Análise da acessibilidade do jogo “Mordida Selvagem”: um estudo de caso com pessoas que possuem deficiência intelectual

Abstract

Accessibility plays an important role in the inclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities, as it ensures that technological resources can be used by all audiences. In this context, this work presents the redesign of the serious game Mordida Selvagem, whose goal was to improve the learning experience and accessibility for students with intellectual disabilities. The project was based on a previously existing version of the game which, although functional, presented accessibility limitations such as insufficient visual contrast, lack of informative sound cues, and unclear instructions, making comprehension and engagement more difficult for the students. The redesign process was structured into six main stages, involving a theoretical review on serious games and digital accessibility, an analysis of the original version, the implementation of technical and aesthetic improvements, the application of the updated version with the target audience, and the analysis of the results. The changes included the creation of a new terrestrial phase, the redesign of the interfaces based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, the introduction of the mascot “Mord,” and the adoption of clearer visual and auditory elements. After the modifications, the game was applied to students with intellectual disabilities from an institution served by the extension projects Letramento Digital and Desenvolvimento de Software Educacional. At the end of the session, students answered a questionnaire evaluating the accessibility and playability of the game. The results indicated greater engagement from the participants and improved understanding of the proposed activities, suggesting that the redesign contributed to making the game clearer and more accessible.