Barrieria – The Game about digital Accessibility
Game
Immerse yourself in a world where the script is flipped: assistive technologies are the norm and standard technologies represent barriers. Join Freddy, citizen of the world of Barrieria, on an exciting journey to overcome barriers.
Find your way through this escape game, discover clues and learn about the importance of digital accessibility.
Technical requirements
To ensure you get the best experience from the game, you should consider the following technical requirements.
Keyboard
Some puzzles require the use of a keyboard instead of a mouse, so it’s recommended to play on desktop. Theoretically, it is possible to play on an Android smartphone, but not on an iPhone.
Use the Tab key to jump to the next control. Use Shift+Tab to jump to the previous control.
Screen Reader
For some puzzles, you will need a screen reader such as NVDA (Windows) or VoiceOver (Mac). Download it and familiarize yourself with the basic usage.
Use the keyboard to operate the screen reader. The arrow keys and the Tab key are especially important for beginners.
Please keep in mind that people who use a screen reader every day use it very differently than you will here.
Are you ready?
Are you ready to make the world a better place? Find a way to the next page. Sometimes you have to discover the path yourself, as it’s not always obvious what to do.
Once you’ve tried using a keyboard and screen reader, you are ready to get started.
Accessiblity
This game intentionally incorporates barriers, but not in the way you’d expect. The gameplay is based on barriers.
Can I play the Game?
Visually Impaired
If you use a screen reader in your daily life, you can technically play the game, but most of the puzzles will no longer be puzzles for you. Using a screen reader is often the solution.
Hearing Impaired
A screen reader is required. You can use NVDA to display the text so you can play the entire game.
Mobility
As long as you can use a keyboard or an assistive technology that functions like a keyboard, you can play the game. But some puzzles will no longer be puzzles.
Contact
Do you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback? I’d love to hear from you! Send me an email to kontakt@ideenquelle-webdesign.de and I’ll get back to you.
Olivia Richter