Aug 08, 2024
Accessibility is of paramount importance. If a game can’t be played, it can’t be enjoyed, and so it can’t fulfill its purpose.
Of course, accessibility is relative to the game’s audience. One can only gauge accessibility in terms of the audience and their tolerances for complexity and nuance, which also varies from person to person.
Experienced gamers can accept a great deal of complexity in order to achieve a great experience. Casual gamers will balk if your rulebook is more than a single page.
These guidelines will help you define and then meet the needs of your game's audience.
