Zichermann, Gabe,  1974- <br/><br/>
Gamification by design :  implementing game mechanics in web and mobile apps / 
Gabe Zichermann and Christopher Cunningham. 
 - 1st. ed. 
 - Sebastopol, Calif. :  O'Reilly Media,  2011. 
 - xix, 182 p. :  col. ill. ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/> Includes index. 
<br/><br/> "What do Foursquare, Zynga, Nike+, and Groupon have in common? These and many other brands use gamification to deliver a sticky, viral and engaging experience to their customers. This book provides the design strategy and tactics you need to integrate game mechanics into any kind of consumer-facing website or mobile app. You'll learn how to use core game concepts, design patterns, and meaningful code samples to create a fun and captivating social environment"--P. [4] of cover. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781449397678 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2012382507 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Application software--Development.<br/>Internet games--Design.<br/>Internet games--Psychological aspects.<br/>Mobile games--Design.<br/>Mobile games--Psychological aspects.<br/>Social media--Marketing.<br/>Web sites--Design.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>006.7