A Study on Accessibility in Games for the Visually Impaired

Gamers with disabilities face difficulties when it comes to playing most games. This percentage of the gamers population is largely overlooked. With the understanding what game accessibility is and how important it is to disabled gamers, we will provide techniques how to achieve accessibility in games. Although there are many categories and types of disability, this paper will be focusing on visual impairment only. We will explore the current state of technology and design practices surrounding games that are designed and/or provide support for the visually impaired demographic.