Arcade Software is a collection of nine (9) fun, interactive, and fully-accessible computer games for blind and low vision players.
Digital download of Arcade Software Program with a single activation license. The download link and activation license will be emailed once checkout is complete.
NOTE: Each license is good for installation on one computer.
The Arcade Computer Game Collection includes 9 games:
1) Canteen
Manage your own canteen stand at camp!
How much money can you make? Stock and sell an inventory of items but make sure to plan for a rainy day.
Reinforces long-term planning and strategic thought.
2) Samurai
Hone your patience and reflex to that of a samurai!
An exciting challenge for all skill levels. Challenge your friends in the thrilling Versus Mode.
Score provided for tracking student progress and advancement.
3) Music Box
Use your computer keyboard to make music!
Play with dozens of instruments, sound effects, and drum patterns.
As simple or advanced as you want it to be. Everyone can use Music Box.
4) Futurebot
Answer FutureBot's questions to calculate your wacky future!
Your future is shaped by the answers you give.
Hundreds of questions, thousands of answers, and countless fortunes.
5) Wizard's Tower
A tactical battle game focused on skill and strategy!
Choose a hero and try to defeat the wizard and his minions.
Carefully choose your upgrades as you progress through the tower.
6) Crazy Phrase
Players input words, resulting in a new crazy story every time!
Create your own custom stories or choose from many that are provided.
A hilarious way to practice basic grammar skills.
7) Echo
Test keyboard and memory skills by mimicking the echo!
A timeless test of mental skill with an accessible presentation.
How long can you go before you lose the echo?
Score provided for tracking student progress and advancement.
8) Hangman
The classic game in accessible format!
Load custom word lists of your own creation.
Great for reinforcing classroom vocabulary and terms.
9) Radio
Fight back the static before it's too late!
Static creeps in from the left or right stereo channels, press the arrow keys to push it back.
Reinforces basic audible discrimination and simple virtual spatial awareness.
Score provided for tracking student progress and advancement.
Features:
- Visual Enhancements
Choose from a variety of font sizes, from small to large.
A vast array of color options for text and backgrounds.
Clean, simple, and distraction-free user interface.
A single key at the main menu can quickly cycle between your saved schemes, which is great for teaching multiple students on the same machine.
- Audible Feedback
Customize the speed and pitch of various voices.
Single key press to hear each side of a card.
Designed to be used entirely without vision.
Arcade is intended to be accessible to as many students as possible. Therefore system requirements are quite low. It should work on any Windows computer.
System requirements:
1) Windows operating system
2) Internet connection for initial installation and registration.
Optional:
Arcade can use other SAPI TTS voices installed on your computer. Additional voices can be purchased from various vendors online. If you're unsure about other voices, don't worry. All modern builds of Windows include default voices that can be used.
Arcade is an all-inclusive accessible program. No outside accessibility software is required.
Digital download of Arcade Software Program with a single activation license. The download link and activation license will be emailed once checkout is complete.
NOTE: Each license is good for installation on one computer.
The Arcade Computer Game Collection includes 9 games:
1) Canteen
Manage your own canteen stand at camp!
How much money can you make? Stock and sell an inventory of items but make sure to plan for a rainy day.
Reinforces long-term planning and strategic thought.
2) Samurai
Hone your patience and reflex to that of a samurai!
An exciting challenge for all skill levels. Challenge your friends in the thrilling Versus Mode.
Score provided for tracking student progress and advancement.
3) Music Box
Use your computer keyboard to make music!
Play with dozens of instruments, sound effects, and drum patterns.
As simple or advanced as you want it to be. Everyone can use Music Box.
4) Futurebot
Answer FutureBot's questions to calculate your wacky future!
Your future is shaped by the answers you give.
Hundreds of questions, thousands of answers, and countless fortunes.
5) Wizard's Tower
A tactical battle game focused on skill and strategy!
Choose a hero and try to defeat the wizard and his minions.
Carefully choose your upgrades as you progress through the tower.
6) Crazy Phrase
Players input words, resulting in a new crazy story every time!
Create your own custom stories or choose from many that are provided.
A hilarious way to practice basic grammar skills.
7) Echo
Test keyboard and memory skills by mimicking the echo!
A timeless test of mental skill with an accessible presentation.
How long can you go before you lose the echo?
Score provided for tracking student progress and advancement.
8) Hangman
The classic game in accessible format!
Load custom word lists of your own creation.
Great for reinforcing classroom vocabulary and terms.
9) Radio
Fight back the static before it's too late!
Static creeps in from the left or right stereo channels, press the arrow keys to push it back.
Reinforces basic audible discrimination and simple virtual spatial awareness.
Score provided for tracking student progress and advancement.
Features:
- Visual Enhancements
Choose from a variety of font sizes, from small to large.
A vast array of color options for text and backgrounds.
Clean, simple, and distraction-free user interface.
A single key at the main menu can quickly cycle between your saved schemes, which is great for teaching multiple students on the same machine.
- Audible Feedback
Customize the speed and pitch of various voices.
Single key press to hear each side of a card.
Designed to be used entirely without vision.
Arcade is intended to be accessible to as many students as possible. Therefore system requirements are quite low. It should work on any Windows computer.
System requirements:
1) Windows operating system
2) Internet connection for initial installation and registration.
Optional:
Arcade can use other SAPI TTS voices installed on your computer. Additional voices can be purchased from various vendors online. If you're unsure about other voices, don't worry. All modern builds of Windows include default voices that can be used.
Arcade is an all-inclusive accessible program. No outside accessibility software is required.
