--- title: ELB Learning | The Training Arcade description: The Training Arcade | 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/Recap%202-17-26%20LAB%20NOTES-Building%20a%20Gamified%20Learning%20Experience%20with%20Arcades_Blog%20Featured%20Image%20800x500.png?width=800&name=Recap%202-17-26%20LAB%20NOTES-Building%20a%20Gamified%20Learning%20Experience%20with%20Arcades_Blog%20Featured%20Image%20800x500.png) ](https://blog.elblearning.com/lab-notes-building-a-gamified-learning-experience-with-arcades) ## [LAB NOTES: Building a Gamified Learning Experience with Arcades](https://blog.elblearning.com/lab-notes-building-a-gamified-learning-experience-with-arcades) by [Josh Bleggi](https://blog.elblearning.com/author/josh-bleggi) | Mar 11, 2026 If you've ever wondered how to make your training content feel less like an obligation and more... 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