--- title: ELB Learning | gamification description: gamification | The best eLearning content for instructional design, virtual reality training, games, AI news, learning management, Captivate, Storyline, Lectora, PowerPoint, and custom eLearning development. --- [![ELB-Learning_Logo_ColorRGB-3](https://blog.elblearning.com/hubfs/ELB-Learning_Logo_ColorRGB-3.png) ](https://elblearning.com/) [![](https://blog.elblearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Why%20Addictive%20Gameplay%20Should%20Never%20Be%20The%20Goal_Blog%20Featured%20Image%20800x500.png?width=800&name=Why%20Addictive%20Gameplay%20Should%20Never%20Be%20The%20Goal_Blog%20Featured%20Image%20800x500.png) ](https://blog.elblearning.com/why-addictive-gameplay-should-never-be-the-goal) ## [Why “Addictive” Gameplay Should Never Be The Goal](https://blog.elblearning.com/why-addictive-gameplay-should-never-be-the-goal) by [Lydia Symchych](https://blog.elblearning.com/author/lydia-symchych) | Mar 24, 2026 If I said you could make a learning game with addictive gameplay that keeps learners engaged for... 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