In 2006 the Come Out & Play Festival turned New York City into a playground for a weekend, then did the same for the city of Amsterdam in 2007. Hundreds of players gathered to play dozens different games across each city. Players raced through the night in a city-wide game of zombie tag. Friends faced off in life-sized Pong using only their ears to "hear" the ball. Payphones produced points and Tompkins Square Park became a putt-putt course. 200 people performed stunts to display on the Reuters screen in Times Square. It has been darn good and fascinating fun.
Well, the festival is back. In June 2008, New York will have the chance to come out and play again across the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The festival will run from June 6-8. The excellent bookstore Blue Stockings will play host to the festival and serve as headquarters. The festival will spread across the Lower East Side of Manhattan, bringing the streets to life.
For more information visit:
http://www.comeoutandplay.org
Call for proposals:
We want to include as many different types of games as possible in the festival schedule. We are looking for innovative games that make interesting use of public space.
What are we looking for?
Make sure your game sounds fun and interesting. 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 want the players to have fun
Some general suggestions:
* Your game should have rules
* Your game should have a game and people should be able to win
* It should be out in public
Other than, it's up to your imagination.
APPLICATION :: To apply, visit http://www.comeoutandplay.org and download the application form.
Download directly at: http://www.comeoutandplay.org/submissions/COAP08Submission.doc
SUBMISSION DEADLINE :: April 15, 2008