Epic Win App Lets You Level Up Your Life by Turning Errands Into Quests
Charlie Rosewarne — March 14, 2011 — Tech
References: epicwinapp.blogspot & rexbox
The Epic Win app is a digital to-do list for iPhone 4 that lets you enter errands as quests. Each entry gets a deadline, an optional alarm and a numerical rating of epicness.
You also choose an avatar (you can rename it if you like -- and why wouldn't you?), and every time you complete a quest he or she travels a little further up a long road that is fraught with danger but glowing with possible reward. Every 100 miles or so up this road, you can find loot. So far, I have traveled 989 miles on the Epic Win app and collected 1,620 pieces of gold. I plan to buy my avatar something pretty should we ever pass a shopping mall.
As you progress in the Epic Win app, you not only travel further and get richer, but you also level up pretty regularly. I am currently at level 4 (Wench of Gainful Employment) but should be hitting level 5 pretty soon.
You also choose an avatar (you can rename it if you like -- and why wouldn't you?), and every time you complete a quest he or she travels a little further up a long road that is fraught with danger but glowing with possible reward. Every 100 miles or so up this road, you can find loot. So far, I have traveled 989 miles on the Epic Win app and collected 1,620 pieces of gold. I plan to buy my avatar something pretty should we ever pass a shopping mall.
As you progress in the Epic Win app, you not only travel further and get richer, but you also level up pretty regularly. I am currently at level 4 (Wench of Gainful Employment) but should be hitting level 5 pretty soon.
Trend Themes
1. Gamification of Productivity - The Epic Win app demonstrates the trend of gamifying to-do lists, turning mundane tasks into quests and adding a level of excitement and motivation to productivity.
2. Personalized Avatars - The use of personalized avatars in the Epic Win app highlights the trend of allowing users to customize their digital experiences, enhancing engagement and personal connection.
3. Leveling Up in Real Life - The concept of leveling up in the Epic Win app reflects the trend of applying gaming principles to real-life situations, encouraging users to progress, achieve goals, and earn rewards.
Industry Implications
1. Productivity Apps - The Epic Win app falls within the productivity app industry, which can leverage the gamification trend to enhance user engagement and increase productivity.
2. Mobile Gaming - The use of game-like features in the Epic Win app suggests opportunities for the mobile gaming industry to explore and incorporate productivity elements into their games.
3. Digital Personal Development - The concept of leveling up in the Epic Win app indicates potential opportunities for the digital personal development industry to create innovative platforms that motivate and reward individuals for self-improvement.
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