Gamification

Make tasks a little more rewarding

Let's be honest: tasks aren't always exciting. Marvin's gamification features add small rewards and celebrations to make getting things done feel better.

Three Ways to Reward Yourself

Pick what works for you

Different reward systems work for different people. Try one, try all three, or mix and match until you find what motivates you.

Kudos Points

Earn points automatically when you complete tasks. Accumulate Kudos and unlock rewards you set for yourself.

Custom Reward Points

Set up your own point values for tasks. Harder tasks = more points. Trade points for real-world rewards.

Task Rewards

Attach a specific reward directly to a task. Finish the task, get the treat. Simple motivation.

Kudos System

Earn points, unlock rewards

Every task you complete earns you Kudos points. Watch your total grow throughout the day and week. Set reward thresholds. When you hit 100 points, treat yourself to something nice.

  • Points awarded automatically
  • Set your own reward thresholds
  • Daily and weekly totals
  • Satisfying animations when you earn
Today's Kudos
247points
47 more to unlock reward!

Reward inspiration

Not sure what rewards to set? Here are some ideas from our community:

15 minutes of guilt-free social media
A fancy coffee or treat
An episode of your favorite show
Buy something from your wishlist
Take a walk outside
Play a quick game

Why gamification works

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Dopamine on demand

Your brain craves rewards. Give it little wins throughout the day to stay motivated.

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Make boring tasks bearable

That dreaded task is less painful when there's a reward waiting at the end.

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Build momentum

Small rewards compound. One completed task makes the next one easier to start.

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Make productivity fun

Turn your to-do list from a chore into something you actually want to engage with.

A note on expectations

Gamification isn't magic. It won't suddenly make you love doing taxes or cleaning your inbox. But it can add a small boost of motivation: a little dopamine hit that makes the next task slightly easier to start. For some people, especially those with ADHD, these small rewards can make a real difference.

Just the beginning

Gamification is one of our biggest focus areas for 2026. What you see here is just the foundation. We have a lot of exciting features planned that will make earning rewards, tracking progress, and celebrating wins even more engaging.

Start your free trial today to get early access to new features and updates as they launch. You'll get email notifications about what's coming so you never miss out on the latest gamification improvements.

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