'Gaming' in general, and real-world applications of the formalized Game Theory that was articulated & formalized by mathematician John von Neumann leading up to & through the mid-20th Century, in particular, carries some hefty negative implications.

"1984" and "Brave New World" explore societies given over to gamified management.

From the beginning, Von Neumann was explicitly focused on the 'gaming' of the economy, which some say continues to be the root of major social disorders, today. The military, intelligence and State Department were all early & enthusiastic adopters of formalized Game Theory. Generally to the detriment of the values & interests of the Citizenry.

Fidel Castro 'games' the Island. Vladimir Putin is 'gaming' the Russian population with his parade of macho-man stunts.

To "recognize" and "reward" good works and achievements, is easy to get on-board with. To put such an initiative in terms of Games, is going be fraught with unwanted baggage.