The photo challenge that sends your team through Chicago’s most popular downtown neighborhoods with one simple goal:
EARN THE MOST POINTS.
RULES OF THE GAME
OVERALL
Choose from 15 unique challenges, each worth a different point value, with 10,000 total points up for grabs.
CHAMPION
The team that earns the most points before time expires will be crowned the Chicago in Focus champion and win a prize.
IMAGE SUBMISSION
Every challenge requires your team to take a group photo and submit it via email. Have the same team member submit your image for each challenge.
PHOTOGRAPHER
Select one member of your team to serve as your designated photographer. Unless otherwise specified, this person does not need to appear in your photos.
PHOTOGRAPHER
Select one member of your team to serve as your designated photographer. Unless otherwise specified, this person does not need to appear in your photos.
ALL TEAM MEMBERS
Each photo must clearly feature every member of your team except your designated photographer.
AI USE
The use of AI enhancement is only permitted when specifically allowed in the challenge instructions.
POINTS & SCORING
SCORING DECISION
All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges. All scoring decisions made by event officials are final. The results will be announced during the evening event on Thursday, September 24.
TIE BREAKER
If a tie occurs, the team that successfully completed the greatest number of challenges will win the tiebreaker. If the teams remain tied, the team that submitted its final qualifying challenge first will be declared the winner.
BONUS POINTS
Several challenges offer bonus points for the team that submits the most creative photo. These challenges are identified by the “BONUS” icon displayed on their thumbnail images.