An evidence-based, story-driven behavioral health video game focused on smoking and vaping, with an emphasis on risk prevention, well-being, social interaction and skill-building.
The target age is middle school students ages 11 to 14.
SmokeScreen focuses on vaping/smoking prevention and cessation. The game will increase adolescents' perception of risk of harm from using tobacco products while equipping them with techniques to refuse peer pressure.
Through 7 real-world storylines and approximately 3 hours of gameplay, students:
- Learn about the dangers and health risks of vaping and tobacco products
- Acquire skills to make informed decisions about their health
- Become health advocates for others
PREVENTION USE CASES: Embedded in your health education curriculum or as part of a school-wide event
CORE TOPICS COVERED:
- Electronic Cigarettes
- Flavored Tobacco
- Health Effects of Smoking
- Tobacco and the Media
- Tobacco Marketing
- Addiction
EVIDENCE-BASED
Playbl games meet the criteria for ESSA Tier 1 with multiple randomized controlled trials
and field studies and dozens of peer-reviewed, published studies.
