Demon Invasion: a cooperative text-based online game for blind players
A cooperative game inspired by the board game Eldritch Horror: from one to eight players, solo or online. The whole game is text and is designed for screen readers.
To play you need a Blind Can site account. It is the same account as in Infinite Space: one login and password for all games. In the game, in the chat and in the hall of fame others see your nickname, and nobody sees your login. Nicknames are unique, so nobody can pass themselves off as another player.
What kind of game is it
Demon Invasion is a cooperative game inspired by the board game Eldritch Horror. A team of investigators travels the world, closes gates, fights monsters and uncovers the three mysteries of an ancient demon before Doom runs out. All players win or lose together.
What the game has
- Solo play and online play for two to eight people.
- Forty-nine investigators and seventeen demons, each with its own ability.
- Four difficulty levels and three Myth decks.
- Rooms with friends by code, a lobby with chat, game chat and spectators.
- Saved games for two weeks, a hall of fame and records.
- Hints and a rules handbook inside the game.
- The game is available in 10 languages, including English.
Accessible to screen readers
The whole game is text: the Result, State and Actions sections and Read buttons for every number. It is built for screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver and TalkBack. Sighted players also get a world map and colourful pictures that the screen reader skips.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes, the game is completely free, with no ads and no purchases.
Do I need an account?
Yes, a free account on The Blind Can site: a login, a nickname and a password, no email needed. Other players only see your nickname.
Can I play alone?
Yes. You can play solo with one investigator or online with friends, two to eight people.
Is this the official Eldritch Horror game?
No. It is a separate free text-based game inspired by the board game, with its own demons, investigators and mysteries, made so that blind people can play.