Behind the scenes of accessible tabletop game design.

Many accessible board games begin with an existing visual game and modify it so a blind player can participate. We want something more! Equal-Play Game Design™ is a design philosophy developed by 2Play Games to create tabletop games that blind, low-vision, and sighted players can enjoy together as equals — using the same rules, components, and information, without special adaptations. The Three Principles of Equal-Play Game Design 1. One Game for Everyone — Blind, low-vision

When designing tabletop games for low vision players, the orientation of boards, boxes, cards, and other components can't depend on visual cues alone. A simple tactile feature can give players a consistent way to identify which way an object should face. The Challenge of Orientation in Accessible Game Design I have always been a visual artist working on various forms of entertainment. Over my career I've designed theatre scenery, lights, and props. My master degree focused on