Leaderboard

The Gamification Gurus Power 100 ranked individual social influence from 2012 to 2019. It is no longer active.

Any questions on this list or gamification in general - please contact Toby Beresford

Rank			Guru score
1.	(2)	Andrzej Marczewski Gamification & Loyalty, designer & speaker, gamer and author of Even Ninja Monkeys Like to Play	87.4
2.	(1)	Monica Cornetti Gamifcation Consultant and Trainer CEO of Sententia Gamification Specializing in Train the Trainer GamiCon Gamemaster	71.4
3.	(7)	Cesc Garriga Pons Gamification - Tech. Project Manager - eLearning 2.0	63.9
4.	(8)	Yu-kai Chou Gamification Pioneer. Creator of the Octalysis Framework. Octalysis Group, HTC/VIVE. My work has empowered over 1 Billion User Experiences. Opinions my own.	63.4
5.	(3)	Mario Herger I help people make work more fun	59.3
6.	(5)	Toby Beresford rise.global CEO	57.9
7.	(14)	David Mullich Video game designer, producer, instructor.	56.4
8.	(6)	An Coppens Chief game changer at Gamification Nation based in London and serving European clients.	55.8
9.	(10)	Isidro Rodrigo Serious Gamer + HRer + Lifelong Learner + Shiny Happy People Searcher + Other Undiscovered Things = That's me!	53.5
10.	(4)	Fabio Viola Gamification Designer/Developer, Public Speaker and Professor of Gamification & Engagement at University of Rome and Milan.	50.6
11.	(13)	Victor Manrique www.epicwinblog.net	48.9
12.	(57)	Thijs De Vries Experience designer, gamification expert, public speaker. Top 10 Gamification Guru, Speaker at TEDx.	48.7
13.	(15)	José Carlos Cortizo	45.2
14.	(11)	Darryn VDB Crafting Purposeful Play - and making the learning count	44.9
15.	(49)	Zac Fitz-Walter Old twitter username, find me at @zacfitzwalter for all my latest nerdy updates.	44.9
16.	(29)	Gabe Zichermann If you're not currently on the precipice of failure, you're not doing it right. Author and Speaker on Behavioral Design & Gamification.	44.9
17.	(16)	Kevin Werbach Wharton prof, tech policy maven, blockchain wrangler, game thinker, MOOC teacher, pescatarian cook, feminist. Author, Blockchain & the New Architecture of Trust	44.2
18.	(19)	Amit Shah #Technology & Business executive helping global companies succeed. #cloud #transformation #formula1 #nba views are my own	43.5
19.	(23)	Michiel Van Eunen Gamification Expert \| Experience Designer	42.6
20.	(46)	Emiliano Labrador Doctor en #UX y #Gamificación. Autor de El uso del color en los videojuegos @HeroesdePapelES y #ElTesoroDeSanBorondón @AyudarJugando @everis #Research	42.0
21.	(35)	Katie Piatt Technology, Learning & Games \| eLearning at the University of Brighton \| Co-Chair Playful Learning Association \| LGBT+ Ally	41.7
22.	(31)	Javier Cuervo Arriesgarse es lo más seguro	40.9
23.	(9)	Eric Montoya Seller @LiveRamp #OmniChannel Identity Resolution Evangelist\|eCommerce\|SocialGood Husband\|Christian\|Foodie\|Gamer\|Clarifier of the Obfuscated Web \|#NHLHockeyFan	40.2
24.	(42)	Dade Ronan Author Speaker Web Developer IT Analyst #Gamification Consultant https://winatweb.com	39.3
25.	(12)	Juan Fernández Galera Life is a game...play it. Diseñador de experiencias y escribiendo en @EscueladeXP #gamification #gamedesign #education	39.1

26.	(28)	Sergio Jiménez	38.6
27.	(39)	Noemí Blanch En Versión Beta permanente, aprenseño y trabajuego. Creo en el #poderdeljuego.Soy la mitad de @playlikepanks, 1/4 de @revoludica y #femininja a tiempo completo.	38.3
28.	(34)	Pete Jenkins Speaker & trainer on #gamification \| CEO @gamifiplus \| Honorary Ambassador @GamFed \| Founder @gamifyawards \| Chair @gamification_eu \| Lecturer @BrightonBSchool	37.8
29.	(62)	Dutch Driver WHAT I DO: I infuse executives and professionals with the crystal clear insights essential to decrease their risks; I gained from 40 years of experience.	36.2
30.	(117)	Daniel Meusburger Gamification and Tech Groupie	34.8
31.	(17)	Michael Wu Ph.D. Scientist: Big Data, Gamification, Influence, Predictive Social Analytic, Cyber Anthropology, Social Network Analysis, Machine Learning, Community Dynamics	34.2
32.	(20)	Juan J. F. Valera Mariscal Social Psychologist. Gamification Designer.Executive Trainer and Coach. Professor and Author:"Gamificación en la empresa","CommuniCARDS". Coordinator of Psychology and Technology Group in COPMadrid	33.9
33.	(64)	Oscar García Pañella @JamSummit @Cookiebox_SL @ENTI_BCN @iebschool - Serious Games & Gamification Program Director, Researcher, Professor, Designer, Consultant	33.5
34.	(33)	Achint Nigam Ph.D IIM Lucknow, Marketing Prof. - BITS Pilani, Biker, Cyclist, Marathon Runner, & Powerlifting.. !!	32.8
35.	(22)	Antonio Tbahs	31.8
36.	(26)	Marco Tonetti Chief Product Designer at @bondlyfinance \| Not listed in Forbes 40 under 40 \| Happily married with a unicorn!	31.6
37.	(87)	Janne Haonperä Horrifying Producer and Cheerful Marketing and Communications Guy. Tweets are my own. @afterdarkhki @korjaamohki #AfterDarkHelsinki	31.3
38.	(24)	Karl Kapp Helping people understand the convergence of learning, technology, games & Gamification through engagement, laughter and insight.	31.3
39.	(43)	Flavio Escribano PhD. Head of [Gamification] Research Team at @gecon_es \|\| Founder of @arsgames. Quiz me, baby	31.1
40.	(70)	Marigo Raftopoulos Innovation \| Technology \| Artificial Intelligence \| Design Futures \| Post-Doctoral Researcher \| MSCA-IF fellow with @augment_Us \| https://t.co/kPb6LdHJ7P	30.9
41.	(85)	Ian Bogost Writer & game designer. Professor of media studies, computing, business, architecture @GeorgiaTech. Contributing Writer @TheAtlantic. Editor @ObjectsObjects.	30.2
42.	(48)	Madhusudan Rao Immersive visualisation using VR & AR, is my next focus area. Keep following me to know more! Opinions are my own.	28.7
43.	(18)	Aitor Barbosa Consultor de gamificación y serious games en Imagames y organizador de los @Gamificationjam	27.5
44.	(27)	Alejandrodomsau Dtor. Comunicación en @OmniumLab y @NeurobiaR Corresponsal en @EFEnoticias Periodismo, game design, guionaje, serious games, gamification y flamenco	26.8
45.	(63)	Joris Beerda Gamification Expert; Octalysis Master	26.6
46.	(97)	Semin Ozmorali Believer of #digital marketing & #ecommerce, into #UX & design trends, & coffee lover.	26.6
47.	(119)	Kris Duggan None but ourselves can free our minds. Read more at https://t.co/yNZRDTGvZU	26.5
48.	(65)	Amy Jo Kim Game Designer	26.0
49.	(56)	Mathias Vermeulen Really cool stuff in L&D with #WinstonWolfe - #ProfessionalAmateur - Co-founder of @DutchDillonVOF - Organizer of #LearningTechDay - Fan of Seattle #Seahawks!	25.2
50.	(59)	Jane McGonigal The opposite of play isn't work. It's depression. Get my NYT bestsellers SUPERBETTER and REALITY IS BROKEN! (powered by the science of games) https://t.co/lfF5lsMrER	25.1

51.	(25)	Gamifier Gamifier and speaker. Make our environment more FUN by gamification. Take fun seriously! Check https://t.co/y8VOWtDuDP for more info. #gamification	24.7
52.	(106)	Javier Arquelladas padre de 3 maravillosos hijos, creciendo con OMEGA CRM cada día y aprendiendo de la vida a base de “experiencias” ;) #customerexperience #omegacrm #oneteam	24.0
53.	(79)	Michael Fergusson Michael is a business poet. He composes his businesses in Vancouver BC.	23.4
54.	(52)	Rich Wallace father of crazy twins. gamer, #ux believer and #gamification geek.	23.4
55.	(90)	Priscilla Haring Mediapsycholoog MSc	23.1
56=	(60)	Janaki Mythily Kumar Design leader \| Innovation culture catalyst \| Speaker \| Author \| Artist	22.7
56=	(38)	André Cavero Family 1st, after that #Innovation #Transformation #Gamification & #MusicLover. #Digital #Marketing at @Yanbal	22.7
58.	(72)	Iosu Recalde Suarez Llevando el poder del juego a las Organizaciones desde @ouiplay @welcomeballoon. Planes de Acogida. #onboarding #gamificación.	21.3
59.	(new)	George Cohta iglobe Inc. CEO Gamification & AR Evangelist, Startups Energizer, Digital Curator	20.9
60=	(41)	Iñaki Huarte Gorraiz Looking for la fiesta. #gamificación #innovación #creatividad y #fotografía. Socio fundador y Director de @ouiplay y @welcomeballoon	20.4
60=	(new)	Alessandro I A guy with a mobile that enjoys #Journalism , my #JackRussell Kobi & #Socialmedia ... I hate fish ¯\_(ツ)_/¯	20.4
62.	(84)	Manuel Pimenta A gamification designer with a background in development, a scout leader, a musician and an aspiring speaker/writer/blogger.	19.2
63.	(36)	Luca Cervone Legal informatics, gamification, games, video games, serious games and deliberative democracy	18.8
64.	(100)	Nicolas Babin A rare combination of technology, marketing and management. Co founder of GamFed	18.7
65=	(67)	Tom Chatfield Tech philosopher, novelist, dad. Non-fiction, thrillers, critical thinking. Lists. Latest book: #HowToThink https://t.co/HU6JklHyXQ	18.5
65=	(72)	IvanKuo_ Digital Strategist at @BoozAllen \| Gamfication, UX, Design Thinking \| Sneakers, Tech, Fashion, & good vibezs	18.5
67.	(75)	Sebastian Deterding Empirical philosopher and deliberate designer of playful & gameful things. Professor @UniOfYork. Associate @whatsthehubbub. Co-editor of @gamefulworld.	18.3
68.	(47)	Mike Martoccia Career Strategist w/ focus on Platforms. Fluent in IoT/Immersive/identity/blockchain. Technical evaluator and investor, momentum trader, Alt-* hater. #DYOR	16.9
69=	(new)	Ken Danieli Strategy Consultant. Trusted Advisor. Kellogg MBA.	16.3
69=	(21)	Francisco Revuelta Miembro de @Asocgrupoalfas y @RedRute, Presidente de @CIVE131, #videojuegos, #gamificación, #educacionemocional, #elearning, #TIC, #mindfulness	16.3
69=	(88)	Waffling Iwilsonysj Personal views, Interested in e-pedagogy, social media, podcasting and LIVE streaming to support learning - Veggie/Vegan - Soya Wet Latte pls	16.3
72.	(44)	Jon Ingham People strategist focusing on digital HR and the future of work. Author of The Social Organization.	15.6
73.	(53)	Máté Farkas an entrepreneurial minded gamification professional	15.1
74.	(new)	Christophe Benoit Sr. researcher at Erasmus University College Brussels dept. Design & Technology	14.7
75=	(97)	Thomas Power Independent Director @9Spokes @bicraorg @pennypower @savortex DM @WhatsApp +447875695012 Email thomas@bip100.club #Bitcoin Join #BIP100Club	14.6

75=	(70)	Jeannie EvntGrrl Co-Founder @PowerEventGroup, CMP, DES, #EventProfs, #EventTech Geek, Social Media Addict, #Gamification, @AdoptASpot #Dalmatian Rescue Volunteer	14.6
77.	(89)	Bart Hufen Gamification \| Transformer \| Speaker \| Author of 'A Brand New Playground' \| Player 1 @ BrandNewGame \|	14.5
78.	(new)	Deb Scott Best Selling #Author \| Award Winning #Podcaster: The Best People We Know #Radio Show	14.4
79.	(37)	Juan Antonio Esteban Bernardo Profesional de la gestión de personas, apasionado por enseñar y aprender, maratoniano converso. Co-autor de #RetratosHumanos y #RelatosHumanos	14.1
80.	(61)	Michael Meder Researcher at @DAI_Labor @TUBerlin, Head of @CCIRML (Competence Center #InformationRetrieval and #MachineLearning) #ai #nlp #chatbot #gamification	13.8
81.	(54)	Patrick Bartl Change Guide @Horváth&Partners - Digital Enthusiast, Speaker \| Passion for #DigitalTransformation, #ChangeManagement, #Gamification, #DesignThinking, #AI	13.3
82.	(74)	Michelle Katics BankersLab Bringing gamified learning to the banking industry.	13.1
83.	(new)	Robby Ball Senior IT Executive, Social Media Strategist	12.8
84.	(117)	Kabir Ahmad Gamification geek	12.6
85.	(new)	Jose Antonio Antolín (Jota) #SocialMedia Manager & Strategist. #Marketing Digital and Networker.	11.9
86=	(117)	Brian Burke Skier, Mountain Biker, Gamification & Enterprise Architecture expert at @Gartner_inc	11.6
86=	(67)	Seth Priebatsch Chief Revenue Officer @Grubhub	11.6
86=	(30)	Nicole Lazzaro I make games and technology fun.	11.6
86=	(106)	Jukka Koskenkanto CEO & Co-founder @ Cloudriven. Interests: Collaboration, CRM, Gamification, Management, Nature, Sailing and Sports.	11.6
90.	(50)	Tyler Altrup #Marketing, #SocialMedia, and #Gamification doer, music/concert nut, sneakerhead, STL by birth, SF by choice. Opinions are my own. He/him.	11.5
91=	(82)	Kelly Kampen Entrepreneur, LifeHacker, Semi-Minimalist, Founder of @DojoThreads (https://t.co/SVXQH4J9fl)	10.2
91=	(78)	Scott Sinclair I enjoy entrepreneurship, technology, digital, gamification and psychology. Views are my own.	10.2
91=	(81)	Nitesh Ambuj Digital Transformation Evengalist \| Product Strategist \| Entrepreneur \| Social Activist \| Political Observer \| Author \| Conversationalist - Speaker	10.2
94.	(45)	Jorge Simoes Research on e-learning, social networks, game-based learning and gamification.	9.9
95.	(90)	Robert Californian. Lived & worked in Asia from 2010-2021. Tweeting about gaming, consumer internet, sports tech, and entrepreneurship \| Founder: @Playbasis @BoltHype	9.3
96.	(90)	Gerson Bruno Forgiarini De Quadros Professor and Gamification Researcher from Brazil.- Universidade Católica de Pelotas.	9.2
97.	(73)	Jesse Lahey Host of Engaging Leader and Game Changer podcasts	8.9
98.	(106)	Catur PW Digital & Social Media Marketer @ Magni7 Digital \| Gamification Evangelist	8.8
99.	(117)	Hanan Gazit Founder @julootGG Gaming+ Gameful UX Design & Metaverse Expert, Startups & Enterprise Advisor, Mentor, Keynote Speaker. \| Tweets are my own.	8.6
100.	(106)	Steven L. Johnson He/him. Views expressed are my own; RT ≠ endorsement Associate Professor, U. of Virginia	8.6