Accessible Escape Rooms: Designing QR Puzzles for Players with Disabilities

1. Visual Impairment

Provide audio descriptions of each QR clue's visual content as an audio track on the linked page. Large-print cards with Braille equivalents can sit beside QR puzzles for tactile discovery.

2. Motor Impairment

Ensure QR codes are at accessible heights (80 to 120 cm) and on stable surfaces, not concealed in tight or high locations that require reaching or crouching. A phone or tablet stand in each room removes the need to hold a device precisely.

3. Cognitive Accessibility

Keep linked page text concise. Use icons alongside text instructions. Offer a simplified mode on the hint system with less complex language for neurodivergent players.

4. Adjustable Difficulty

A QR at the host desk links to an accessibility settings page: simpler clue language, extended timer, skip options for specific puzzles. Teams self-select the experience level that works for them.

5. Pre-Visit Information

A QR in the booking confirmation links to an accessibility guide: which rooms are step-free, what sensory conditions are present (lighting levels, audio), and how to request adaptations.