AudiOdyssey: an accessible video game for both sighted and non-sighted gamers

ABSTRACT

Despite the growing number and demographics of video game players, most games are still completely inaccessible to disabled populations. To study the issue of gaming accessibility, we created AudiOdyssey, a prototype video game designed to be usable by both sighted and non-sighted audiences. Featuring multiple input control schemes, rhythm based game play, and fully accessible menus and play levels, the prototype allows all individuals to share a common gaming experience, regardless of level of vision.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
      I.2.1 Applications and Expert Systems

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors, Management, Theory

Keywords:
accessible design, accessible user interface, accessible video game, experimental game design, human computer interaction, sight impaired, vision impaired