Ever wondered what it feels like to be strapped into a machine that exposes your deepest, darkest secrets to a crowd of dust-covered degenerates? Well, wonder no more! Camp Polygraph is here to hook you up—literally.

The Concept

At Camp Polygraph, we don’t just ask you questions—we extract the truth with the full force of highly suspect, probably fake, but extremely convincing polygraph technology. Whether you’re here to prove your Burning Man virginity, confess to stealing someone’s bike lights, or just want to find out if you’re actually in love with that stranger you met 15 minutes ago, we’ve got you covered.

Signature Experiences

1. The Full Interrogation Experience

   • Step into our interrogation booth (a.k.a. a decorated shipping pallet with some sketchy wires).

   • Get hooked up to a real (or real-looking) polygraph machine operated by self-proclaimed "experts" who watched half of a YouTube video on the subject.

   • Answer increasingly ridiculous, deeply personal, or existentially horrifying questions.

   • Have your results displayed on a giant board for the entire camp to judge.

2. The Truth-or-Dare Gauntlet

   • You could tell the truth… or you could take a dare.

   • Spoiler: The dare is probably worse.

   • Example question: “Have you ever peed in a CamelBak and then drank from it later?” (Answer carefully.)

3. The Polygraph Dating Game

   • Two contestants go on a “date” while hooked up to polygraph sensors.

   • They must answer questions like “Do you actually like their vibe, or are you just lonely in the desert?”

   • If the machine detects a lie, they get a penalty shot of the worst alcohol we could find at Walmart.

4. Burning Man Confession Booth

   • A “safe” (but not really) space where you can confess your playa sins under the comforting scrutiny of a polygraph machine.

   • Did you really read the survival guide? Have you actually been respecting the Leave No Trace principles? Did you really come here for self-expression, or just to get laid?

   • Your results may or may not be broadcast over a megaphone.

Visual Aesthetic

• A mix of FBI black-site interrogation room vibes meets cheap carnival fortune-teller booth.

• Staff dressed as Men in Black, complete with fake badges and clipboards.

• Warning signs everywhere: “All Lies Will Be Prosecuted” (by whom? No one knows).

Why It Works for Burning Man

• It’s an interactive, psychologically thrilling experience that plays on people’s desire to prove themselves (or their ability to lie convincingly).

• Pokes fun at the absurdity of truth, trust, and self-image in the most ridiculous way possible.

• Provides high-quality entertainment as people struggle to answer questions under pressure.