Looking for a fun and accessible tabletop game? Look no further than M4tch, a 3D printed version of Connect Four that’s perfect for players of all abilities! Not only is it a classic game that lets you show off your strategic planning skills, but it’s also been specifically designed with tactile markers to help visually and physically impaired players distinguish between each row and column. Plus, with each game piece having its own distinct texture, it’s easy for players to differentiate between their pieces. The 3D printed details make it even more special, and it’s a great addition to any classroom, family game night, or game enthusiast’s collection. Ready for inclusive fun and learning? Give M4tch a try!
Prototype 1: Chunky, textured, and visually contrasted
The first prototype of the match-4 game inspired by the popular connect-four was adapted in 3D for a more inclusive gameplay. The tokens are large and chunky cubes for ease of handling for those with limited fine motor control or missing fingers.
In addition to the cube form factor, each piece is textured to allow for the game to be played and “seen” by touch. Great for those with blindness and visual impairments.
Tic Tac Toe (T3)
The cubes also allow for another classic game to be made inclusive: Tic-Tac-Toe or “Naughts and Crosses”.
During the course of the prototyping process we found a useful app to simulate colour-blindness: Chromatic Vision Simulator by Kazunori Asada that was helpful. It’s available for Android (via Play Store) and Apple (via AppStore) mobile devices.
Available now for purchase as a standard M4TCH kit or with the Tic-Tac-Toe (T3) add-on. We invite feedback and requests for customisation and personalisation. 3D printing allows us to make these changes quickly and at relatively low costs to make games inclusive. Order yours today.
Timelapse demo of a match-four game being played with white and green cubes. white cubes player forms a diagonal of 4 to win. loop continues from start of game
