Come out and Play Festival — Call for Contributions
Mission
The Come Out & Play Festival seeks to provide a forum for new types of public games and play. We want to bring together a public eager to rediscover the world around them through play with designers interested in producing innovative new games and experiences.
Oh yeah, and we want to have fun.
What
The Come Out & Play Festival is a street games fesitval dedicated to exploring new styles of games and play.
The festival will feature games from the creators of I love bees, PacManhattan, Conqwest, Big Urban Game and more.
From massive multi-player walk-in events to scavenger hunts to public play performances, the festival will give players and the public the chance to take part in a variety of different games. Come rediscover the city around you through play.
Why street games? Why a street games festival, you ask? Fair questions. Well, we like innovative use of public space. We like games which make people interact in new ways. We like games that alter your perception of your surroundings. But most importantly, we think games are great way to have fun.
When
The Come Out & Play Festival will run from September 22-24, 2006. Games will occur throughout the day in locations around the city.
Application
To apply, visit www.comeoutandplay.org/submit.php and fill out an application form.
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