Brian Chandler
@colorblindgames.bsky.social
Colorblind Games • colorblindgames.com
he/him
board games, video games • editor, proofreader
games accessibility • reviews, mods
he/him
board games, video games • editor, proofreader
games accessibility • reviews, mods
See my accessibility-focused preview of Cascadia: Alpine Lakes, available to back on Kickstarter tomorrow!
@flatoutgames.bsky.social @rf-seattle.bsky.social @bethsobel.bsky.social
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@flatoutgames.bsky.social @rf-seattle.bsky.social @bethsobel.bsky.social
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Colorblind Games Preview | Cascadia: Alpine Lakes
Like a beautiful child, growing up free and wild… Cascadia: Alpine Lakes is a standalone follow-up to the 2022 Spiel des Jahres winner Cascadia. Designed by Randy Flynn and illustrated by Bet…
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October 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
See my accessibility-focused preview of Cascadia: Alpine Lakes, available to back on Kickstarter tomorrow!
@flatoutgames.bsky.social @rf-seattle.bsky.social @bethsobel.bsky.social
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@flatoutgames.bsky.social @rf-seattle.bsky.social @bethsobel.bsky.social
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I'll be joining @mpco.bsky.social later today (4pm PT) to chat about visual accessibility in tabletop games!
ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN TIP!
Accessible Player Counts Flexible player counts—solo, 2p, scalable—make your game accessible to more groups.
Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips!
#graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility
Accessible Player Counts Flexible player counts—solo, 2p, scalable—make your game accessible to more groups.
Attend my Design for Accessibility LIVE! on Oct 7th for more tips!
#graphicdesign #boardgames #accessibility
October 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I'll be joining @mpco.bsky.social later today (4pm PT) to chat about visual accessibility in tabletop games!
Bring Your Own Meeples...and other visual accessibility tips in today's essay!
What components would you borrow from other games to customize your player pieces (for accessibility and/or just for fun)?
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What components would you borrow from other games to customize your player pieces (for accessibility and/or just for fun)?
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Accessibility Tip: Bring Your Own Meeples
For colorblind board gamers, the most significant challenge is usually identifying player pieces. Even in games that are otherwise colorblind-friendly, most games continue to distinguish multiple p…
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September 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Bring Your Own Meeples...and other visual accessibility tips in today's essay!
What components would you borrow from other games to customize your player pieces (for accessibility and/or just for fun)?
colorblindgames.com/2025/09/25/a...
What components would you borrow from other games to customize your player pieces (for accessibility and/or just for fun)?
colorblindgames.com/2025/09/25/a...
See my accessibility-focused review of Propolis from @flatoutgames.bsky.social and @alderaceg.bsky.social!
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colorblindgames.com/2025/09/06/c...
Colorblind Games Review: Propolis
In Propolis—designed by Molly Johnson, Robert Melvin, and Shawn Stankewich—players deploy worker bees to collect pollen, fortify their positions, and construct hives to appease their queen. It comb…
colorblindgames.com
September 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
See my accessibility-focused review of Propolis from @flatoutgames.bsky.social and @alderaceg.bsky.social!
colorblindgames.com/2025/09/06/c...
colorblindgames.com/2025/09/06/c...
ICYMI: One of our most-read articles is this guest post from @sarahreed.bsky.social!
Sarah shares her efforts playing games with her husband, Will, and the essay includes tips for anyone playing with gamers who have vision disabilities.
colorblindgames.com/2023/06/05/a...
Sarah shares her efforts playing games with her husband, Will, and the essay includes tips for anyone playing with gamers who have vision disabilities.
colorblindgames.com/2023/06/05/a...
A Buyer’s Guide to Visually Accessible Board Games
I am excited to welcome Sarah Reed back to share her experiences and recommendations to support board gamers with visual accessibility barriers. This is a follow-up to Sarah’s previous essay …
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July 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
ICYMI: One of our most-read articles is this guest post from @sarahreed.bsky.social!
Sarah shares her efforts playing games with her husband, Will, and the essay includes tips for anyone playing with gamers who have vision disabilities.
colorblindgames.com/2023/06/05/a...
Sarah shares her efforts playing games with her husband, Will, and the essay includes tips for anyone playing with gamers who have vision disabilities.
colorblindgames.com/2023/06/05/a...
Reposted by Brian Chandler
As one of the launch partners of the Accessible Games Initiative, Microsoft is now first to integrate the accessibility tags on Xbox storefronts.
The tags will replace equivalent Accessibility Feature tags, while some remain to complement the new tags.
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The tags will replace equivalent Accessibility Feature tags, while some remain to complement the new tags.
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Xbox storefronts first to feature Accessible Games Initiative tags - Can I Play That?
One of the launch partners of the Accessible Games Initiative, Microsoft is first to integrate the accessibility tags on Xbox storefronts.
caniplaythat.com
May 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM
As one of the launch partners of the Accessible Games Initiative, Microsoft is now first to integrate the accessibility tags on Xbox storefronts.
The tags will replace equivalent Accessibility Feature tags, while some remain to complement the new tags.
caniplaythat.com/2025/05/16/x...
The tags will replace equivalent Accessibility Feature tags, while some remain to complement the new tags.
caniplaythat.com/2025/05/16/x...
Another challenge for those interested in game accessibility education (and probably everyone) - AI-generated "courses" in niche disciplines.
Today's #AI slop: a fake paid game accessibility course that is 100% gen-AI, filled with the same factual errors you get from asking ChatGPT, and sold on lies like 'taught by experts' 'networking opportunities' '500 vacancies' - www.lsba.org.uk/Home/CourseD...
February 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Another challenge for those interested in game accessibility education (and probably everyone) - AI-generated "courses" in niche disciplines.
Check out my latest accessibility review, this time for Great Western Trail: Second Edition!
"...the game provides mostly accessible components for colorblind and low-vision players, with some exceptions."
"...the game provides mostly accessible components for colorblind and low-vision players, with some exceptions."
Visual Accessibility | Great Western Trail 2nd Edition
Great Western Trail: Second Edition is designed by Alexander Pfister, with art by Chris Quilliams and published by eggertspiele, among others. Players take on the role of ranchers herding cattle fr…
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February 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Check out my latest accessibility review, this time for Great Western Trail: Second Edition!
"...the game provides mostly accessible components for colorblind and low-vision players, with some exceptions."
"...the game provides mostly accessible components for colorblind and low-vision players, with some exceptions."
Reposted by Brian Chandler
LIVE this Sunday! Join Starla & Mik on Sunday, Jan 26, 2025, at 11 AM CST as we chat about the games we’ve received lately. Come hang out, share your game recs, and let’s have some fun!
📅 When: Sunday, Jan 26, 11 AM CST
📍 Where: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
📅 When: Sunday, Jan 26, 11 AM CST
📍 Where: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
January 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
LIVE this Sunday! Join Starla & Mik on Sunday, Jan 26, 2025, at 11 AM CST as we chat about the games we’ve received lately. Come hang out, share your game recs, and let’s have some fun!
📅 When: Sunday, Jan 26, 11 AM CST
📍 Where: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
📅 When: Sunday, Jan 26, 11 AM CST
📍 Where: www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyPl...
Reposted by Brian Chandler
🏆 Want to know who won the 2024 GAconf accessibility awards? Find out this Wednesday, streaming on both @ign.com and the IGDA-GASIG YouTube channel!
Full info on all the finalists and why they're finalists is at www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
#gamedev #accessibility
Full info on all the finalists and why they're finalists is at www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
#gamedev #accessibility
January 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
🏆 Want to know who won the 2024 GAconf accessibility awards? Find out this Wednesday, streaming on both @ign.com and the IGDA-GASIG YouTube channel!
Full info on all the finalists and why they're finalists is at www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
#gamedev #accessibility
Full info on all the finalists and why they're finalists is at www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
#gamedev #accessibility
Exciting news from Mattel on colorblind accessibility! www.fastcompany.com/91146946/mat...
Mattel will make 80% of its games color-blind accessible by the end of the year
Mattel will make slight design changes to its card games so that gameplay is accessible for people with color blindness, too.
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January 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Exciting news from Mattel on colorblind accessibility! www.fastcompany.com/91146946/mat...
My 2024 round up includes mini-reviews of 7 "new to me" games from this year: LOTR Duel for Middle-earth, Star Wars Unlimited, Flamecraft, and more!
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Accessibility Review Roundup: 2024
To wrap up 2024, I’m writing a series of mini-reviews for board games new to me this year. You’ll see a variety of accessibility barriers and some excellent mitigations to help make the…
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December 31, 2024 at 6:05 PM
My 2024 round up includes mini-reviews of 7 "new to me" games from this year: LOTR Duel for Middle-earth, Star Wars Unlimited, Flamecraft, and more!
colorblindgames.com/2024/12/31/a...
colorblindgames.com/2024/12/31/a...
Solo games require special accessibility support since players are less likely to have another person available to support their needs.
How does 20 Strong from @chiptheorygames.bsky.social address these needs? Read on, reader, to find out!
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How does 20 Strong from @chiptheorygames.bsky.social address these needs? Read on, reader, to find out!
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Colorblind Games Review | 20 Strong
Chip Theory Games introduces 20 Strong, a compact gaming system that delivers engaging solo experiences across multiple universes. Designed by Josh J. Carlson, it offers an interesting approach to …
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December 9, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Solo games require special accessibility support since players are less likely to have another person available to support their needs.
How does 20 Strong from @chiptheorygames.bsky.social address these needs? Read on, reader, to find out!
colorblindgames.com/2024/12/06/c...
How does 20 Strong from @chiptheorygames.bsky.social address these needs? Read on, reader, to find out!
colorblindgames.com/2024/12/06/c...
Reposted by Brian Chandler
November 15, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Reposted by Brian Chandler
Announcing my schedule for @orcacon.bsky.social! On Saturday we're talking Accessibility in Gaming and then @colorblindgames.bsky.social and I will be doing a live Color Vision mod. On Sunday - a LIVE episode recording of the podcast with none other than @ourfamplaysgames.bsky.social !
December 2, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Announcing my schedule for @orcacon.bsky.social! On Saturday we're talking Accessibility in Gaming and then @colorblindgames.bsky.social and I will be doing a live Color Vision mod. On Sunday - a LIVE episode recording of the podcast with none other than @ourfamplaysgames.bsky.social !
Reposted by Brian Chandler
Today is World Diabetes Day. I have type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that is unpreventable, currently incurable, and requires constant monitoring and attention for the rest of my life. I use an insulin pump and CGM to do so, which helps, but it still is a lot of mental and physical energy.
November 14, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Today is World Diabetes Day. I have type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that is unpreventable, currently incurable, and requires constant monitoring and attention for the rest of my life. I use an insulin pump and CGM to do so, which helps, but it still is a lot of mental and physical energy.
I'm seeing a similar pattern that @ruelgaviola.bsky.social identifies in his post, including a step back in color vision accessibility from some publishers that were previously rock stars in this area.
Check out his excellent articles!
Check out his excellent articles!
Recently I've come across a few games that aren't colorblind accessible. Disappointing, but not surprising. So I'm linking to two articles I wrote years ago. Game designers, publishers, graphic designers, etc., please take note! 1/2
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Like A Rainbow in the Dark: Hacks to Make Your Games Color Blind Accessible
Here at Geek & Sundry, we’re all about accessible gaming, from showcasing diversity in games to bringing a spotlight to publishers and organizations who make games accessible for all gamers. We previo...
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November 8, 2024 at 5:02 PM
I'm seeing a similar pattern that @ruelgaviola.bsky.social identifies in his post, including a step back in color vision accessibility from some publishers that were previously rock stars in this area.
Check out his excellent articles!
Check out his excellent articles!
Living inside Calico's craft room, Knitting Circle is a pleasant blend of breezy and brain-burny, with gameplay closer to Verdant or Cascadia.
See my full preview here!
@flatoutgames.bsky.social @emilykeepskitties.bsky.social @bethsobel.bsky.social
colorblindgames.com/2024/11/03/c...
See my full preview here!
@flatoutgames.bsky.social @emilykeepskitties.bsky.social @bethsobel.bsky.social
colorblindgames.com/2024/11/03/c...
Colorblind Games Preview | Knitting Circle
Knitting Circle, designed by Emily Vincent and illustrated by Beth Sobel, is the newest in the long-running series of tile-laying puzzle games from Flatout Games. Players compete as knitters creati…
colorblindgames.com
November 4, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Living inside Calico's craft room, Knitting Circle is a pleasant blend of breezy and brain-burny, with gameplay closer to Verdant or Cascadia.
See my full preview here!
@flatoutgames.bsky.social @emilykeepskitties.bsky.social @bethsobel.bsky.social
colorblindgames.com/2024/11/03/c...
See my full preview here!
@flatoutgames.bsky.social @emilykeepskitties.bsky.social @bethsobel.bsky.social
colorblindgames.com/2024/11/03/c...
Bumping this up again, as there are still a few hours of the live conference this afternoon PT. I've learned so much as I've been able to dip into a few sessions.
AND the full set of presentations will be available after the event!
AND the full set of presentations will be available after the event!
I'm hoping to join a few of these sessions live (virtually) this year!
#GAconf is a professional conference for the games industry, focused on accessibility. It's run by the IGDA Game Acessibility SIG.
#GAconf is a professional conference for the games industry, focused on accessibility. It's run by the IGDA Game Acessibility SIG.
GAconf is TOMORROW!! It’s a 2-day hybrid event on all things game accessibility. Free online, and everything is available later. Register today and join the discord ♿️✨
Linky: gaconf.com
Linky: gaconf.com
October 29, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Bumping this up again, as there are still a few hours of the live conference this afternoon PT. I've learned so much as I've been able to dip into a few sessions.
AND the full set of presentations will be available after the event!
AND the full set of presentations will be available after the event!
I'm hoping to join a few of these sessions live (virtually) this year!
#GAconf is a professional conference for the games industry, focused on accessibility. It's run by the IGDA Game Acessibility SIG.
#GAconf is a professional conference for the games industry, focused on accessibility. It's run by the IGDA Game Acessibility SIG.
GAconf is TOMORROW!! It’s a 2-day hybrid event on all things game accessibility. Free online, and everything is available later. Register today and join the discord ♿️✨
Linky: gaconf.com
Linky: gaconf.com
October 28, 2024 at 5:21 AM
I'm hoping to join a few of these sessions live (virtually) this year!
#GAconf is a professional conference for the games industry, focused on accessibility. It's run by the IGDA Game Acessibility SIG.
#GAconf is a professional conference for the games industry, focused on accessibility. It's run by the IGDA Game Acessibility SIG.
Making good use of the game table this weekend!
- Star Wars The Deckbuilding Game is my most-played of 2024!
- Knitting Circle, the next puzzly tile-layer from @flatoutgames.bsky.social - designed by @emilykeepskitties.bsky.social w/ art by @bethsobel.bsky.social, is on Kickstarter now!
- Star Wars The Deckbuilding Game is my most-played of 2024!
- Knitting Circle, the next puzzly tile-layer from @flatoutgames.bsky.social - designed by @emilykeepskitties.bsky.social w/ art by @bethsobel.bsky.social, is on Kickstarter now!
October 27, 2024 at 11:50 PM
Making good use of the game table this weekend!
- Star Wars The Deckbuilding Game is my most-played of 2024!
- Knitting Circle, the next puzzly tile-layer from @flatoutgames.bsky.social - designed by @emilykeepskitties.bsky.social w/ art by @bethsobel.bsky.social, is on Kickstarter now!
- Star Wars The Deckbuilding Game is my most-played of 2024!
- Knitting Circle, the next puzzly tile-layer from @flatoutgames.bsky.social - designed by @emilykeepskitties.bsky.social w/ art by @bethsobel.bsky.social, is on Kickstarter now!
I'm enjoying some solo plays of Apiary - an excellent worker placement game from 2023 designed by @connievdc.bsky.social !!
(art by Kwanchai Moriya; published by Stonemaier Games; freelance proofreading by me & several others)
If you haven't tried Apiary yet, I highly recommend it!
(art by Kwanchai Moriya; published by Stonemaier Games; freelance proofreading by me & several others)
If you haven't tried Apiary yet, I highly recommend it!
October 19, 2024 at 11:52 PM
I'm enjoying some solo plays of Apiary - an excellent worker placement game from 2023 designed by @connievdc.bsky.social !!
(art by Kwanchai Moriya; published by Stonemaier Games; freelance proofreading by me & several others)
If you haven't tried Apiary yet, I highly recommend it!
(art by Kwanchai Moriya; published by Stonemaier Games; freelance proofreading by me & several others)
If you haven't tried Apiary yet, I highly recommend it!
Reposted by Brian Chandler
October 19, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Great review from @tlance8.bsky.social via @comicbookyeti.bsky.social for Falling Skies!
I appreciated Tyler's accessibility assessment as part of the review. I've been able to play it without issues, but other colorblind players could have concerns. Tyler describes this well in the review.
I appreciated Tyler's accessibility assessment as part of the review. I've been able to play it without issues, but other colorblind players could have concerns. Tyler describes this well in the review.
Now that's what I call a close encounter! @tlance8.bsky.social gives his review of Under Falling Skies by Czech Games Edition.
Under Falling Skies - Board Game Review
Type of Game: Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Re-Rolling and Locking Number of Players: 1Age: 12+Designer: Tomáš UhlířArtist: Petr Boháček and Kwanchai MoriyaPublisher: Czech Games EditionThis copy of Under Falling Skies was purchased by the author.CONCEPTUnder Falling Skies is a solo game that can be played either with the multi-mission campaign that comes in the box or as a one-off game. In each game, you are in charge of defending a besieged city under attack by aliens who have arrived and are t
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October 18, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Great review from @tlance8.bsky.social via @comicbookyeti.bsky.social for Falling Skies!
I appreciated Tyler's accessibility assessment as part of the review. I've been able to play it without issues, but other colorblind players could have concerns. Tyler describes this well in the review.
I appreciated Tyler's accessibility assessment as part of the review. I've been able to play it without issues, but other colorblind players could have concerns. Tyler describes this well in the review.
Quirky Circuits is a quick-to-play programming game that’s fun for various ages and experience levels.
Check out my full accessibility-focused review here!
@plaidhatgames.bsky.social @valancedbreakfast.bsky.social
Check out my full accessibility-focused review here!
@plaidhatgames.bsky.social @valancedbreakfast.bsky.social
Colorblind Games Review and Mod | Quirky Circuits
Quirky Circuits: Penny & Gizmo’s Snow Day! was designed by Nikki Valens with art by Danalyn Reyes, and published by Plaid Hat Games in 2022. It is a budget-friendly implementation of the …
colorblindgames.com
October 14, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Quirky Circuits is a quick-to-play programming game that’s fun for various ages and experience levels.
Check out my full accessibility-focused review here!
@plaidhatgames.bsky.social @valancedbreakfast.bsky.social
Check out my full accessibility-focused review here!
@plaidhatgames.bsky.social @valancedbreakfast.bsky.social