Tactile Game “PASSLE“ : Production of Toys that Are Played Using the Sense of Touch

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to create a game that can be played by a wide variety of people by utilizing the sense of touch. The author created a toy that pairs "an Object combining two columnar bodies" with "a Ring with composite shape. This toy was enjoyed by college students who are clear-sighted. The author also analyzed the difficulty level. Now the author would like to verify if it is possible to play with the visually impaired. The author plans to work with blind children and others on a trial-and-error basis.