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Design a game with more than one way to join

Which rule changes create a real participation choice?

Design a paper game in which the objective stays clear while the way someone communicates a move can change. No physical game or group is required.

15–25 minutes, or one comparison for a first try. More time is optional.

Three labelled rows—write, say to a scribe, select cards—each show S-A-B-F and the same objective.
Three ways to report the same planned route. Open full-size diagram ↗

Start here

Draw a route of boxes S → A → B → F. The paper-game objective is to visit A then B before finishing at F.

Use your idea or the example below. Talk, write, draw, point or listen first. You can stop after one step.

Try it your way.

  1. Spot the unnecessary restriction

    An invented first rule says “Only written letter sequences count.” It ties a planning task to one way of reporting it. Identify that restriction without guessing anyone’s abilities.

  2. Offer equivalent choices

    A revised rule accepts writing S-A-B-F, saying the letters to a scribe, or selecting the ready-made letter cards in order. Every mode must communicate the same complete route.

  3. Check the objective stays fixed

    Trace each offered version. All three must visit A before B and finish at F. Changing the communication method does not quietly remove a required stop for only one mode.

  4. Ask about a remaining barrier

    Could the letters, directions or recording arrangement still be unclear? Propose one practical change, such as larger cards or read-aloud labels. A proposed option is not proof it suits everyone.

One possible version

Three ways to report the same planned route

This is an invented desk-game plan, not a report of a participant trial.

  • Written: S-A-B-F. Spoken to a chosen scribe: “S, A, B, F.” Selected cards: S then A then B then F.
  • Each communicates the same four positions. The objective, available route and order stay unchanged.
  • A learner may inspect the worked route without playing. Independent use does not require a team, timer, movement task or performance score.

Real access preferences need to be asked about, not diagnosed from this model. The plan is not universal accessibility certification.

A different way.

Use the supplied route and identify one equivalent pair of communication options. Observing, reading or having the choices described is complete participation.

If you want more.

Add a branch S-A-C-B-F and supply a second valid route. Check that every communication mode can express the extra choice.

Something to keep?

Did I create a genuine choice, or give one option less information or a different objective?

You can keep a question, a sketch or a change of mind. A finished product is optional.

This opens an editable starter in your project tools. It asks before replacing open work. Choosing it does not save or share your work automatically.

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