Playtesting – Manchester Histories Festival, a set on Flickr.
Some images from our Manchester Histories Festival Playtest. More to follow.
Big thanks to the players that braved the snow, were good sports and gave great feedback, and a massive well done to the designers who made it all so much fun.
On July 16th, 2011, a bunch of courageous players saved the world from an impending apocalypse. However, while these players saw off the Four Horsemen with song in their hearts and placards lofted high, several of the most devious demons of the underworld escaped their fiery confines and took up permanent residence. In Manchester.
In the days leading up to the Apocalypse, many astute demon spotters submitted Larkin’ Agent #4 with images of monsters they had seen. At this time, such creatures were only able to temporarily inhabit our domain. Now, a few have found a way to stay. They will remain here, unless they can be tracked down and sent back to whence they came.
Download the Free All Monsters app for iPhone and turn your phone into a Monstervision Machine. Your mission – should you choose to accept it – is to find all the special Apocalypse monsters fixed in specific areas of the city centre. The player who tracks down all of these monsters first will win a super secret prize. Email Larkin’ Agent #4 at larkin.about2009@gmail.com to alert us of your victory and to claim your bounty.
There are 6 demons in total. Take a good look but the only way you’ll be able to find them all is by downloading the Free All Monsters app (for free!) and getting out there. Good luck and stay safe.
Demon Hunters of the Apocalypse, a set on Flickr.
With special thanks to Free All Monsters
The Lost Art of Peruvian Duck Hurling, a set on Flickr.
This was an interactive theatre experience for all ages to commemorate the Olympic Open Weekend 2011. It ran on 23rd & 24th July 2011 in Manchester’s Exchange Sq and was commissioned by Manchester City Council
Edward Leap had it all, becoming the world champion in the secret art of Peruvian Duck Hurling had made him a hero. From humble beginnings his ride to the top had enthralled fans around the world and nowhere more so than in his home city of Manchester.
Peruvian Duck Hurling was learned only by those who attended the prestigious school in Lima, Peru and received mentorship from the master, Ricardo Del Santos. It was all going well until… The Accident. A freak accident while skiing has left Edward with few physical injuries but a bad case of memory loss. The championships are this week, Edward has forgotten how to play and to top it all off – ¡Dios mío! – Del Santos has been kidnapped!
Someone doesn’t want Edward to succeed and he needs his Mancunian fans to save the day… Can you help Edward defeat his mysterious Nemesis?
Some images from our Apocalypse event.
The Apocalypse, a set on Flickr.
All images by Oona Mae Photography
