{"id":1269,"date":"2026-06-11T13:52:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledge-base.canapii.com\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=1269"},"modified":"2026-06-11T14:31:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T14:31:53","password":"","slug":"what-is-gamification-on-canapii-and-how-does-it-work","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/knowledge-base.canapii.com\/index.php\/docs\/what-is-gamification-on-canapii-and-how-does-it-work\/","title":{"rendered":"What is gamification on Canapii and how does it work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Direct answer:<\/strong> Gamification on Canapii awards attendees points for engagement activities during an event, including attending sessions, visiting sponsor zones, sending chats, booking meetings and completing custom actions. Points are tracked on a live leaderboard visible to all attendees. Gamification drives participation and increases dwell time across the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who this is for:<\/strong> Organisers wanting to increase attendee engagement and participation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time to complete:<\/strong> 15\u201330 minutes to configure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gamification is enabled from the Gamification section of the Event Console. Once active, configure the point values for each activity type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Attending a session<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Visiting a sponsor zone<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Sending a chat message<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Booking a meeting<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Connecting with another attendee<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Custom actions defined by the organiser<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The leaderboard is updated in real time and is visible to all attendees in the platform. Organisers can view detailed gamification analytics to understand which activities are driving the most engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upgrading to gamification:<\/strong> Contact info@canapii.com to discuss adding gamification to your plan if it is not currently included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I create custom gamification actions on Canapii?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. In addition to standard point-earning activities, organisers can configure custom actions and assign point values to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Canapii gamification leaderboard visible to attendees?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The leaderboard is visible to all attendees throughout the event and updates in real time as points are earned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can gamification be used at in-person events on Canapii?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Gamification works across virtual, hybrid and in-person events on Canapii. In-person attendees earn points through the mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background: #eef4ff;border-left: 4px solid #3b82f6;padding: 12px 16px;margin: 16px 0;border-radius: 4px\"><strong>Want to add gamification to your event?<\/strong>\n<p>Contact Canapii&#8217;s team at info@canapii.com. 24\/7 support is available any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Last updated: June 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can I create custom gamification actions on Canapii?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. 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