Gamification, the use of game design elements within nongame contexts, can be found across a wide range of digital products and is used to increase user engagement and simplify complex tasks for the user. While the use of gamification can be problematic with some content and contexts, these same strategies do have potential for engaging students of all levels by creating a more interactive and inclusive learning environment. There are five essential components of gamification: goals, rules, feedback, rewards, and motivation. A focus on these elements turn ordinary tasks into games, lessons into quests, and credits into treasure. This article looks at five ways gamification can be used in the classroom to improve student engagement.