BOARD GAME DESIGN
LOST FOR WORDS
The Dyslexia Board Game
A fast paced, fun and challenging boardgame to educate non dyslexics on the difficulties of dyslexia through simulation and experience.
‘Lost for words’ is a game to simulate a small selection of the different types of dyslexia. The project was prompted by a noticed lack of knowledge of the general public about dyslexia and its effects, not only reading and writing difficulties but the broader issues that this alternative thinking brings.
The game includes challenges that simulate the diffculties of a select number of types of dyslexia. The challenges represent some of the struggles that individuals with dyslexia may face. Overall, the board game simulates the dierent types of dyslexia and can be an engaging and eective way to increase awareness and empathy for individuals with dyslexia.
‘Lost for words’ is a game to simulate a small selection of the different types of dyslexia. The project was prompted by a noticed lack of knowledge of the general public about dyslexia and its effects, not only reading and writing difficulties but the broader issues that this alternative thinking brings.
The game includes challenges that simulate the diffculties of a select number of types of dyslexia. The challenges represent some of the struggles that individuals with dyslexia may face. Overall, the board game simulates the dierent types of dyslexia and can be an engaging and eective way to increase awareness and empathy for individuals with dyslexia.