Every colour-coded element also has a distinct shape or icon.
Wingspan (board game)
Shapes back every colour.
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Colour-blind friendly board games
Updated Sep 23, 2026 · by Marcus V., deutan, data-viz designer · How we tested
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A board game is colour-blind friendly when every colour-coded thing also differs by shape, icon or label. We play each game under deutan, protan and tritan simulation and with members who have those types of colour vision. A game can be brilliant and still fail this test.
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Avoid these
Products that look fine but fail this trait — we list them so you don't have to find out the hard way.
- Ticket to RideRoute colours blur; use the digital edition's colour-blind mode.
FAQ
What does 'colour-blind mode' usually fix?
In digital editions, usually the whole palette and sometimes icons. In physical games, look for symbols on tokens and cards.
Can I patch a game?
Often: community sticker sets exist for popular titles, and a sharpie works on wooden tokens.
Which type of colour vision do you test for?
All three common types, using both simulation and members' own eyes.