Scavenger Hunt gamification app rewards users for performing specific actions within Confluence and Jira. However, we must admit that Scavenger Hunt is not actually a hunt in the traditional sense. Instead, we use some fancy math to simulate a scavenger hunt, which has many programmatic advantages but a few coolness downsides. We apologize for the let down, but we believe that system performance and fairness are more important than pretending to be out in the field with a map and a compass.
Users are granted reward ‘increments’ for performing selected actions based on random probability. You have the flexibility to enable or disable eligible activities for both Confluence and Jira, as well as adjust the probability of reward increments for each activity.
This customization allows you to assign greater reward frequency to high-value activities, such as page and blog creation, and lower frequency to less significant actions, such as likes and comments. By fine-tuning the probabilities, you can design a reward system that incentivizes users to engage in activities that are most beneficial to your team or organization.
Confluence Options and Defaults
Here is a more detailed explanation of the available options for Atlassian Confluence Rewards:
- When “A Page is Created”: Creating new pages is essential for building a comprehensive knowledge base within your Confluence space. By rewarding this activity, you inspire users to contribute their expertise, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
- When “A Page is Updated”: Ensuring that existing pages remain accurate and up-to-date is crucial for maintaining the quality of your Confluence content. Incentivizing updates helps prevent outdated information from hindering progress and decision-making.
- When “A Page is Liked”: Encouraging users to engage with content by liking pages creates a supportive environment, promotes content discovery, and helps identify valuable information that can benefit the entire team.
- When “A Blog is Created”: Blog posts provide a platform for sharing insights, experiences, and lessons learned. By motivating users to create blog posts, you facilitate knowledge sharing and reflection, which can lead to improved performance and innovation.
- When “A Blog is Updated”: Keeping blog posts current and relevant ensures that they remain valuable resources for readers. Rewarding updates inspires users to maintain their content, enhancing its utility for the entire team.
- When “A Blog is Liked”: Recognizing the efforts of peers by rewarding likes on blog posts fosters a sense of camaraderie and appreciation, strengthening team bonds and boosting morale.
- When “A Comment is Created”: Open communication is key to effective collaboration. Incentivizing users to contribute comments sparks discussions and idea exchanges, promoting more informed decision-making and problem-solving.
Jira Options and Defaults
The configuration options for Jira, while shorter, are equally important in promoting productivity and collaboration within your team. These options focus on key activities related to issue management:
- When “An Issue is Created”: Reward users for creating new issues, encouraging them to proactively identify and report bugs, tasks, or improvements. This helps maintain an organized and transparent workflow, ensuring that all team members are aware of ongoing tasks and areas for improvement.
- When “An Issue is Updated”: Incentivize users to keep existing issues up-to-date, ensuring that relevant information, status changes, and progress updates are accurately recorded. This promotes accountability and keeps the team informed about the current state of the project.
- When “An Issue is Commented On”: Foster open communication by rewarding users for contributing comments to issues, facilitating discussions, exchanging ideas, and providing feedback. This encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing, ultimately leading to more effective problem-solving and decision-making.