Games.

This page has links to and downloads of games.

Windows Simon from James Bowden.

This game is a memory game where you have to repeat a sequence of flashing squares given by the computer - if you get it right then the sequence is extended.

Levels for most abilities.

It is a game that would be good for both partially sighted and blind people as the visuals are bright and there is a keyboard play option (where keys represent the different squares. and also there are different sounds representing the different squares.

The instructions are in the Help menu as part of the game and they are clear and easy to understand.

The game works in Windows 98/NT/2000/XP and Vista.

Hark the Sound from Gary Bishop.

Contact Gary Bishop at gb@cs.unc.edu

Hark the Sound is an educational sound based game. It is very much for the totally blind person aware of words, beginner Braille and language. It really would give a seeing teacher or helper and insight into seeing nothing at all on the screen.

It is free, and can be downloaded from the website below. Keyboard needs to be unlocked by pressing the shift, control, and caps lock keys simultaneously otherwise only the arrow keys and escape button are recognised. This will enable the user to access the menu buttons including the quit button. In order for the user to hear the menu a screen reader must be used in conjunction with the game.

Press the Up, Down, Right and Left Cursor keys to access all the information and ESCAPE.

This is a simple game involving answering questions e.g. Which of these is a fruit? Apple, bread roll, or steak. Simple maths questions e.g. 1+3 is what? Then use the Up, Down Right and Left Cursor keys to find out the answer.

There are 3 types of game - naming games, category names, and pad games. For the pad games a DDR keypad is required.

YouTube Video Player

There is so much fun and learning amongst all the rubbish on Youtube. Here is a Youtube video player which is easy to see to use for partially sighted people. Those without sight too will have lots to enjoy.

Azabat games from Steve Crawford.

All the games are self voicing but the voice sounds like the woman has a lisp. Don't be put off though. The visuals are very clear and the games are robust and reliable just fine good for blind, partially sighted and seeing people to play together. The demo and the full version come on disk only and the disks are available from Screenreader.net: Each disk costs £30.00.

The games are suitable for those with moderate learning disabilities. Most of them include a very easy beginner option.

Azabat Games Volume 1.

Azabat Games Volume 2.