THE RULEBOOK

It contains all the information that you need to know about the Cologne Photo Walk Challenge.

THE RULEBOOK

It contains all the information that you need to know about the Cologne Photo Walk Challenge.

EXPECTATION

Are you ready to take the 1st ever Photo Walk Challenge here in Cologne? 

It will provoke your problem solving and photo skills with a rush of Escape Rooms, but you have the whole city as your playground.

The meeting place is in front of the Cologne Dom, on the ruins (Römisches Nordtor) where the benches are located on the corner. Close to the Kreuzblume and front of the Cologne Tourist Center. We will have a short introduction (15 mins max) to each other and the other participants (if there are), give the rules and explain how the game works. I would like to hear about your experiences with photography and how comfortable are you using your camera. If you can manage or have problems using it. I will talk about basic photography 101 and why it is important. Then from there, we will start our Photowalk Challenge. 


It is a walking tour with photo challenges (Photowalk Challenge). It is a 90-minute game where you are given 3 Challenge Cards at every checkpoint and you need to do at least one of the given cards to go to the next point. The cards have various difficulties and scores. The scores determine your freebies/prizes after the completion of the game. It will be also used to rank against other players and post the leaderboard.

Throughout the activity, we will see different spots around Cologne. I will give some tidbits, facts, and advice. You will venture into your skills, learn, & have some fun. Lastly, you will leave smiling with great photos to hang on your wall.

POINT OF INTEREST

These possible spots can be one of the following points where you will do your challenges, depending on the time of day, how big the crowd on the area, weather, or the interest of the participants. I will highlight the best angles and picture-perfect spots.

  • Hohenzollern Bridge
  • Rheinboulevard
  • Fish Market
  • Innenstadt

You can request in advance for different area to do the challenge:

  • Ehrenfeld
  • Rheinauhafen
  • Kranhaus
  • Volksfest Köln
Cologne Photowalk Challenge Shot by smartphone 2

FAQ

What should guests bring with them?

You need to bring a camera (DSLR, Polaroid, or smartphone) as long as you can immediately see your photos.

What supplies or tools you will provide for us?

I will provide the resources and some helpful tools that can help you solve your challenges like a tripod, flashlight, reflector, and many more. But you have a limited usage! So use it wisely. That makes it a challenge after all.

What are the optional items that the guests can bring?

It is optional but it can be surely helpful: Bottled Water/Refreshments, pen & paper, memory cards, and extra batteries.

Where is the meeting place?

We will meet in the Domtreppen/Cologne Dom Stairs outside. Here is the address: Bahnhofsvorplatz 1, Cologne 50667. I will also send you the details before a few days before the appointment.

Any details for the participants?

This event can accommodate 1-10 participants for an interactive experience. The minimum age of the participant is 12. A Photo walk tour considered a moderate activity level so expect to walk and stand a lot.

What notes that you can tell us about this challenge?

Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and footwear that you preferred according to the weather/situations. In case of inclement weather or unforeseen events, the tour can be canceled or postponed. You will get a notification and instructions beforehand about the appointment. You are welcome to contact me for more info.

Why the challenge is 90 minutes but have 2.5 hours duration?

That is right, it is a 90-minute challenge. But the time stops when moving from one checkpoint to another. But the total duration of the activity is 2 hours and a half (150 minutes). It consists of an introduction, in-between questions and advice, and wrap up. If you finished earlier (2.5 Hours), then we can still do something else or do extra checkpoints. But if the 2.5 hours is finished without exhausting the 90-minute challenge time, then the activity will be ended. I can give an additional 30 minutes for the wrap up (For Awarding/Freebies)!


THINGS TO CONSIDER

Here is the information that you need to consider when playing the challenge:

  1. We are doing the challenges in public. Please consider to respect people's privacy and do not take a photo of them directly without any permission.
  2. EXCEPTION: If you will take a photo of a person without their faces or being recognized. (Silhouette, shadow, blurry, etc).
  3. The person is not the main subject of the image.
  4. You cannot take a photo inside the establishment without permit or permission.
  5. Make sure you are aware of each boundary in every checkpoint. I do not want my participant to get lost during the activity. A rule thumb, maintain 15-meter distance from where the checkpoint started or with the Game Master.
  6. If there is a/are minor participant/s, please make sure that the adult keeps an eye and supervise them. We are trying to create a family-friendly environment but we cannot control every factor for us being in public.
  7. If you have pre-existing conditions, please do not hesitate to tell the Game Master. So we can plan accordingly - more resting/breaks.
  8. If you are sick, please do not come to the event. You can tell the Game Master before the event. We can reschedule it for a different date.
  9. During the Challenge Transit, you can ask for advice, questions, or any concern that you may have about the challenge or the tour. The challenge time is not running when moving from one checkpoint to another.
  10. Respect the Game Master, any decision made is final. If you want to protest then make sure that you can defend and explain your imagery. Please follow the criteria. There is no tolerance with personal interest or sabotage in the challenge.



As a summary:

  1. No taking picture of random people - ask for permission.
  2. No taking picture inside establishments - ask for permission.
  3. Do not get lost! Maintain maximum of 15-meter distance
  4. Watch your minor/s!
  5. Let the Game Master know your conditions.
  6. If sick, please do not go. Arrange for a reschedule.
  7. Ask anything during the Challenge Transit.
  8. Respect the Game Master's decision.

READ MORE ABOUT THE CHALLENGE HERE


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