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Gamification Solutions Agency

For: Companies with low user engagement seeking to implement game mechanics

Buildability

The Problem

Companies know gamification works (see Duolingo success) but don't know how to implement it effectively in their products

The Solution

Specialized agency that helps companies add points, badges, leaderboards, and challenges to increase user engagement

Why Now?

Gamification becoming more prevalent across apps and websites, companies seeing engagement benefits but lacking expertise

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Gamification audit framework

Day 2

Landing page with case studies

Day 3

Basic assessment tool

Day 4

Pricing packages

Day 5

Client intake form

Day 6

Example gamification elements

Day 7

Contact system

How to Validate

Offer free gamification audits to 10 companies
Measure interest in paid implementation
Create before/after case studies
Survey companies about gamification interest

Revenue Model

Project-based consulting $10-50K, monthly retainers $5-15K, gamification audits $2-5K

Competitive Moat

Specialized expertise, proven methodology, case study results, team of gamification experts

Risks to Consider

Gamification seen as gimmickyHard to prove ROICompetition from larger agenciesTrend may fade