Behavioral science-backed gamification

Stop losing users. Habits that stick.

The behavioral science-backed gamification engine that applies Kahneman's loss aversion, Skinner's variable rewards, and Cialdini's social proof—proven to increase D7 retention 35-50% in 90 days.

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Gamification achievements and trophies with glowing effects
Avg. retention boost
+42%
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Retention increase

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Time to value

0.5x

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Research-backed results

Why gamification works (if done right)

The difference between 87% failure rate and billion-dollar success isn't just implementation—it's understanding the behavioral psychology behind user motivation.

Statistics dashboard showing gamification metrics and trends
Duolingo DAU retention
10x industry average
Action increase
With leaderboards (Stanford)
Engagement boost
Via gamification (Gartner)
Conversion increase
SaaS case study

87% of gamification fails (M2 research)

The difference? Companies add badges without understanding behavioral psychology. Duolingo uses Skinner's variable rewards and Kahneman's loss aversion. LinkedIn uses goal gradient effects. Stack Overflow leverages social proof.

Nudj gives you the same behavioral science infrastructure. No guesswork, just neuroscience.

Behavioral psychology

3 nobel prize-winning principles behind nudj

The same neuroscience powering Duolingo, Linkedin, and Stack Overflow

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Combined impact
35-50% retention increase
When all 3 principles work together
B.F. Skinner

Variable reward schedules

Unpredictable rewards create 200% higher dopamine release. Nudj implements performance bonuses with randomized multipliers, mystery reward boxes, and unpredictable achievement unlocks. every action could be 'the big win'.

2.5x engagement vs. fixed rewards
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Kahneman & Tversky

Loss aversion

Nobel prize research proves humans feel losses 2.5x more intensely than gains. Nudj weaponizes this with streak tracking (5x multipliers), tier decay warnings, and expiring achievements. makes inactivity psychologically painful.

Duolingo: 47% → 37% churn reduction
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Robert Cialdini

Social proof & status

Humans follow crowds and seek status. nudj's leaderboards span daily, weekly, monthly, and all-time rankings with category-specific boards and skill-based divisions. status is public, creating aspirational competition.

47% increase in user actions (Stanford)
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Core features

6 gamification mechanics that actually work

Research-backed features powering the world's most engaging platforms

Dual-currency system

Points for spending + xp for status. creates instant gratification and long-term commitment.

60% less churn

Dynamic leaderboards

Category-specific rankings with skill-based divisions ensure fair competition.

47% action boost

Streak multipliers

Up to 5x points with daily engagement. duolingo's secret weapon.

55% DAU retention
Gamification mechanics dashboard showing badges, levels, streaks, and rewards
All mechanics work together
6 proven systems
Each mechanic amplifies the others for maximum engagement

Achievement system

Bronze to platinum progression with public visibility creates social status.

67% pursue Gold+

100-Level progression

Non-linear leveling from beginner to legend keeps goals achievable.

75% reach Level 10

Variable rewards

Skinner's psychology: unpredictable rewards create 200% higher dopamine.

2.5x engagement
Real-world results

Measurable outcomes from behavioral psychology

Not theoretical—actual customer transformations

Data visualization showing retention and engagement metrics
Average results
+42%Retention
B2B Software

SaaS platform

Challenge

5% free-to-paid conversion, low 7-day retention

Gamification Stack
Daily login streaks with multipliers (loss aversion)
Feature discovery badges (goal gradient)
Power user leaderboards (social proof)
Milestone rewards at 7, 14, 30 days (variable rewards)
Implementation:6 months
Results after 6 months
Conversion rate
5%11.5%
+130%
7-Day retention
18%44%
+144%
Feature adoption
23%61%
+165%
Health & Wellness

Fitness app

Challenge

47% churn rate within 30 days, low daily engagement

Gamification Stack
Workout streaks with 5x multipliers (loss aversion)
30-Day Challenge with milestone badges (goal gradient)
Friend leaderboards (social proof)
Performance bonuses (variable rewards)
Implementation:6 months
Results after 6 months
30-Day churn
47%19%
-59%
Daily active users
12%38%
+217%
Session length
8min23min
+188%

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87% of gamification fails because companies add points without understanding psychology. Duolingo uses skinner's variable rewards. Linkedin uses goal gradient effects. Stack Overflow leverages social proof.

Same psychology as Duolingo, LinkedIn, Stack Overflow
Behavioral science infrastructure, not just badges
Variable rewards, loss aversion, social proof built-in
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