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Feature Request: Add Accessibility Features and Theme Switcher

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#4 opened on Oct 11, 2025

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Description

The current game design lacks accessibility options such as dark mode and larger/tactile buttons, making it harder for visually impaired or younger players to enjoy. A theme switcher and accessibility improvements can significantly enhance usability.

🎯 Proposed Solution

  • Add a Theme Switcher for light/dark modes.
  • Introduce accessibility settings:
    • Larger buttons.
    • High-contrast color scheme.
    • Keyboard navigation and focus indicators.
  • Save theme and accessibility preferences locally.

✅ Expected Behavior

  • Users can toggle between light and dark modes.
  • Buttons are larger and accessible via keyboard.
  • All UI elements meet WCAG AA contrast standards.

💻 Technical Notes

  • Use CSS variables or Tailwind theme configuration for theming.
  • Ensure ARIA roles for interactive elements.
  • Use prefers-color-scheme media query for default theme detection.

🧪 Test Steps

  1. Switch to Dark Mode → verify consistent UI styling.
  2. Navigate with keyboard → ensure focus states are visible.
  3. Check contrast ratio using Lighthouse Accessibility Audit.

Contributor guide

Research direction
Start by understanding the current styling structure (e.g., how themes are managed). Implement a React context for theme state and persist it using localStorage. Use CSS custom properties for colors and sizing. Ensure all interactive elements have visible focus outlines and proper ARIA attributes. Test with keyboard navigation and contrast checking tools.
Tech stack
typescriptreacttailwindcss
Domain
frontendaccessibility
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
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Active
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Clear
Prerequisites
ReactGitCSS
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70