I’m also gonna get this game system next month I live in Ontario Canada and I would also like to know how long it took to get your gaming system Jean by the way for people who aren’t clear Gene said that he lives in the states not New Zealand just clear that up, but I plan on getting this gaming system next month hopefully as well from Mich verrier > On Jan 11, 2026, at 2:25 PM, Shaun Everiss via groups.io > <[email protected]> wrote: > > also gene forgot to ask, how long did it take to get your unit? > > I got a responce overnight that things were on their way and all set. > > I am in new zealand I think you are to I think if thats the right gene. > > Just interested. > > I am due to have my big trips in march thats my longest one anyway so it will > be nice to muck about. > > >> On 12/01/2026 8:23 am, Shaun Everiss via groups.io wrote: >> Hi gene. >> >> Wow this is really descriptive. >> >> After a lot of mucking about I figured out why not and spent the 300 nz >> bucks on the system with the entire load of games. >> >> I am going to be on holiday a lot with the family so maybe I have fun. >> >> So its got a speaker in it cool. >> >> I suggested to the author that a cartredge case maybe nice to put the carts >> in its probably fancy but oh well. >> >> Then again depending on the size of the carts maybe I can make a box that >> can handle this stuff. >> >> >>> On 12/01/2026 8:08 am, Gene Warner via groups.io wrote: >>> Hi everybody, >>> >>> Well this will be my first installment about this gaming system. Today I >>> will describe the system itself and the game cartriges. >>> >>> First of all is the game system itself. It is about five by two and a half >>> by one inches or about the size of a hand held radio. The top one and a >>> half to two inches is the slot for the game cartridges, they slide into a >>> hole on the right side just above the power switch. This power switch is >>> what the tape was covering so I guess that the tape was there to make sure >>> the game system stays turned off during shipping. And that is all that is >>> on the right side, the cartridge slot and the power switch. On the left >>> side are a USB-C charging port and a 3.5mm headphone jack for private >>> listening. No headphones are included. The back has a holographic label >>> that covers a screw for disassembling the game system for those who want to >>> make modifications to accomodate a player with specific changes needed to >>> play the games. The top and bottom are blank. I saved the front description >>> for last because this is the side you will be interacting with the most. >>> The top couple of inches is taken up by a window that allows you to see >>> which cartridge is currently plugged into the game system. Yes, I know most >>> people here can't see but this game system is for more than just visually >>> impaired players. >>> >>> Below the window is the control area which contains the four buttons used >>> to play the games, they are labeled A, B, C, and D, and are actually >>> roughly in the shape of the letters they are labeled with. Three of these >>> buttons have a second function that is activated with a long press of the >>> button, they are, A is to pause and resume the game, probably for areas >>> where the game doesn't stop to wait for your response, B is to lower the >>> volume level, and C is to raise the volume level. And that is pretty much >>> it for describing the game system, I will describe the cartridges later so >>> keep reading. The first thing they tell you to do is charge the battery, >>> they don't say how long it takes but I figured a couple of hours should be >>> lenty to get started with. I intend to leave it plugged in over night. >>> >>> Now for the cartridges. Currently there are five games available, each game >>> is entirely stand alone in that there is no specific order you need to play >>> the games in. Each tells a completely separate story from the other games. >>> So I chose, for lack of any other reason, to play them in alphabetical >>> order.Each cartridge is about two and a half by one by one half inches. It >>> is not possible to plug these cartridges into the game wrong, it simply >>> won't fit. One of the short ends has the edge of a circuit board which >>> connects with the game system the other short end has the braille I found >>> earlier, it's probably one word that identifies the game. >>> >>> The game I will be playing first is Bewilder, so I will be describing how >>> you play the games with this system using this game. To avoid spoiling your >>> fun, I will not be describing anything specific from the game, examples, if >>> needed, I will make up. Here is the description of this game from Truman's >>> web site. >>> >>> Bewilder >>> Quest & Puzzle >>> When Bewilder Johnson is stung by a mysterious insect, she finds herself >>> transported to a dark and unusual forest. In her search to get home, she >>> teams >>> up with Whiskerby, a friendly talking cat who introduces her to the >>> creatures that surround them. But Bewilder is not alone, for the forest is >>> ruled by >>> an evil scorpion queen named Scarletta, who wants Bewilder for her own >>> terrifying reasons. >>> >>> Well, that's it for now., next time, in a day or two We'll start playing >>> the game. See you then! >>> >>> Gene... >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Sharon Hooley via groups.io" <[email protected]> >>> To: [email protected] >>> Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2026 16:49:19 -0700 >>> Subject: Re: [blind-gamers] Truman games adventure game system >>> >>>> Are you familiar with the dots on some pill medication organizers? Are >>>> the dots on the game system like that? I'm not sure if it's Braille >>>> related, but they're sure handy for independence! >>>> >>>> On 1/9/2026 4:36 PM, Gene Warner via groups.io wrote: >>>>> The game system seems specifically designed for players that may have >>>>> special needs like customised controls and the like. The information on >>>>> the web site says that the circuit boards have modification instruction >>>>> silk screened onto them. >>>>> >>>>> I found some tactile markings that I would guess are some kind of braille >>>>> labeling but since I don't know braille I can't tell you what they say. >>>>> There's probably more information on their web site. >>>>> >>>>> https://www.trumantoys.com/ >>>>> >>>>> Gene... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "Sharon Hooley via groups.io" <[email protected]> >>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>> Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2026 16:27:00 -0700 >>>>> Subject: Re: [blind-gamers] Truman games adventure game system >>>>> >>>>>> Does Truman games and system cater specifically to blind players, or is >>>>>> it just a general gaming company? >>>>>> >>>>>> On 1/8/2026 10:38 PM, Jude DaShiell via groups.io wrote: >>>>>>> If those games were meant to be played in a specific order, the >>>>>>> cartridge >>>>>>> bags could have been labeled sequentially with dots. One dot for the >>>>>>> first game; two dots for the second game, three dots for the third game, >>>>>>> and four dots for the fourth game and so on. On Thu, 8 Jan 2026, Gene >>>>>>> Warner via groups.io wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I am in the United States. Florida to be more precise. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Gene... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>> From: "Sharon Hooley via groups.io" <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>>>> Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2026 16:52:30 -0700 >>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [blind-gamers] Truman games adventure game system >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Do you live in the United states or UK? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 1/8/2026 4:32 PM, Gene Warner via groups.io wrote: >>>>>>>>>> Well, the package from Truman games arrived today! I went ahead and >>>>>>>>>> opened it up just to give everything a quick inspection to make sure >>>>>>>>>> it all survived being shipped. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Inside the box I found five smaller boxes which were the five game >>>>>>>>>> cartridges. Also in the box was the game unit itself wrapped in a >>>>>>>>>> bubble wrap bag, On quick inspection I found four buttons in the >>>>>>>>>> middle of the front, a USB-C charging port and I believe a headphone >>>>>>>>>> jack on the left, a large square opening for the cartridges and >>>>>>>>>> something else that was covered with masking tape on the right side. >>>>>>>>>> For now I left the masking tape in place until I know what that is >>>>>>>>>> about. And lastly, there was a charging cord floating around in the >>>>>>>>>> box. Andunderneath it all was some papers I suspect is the manual. >>>>>>>>>> There isn't much to it so I am thinking that there isn't much to >>>>>>>>>> learn before I can begin playing one of the games. One thing I will >>>>>>>>>> need to figure out before I begin playing, are each of the games >>>>>>>>>> like a chapter in a book so there is a prefered order I should play >>>>>>>>>> the games in. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I put everything back in the box and set it aside until this >>>>>>>>>> weekend. Right now I am busy with another project. Stay tuned, more >>>>>>>>>> later on. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Gene... >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> > > > > >
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