A free game named Fort-Dactylo was created by Nicolas Drolo to help his son, Charlie, who has dyslexia, learn how to use a keyboard. The idea came about when Charlie struggled with a school assignment because he was not familiar with typing on a computer. To make the learning process more fun, Drolo, who has a background in video game development, designed an arcade-style shooting game. In this game, players destroy blocks on the screen by typing letters or words correctly, turning the challenge of learning to type into an engaging activity. Charlie was involved in the game’s design, suggesting ideas such as level bosses and a color-coded keyboard. The keyboard uses blue and orange to help distinguish between keys used by each hand, making it easier for players with dyslexia or other learning challenges. The game also includes special features like the OpenDyslexic font, which is designed to improve readability for people with dyslexia, and customizable word lists to match the user’s skill level. Enemy speeds in the game can also be adjusted to match the player’s typing rhythm, ensuring the experience remains challenging but not overwhelming. Drolo used artificial intelligence tools like Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude during development to streamline the process. Fort-Dactylo is available as a Chrome extension and a web version, with around 1,000 to 1,500 users each day. The game is designed to be accessible, requiring no account or password and collecting no personal data. Drolo believes that tools like this should be free and available to all, especially in schools, and he is advocating for public funding to support such initiatives. He argues that "accessibility should not be a matter of money." A playable version of Fort-Dactylo is available on Drolo’s website, and he recommends using the Chrome extension for updates and offline access. The game has already helped Charlie type faster and reduced the need for him to look back and forth between the screen and keyboard, demonstrating the potential of combining gaming with educational tools.