Mattel163 enhances accessibility for its mobile card games, UNO! Mobile, Skip-Bo Mobile, and Phase 10: World Tour, with the introduction of the "Beyond Colors" update. This update introduces colorblind-friendly decks utilizing shapes (squares, triangles, circles, stars) instead of colors to represent card values. This innovative approach ensures inclusivity for the estimated 300 million colorblind individuals globally, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
The new decks, featuring consistent shape-based symbols across all three games, are easily enabled through in-game account settings. Players simply need to access their avatar menu, navigate to card theme options, and activate the Beyond Colors deck. This simple step significantly improves gameplay accessibility.
This initiative reflects Mattel163's commitment to inclusivity. The company aims to make 80% of its game portfolio colorblind-accessible by 2025. The development of the Beyond Colors decks involved collaboration with colorblind gamers to ensure optimal design and usability.
Each game offers a unique gameplay experience: UNO! Mobile replicates the classic card-discarding game; Phase 10: World Tour challenges players to complete phases quickly; and Skip-Bo provides a fresh take on solitaire. All three titles are available on the App Store and Google Play. For further details on Mattel163 and the Beyond Colors update, visit their official website or follow their Facebook page.