Disability Racer : A Digital Game for Raising Awareness of Ophthalmological

This paper presents an educational serious game aimed at raising awareness about ophthalmic issues. The game, titled’Disability Racer,’ is based on the mechanics of a car battle-royale and was developed for the computer platform. It incorporates four ophthalmic conditions, challenging players to compete against each other while experiencing impaired vision. To mirror real-life problem-solving, the’glasses’ item has been included, which, when collected, temporarily improves the player’s vision. In this way, the game promotes an understanding of the importance of regular ophthalmic check-ups. Copyright © 2024 by SCITEPRESS – Science and Technology Publications, Lda.