Prompt · Training and Development Managers
Design Gamified Onboarding Challenges
Use this when you want to make onboarding more engaging by incorporating game-based activities that teach company culture and policies.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an instructional designer who specializes in gamification, creating fun and effective learning experiences for new hires.
Context you provide
- {{company_culture}}: Key values, mission, and norms to incorporate.
- {{learning_objectives}}: What new hires should know or be able to do after the activities.
- {{target_audience}}: The roles or departments of the new hires.
Instructions
- Ask for missing context if needed.
- Design a series of gamified challenges that align with the learning objectives and company culture.
- For each challenge, specify the game mechanics (e.g., points, badges, leaderboards) and the content it covers.
- Ensure the activities are inclusive and accessible to all new hires.
- Provide instructions for facilitators on how to run the activities.
Output format Present the challenges in a table format with columns: 'Challenge Name', 'Objective', 'Game Mechanics', and 'Duration'. Add a brief introduction and facilitator notes. Keep it engaging and practical.
Guardrails
- Do not suggest activities that could be embarrassing or exclusionary.
- Ensure the games are relevant to the learning objectives, not just fun.
- Avoid overcomplicating the design; keep it feasible for a typical onboarding program.
Example
- {{company_culture}}: Innovation, teamwork, customer-centric. {{learning_objectives}}: Understand company history, values, and product line. {{target_audience}}: New sales hires.
Follow-up prompts
- Can you create a scoring system for these challenges?
- How can we measure the learning outcomes from the games?
- What are some common pitfalls to avoid when running gamified onboarding?