The Encyclopedia of Interactive Performance

An interrogator ask questions which a suspect answers. Whenever the interrogator isn’t satisfied with an answer, they call on Boris, an imaginary, giant thug. Boris punishes the suspect until they give a satisfactory answer, then the interrogation continues.

Variations

Linked story – The interrogator asks unrelated questions and the suspect links the answers together to make a coherent story.

Notes

• The interrogator can be courteous. Boris is the thug.
• The suspect should be physically safe while being thrashed by Boris.
• Good answers get the suspect in deeper trouble.
• The interrogator can periodically recap the given details.
• The interrogator shapes the story by accepting information that moves the story forward.
• This exercise helps players practice putting their characters at risk.