We started reading “Game Frame”, by Aaron Dignan.
Jesse Schell dubs it as an excellent crash course into adding game mechanics into any experience. We agree!

So far we’ve found it to be a riveting page turner, laden with very informative insights into the reasons why we find certain game mechanics compelling.

..and we’re going to hazard a recommendation,  this is a must read for gamers and interaction designers, or anyone with a passing interest in games and ‘why’ they’re going shape our future lives!