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New game drop! Boost engagement with better play options for every learner

Posted on: July 23, 2025By: Yesica Servellon
New Game Drop

Every training program succeeds or fails on one thing: engagement. When frontline teams log in consistently, learning sticks and business outcomes improve. 

According to Harvard Business Review, gamified training can increase employee engagement by as much as 60%—a number backed by studies showing gains in satisfaction, motivation and loyalty. 

At Axonify, we build game‑based learning not for novelty, but for strategic impact. And now, with our latest update—refreshed classics plus a brand‑new game—we’re doubling down on what works: variety, repetition and reward.

Why this update matters for your training culture

Games aren’t just distractions, they’re engagement engines. 

Studies show that gamification increases user involvement by 100–150 % versus traditional approaches. Learners stay engaged 64 % longer with game-based methods—spending more time focused on training and less time disengaged—and as a result, knowledge retention rises by 23 % over six weeks. 

That level of engagement means more learning, more retention and more meaningful performance improvements in the field.

What’s new and why it matters

Updated: Bubble Shooter

  • Now with three visual themes and multiple bubble arrangements—freshness on every round.
  • Clears board? No problem. The game continues, giving learners more chances to earn points and beat their personal bests.
  • New animations, sound effects and unified UI—makes play satisfying and consistent.
Updated Bubble Shooter

Updated: Block Rush

  • New animated backgrounds add dynamic energy.
  • Run out of moves? Blocks continue to drop in—keeping the momentum going and the challenge alive.
  • New locked block mechanics introduce a new layer of strategy—certain blocks are fixed in place, so learners must plan their moves carefully to keep the game going and their score climbing. 

Updated: Golf

  • Improve swing mechanics and wind conditions add variety to every shot
  • New graphics and animation give the game a fresh, fast-paced feel— perfect for chasing high scores.
Updated Golf

All three classics have been rebuilt on our new game engine, delivering faster load times, smoother play and easier updates.

New: Absorbed

This new game blends growth and survival in a simple “eat or be eaten” format. Drag, absorb, avoid—grow by consuming smaller targets while dodging bigger threats. Easy to pick up, hard to put down—it rewards quick thinking and keeps learners chasing high scores.

Games aren’t just nice, they’re transformative. With this new game drop, we’re delivering on our promise to disrupt outdated training and ignite real engagement. Let’s go!

Whether it’s the strategy boost in Block Rush, the immersive experience in Golf, or the fast-paced competition in Absorbed, each of these enhancements was designed to do one thing: make learning irresistible. When learners are drawn in by gameplay that’s fresh, varied and rewarding, they keep coming back. And when they come back, the impact adds up.

Business value delivered

  • Higher participation: More variety keeps interest up—participation doesn’t drop.
  • Better retention: Immediate feedback and repetition increases knowledge recall.
  • Stronger culture: Employees feel empowered, motivated and part of an exciting, modern learning program.

How to get started

The enhanced games and new titles are now available in Axonify. Just enable them to spark friendly competition, boost daily engagement and give your teams something new to rally around.

Want to see the new games in action? Watch the demo video to get a preview, or reach out to your Axonify CSM to talk about enabling them for your team.

Yesica Servellon

Yesica Servellon is a product marketer who’s all about simplifying tech and helping frontline teams succeed. She’s data-driven, detail-obsessed, and brings plenty of experience launching learning tools that actually make a difference. Yesica believes learning should be continuous, practical and easy to scale—because growth shouldn’t be complicated.

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