Documenta 0: The Broadsheet 

A theatrical game and archive based on the history of
Caliban and the Witch (Silvia Federici); Discipline and Punish (Micheal Foucault), using thinking and system of game, participatory performance, and editorial design method.



Concept:
           introduction

           structure of game
           story
           behind the story



Elements and Design:
           game board and visuals
           online archive


Chacters Overview
   
       Merchant
           Blacksmith
           Herbalist
           Brewer
           Psychic



    


    Structure

    mechnics and its reflection


    Action:

    what happens each round

    Each round, everyone gains a clue. But if you put red loop on a player in previous round, you won’t be able to gain clue in the following round.

    Each round you must choose to move to a new place, anywhere you want. The maximum capacity for a place is 3 people. Negotiate with other players with your body language.

    Collective discussion are 2 minutes. It happens every round, except the 2 following rounds after a player has been burned to death.

    When meeting with someone, you can exchange a clue, memory is also the key; you will choose to trust (give your palm) or suspect (raise hand) each other, this action will happens simultaneously with eyes closed. 

    White and red loop will be put on accordingly.

    At any point during the game, if a player reaches the shop, they may make a deal. 



    ‘Winning’:
    how game ends

    The player choose between accussion or gaining clue for truth.

    Winning and losing is not the ultimate goal and focus for this game, through the repetitive movements of gameplay, players will gradually work towards their own embodiment aside from working toward a superficial winning of the game.

    Players realizes the answers for the character’s high-level questions and their own answers.

    1. Accuse someone as a murderer. Private information, clues, and ability of the person burnt will be revealed.

    2. Figure out the true character intent. (character narrative)

    3. Collectively/trying one’s best to work towards hidden truth. (match truth)



    Reflections:

    Finding scapegoats, and avoiding becoming the next one burned is the survival strategies, which risks condemning the wrong person. However, under the supression, the person is also trying to protect themselves because of fear. The innocent is powerless when surrounded by an atmosphere of accusation. They has the evidence, but they can’t prove their innocence.

    To embody the non-binary of justice/injustice; innocent/evilness;

    Definition of objective truth and choices of integrity.









    Helen x Pong