An interrogation is taking place, and the 2 metre slab of muscle 'Boris' is making sure a confession comes forth,
Setup and Format
- 1 suspect (ideally sitting on a chair)
- 2-3 interrogators
The suspect leaves the room. The detectives ask the audience for a person (could be celebrity or perhaps just a vocation), a location, and an object which are all important in a crime (these can be unrelated though). Then the suspect returns.
Through interrogation, the detective imparts hints towards what they are accused of. To add power to their interrogation they can ask the invisible superthug 'Boris' for help. The suspect then is interrupted by being tortured by this invisible man for a few seconds before getting back to the questions.
Learning Objectives
This is a guessing game, so the answer shouldn't be given away immediately. But in this guessing game, the players have the ability to break the frustration of guessing for a moment by allowing Boris to take the stage.
Examples
- Interrogator: Mr Walters, I'm sure you know why you're here. Who did you go to see on the night of 30 August?
- Mr Walters: M-m-m-me? I went to see my mother that night!
- Interrogator: Looks like you don't want to cooperate. Luckily, we have a special to help suspects become more... cooperative. Boris! Why don't you show Mr Walters what being uncooperative results in?
Mr Walters mimes having his arm twisted and pushed down, while crying out.
- Interrogator: Now, you need to stop lying through your teeth! Spit it out! Don't try to brush us off with your lies!
- Mr Walters: Ok, ok! I was at the dentist!
Audience applauds this correct answer
- Interrogator: Very good. Now... where was this dentist?
Tips
- If you're the suspect, really ham up the torture. Throw yourself around (though be careful)!
- The suspect can also buy themselves time by self-initiating Boris' aggression.
- As the suspect, make big swings for guesses. The more guesses you give, the more the interrogators can help lead you in the right direction.
- If you're the interrogator, don't be afraid to give obvious hints if they aren't getting it.
- If there's a backline and you have an idea for a hint, feel free to joint he scene via phone or walk-in to help the guessing.