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Challenge Types

Nudj offers various challenge types designed for different engagement scenarios. Understanding each type helps you choose the right challenges for your goals.

Core Challenge Types

Single Action

Quick Wins
  • One task to complete
  • Instant gratification
  • Perfect for beginners
  • 1-2 minute completion

Multi-Action

Deep Engagement
  • Multiple tasks in sequence
  • Higher rewards
  • Story-driven experiences
  • 5-15 minute completion

Recurring

Build Habits
  • Daily/weekly resets
  • Streak bonuses
  • Consistent engagement
  • Routine building

Limited Time

Create Urgency
  • Time-bound availability
  • Special events
  • FOMO activation
  • Exclusive rewards

Single Action Challenges

Overview

Single action challenges are the simplest form of engagement, requiring users to complete just one task.

Best For

  • New users getting familiar with the platform
  • Quick engagement during short sessions
  • Testing new content or concepts
  • Daily check-ins to maintain streaks

Examples

  • Quiz Question
  • Quick Poll
  • Photo Share
Answer a trivia question about the brand or product

Typical Rewards

  • 10-50 points
  • 25-100 XP
  • Small badge achievements

Multi-Action Challenges

Overview

Multi-action challenges combine several tasks into a cohesive experience, often telling a story or guiding users through a learning journey.

Structure Types

Tasks must be completed in a specific order
  • Step 1: Watch intro video
  • Step 2: Answer comprehension quiz
  • Step 3: Share your thoughts
  • Step 4: Upload proof of participation
Complete any X tasks from a larger set
  • Complete 3 of 5 available actions
  • Choose your preferred engagement style
  • Flexibility for different user preferences
Later actions unlock based on earlier completions
  • Complete basic tasks to unlock advanced ones
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Skill-building approach

Best For

  • Educational content requiring multiple concepts
  • Product launches with comprehensive introductions
  • Community building through shared experiences
  • High-value rewards justifying more effort

Typical Rewards

  • 100-500 points
  • 250-1000 XP
  • Exclusive badges
  • Entry into premium prize draws

Recurring Challenges

Overview

Challenges that reset on a schedule, encouraging regular platform visits and habit formation.

Reset Schedules

TypeReset FrequencyBest Use Case
DailyEvery 24 hours at midnightDaily engagement habits
WeeklyMonday morningsWeek-long campaigns
MonthlyFirst of each monthMonthly themes or goals
CustomAdmin-defined scheduleSpecial event timing

Features

Streak Bonuses: Many recurring challenges offer increasing rewards for consecutive completions
  • Base rewards for single completion
  • Streak multipliers for consecutive days
  • Milestone bonuses at 7, 30, 100 days
  • Leaderboard points for consistency

Best For

  • Habit formation and routine building
  • Content series released over time
  • Seasonal campaigns with regular updates
  • Community rituals and shared experiences

Limited Time Challenges

Overview

Time-restricted challenges that create urgency and drive immediate action.

Duration Types

  • Flash Challenges
  • Weekend Specials
  • Week-Long Events
  • Seasonal Campaigns
1-24 hours
  • Surprise drops
  • Quick response required
  • High excitement
  • Limited participant pool

Creating Urgency

Limited time challenges should clearly display:
  • Start date and time
  • End date and time
  • Time remaining (countdown)
  • Availability status

Best For

  • Product launches and announcements
  • Holiday campaigns and seasonal events
  • Competition events with deadlines
  • Exclusive access opportunities

Specialized Challenge Types

Challenge Groups

Collections of related challenges presented together:
  • Tutorial Series: Onboarding new users
  • Product Journey: Exploring features
  • Skill Paths: Building expertise
  • Achievement Hunts: Completionist goals

Unlockable Challenges

Challenges that become available based on:
  • Level requirements: Reach Level 10 to unlock
  • Achievement prerequisites: Complete specific badges
  • Point thresholds: Accumulate 1000 points
  • Time gates: Available after 30 days membership

Team Challenges

Collaborative challenges for groups:
  • Community goals: Collective point targets
  • Team competitions: Groups compete against each other
  • Relay challenges: Sequential team participation
  • Cooperative puzzles: Require multiple participants

Choosing the Right Type

1

Define Your Goal

  • Increase daily visits? → Recurring
  • Drive immediate action? → Limited Time
  • Educate users? → Multi-Action
  • Quick engagement? → Single Action
2

Consider Your Audience

  • New users → Single Action
  • Engaged community → Multi-Action
  • Competitive users → Limited Time
  • Habitual users → Recurring
3

Match Reward to Effort

  • Quick task = Small reward
  • Complex journey = Significant reward
  • Consistent participation = Cumulative benefits
  • Exclusive opportunity = Premium rewards

Performance by Type

Engagement Metrics

Challenge TypeCompletion RateRepeat ParticipationAvg. Time Spent
Single Action75-85%High1-2 minutes
Multi-Action45-60%Medium10-15 minutes
Recurring60-70%Very High3-5 minutes
Limited Time65-75%Low5-10 minutes

Best Practices

Mix Types

Offer variety to cater to different user preferences and availability

Clear Communication

Always indicate challenge type, duration, and requirements upfront

Progressive Difficulty

Start users with simple challenges and gradually increase complexity

Regular Updates

Keep content fresh with new challenges across all types
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