Prerequisite Challenge

Description:
The Prerequisite Challenge feature allows you to set a requirement for completing another challenge before a user can participate in the current one. If a Prerequisite Challenge is defined, users must complete the specified challenge before they are eligible to begin this one.

This feature is particularly useful for creating a progressive gamification experience, where challenges are unlocked only after certain conditions (previous challenges) are met.

Key Points:

  1. Single Challenge Selection:

    • Only one prerequisite challenge can be assigned. You cannot assign multiple prerequisite challenges to a single challenge.

  2. Hidden Challenges as Prerequisites:

    • A hidden challenge can be selected as a prerequisite. However, if you select a hidden challenge as the prerequisite, this current challenge will also need to be hidden until the prerequisite is completed.

  3. Mandatory Completion:

    • The user must complete the entire prerequisite challenge to unlock the current challenge. Partial completion will not trigger the unlock condition.

  4. Dependency Flow:

    • The challenge flow depends entirely on the prerequisite being met. If a prerequisite challenge is active but not yet completed by the user, the current challenge will remain locked.

  5. Managing Challenge Progress:

    • When a challenge is linked to a prerequisite challenge, users will only see the current challenge after they have completed the prerequisite. Their progress will begin from scratch when the current challenge becomes available.

  6. Error Prevention:

    • The system prevents circular dependencies, meaning Challenge A cannot be a prerequisite for Challenge B if Challenge B is already a prerequisite for Challenge A.

Example Use Case:

Consider a two-step promotion campaign:

  1. The first challenge, "Buy 3 products," is set as the Prerequisite Challenge.
  2. The second challenge, "Earn 100 points on your next purchase," is only available once the user completes the "Buy 3 products" challenge.

In this scenario, the user cannot access the second challenge without fully completing the first one, ensuring a structured progression. Once they purchase 3 products and complete the first challenge, the next challenge will reward them with 100 points when they make their next purchase, creating an engaging and rewarding experience.

ℹ️ Info:
You can select the Prerequisite Challenge either in the initial mini-window that appears when you first create a challenge or in the detailed challenge configuration screen that follows.

ℹ️ Info:
You can link as many challenges in this way as needed. For example, Challenge 1 can be linked to Challenge 2, Challenge 2 to Challenge 3, Challenge 3 to Challenge 4, and so on, creating a sequence of dependent challenges.

How to Configure:

  • In the challenge creation screen, locate the Prerequisite Challenge dropdown menu.
  • Select the desired prerequisite challenge from the list of available challenges.
  • Ensure the selected challenge is active and configured correctly to ensure a smooth user experience.