Why “Addictive” Gameplay Should Never Be The Goal
by Lydia Symchych | Mar 24, 2026
If I said you could make a learning game with addictive gameplay that keeps learners engaged for...
LAB NOTES: Building a Gamified Learning Experience with Arcades
by Josh Bleggi | Mar 11, 2026
If you've ever wondered how to make your training content feel less like an obligation and more...
Gamification Design Principles: Balancing Motivation with Psychological Safety
by ELB Guest Author | Jan 15, 2026
Gamification can transform boring training into engaging experiences that learners actually want to...
LAB NOTES: 4 Tips for Creating Stellar Category Quest Games
by Josh Bleggi | Sep 23, 2025
Game-based learning has a unique advantage in the learning and development (L&D) world: it's...
Building Category Quest Games
by Josh Bleggi | Sep 15, 2025
Our inaugural Learning Lab Live session focused on Category Quest, The Training Arcade's newest...
Leveling-Up Learning: 7 Game Mechanics That Build Real-World Skills
by Preeti GT | May 27, 2025
Game-based learning is no longer a novelty—it’s a necessity. Traditional training often falls...
From Niche to Mainstream: How Gamification is Capturing Global Attention
by ELB Guest Author | May 14, 2025
Over the past decade, the concept of gamification has undergone a remarkable transformation from...
The Evolving Call Center
by ELB Guest Author | May 5, 2025
From yesterday’s secret weapon to today’s full-fledged superhero, call center employees are at...
How to Write Distractors in Your Training Games That Support Learning
by Carrie Wiser | Apr 28, 2025
Multiple choice questions are not only used for knowledge checks and quizzes—they are also the...
Using Games and Gamification in Healthcare Training
by ELB Guest Author | Apr 21, 2025
In an industry defined by constant evolution—whether it’s new regulations, emerging therapies, or...
How Gamified Training Is Attracting A New Generation Of Workers To Blue-Collar Industries
by ELB Guest Author | Apr 11, 2025
The “college is best” attitude has meant that many young people have been encouraged to get a...
Game-Based Learning & Gamification: Driving Motivation and Performance at Work
by ELB Guest Author | Apr 4, 2025
“Do more with less.”It seems to be a universal mandate. Is there any agency, organization, or...
Preparing Your Content for Game-Based Learning: A Comprehensive Guide
by Lydia Symchych | Mar 26, 2025
So, you're thinking about using a game to teach something? Awesome! Games can be incredibly...
Building a Branching Path Game is Easier Than You Think
by ELB Guest Author | Mar 25, 2025
Just like soft-serve ice cream, soft-skill training is always in demand. Employers and employees...
Keeping learners engaged can be a challenge. Distractions are everywhere, and traditional...
Effective employee development can significantly influence a company's bottom line. One of the...
The Changing Pharma Sales Picture - Gamification for the Win!
by Preeti GT | Mar 11, 2025
Pharmaceutical sales is evolving rapidly, requiring reps to seamlessly navigate a hybrid model of...
How to Leverage Nudge Theory and Gamification to Motivate Your Learners to Train
by Carrie Wiser | Mar 4, 2025
In most countries, people drive on the right side of the road. But in the UK, everyone drives on...
The Future of Corporate Training: How Gamification Boosts Engagement
by ELB Guest Author | Mar 3, 2025
Organizations are feeling pressure to keep employees skilled, motivated, and ready for change....
What is Gamification? (And 5 Ways to Use It)
by Preeti GT | Feb 25, 2025
Gamification, gamified learning, and applying game mechanics to corporate training—these terms are...
5 Reasons Why Your Training is Not Sticking (Hint: You May Need a Game)
by ELB Guest Author | Feb 13, 2025
Creating compelling training that gives employees what they need is hard. If it were easy,...