Threes! | AppleVis

Submitted by Dave Nason, 12 February, 2014

Last updated on 21 January, 2019

Description of App

PLEASE NOTE: This game does not run on 4th Gen iPods! Threes is tiny puzzle that grows on you. “You might as well delete Candy Crush Saga now.” ~ Pocket Gamer “It's surprisingly adorable, for a game starring numbers.” ~ Joystiq “It’s the kind of game that embosses the rules on your brain within 30 seconds, but then compels you to spend the next two hours playing.” ~ Pocket Tactics Explore our little game’s deep challenge and grow your mind beyond imagination. Optimized for iOS7 and human brains. Universal app for iPhone and iPads. ³ Endless challenge from one simple game mode ³ An endearing cast of characters ³ A heart-warming soundtrack ³ No IAP - Threes is a complete experience the moment you download it Honorably mentioned for Excellence in Design by the Independent Games Festival. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ From the makers of PUZZLEJUICE: ³ Designed by Asher Vollmer ³ Illustrated by Greg Wohlwend (Ridiculous Fishing, Hundreds) ³ Scored by Jimmy Hinson (Black Ops 2, Mass Effect 2) ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Threes grows with you and you’ll grow with Threes.

Version

1.0.2

Free or Paid

Paid

Apple Watch Support

Not Known

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone

iOS Version

Unknown

Accessibility Comments

The app is currently completely inaccessible with VoiceOver. However, I have been able to play it to a reasonable extent on iPad with my limited vision, and I think that the nature of the game is such that it could be made to work with VoiceOver if the developer is willing to put the work in to it. It is a puzzle game that involves moving numbered tiles around a grid. Currently even the menus etc. are not visible to VoiceOver.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads no page elements.

Button Labeling

No buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

The app is totally inaccessible.

Other Comments

This is a fun and addictive game. So I hope we can convince the developer to consider accessibility.

App Store Link

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/threes!/id779157948?mt=8

Developer's Website

http://asherv.com/threes/support/

Developer's Twitter Username

@threesgame

Recommendations

0 people have recommended this app

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Comments

This game sounds great

I was really hopeful when I heard about this game on twit. Its really highly praised by mainstream tech people and it seems like it would be very easy to make this game accessible. I was very disappointed when I opened the app and it was totally inaccessible.

has anyone contacted the dev

has anyone contacted the dev regarding accessible elements for the app? If so what was there rection and what is their time table of when it might happen. Take care.

Yes

Yes I emailed the developer yesterday and hope others will do so too. I got the following response within a couple of hours: Hi David! Thank you for the suggestion! It is very likely that this will happen in the future :) -Asher

Addicting Game

After hearing several podcasts rave how fun this game is, I decided to try it on my iPad. Unfortunately it doesn't work with VoiceOver yet, but I have enough vision to easily play the game. All the tiles have great contrast and large numbers. Low vision gamers should give this one a look. After becoming addicted for a couple hours last night, I am definitely going to contact the developer as well to request VoiceOver accessibility. I could see Threes! being very playable for a blind user.

Well, that's promising. Maybe

Well, that's promising. Maybe link them to this thread as well so that they can see the comments regarding to the accessibility or lack thereof in the game. Tae care all.

Already done

Yep I sent them the link.