The Jones Way: Beyond the Dark
Peel away visual stereotypes to uncover the real stories of a blind musician, community leader, and father in this interactive experience.
How to play
- Read the assumption presented on the screen, such as "Blindness means isolation."
- Swipe across the image or tap the Reveal button to peel away the dark layer.
- Keep removing the cover until you hit the 92 percent threshold to trigger the light burst.
- Read the reality of Jack's life, then click Next milestone to proceed to the next scene.
Controls
- Touch
- Swipe across or tap the screen to peel away the dark image layer.
- Keyboard
- Not supported.
- Mouse
- Click and drag or click the screen to peel away the dark image layer.
More about this game
The Jones Way: Beyond the Dark is an interactive visual story that challenges three specific assumptions about blindness. Your goal is to reveal the truth by peeling away a dark, stereotyped image to uncover a vibrant reality underneath. You do this by swiping across the screen or tapping to remove sections of the dark layer. Once you reveal 92 percent of the image, the rest clears automatically in a burst of 28 light particles, allowing you to read Jack's true story before moving to the next milestone.
Tips
- You do not need to peel the entire image manually; reaching the 92 percent threshold will automatically finish the reveal with a light flare.
- If swiping 520 pixels feels too slow, tapping the screen or the Reveal button instantly removes 28 percent of the dark layer.
- Pay attention to the progress bar at the top of the screen to track how close you are to completing all three story milestones.
Questions
How many scenes are in the game?
There are exactly three scenes to complete. They cover themes of isolation versus music, being led versus leadership, and lacking independence versus being an active father.
Can I skip the swiping mechanic?
Yes, you can tap the screen or click the primary Reveal button at the bottom to remove 28 percent of the image at a time instead of swiping.
What happens when I finish all the scenes?
After completing the third scene, an end card appears with a final quote and a summary of Jack's life. You can click the Experience again button to restart.