Any suggestions for games that blind parents can play with their kids?(self.Blind)
submitted by citychimes
I have a 6 year old nephew who’s dad is blind. I want to get them something that they can do together (like a board game or something) to spend quality time together. I’m willing to put in the effort to make something of needs be. Not a whole lot coming up for me on google, so any suggestions would be much appreciated!
ErtaySh4 points4y ago
I have a blog where I talk about board games that can be played by the blind. https://sightless.fun
The games we've talked about there so far mostly require to have one sighted person (preferably a teen or older) at the table. Are only the blind dad and 6 yr old going to play, or will someone else be joining them? If so, you could check out a game called **Forbidden Island**, it is a cooperative game where the players are working together to escape from an island.
Another family friendly game for 3 or more would be **Camel Up**, where the players are betting on racing camels. **King of Tokyo** should also work well, but again I believe having a sighted older person around (10 yr old or above) would be required.
buckeyes4me3 points4y ago
There is also a Braille’s Uno game. Check out the Braille Superstore $1
AllHarlowsEve2 points4y ago
A bit off the beaten path, but tabletop games are also definitely doable. There's lots and lots out there, some more child friendly than others, but you could definitely adapt a DnD game, or similar, to be kid friendly.
The age is really my sticking point, because most of my ideas would be better for older kids, but regardless. Building with legos, playing any board game with braille labels, or maybe using rsgames if they have a computer and the kid can use either a computer or phone to play.
Also, arts and crafts are cool. Air dry foam stuff could be cool.
ezmereldah1 points4y ago
May I ask what your ideas for older kids are? My grandma is losing her sight but loves to play games with my mum. They like scrabble, Rummikub and puzzle games but they’re getting increasingly more difficult. She is also pretty shaky now so anything that doesn’t involve precision would be great! Would love to hear your ideas!
GoBlindOrGoHome1 points4y ago
Braille with print playing cards for go-fish, maracas or bells for blind hide-and-seek, a goal ball for them to learn to play together.
A Braille labeler with clear label tape can make anything accessible for anyone, with enough thought. Apples to Apples would be good. Pick your own adventure books could also be modified this way.
bondolo3 points4y ago
64oz Games has accessibility kits for Apples to Apples and other games already pre-prepared and in some cases pre-assembled.
Our mission is to provide everyone with access to large- scale community websites for the good of humanity. Without ads, without tracking, without greed.