It’s that time again! Larkin’ About will be taking over spaces inside and outside the Contact building as part of FutureEverything on Saturday May 19th, 3pm ’til late. The whole event is free and we would absolutely love you to join us.
The Spring Larkin’ About programme takes inspiration from FutureEverything 2012′s theme ‘FutureEverybody’. These games use the digital world as a springboard for exciting social interactions, utilising the unifying power of technology to engage audiences in mass player experiences and memorable team adventures. Drop in!
Contact, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6JA Registration: 0161 274 0600 / www.contactmcr.com/larkinmcr
Mixtape
by Vee Uye @vee_uye
Ongoing (30 mins) / up to 3 players at a time. Indoor
A retro-audio treasure hunt with a soundtrack that takes you around the Contact building and into the puzzle of our hearts. Players navigate the space with analogue personal stereos and augment the narrative with their own memories.
Key>Board>Game
by Naomi Kashiwagi
Ongoing until 8.00pm (20 mins). Indoor
Ever felt like a game is getting out of CTRL? Want to ESC? DEL? BACKSPACE? Or just SHIFT? Key>Board>Game is a live social game using computer keyboard commands and shortcuts to communicate with others. A fun game for all – Apple and PC compatible.
Circle Rules Football
by Greg Manley, facilitated by Larkin’ About.
3.30pm (60 mins).Outdoor
An action packed new team sport that levels the playing field for long time athletes and newcomers alike. A genius mash-up of Football, Basketball and Volleyball played with one goal in the centre. Oh… and did we mention that it’s played with a giant Yoga ball?! http://www.circlerulesfederation.com
Over 18s only. Players will benefit from wearing comfortable clothes/shoes.
The Thing
a Werewolf variant, facilitated by Mark Kirschstein
4.30pm (60 mins, drop-in). Indoor
Watch out. The Thing, a parasitic life form, is lurking. The Thing assimilates organisms and in turn imitates them, and it’s up to you to to decide who is infected. A social game involving ruthless accusations and fraught defences in a quest for survival.
Remote Applause Game
by Sturgeon’s Law
5.30pm (30 mins). Indoor
We can navigate digital entities through virtual environments, but what if on the other side of the screen were a real person in another city? And what if you had no mouse, no right click, and only one tool with which to help her complete the tasks; your applause?
7:Candles
by Vee Uye
6.00pm (60 mins). Outdoor
Even the brightest of lights can be enhanced by the smallest of flames. Take a candle and find a phrase. Bring joy into forgotten space.
7:Candles is played in the streets surrounding Contact and across Twitter. A photo-based treasure hunt involving teamwork, candles and interpretative tasks.
Conquers
by Larkin’ About with Greg Foster & Chris Howker
7.00pm (45 mins). Indoor
You are part of an ambitious and determined group of territorial hunters. Conquer the territory of your opposition and mark it as your own. Be caught and you’ll be sent back to your base. Conquers is a team game involving dice rolling, mapping, stealth and live streaming.
Developed at Manchester GameJam with MadLab.
The Way of the Garden
by Trouser & Trumpet
8.00pm (90 mins) / for up to 24 players. Outdoor
[{One for the feet, under takers, lovers and Private investigators}]
A reputable and inconspicuous firm is looking to hire vigilant individuals to investigate, collect and observe. Through the use of technology and problem solving you will ensure the needs of our clients are met.
Over 18s only. The Way of the Garden is a chase game – players will benefit from wearing comfortable clothes/shoes.
Part of FutureEverything2012
www.futureeverything.org
Download the full programme here: larkinaboutprogramme_May19th
Join the Facebook Event here.
