Hi Laurel, Its not a dumb idea at all. I can't say one way or another how Hasbro would respond to a request for permission to create an accessible version of Risk since I haven't asked them, but even if they said no it wouldn't be the end of the world.
As I mentioned in my prior post there are ways to sidestep around copyright issues by renaming the game, changing the playing pieces, and using different territories on the board while keeping the essential game play in tact. It just requires knowing how far you can go before you step over the line into copyright infringement. My guess is, and its just a guess, that Hasbro probably wouldn't give us too much of a hassle given we are a very small minority, and if the developer weren't going to sell it it wouldn't be like we are making money off of their game. However, ultimately the only way to really know is to contact their legal department and ask them directly. Cheers! On 1/14/12, Laurel <[email protected]> wrote: > hmmmmm, maybe this is a dumb thought or question, but I wonder if a > blind game developer could ever contact the company and get permission > to make a braille version or risk, or an accessible online version. > Think about it, there's braille monopoly out there that you have to > pay for. Also, the company wouldn't be losing alot by giving somebody > permission to develop accessible risk for us, either via braille or on > the computer. We (us blind gamers) are not a relatively large > community compared to the population as a whole, therefore as a whole > compared to the rest of the world, the demand for an accessible risk > isn't great. I know it's a big deal for us, but sighted people could > care less. So I wonder if the company that sells risk would ever allow > a blind game developer to create a version of accessible risk. I > personally would even be willing to pay the standard selling price, > $30 or whatever it is for a normal risk board, if I could have an > accessible version of my favorite game. Just like I'd be willing to > pay for an accessible version of monopoly, which thanks to Jim > Kitchens and rs games we have for free. Anyway, just a thought, how > plosible do I even sound? I don't know much about copyright laws or > permission or anything, but is this totally out of the realm of > possibilities guys? > Laurel and Stockard --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [email protected].
