Game Design & Testing
When should I start involving other people in making my rooms accessible?
As early as possible but it’s never too late. Talking to people in the game design stages means you can incorporate their feedback and ideas, rather than having to re-work something you’ve already built, but there’s a lot you can still do to improve an existing room
Who can help me with my rooms accessability?
The best option is hiring a disability consultant. Searching for things like video game disability consultant, board game disability consultant, game disability consultant or similar can help you find someone who will be a good fit.
But keep in mind that lots of escape room customers are first time players – so it can be equally beneficial to hire a disability consultant who hasn’t played an escape room. At the end of the day the important thing is you hire a professional who can give you the advice you need.
What if I can’t afford a consultant?
Playtesting your room with disabled players is also a great way to learn what your room needs. While you won’t get as complete a picture as a professional, you’ll still get valuable information to make your room more inclusive.
You can find disabled playtesters either by looking up disability groups in your area on Facebook, or by reaching out to your existing customer base.
Isn’t there anything I can do by myself?
Absolutely! It’s hugely beneficial to go through your own room and imagine interacting with it with various disabilities.
We’ve included ideas of what to look for in the various disability pages:
– Blind or Low Vision
– Deaf or Hard of Hearing
– Mobility and Physical Disabilities
– Neurological and Neurodiversity
Can I ask you if I have questions?
Yes! Please contact us if there is anything further you’d like to know, if you want some reassurance you are on the right track, or if there is anything on here you disagree with or think we’ve missed.
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