D2D Fund

Following completion of development, D2D began small sample education efficacy testing. D2D has now tested the game with small samples of lower-income females in Austin, TX (12 women); Tulsa, OK (16 women); and Providence, RI (16 women). The goal for each testing session was to recruit a representative sample of women aged 18-32.

These preliminary, small sample tests revealed that after 60 to 90 minutes of game play, players showed increases of 15-30% in financial skills self-confidence. In addition, key knowledge questions reflective of core game teaching points showed 50-70% increases. At the same time, these same players rated Celebrity Calamity as 4.27 (out of 5) for fun.

Our testing partners include:

• Skillpoint Alliance (Austin, TX)
• Lifeworks (Austin, TX)
• Community Action Project of Tulsa County (Tulsa, OK)
• Dorcas Place and John Hope Settlement House (Providence, RI)
• Lawrence Community Works (Lawrence, MA)
• Dotwell (Dorchester, MA)