Interactive fiction is defined as a type of story where the reader can interact, with non-linear branching paths and mainly text-based content. Two main interaction mechanics are choice-based and parser-based, offering experiences like puzzle-solving, gaming, literary encounters, and interactive dialogues.

Interactive fiction is defined as a type of story where the reader can interact, with the text changing based on the reader's decisions. It often features non-linear storytelling with branching paths and can include various media elements.

This chapter delves into two perspectives of interactive fiction mechanics: interaction mechanic and overall experience. It discusses choice-based interactive fiction, where readers influence story events through clickable options, and explores hypertext interactive fiction, offering new ways to interact with text.