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How can you ensure your mobile game is safe for players with epilepsy?

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Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects about 65 million people worldwide. It can cause seizures triggered by various stimuli, such as flashing lights, rapid movements, or patterns. If you are a mobile game developer, you have a responsibility to ensure your game is safe and accessible for players with epilepsy. In this article, you will learn some tips and best practices to avoid creating potentially harmful content and to provide options for players to customize their experience.

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1 Know the guidelines

The first step to make your mobile game safe for players with epilepsy is to familiarize yourself with the guidelines and standards for accessible design. One of the most widely used sources is the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which provide recommendations for web and mobile content. The WCAG 2.1 includes a section on seizure and physical reaction, which specifies the criteria for avoiding content that could cause seizures or other adverse effects. For example, the WCAG advises against using more than three flashes per second, using contrasting colors or patterns, or using animations that are not essential for the game.

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Safety for players with epilepsy in your mobile game is paramount. To achieve this, avoid intense flashing lights, providing options for such effects. Implement an epilepsy warning at the game's outset, allowing players to make informed decisions. Offer brightness adjustments and in-game settings to control visual effects, and prioritize a game design with smoother animations. Rigorously test with epilepsy patients to identify and rectify triggers. Adhere to accessibility guidelines like WCAG. Establish a feedback channel and ensure your development team is educated about epilepsy safety. These efforts create an inclusive and safe mobile gaming environment.

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2 Test your game

The second step to make your mobile game safe for players with epilepsy is to test your game for any potential triggers or issues. You can use various tools and methods to check your game's compliance with the WCAG or other standards, such as the Harding Test, the PEAT tool, or the Photosensitive Epilepsy Analysis Tool (PEAT). These tools can help you identify and fix any problematic elements in your game, such as flashing lights, flickering images, or strobe effects. You can also ask for feedback from players with epilepsy or accessibility experts to improve your game's design and usability.

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The next step in ensuring your mobile game is safe for players with epilepsy is testing it for potential problems. You can use tools like the Harding Test or PEAT to check if your game follows safety standards. These tools help find and fix issues like flashy lights or flickering images. It's also a good idea to get feedback from players with epilepsy or experts to make your game better and safer for everyone.

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3 Provide options

The third step to make your mobile game safe for players with epilepsy is to provide options for players to customize their game experience according to their preferences and needs. You can offer features such as a seizure warning, a pause button, a skip option, a brightness adjustment, a color filter, a motion reduction, or a sound control. These features can help players avoid or reduce the risk of seizures or discomfort while playing your game. You can also use clear and consistent labels, icons, and instructions to inform players about the options and how to use them.

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4 Educate yourself and others

The fourth step to make your mobile game safe for players with epilepsy is to educate yourself and others about the condition and the importance of accessibility. You can learn more about epilepsy and its causes, symptoms, and treatments from reliable sources, such as the Epilepsy Foundation, the World Health Organization, or the International League Against Epilepsy. You can also raise awareness and promote accessibility among your peers, colleagues, and community by sharing your knowledge, resources, and best practices. You can also support and collaborate with organizations and initiatives that advocate for epilepsy and accessibility, such as Game Accessibility Guidelines, AbleGamers, or SpecialEffect.

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The fourth step in making your mobile game safe for players with epilepsy involves educating yourself and others about the condition and the importance of accessibility. You can start by learning about epilepsy from trusted sources like the Epilepsy Foundation, the World Health Organization, or the International League Against Epilepsy. Understanding its causes, symptoms, and treatments is crucial. Additionally, you can spread awareness and encourage accessibility within your circle, sharing your knowledge and best practices. Supporting organizations like Game Accessibility Guidelines, AbleGamers, or SpecialEffect, which advocate for epilepsy awareness and accessibility, is also a valuable way to contribute.

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5 Be respectful and inclusive

The fifth step to make your mobile game safe for players with epilepsy is to be respectful and inclusive of their diversity and dignity. You can avoid using stereotypes, jokes, or insults that might offend or hurt players with epilepsy or other disabilities. You can also avoid portraying epilepsy or seizures in a negative, sensational, or inaccurate way in your game's story, characters, or graphics. You can also use inclusive and empowering language and imagery that celebrate and respect players with epilepsy and their achievements, challenges, and contributions.

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6 Keep improving

The sixth and final step to make your mobile game safe for players with epilepsy is to keep improving your game's accessibility and quality. You can monitor and update your game regularly to fix any bugs, glitches, or errors that might affect your game's performance or safety. You can also solicit and respond to feedback from players with epilepsy or other disabilities to enhance your game's features, options, and content. You can also explore and experiment with new technologies, techniques, and trends that might improve your game's accessibility and appeal.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Know the guidelines

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5 Be respectful and inclusive

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5 Be respectful and inclusive

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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