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How can you make your online game inclusive for all ages?

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Online games are a great way to connect with people from different backgrounds, cultures, and generations. However, not everyone can enjoy them equally, especially if they face barriers related to age, ability, or preference. As a game developer, you can make your online game more inclusive for all ages by following some simple tips and best practices. Here are some of them.

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David Ronnes

Senior 3D Artist (Marketing) at Rare Ltd | Xbox Game Studios

1 Design for diversity

One of the first steps to make your online game inclusive for all ages is to design for diversity. This means creating a variety of characters, settings, and stories that reflect the diversity of your potential players. You can also offer options for customization, such as changing the appearance, voice, or name of your avatar. This way, you can allow players to express their identity and feel more immersed in your game world.

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Alex Vine

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One of the best examples of such games is Fall guys This game entices kids and adults alike because of its simple but addictive mechanics. Each level is unique, but does not require any burden to understand what to do on the level Also, the variety of character skins helps everyone to choose the character from the universe that he likes, because there is everything - a variety of animals, mythical creatures and even SpongeBob! The graphics itself, although it is childish, but the gameplay itself is quite competitive because to win you need to pass several levels in a row and win the crown, wins only 1 of 40 people

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2 Optimize for accessibility

Another important aspect of making your online game inclusive for all ages is to optimize for accessibility. This means ensuring that your game can be played by people with different levels of vision, hearing, motor, or cognitive abilities. You can do this by providing adjustable settings, such as font size, color contrast, sound volume, subtitles, or difficulty levels. You can also use accessible input methods, such as keyboard, mouse, touch, or voice commands. Additionally, you can test your game with accessibility tools, such as screen readers, magnifiers, or captions.

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3 Support for learning

A third way to make your online game inclusive for all ages is to support for learning. This means providing clear and intuitive instructions, feedback, and guidance for your players, especially if your game involves complex mechanics, rules, or goals. You can do this by using simple and consistent language, icons, and sounds. You can also offer tutorials, hints, tips, or examples to help players learn and improve their skills. Furthermore, you can design your game to be adaptable and flexible, so that players can choose their own pace, style, and challenge.

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4 Encourage for interaction

A fourth way to make your online game inclusive for all ages is to encourage for interaction. This means creating opportunities and incentives for your players to communicate, collaborate, and compete with each other, both within and outside your game. You can do this by adding social features, such as chat, voice, or video calls, emojis, stickers, or gestures. You can also create communities, groups, or clubs where players can share their experiences, opinions, or achievements. Moreover, you can foster a positive and respectful online culture, by setting clear rules, moderating content, and rewarding good behavior.

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David Ronnes

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As a parent I would argue that making specific choices to halt interaction is a good way to make a space where Mutliplayer games can be more safe for kids. Positive interaction is great as I have experienced myself throughout my life playing video games. But having parental controls like in for example Fortnite is something that I would highly appreciate more games would look at. This would make me more likely to allow my kids to play a specific game. And thus more inclusive.

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5 Solicit for feedback

A fifth way to make your online game inclusive for all ages is to solicit for feedback. This means asking for and listening to your players' opinions, suggestions, or complaints about your game. You can do this by conducting surveys, polls, or interviews with your players, both before and after launching your game. You can also use analytics, metrics, or reviews to measure your game's performance, popularity, or satisfaction. Additionally, you can involve your players in the development process, by inviting them to test, review, or co-create your game.

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Alex Vine

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It's important to remember that users are not designers, developers, or marketers Their ideas may be good, but it's worth considering that you have a vision for your project and an understanding of how it should work. If comments aren't obvious, it's worth thinking about and prioritizing them among the masses based on the 3/3 principle 1. it's valuable to all users 2. it's easy to develop 3. it aligns with business goals If an idea gets all the points, then it can be seen as something worth pursuing, otherwise you may make a product that your audience doesn't really need

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6 Update for improvement

A sixth way to make your online game inclusive for all ages is to update for improvement. This means constantly reviewing, refining, and enhancing your game based on your players' feedback, needs, or preferences. You can do this by fixing bugs, glitches, or errors that affect your game's functionality, quality, or security. You can also add new features, content, or modes that increase your game's variety, replayability, or engagement. Furthermore, you can adapt your game to the latest trends, technologies, or standards that affect your game's relevance, compatibility, or accessibility.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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