Systems Thinking book
If you are new to Systems Thinking and are looking for an overview of tools and methodologies, Systems Thinking for Business and Management can be a useful starting guide.
- Bititci, U. S., & Spanellis, A. (2023). Systems Thinking for Business and Management: Principles and Practice. Kogan Page.
Gamification guidelines
If you need a practical guide on how to develop a gamified application from start to finish, these guidelines describe the process and highlight specific aspects to consider along the process.
- Spanellis, A., McMenemy, E., Borzenkova, G., & Cole, D. (2022). Guidelines for Design and Development of Gamification Apps and Games for Sustainability, pp. 1-17.
Cards for games development
If you already have ideas of a game/gamified environment that you want to develop, this deck of cards might help you to structure your thinking and validate your learning and game mechanics loops. The reference to these cards is also included in the guidelines above. It was developed by SECRIOUS project along with other useful toolkits to support designers in developing serious games.