Gamified learning in higher education: A systematic review of the literature

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Does Gamification Work? -- A Literature Review of Empirical Studies on Gamification

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How gamification motivates: An experimental study of the effects of specific game design elements on psychological need satisfaction

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From Game Design Elements to Gamefulness: Defining “Gamification”

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Systematic literature review of quality maturity matrix

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A Methodology to Motivate Students to Develop Transversal Competencies in Academic Courses Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior by using Gamification and ANNs

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The Success Factors of Implementing Web-Based Gamification According to the Viewpoint of Female English Teachers for Public Education Stages

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“It Helped to Know I Wasn't Alone”: Exploring Student Satisfaction in an Online Community with a Gamified, Social Media-Like Instructional Approach

Ensmann, S. Y., & Whiteside, A. L. (2022) · Online Learning · doi:10.24059/olj.v26i3.3340 · Cited by 8

Topic Evolution in the Research on Educational Gamification

Swacha, J. (2022) · Education Sciences · doi:10.3390/educsci12100640 · Cited by 12

Pengaruh Flipped Classroom Beraktivitas Gamifikasi Tradisional Terhadap Self Regulated Learning Pada Pembelajaran Pemrograman Visual

Hadihabibi, M. H., Setyosarı, P., & Soepriyanto, Y. (2023) · JKTP Jurnal Kajian Teknologi Pendidikan · doi:10.17977/um038v6i12023p026 · Cited by 8

Management Information Systems Education: A Systematic Review

Elrod, C. C., Stanley, S., Cudney, E., Hilgers, M., & Graham, C. (2022) · Journal of Information Systems Education · doi:10.62273/hhcx1459 · Cited by 8

The Current State of the Gamification in E-Learning

Rozman, T., & Donath, L. E. (2019) · Mednarodno inovativno poslovanje = Journal of Innovative Business and Management · doi:10.32015/jibm/2019-11-3-2 · Cited by 8

Using Gamification in Accounting Education: A Systematic Literature Review (2017 – 2023)

Almuntsr, N. M., Muhamad, H. B., San, O. T., & Shah, S. M. (2024) · International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences · doi:10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i2/20887 · Cited by 7

The Effects of Refractive Imbalance on Binocular Vision Status, Reading Performance, and Vision-Related Reading Difficulty Symptoms in Expert Readers

Lee, T., Leung, M., van Boxtel, J. J. A., & Boon, M. Y. (2025) · Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science · doi:10.1167/iovs.66.9.15 · Cited by 8

Gamification of Team Interaction in a distance learning environment

Bowers, D., & Nelson, M. E. (2020) · Conference on Computing Education Practice (CEP) · doi:10.1145/3372356.3372368 · Cited by 7

Avoiding the Risks of Overgamification in Education – A Case of ERPSim

Heričko, M., Kerman, K., & Beranič, T. (2021) · Communications in computer and information science · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-81350-5_11 · Cited by 7

Game-Based Quality Improvement Teaching: Using Taters in Nursing Education

Kranz, C., Macali, J., Phengphoo, S., Schvaneveldt, N., Patterson, B., & Guo, J. (2021) · Journal of Nursing Education · doi:10.3928/01484834-20210730-01 · Cited by 7

Gamifying Serious Games: Modding Modern Board Games to Teach Game Potentials

Sousa, M. (2022) · Lecture notes in computer science · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-09959-5_21 · Cited by 7

Board Game Design to Understand the National Power Mix

Yusa, N., & Hamada, R. (2023) · Education Sciences · doi:10.3390/educsci13080793 · Cited by 7

The impact of gamification on meaningful learning and student performance in an undergraduate online engineering course

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Gamified interactive e-books for bullying prevention: enhancing knowledge and motivation in Chinese primary schools

Shao, J., Rabu, S. N. A., & Chen, C. (2025) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1509549 · Cited by 7

The interplay between gamification and network structure in social learning environments: A case study

Sousa‐Vieira, M. E., López-Ardao, J. C., Fernández‐Veiga, M., & Ferreira‐Pires, O. (2020) · Computer Applications in Engineering Education · doi:10.1002/cae.22254 · Cited by 7

Using Word Games to Improve Vocabulary Retention in Middle School EFL Classes

Vu, N. N., Linh, P. T. M., Lien, N. T. H., & Van, N. T. T. (2021) · Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research/Advances in social science, education and humanities research · doi:10.2991/assehr.k.211224.011 · Cited by 7

MOTEMO-OUTDOOR: ensuring learning and health security during the COVID-19 pandemic through outdoor and online environments in higher education

Canedo, C. M., Crespo-Puig, N., Cladellas, R., Pros, R. C., Méndez-Ulrich, J. L., & Sanz, A. (2023) · Learning Environments Research · doi:10.1007/s10984-023-09456-y · Cited by 12

Performance of Nursing Students with a Graphic Novel and a Collaborative Quiz Competition: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Martínez, O. N., Silva, J., & Valle, V. I.-D. (2023) · Education Sciences · doi:10.3390/educsci13070681 · Cited by 7

Using Nearpod for Reviewing Lessons to Increase Motivation and Academic Performance: A Case Study with Engineering Students

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New Tools in Education: Development and Learning Effectiveness of a Computer Application for Use in a University Biology Curriculum

Latham, B., Poyade, M., Finlay, C., Edmond, A., & McVey, M. (2019) · Advances in experimental medicine and biology · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-14227-8_3 · Cited by 7

Gamification in Business Education

Nguyen, L. T. M., Nguyen, L. T. M., & Tan, G. (2020) · International Conference on Modern Educational Technology (ICMET) · doi:10.1145/3401861.3401867 · Cited by 7

Gamification and students’ engagement in accounting courses – an experimental study

Ramesh, G., Al‐Maskari, A., Habiba, M. S. A.-M., & Pauline, S. M. (2025) · Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Gulf Perspectives · doi:10.1108/lthe-12-2020-0063 · Cited by 11

Phygital: a systematic literature review

Corinaldesi, L. (2025) · Italian Journal of Marketing · doi:10.1007/s43039-025-00122-0 · Cited by 6

Gamification in Vocational Education: A Systematic Literature Review of Strategies, Theories, and Impacts

Prasetya, F., Fortuna, A., Samala, A. D., Andriani, W., Bagus, M. I., Renaldi, I., Rawas, S., Criollo-C, S., & Ayasrah, F. T. (2025) · SN Computer Science · doi:10.1007/s42979-025-04488-y · Cited by 8

Mapping a Decade of Research on Gamification and Computational Thinking: A Bibliometric and Thematic Analysis (2015–2025)

Triantafyllou, S. A., & Sapounidis, T. (2026) · Interchange · doi:10.1007/s10780-026-09562-9 · Cited by 9

The Effect of Gobak Sodor Game on the Increase of Tai Sabaki in Adolescent Kenshi Dojo Triharjo

Manihuruk, F., Irianto, D. P., Suharjana, S., Widiyanto, W., Elumalai, G., & Wali, C. N. (2022) · International journal of human movement and sports sciences · doi:10.13189/saj.2022.100316 · Cited by 6

Teaching, learning and assessment methods for sustainability education on the land–sea interface

Bryhn, A. C., & Belgrano, A. (2023) · Discover Sustainability · doi:10.1007/s43621-023-00120-2 · Cited by 9

Investigating the Effects of Tailored Gamification on Learners’ Engagement over Time in a Learning Environment

Serna, A., Hallifax, S., & Lavoué, É. (2023) · Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction · doi:10.1145/3611030 · Cited by 13

Using game‐based learning and online flipped classrooms with degree apprenticeship students

Dermentzi, E. (2023) · Journal of Computer Assisted Learning · doi:10.1111/jcal.12896 · Cited by 9

A Proposal for an Immersive Scavenger Hunt-Based Serious Game in Higher Education

Marrón, A. M. P., Vivaracho‐Pascual, C., Manso‐Martinez, E., & Arias‐Herguedas, S. (2023) · IEEE Transactions on Education · doi:10.1109/te.2023.3330764 · Cited by 9

A comprehensive bibliometric review of gamified learning in higher education

Sergeeva, O. V., Zvereva, E., Kosheleva, Y. P., ZHELTUKHINA, M. R., Prokopyev, A. I., & Dobrokhotov, D. A. (2024) · Contemporary Educational Technology · doi:10.30935/cedtech/14708 · Cited by 6

The Gamification Advantage: Innovating Education through Engagement

Strousopoulos, P., Troussas, C., Krouska, A., & Sgouropoulou, C. (2024) · South-East Europe Design Automation, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks and Social Media Conference (SEEDA-CECNSM) · doi:10.1109/seeda-cecnsm63478.2024.00045 · Cited by 6

Game On: A Pilot Study of a Gamified Digital Learning Platform and Protocol

Coelho, F., Gonçalves, D. J. V., & Abreu, A. M. (2024) · International Conference on Digital Technology in Education (ICDTE) · doi:10.1145/3696230.3696235 · Cited by 6

STEAM Integration and Engineering

Alkhatib, O. J. (2025) · Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series · doi:10.4018/979-8-3693-7408-5.ch015 · Cited by 8

A Framework for Designing Courses by Synergizing Project‐Based Learning With Gamification

Ishaq, M., Abid, K., Farooq, U., Ishaq, K., Satar, N. S. M., & Abid, A. (2025) · Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies · doi:10.1155/hbe2/9915839 · Cited by 14

Unexplored Gamification Elements in Learning Environments

El-Shorbagy, S. A., Sherief, N. H., & Abdelmoez, W. (2020) · International Conference on Software and Information Engineering (ICSIE) · doi:10.1145/3436829.3436852 · Cited by 6

Interacción lúdica: hacia la educación en medios. Revisión sistemática de literatura científica

Torres-Toukoumidis, Á., Gutiérrez, I. M., & Santis-Piras, A. D. (2021) · Bellaterra Journal of Teaching & Learning Language & Literature · doi:10.5565/rev/jtl3.940 · Cited by 7

The use of game-based learning to enhance student engagement in the acupuncture programme: South African students’ opinions

Hu, Z., & Razlog, R. (2023) · Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists · doi:10.17478/jegys.1277401 · Cited by 6

From forceful compliance to motivated endorsement: effects of gamification on policy compliance during COVID-19

Wallius, E., Klock, A. C. T., & Hamari, J. (2023) · Behaviour and Information Technology · doi:10.1080/0144929x.2023.2286344 · Cited by 6

Cohesive Online Education Model Using Emergent Technologies to Improve Accessibility and Impact

Swanepoel, J. A. (2024) · Education Sciences · doi:10.3390/educsci14050522 · Cited by 7

Powerful Student-Facing Dashboard Design Through Effective Feedback, Visualization, and Gamification

Bayrak, F., Kibar, P. N., & Kocadere, S. A. (2021) · Advances in analytics for learning and teaching · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-81222-5_7 · Cited by 6

Gamifying eLearning to Improve Professional Integration to Labor Market Systematic Literature Review

Sabri, Z., Aniss, M., & Fakhri, Y. (2020) · IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Control, Optimization and Computer Science (ICECOCS) · doi:10.1109/icecocs50124.2020.9314372 · Cited by 6

Designing interactive, gamified learning environments: a methodological approach with a case study on statistical quality control

Gisbert, M. J., Sújar, A., Nicolas-Barreales, G., Quesada‐López, A., Bayona, S., & Delgado‐Gómez, D. (2024) · Multimedia Tools and Applications · doi:10.1007/s11042-024-19805-5 · Cited by 5

Proposta de Ensino de Arquitetura de Computadores com Gamificação e Realidade Aumentada

da Silva, G. C., Oliveira, L. C., & Fernandes, S. R. (2018) · International Journal of Computer Architecture Education. · doi:10.5753/ijcae.2018.4854 · Cited by 5

Navigating the new normal: Exploring the evolution of entrepreneurship education in the aftermath of COVID-19

Knaut, A. E., Thaler, H., Maran, T. K., Kraus, S., & Narduzzo, A. (2024) · The International Journal of Management Education · doi:10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101067 · Cited by 5

The effect of gamified e-learning on marine ecology education: insights from Iranian maritime students

Sadeghi, S. H. (2024) · Environmental Education Research · doi:10.1080/13504622.2024.2415944 · Cited by 13

The Magic Circle of Learning: A Framework of Play in Education

Whitton, N., Goodley, C., Lewin, C., & Woolley, D. (2025) · Postdigital Science and Education · doi:10.1007/s42438-025-00558-9 · Cited by 7

Enhancing Motivation in Software Engineering Education through Gamified Agile Project-based Learning

Meißner, N., Bredl, P., Speth, S., & Becker, S. (2025) · ACM Joint European Software Engineering Conference and Symposium on the Foundations of Software Engineering (ESEC/FSE) · doi:10.1145/3696630.3727241 · Cited by 5

Play to learn: innovating embryology education through a web-based gamification platform, and evaluating its effects on medical students’ reaction, learning, and behavior

Rahimipour, M., Haghjoo, R., Mosalanejad, L., & Karimian, Z. (2025) · BMC Medical Education · doi:10.1186/s12909-025-07922-0 · Cited by 5

Challenges of Innovation Through Gamification in the Classroom

Denoni-Buján, M., Marcén, C., Gil, A. G., López, R. C., & Coral-Aguilar, S. (2025) · Education Sciences · doi:10.3390/educsci15101341 · Cited by 5

Use of Gamified Digital Tools in Daily Tasks of Health Care Workers: Scoping Review

Paudel, B., Al-Shehabi, H., Dörner, R., Bcheraoui, C. E., Lennemann, T., & Bernasconi, A. (2025) · JMIR Serious Games · doi:10.2196/70480 · Cited by 7

How Gamification Enhances Learning Effectiveness Through Blended Learning and Intrinsic Motivation: The Moderating Effects of Self-Regulation

Nguyen‐Viet, B., & Minh, H. D. N. (2025) · SAGE Open · doi:10.1177/21582440251385846 · Cited by 16

A systematic literature review of game-based approaches in chemistry education (2014–2024)

ELMALI, Ş., Freund, L., & Tiemann, R. (2025) · Chemistry Education Research and Practice · doi:10.1039/d5rp00248f · Cited by 19

Gamification in MOOC: A systematic literature review

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ICT Integration in IPEd Schools: Challenges and Skills of Intermediate Teachers and Learners

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Revisão Sistemática da Literatura sobre Gamificação, Satisfação e Diversão na Educação

Neto, J. S. D. S., dos Santos, B. D. R., de Sousa, B. F., Bittencourt, I. I., & Challco, G. C. (2023) · Revista Brasileira de Informática na Educação · doi:10.5753/rbie.2023.2798 · Cited by 5

Pre-service primary teachers' perceptions of gamification as a methodology

Magaña, E. C., Magaña, A. C., Ariza, A. C., & Basgall, L. (2024) · Journal of Technology and Science Education · doi:10.3926/jotse.2204 · Cited by 17

The Effects of Competition in Gamified Online Discussions on Learners’ Behavioral and Cognitive Engagement

Slamet, T. I., Brush, T. A., & Kwon, K. (2024) · Technology Knowledge and Learning · doi:10.1007/s10758-024-09740-7 · Cited by 6

The role of feedback type and peer interaction on knowledge acquisition in a flipped classroom on social science research methods

Schlag, R., Stegmann, K., & Sailer, M. (2024) · The European Educational Researcher · doi:10.31757/euer.722 · Cited by 6

Gamification as an enabler of quality distant education

Tjoa, A. M., & Poecze, F. (2020) · International Conference on Information Integration and Web-based Applications & Services (iiWAS) · doi:10.1145/3428757.3429145 · Cited by 5

Effectiveness of Gamification on the Community of Inquiry Development in Online Project-based Programming Courses Conducted on Facebook

Kılıç, S. (2022) · Informatics in Education · doi:10.15388/infedu.2023.04 · Cited by 6

DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF AN ONLINE GAMIFIED ASSESSMENT ENVIRONMENT

Hussein, T. A., Nat, M. C., Hasan, H. F., & Mahdi, A. A. (2022) · Cihan University-Erbil International Conference on Communication Engineering and Computer Science (CIC-COCOS) · doi:10.24086/cocos2022/paper.744 · Cited by 5

Educational Breakout Based on Star Wars for Learning the History of Spanish Sign Language

Moreno-Rodriguez, R., López-Bastías, J. L., Díaz-Vega, M., & Espada-Chavarria, R. (2023) · Inf. · doi:10.3390/info14020096 · Cited by 7

Gamifying Physics Laboratory Work Increases Motivation and Enhances Acquisition of the Skills Required for Application of the Scientific Method

Okariz, A., Huebra, M. M., Sarasola, A., Ibarretxe, J., Bidegain, G., & Zubimendi, J. L. (2023) · Education Sciences · doi:10.3390/educsci13030302 · Cited by 16

Embracing Cultural Heritage Through Virtual Reality: Development, Usability and Enjoyment Evaluation of a VR Environment for the Church of Panagia Aggeloktisti

Nisiotis, L., Souropetsis, M., & Kyza, E. Α. (2023) · Lecture notes in computer science · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-43404-4_15 · Cited by 5

From pixels to pedagogy: using video games for higher education in the humanities

van Horssen, J., Moreton, Z., & Pelurson, G. (2023) · Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education · doi:10.47408/jldhe.vi28.875 · Cited by 5

Maximising Attendance in Higher Education: How AI and Gamification Strategies Can Boost Student Engagement and Participation

Limonova, V., dos Santos, A. M. P., Mamede, H. S., & Filipe, V. M. D. J. (2024) · Lecture notes in networks and systems · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-60224-5_7 · Cited by 5

Digital learning platforms in aircraft maintenance technology: Evaluating the effectiveness of gamified learning approaches

Pena, A. D. (2025) · Research in Learning Technology · doi:10.25304/rlt.v33.3373 · Cited by 7

Exploring student perceptions and experiences of different teaching and learning approaches in architectural history education: a comparative case study

Özgüleş, M., Kalman, M., Özyurt, M., & Şahin, S. (2020) · Learning Environments Research · doi:10.1007/s10984-020-09328-9 · Cited by 6

Quelling the Boredom with Alternative Instruction: Augmented Reality, Escape Kits, and Scavenger Hunts

Johnson, K. L., & Westbrooks, K. (2021) · International Journal on Social and Education Sciences · doi:10.46328/ijonses.65 · Cited by 5

La Gamificación como Predictores de la Integración en la Enseñanza

Rodríguez-Martínez, B. A. (2021) · Revista Docentes 2 0 · doi:10.37843/rted.v11i2.253 · Cited by 5

Extended Reality Based Remote Learning Experience During Pandemic: Effectiveness and Barriers

Mathew, P. S., & Pillai, A. S. (2022) · Intelligent systems reference library · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-91394-6_2 · Cited by 5

Web Based Application for Healthy Habit Development Through Gamification with ML

Gowthamani, R., Rani, K. S. K., Priyadharshini, M. I., Rohini, M., Ebenezer, G., & Thomas, E. (2022) · International Conference on Smart Systems and Inventive Technology (ICSSIT) · doi:10.1109/icssit53264.2022.9716318 · Cited by 8

How do Slovenian Educators feel about Gamification? Interested to Know More

InnoRenew CoE, I., Sajinčič, N., Sandak, A., & Starčič, A. I. (2022) · Education & Self Development · doi:10.26907/esd.17.1.09 · Cited by 5

Gamificación en el aula a través de las TIC

Felices, M. L. P., & Lorenzo, G. (2019) · International Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology Revista INFAD de psicología · doi:10.17060/ijodaep.2019.n1.v3.1535 · Cited by 5

Playing in the Classroom: A Game Proposal for the Flipped Classroom

Velez, B., Verdugo, G., Mejía-Pesántez, M., Veintimilla-Reyes, J., & Maldonado‐Mahauad, J. (2020) · Latin American Conference on Learning Technologies (LACLO) · doi:10.1109/laclo50806.2020.9381163 · Cited by 5

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Digital Era

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Oyun Deneyimi Ölçeği’nin Türkçe Geçerlik ve Güvenirliği: Metodolojik Bir Çalışma

Dönmez, A. A., Çalık, A., Kabal, M. G., & Kapucu, S. (2024) · Hacettepe Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Fakültesi Dergisi · doi:10.31125/hunhemsire.1319460 · Cited by 4

Unhealthy Comparisons to Promote Healthy Behavior? Exploring the Impact of Social Comparison Strategies in Personal Informatics.

van Zandvoort, D., Vredenborg, M., & Bentvelzen, M. (2025) · CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems · doi:10.1145/3706598.3713737 · Cited by 4

Gamification as a transferable pedagogical innovation for technology education: developing 21st-century skills through collaborative game-based learning

Mirmotahari, O., Grun, H. N., & Berg, Y. (2025) · Frontiers in Education · doi:10.3389/feduc.2025.1684459 · Cited by 7

Effects of reward strategies in gamified learning on academic performance: A systematic review

Bai, S., Liu, Y., Hew, K. F., Sailer, M., & Xiao, Y. (2026) · Educational Research Review · doi:10.1016/j.edurev.2026.100766 · Cited by 4

Thematic Analysis of the Metaverse within Society 5.0 in Education

Khandakar, H., & Hissan Khandakar, K. K. H. (2023) · Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences · doi:10.55463/issn.1674-2974.50.10.16 · Cited by 4

Is Trending Social Media Platforms a Newfangled Language of Oral Health Promotion? A Short Communication

Buva, K. B., Mulla, S. A., Tank, S., Deshmukh, A., Kavle, P. G., & Saraf, T. (2024) · Journal of international oral health · doi:10.4103/jioh.jioh_125_24 · Cited by 4

A Gamified Learning Framework to Cultivate Critical Thinking Skills in Students

Srinivasa, K. G., Singh, A. K., & Chauhan, K. K. S. (2024) · IEEE Transactions on Education · doi:10.1109/te.2024.3431872 · Cited by 4

Effects of Technology-Enhanced Learning on Student Engagement in Basic Medical Education: A Systematic Review

Kassab, S. E., Rathan, R., & Hamdy, H. (2025) · Medical Science Educator · doi:10.1007/s40670-025-02442-4 · Cited by 4

Effects of Driver Expertise and Device Type on Digital Traffic Safety Education: An Experimental Study

Jang, H., & Kim, H. K. (2025) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app15169175 · Cited by 4

Use of gamification to enhance curiosity and engagement through feedback strategies

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