{"slug":"aliceismissing","title":"Alice Is Missing","url":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/aliceismissing","agentUrl":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/aliceismissing.json","summary":{"blurb":"Alice Is Missing is Spenser Starke's silent mystery TTRPG about a missing high-school student, played entirely through text messages over a single emotionally intense session.","atAGlance":"Silent mystery one-shot • 3-5 players • GM-less with facilitator • Text-message play • 2-3 hours • High emotional intensity","whyItFits":"Alice Is Missing fits groups that want mystery to land through emotional pressure instead of tactical problem-solving: the fixed timer, text-message structure, and shared relationships make the game excellent for one unforgettable session, especially when your table wants something modern, intimate, and digitally native."},"constraints":{"playerRange":"3-5 players","sessionRange":"120-180 minutes","setupMinutes":15,"characterCreationMinutes":45,"prepLevel":"Low","priceModel":"Paid"},"fit":{"beginnerFriendly":0,"newGmFriendly":3,"oneShotFriendly":1,"campaignFriendly":0,"soloFriendly":0,"improvBurden":"Medium","structureLevel":"Guided","contentIntensity":"High"},"scores":[{"key":"complexity","label":"Complexity","value":2},{"key":"new_gm","label":"New GM Fit","value":3},{"key":"roleplay","label":"Roleplay Focus","value":5},{"key":"combat","label":"Combat Focus","value":0},{"key":"tactical","label":"Tactical Depth","value":0},{"key":"campaign","label":"Campaign Depth","value":1}],"availability":{"quickstartAvailable":0,"pdfAvailable":1,"physicalBookAvailable":1,"vttReady":1},"recommendations":{"bestFor":["Groups that want an emotionally intense mystery one-shot rather than a long campaign","Players willing to roleplay through text messages, silence, and relationship fallout","Remote or hybrid tables that want a digital-friendly game without losing the intended feel"],"avoidIf":["You want procedural investigation, tactical encounters, or a puzzle-box mystery to solve","Your table dislikes texting as the main play medium or wants spoken performance throughout","You want a low-intensity session without heavy emotional themes or a structured debrief"]},"facets":{"genres":["Mystery"],"systems":[],"mechanics":["Card-Based / Diceless","GM-less / Cooperative","Narrative-Driven"],"themes":[],"decisionTags":["One-Shot Friendly"]},"links":{"websiteUrl":"https://www.huntersentertainment.com/alice-is-missing","reviewsUrl":"https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/321387/Alice-Is-Missing-A-Silent-Roleplaying-Game?affiliate_id=1659151"}}