Playing Games With Disabilities

What types of games do you like to play? Video games, board games, or maybe even card games? It's a tough decision to make when trying to choose what type of game to play; especially since there is such a big variety of games to choose from in these different categories. Many people these days have some sort of gaming system in their house, whether it be Xbox, one or all of the many play stations they came out with over the years, Wii, Wii U, or even the most recent invention the Nintendo Switch. With keeping this in mind, what types of games are out there and how can people with disabilities join the fun world of playing games. Keep reading to find out.

Types of Video Games You Can Play  With Disabilities

 Playing video games with one hand can become a little challenging at first; especially if you play a game that has a bunch of action and involves you doing many different things at once in order to keep your character alive.

My Favorite Video Games

I have never really been the one that was really into playing games on the Xbox or play stations. I enjoy the types of games you would find on the Wii, Wii U, and the Nintendo Switch which include

• Wii sports
•  Mario Cart
• Super Mario Brothers
•   Luigi's Mansion
•  Donkey Kong Country
• Animal Crossing New Horizons.

My Strategy

Over the years as I found and played different games I developed a strategy that I can use to play any video game. When I play video games my lap or the side of the couch becomes my controller holder. By having the controller laying on something where you can reach it allows you to stretch your fingers to the different buttons on the remote to move your character without having to try to hold the remote at the same time.

Types Of Board Games You Can Play With Disabilities

Playing board games is one of my favorite activities to do with my family. Not only is there a wide variety of games to choose from, allows you to spend time with your family, but they are actually very easy to play with one hand.

My Favorite Board Game

When playing board games I normally choose one of the following

• Any of the Sorry games
• Rummikub
• Monopoly

 With all these games having a board as the main part of the game and a little piece you move on the board makes playing these games not only extremely fun, but they are also games that I can easily play with one hand.

Tips and Tricks for Playing Card Games With Disabilities

Card Games Are A Lot More Challenging To play Than Board Games

Card games, on the other hand, are not as easy to play with one hand. There are many things you have to consider when choosing to play a card game. Some things you may ask yourself include; how do I hold my cards while taking my turn? Or how do I take my turn without letting other people see my cards? These are questions I have asked myself on a few different occasions while playing card games with my family; until we found some tips and tricks to help me easily play card games.

Tips and Tricks

• Use part of the game box and lean the cards up against it right in front of you
• Place your cards face down on the table 
• Get a cardholder at Walmart. 

My Favorite Card games

Some of my favorite card games that I absolutely have a blast playing with my family include

Uno Attack

Unstable Unicorn

Apples to Apples

Apples to Apples Sour

Bubble Talk

To Conclude

Playing games whether it be video games, board games, or card games can be tons of fun to play with your family and friends. With just a little help of the strategies I provided you within this blog and by creating one on your own; there is no reason why you couldn't join the fun world of gaming.