This is a work in progress but the plan is to create a resources for groups or communities who want to follow / copy us and want to demonstrate the impact an inclusive community can have. If you use our information please credit us and share this knowledge base. Our Impact – Herefordshire Board Gamers
Category: Resources and Links
Game designers and publisher information.
So you want to make a game? Here is the start of a list of resources for you.This will likely be the only article on game design so I will add to it. https://tabletoppublishers.com/ I keep a database of over 500 publishers that are looking for submissions or have worked with outside designers in the […]
List of Museums, collections and conferences
WIP ConferenceBoard Game Studies Colloquia (Started in 1995)https://boardgamestudies.jimdofree.com/ Online conference Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference 2024 (thinkific.com) MusuemsFinish Museum of Gameshttps://www.vapriikki.fi/en/the-museum/the-finnish-museum-of-games Museum of Board Games (Newent UK)https://www.facebook.com/themuseumofboardgames/ Victoria and Albert (also online)games – Search Results | V&A Explore the Collections (vam.ac.uk) SwissSwiss Museum of Games – Wikipedia
Visually Impaired and Blind Gamers
We are currently researching this area but for now here is the links we’ve found. We have 9 games in the library which require no sight Visual Impairment: Full Support – Herefordshire Board Gamers- Free Community Lending Library (I believe we own all of them) Games involving Blindfold / no sight by designMasterfoxQuarto Access TactileHand […]
List of positive media, books and news articles
This is a list dump of all the positive articles i can find. (Not an endorsement) TextFacing the demons: can Dungeons & Dragons therapy heal real-life trauma? | Mental health | The GuardianPsychologist says role playing games like D&D can be a powerful tool in therapy | Day 6 | Live Radio | CBC ListenMind […]
List of Game related Charities / CICs.
WORK IN PROGRESS Name Type Purpose Website Areas Covered Here for Games Community (to be charity?) https://herefor.games Bears Army To Be charity Playful Futures Charity Game Therapy UK Charity Board in the City CIC Dice and Balls CIC Universal Board Games Charity Universal Board Games Toy Project Charity About us – The TOY Project Tabletop […]
List of Academic Paper / articles
Google ScholarA dedicated search engine for papers – which features many more articles than here. Open access Paywall/subscription
LGBTQ Resources
Local Support National Helplines If you or someone else’s life is in danger, go to A&E or call 999, call 111 if you are unsure.
Podcast / Youtube interviews with Adam on accessibility and inclusion
Stuff by BezChat about inclusionBBBB.927. Best practices for game gatherings. ft. Adam Best (youtube.com) General ChatBBBB592. Meeting Adam Best. Early life, passions, gaming history. A quick gentle chat. (youtube.com) Uk Games expo 2021Chat about inclusion and giant gamesHerefordshire Board Gamers (youtube.com) March 2025#60 – Is your gaming inclusive? An interview with Adam Best from Herefor.games! […]
Mental Health Resources
The Healthy Minds website – www.healthyminds.whct.nhs.uk – provides help and support for people experiencing more common mental health difficulties, such as stress, worry and anxiety. It brings together the Worcestershire Healthy Minds team and the Herefordshire Healthy Minds team. The Herefordshire Healthy Minds services was previously called Let’s Talk.Both teams provide a range of support, including group […]