Gamification is important for e-Learning because it has the potential to increase the engagement of learners in digital environments.  The concept of gamification was first mentioned by Nick Pelling in 2002 (Marczewski, 2013). However, it really became popular in the second half of 2010. Since then, millions of Instructional Designers have used this teaching strategy to facilitate knowledge and training. 

It is important to notice that just like with any other instructional strategy, performance outcomes and learning objectives should be at the core of the design and development of each game or gamified knowledge check. E-Learning gamification is the utilization of gaming principles and techniques in online learning for the purpose to make it exciting and entertaining. It is the use of gaming strategies to encourage learners to be curious and apply the learning to new situations. I present here a few examples which are isolated from the learning event they were designed for. Therefore, they are a glimpse of the potential that games have to offer. For more information on Gamification visit the Principles of Gamification on eLearning.