Game-Based Health Education

Give students the tools they need to make better choices with interactive,
evidence-based learning experiences.

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  • 147%

     

    Increase in Youth Overdose Death Rate Since 2015

         

  • 80%

     

    of Youth Overdose Deaths Caused by Fentanyl

     

     

     

  • 50%

     

    of American Adolescents Experience a Mental Health Disorder

     

     

     

  • 28%

     

    of high school students have used illicit drugs

     

     

     

The Power of Play: Meeting Youth Where They Are

Playbl combines cutting-edge research with immersive gaming to tackle critical health challenges like vaping, substance misuse, and mental well-being. Our engaging, evidence-based interventions equip students with the knowledge and skills to make healthier choices—while keeping learning fun.

  • Proven Science, Real Impact
  • Engagement That Works
  • Seamless Classroom Integration
  • Aligned to National Standards
  • Trusted by Experts & Schools Nationwide
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Featured Games

An opioid misuse prevention game that builds decision-making skills

A vaping prevention adventure where students navigate peer pressure and misinformation

About Playbl

The way young people learn is changing—so the way we support their health also needs to change. At Playbl, we provide schools and youth-facing organizations with engaging, research-backed games that make tackling tough topics like mental health and substance misuse easier, more interactive, and even fun. Our evidence-based digital health games were developed with adolescent input and tested using the most rigorous scientific methods by our partners at the Play2PREVENT Lab. The result? Games that don’t just entertain—but educate, empower, and help young people make smarter choices for their future.

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Customer Testimonials

 

SmokeScreen has transformed vaping prevention for my 6th graders. The interactive game format keeps them engaged, and they’re learning real skills to resist peer pressure. It’s a powerful evidence-based tool that makes a lasting impact on their decision-making.

Lindsey Szewczyk, Health Teacher, Windham Raymond Schools, ME

 

Playbl gives us evidence-based tools that are engaging and address critical health topics that are impacting student success. 

 

Dr. Marie Ward, Superintendent, Fairfield County ESC, OH