this article analyzes the development of social and emotional skills in higher education students through the use of gamification techniques. Gamification interests students by incorporating game mechanics into the learning process, enhancing their skills such as teamwork, communication, and emotion management. The article discusses the impact of gamification on the social and emotional development of students, its pedagogical benefits and limitations. Gamification techniques have been shown to play an important role in the development of student motivation, success and failure management skills.