How to play Bingo, blind

As games continue to evolve, so do accessibility options for all kinds of disabilities and impairments.

For the blind or visually impaired, Braille Bingo allows them to enjoy a great session of Bingo together! We expect that even more breakthroughs in games will help people with limited mobility or senses explore a new realm of entertainment and recreation.

Many people don’t let their conditions prevent them from having fun. The creator of Semantle himself has dysgraphia. Listen to how he builds games—and how he sold Semantle—on our podcast!

Five game insights we think will pique your interest!

We mentioned that Semantle’s creator has dysgraphia—a learning disability characterized by writing difficulties, such as impaired handwriting, poor spelling and problems selecting the correct words to use. It’s usually seen from a young age, but not to worry, as kids with dysgraphia have a lot of ways to have fun and engage themselves!

If you play a lot of games, you’ll notice that some modern games have a colorblind mode for people who have this condition. But with that train of thought, do you also wonder how it feels to be a colorblind gamer?

Some accessibility issues might not be sensory, as there are also a lot of aspiring gamers who have mechanical problems. Things like not being able to use a mouse or having trouble angling a specific device. And for that, here are some keyboard and mouse alternatives that may help.

Games have now progressed to the point where people with genetic disabilities are no longer left out of being able to play. There are tons of ways for them to have fun with board games, activities and yes, even video games.

There are many ways to give people hope, and to many people around the world, games are the gateways to places where they can feel that they are more and be empowered. So the next time someone says that games are just a waste of time, recommend something that fits with their preferences.

Why? Because it’s most likely they just haven’t played enough games or haven’t found the right one yet. Everybody wants to be happy, and games can possibly provide that. As Roald Dahl, British author and creator of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, would say:

“Life is more fun if you play games.”

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—The Hey, Good Game team

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