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However, effective interventions to foster intergenerational communication and engagement remain scarce at this stage.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study examined the effects of a gamification intervention for intergenerational dialogue on intergenerational communication and health-related capacity across 3 age cohorts and further analyzed the differential impacts of intervention characteristics on the game experience, in terms of satisfaction and engagement.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n A 2-stage exploratory method was adopted with a cocreation approach to develop a theoretical framework of intergenerational dialogue for the gamification-based intervention, the Healthy Aging in Dialogue Tabletop Game, followed by a mixed methods study involving pre- and postintervention surveys and qualitative interviews to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention in the young (aged 18\u201039 years), middle-aged (aged 40\u201064 years), and older adult (aged \u226565 years) groups. Intergenerational communication was assessed using tools measuring satisfaction and competence, whereas health-related capacity was evaluated using health literacy and patient enablement tools.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n A total of 68 respondents completed the intervention and evaluation, with 23, 14, and 31 respondents in the young, middle-aged, and older adult groups, respectively. This intergenerational intervention yielded notable benefits in intergenerational communication satisfaction (Cohen\n d<\/jats:italic>\n =0.745), communication competence (Cohen\n d<\/jats:italic>\n =0.377), and health literacy (Cohen\n d<\/jats:italic>\n =0.409), especially among older adults. Patient enablement was significantly higher in older adults (mean score 6.10, SD 2.18) than in young adults (mean score 4.22) (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.04). In addition, this study highlighted the importance of leveraging gamification to enhance intergenerational communication and engagement, ultimately combating social isolation among older adults.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n The intergenerational dialogue tabletop game provided an enjoyable platform for cross-generational dialogue and enhanced each age group\u2019s communication competence, allowing participants to contribute and learn from one another. 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