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Abstract

Objective:

Determine the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioral game design (CBGD) based mobile game as an alcohol use intervention.

Materials and Methods:

Experimental design with 140 participants randomly assigned to either play a mobile game (n = 69) or watch a video documentary (n = 71).

Results:

Both groups displayed a decrease in intent to use and an increase in knowledge. The video intervention was superior in affecting actual use.

Conclusion:

Mobile game affects intent to use and is superior to the video in affecting knowledge.

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