Chapter 13: Left Brain vs Right Brain Core Drives

Using Octalysis in the Real World

Now that we have completed our journey through the 8 Core Drives, it is worth remembering that these Core Drives drive every action we take, whether it’s inside or outside a game. If none of the 8 Core Drives are present, there is no motivation, and therefore no action takes place (that is, with the exception of the hidden ninth Core Drive: Sensation).

You may have noticed that I always include a specific number with each Core Drive, and in some instances, I’ve only mentioned the Core Drive number without the full title. After reading this book and continuing ...

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