize, embodying creativity, innovation, and engagement in unique ways. Get ready to meet your new gamification companions!
- More Story-Driven Mechanisms: Dive deeper into immersive experiences with enhanced storytelling features. We’re working to bring your narratives to life, making gamification more engaging and impactful than ever before.
- Greater Brand Customization Options: Personalize your gamified experiences like never before with expanded branding tools and customization features tailored to your unique identity.
- Web App 2.0 is Coming Soon! A complete overhaul of our web app is on the way, designed to deliver a smoother, faster, and more intuitive experience for all users.
Thank You
As we close the chapter on 2024, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude. To our incredible Gametize community—your creativity, passion, and unwavering support continue to inspire us every day. You are the heart of everything we do, and your contributions make Gametize a thriving, vibrant platform.
To our clients and partners—thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey. Your innovative ideas and dedication to creating meaningful experiences have pushed us to reach new heights.
Together, we’ve accomplished so much this year, and we can’t wait to see what we’ll create in 2025.
Here’s to all of you—you’re the reason Gametize rocks!