Play isn’t just for kids! Come and join BARG as they host 2 ridiculously fun summer events at the mac to introduce you to the world of pervasive games.

TASTE THE GAME
Free, Sunday August 15th, 2-4pm

Dip a toe into the world of pervasive games and find out what all the excitement is about. We’ve got a selection of fabulous games and challenges to ease you in gently and give you a Sunday afternoon like no other!

Games start at 2pm and will be a mixture of sign-up for time slots and first-come-first-served. Check in with us at the BARG HQ in the Terrace Gallery from 1.30pm. We’ll be the ones with the helium balloons.

Whilst booking is not essential we strongly recommend you register in advance at http://tastethegame.eventbrite.com to guarantee your place for hunting the bull.

Bull Hunt (a Brummy adaptation of Soho Stag Hunt by Minkette, Alex Fleetwood, Holly Gramazio & Tassos Stevens)
Birmingham's Bull is roaming the wilds of Cannon Hill Park. You must join forces with your teammates to track him down and flatter him into allowing you to tie your helium balloon to his horns. Which team will be creative enough to win the bull’s favour and be permitted to attach the most balloons?

Parse the Parcel (Simon Katan)
10 seats, 7 parcels, 2 teams and not much time. Who will complete their code first?

Sonar Goggles (Nikki Pugh & Giacomo)
Can you navigate your way around the mac using sound? There’s only one way to find out! Don the sonar goggles and tread carefully...

Search and Replace (Kevan Davis)
Grab a set of lettered tiles and head out to twist signs and posters to your will.
(Players will need to provide their own digital camera or cameraphone.)

Very Important Small Print:

• Bull Hunt will take place outside come rain or shine so please ensure you're dressed appropriately to cope with the British weather.
• These events are designed for big kids; actual children are welcome to join us for the fun so long as they are supervised and don’t mind playing by the same rules. No bonus marks for being small and cute!
• To find out more about BARG and BARG-related events follow @bargbarg on Twitter and the BARG blog at http://barg.org.uk/

ENTER THE ARENA
Free, Sunday August 29th, 2-4pm

The content of the second of our two events is TOP SECRET, but don’t be surprised if you encounter inflatable whales, deely boppers and shape-shifting aliens...

Now you’re starting to get the hang of things we're going to challenge you just that little bit more. For starters you'll need the secret pass phrase in order to enter the arena.

To make sure you're in the know, sign up at http://enterthearena.eventbrite.com