{"slug":"paranoia","title":"Paranoia","url":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/paranoia","agentUrl":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/paranoia.json","summary":{"blurb":"The classic satirical dystopian TTRPG, now in Mongoose's 2023 edition. Troubleshooters serve an insane, cheerful Computer in Alpha Complex while secretly being mutants and secret-society traitors, rolling light d6 pools with a dangerous Computer Dice and burning through six clones per character.","atAGlance":"Rules-lite satirical sci-fi • Dystopian comedy in Alpha Complex • d6 pools, successes on 5–6 • Computer Dice and Treason Stars • Six clones per character • Best as a one-shot or short run","whyItFits":"Choose Paranoia when your group wants a comedy one-shot where betraying teammates is the point. The rules are light enough to learn while playing, clones keep everyone in the game after death, and the Computer, Treason Stars and secret societies turn every mission into a contest of blame. It suits a GM with quick comic timing and players who enjoy being double-crossed."},"constraints":{"playerRange":null,"sessionRange":null,"setupMinutes":null,"characterCreationMinutes":null,"prepLevel":"Medium","priceModel":"Paid"},"fit":{"beginnerFriendly":false,"newGmFriendly":2,"oneShotFriendly":true,"campaignFriendly":false,"soloFriendly":false,"improvBurden":"High","structureLevel":"Open","contentIntensity":"Medium"},"scores":[{"key":"complexity","label":"Complexity","value":2},{"key":"new_gm","label":"New GM Fit","value":2},{"key":"roleplay","label":"Roleplay Focus","value":5},{"key":"combat","label":"Combat Focus","value":3},{"key":"tactical","label":"Tactical Depth","value":1},{"key":"campaign","label":"Campaign Depth","value":2}],"availability":{"quickstartAvailable":false,"pdfAvailable":true,"physicalBookAvailable":true,"vttReady":true},"recommendations":{"bestFor":["Comedy one-shots and convention games with a famous premise","Groups that enjoy player-versus-player scheming and accusations","A short break from a serious campaign"],"avoidIf":["Your players dislike betrayal or losing characters","You want precise rules that settle every dispute","You want a long campaign with steady character growth"]},"facets":{"genres":["Comedy","Dystopian","Science Fiction"],"systems":[],"mechanics":["Rules Lite","Skill-Based"],"themes":["Political","Social Intrigue"],"decisionTags":["Award-Winning","One-Shot Friendly"]},"links":{"websiteUrl":"https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/collections/paranoia","reviewsUrl":"https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/453042/the-paranoia-core-book?affiliate_id=1659151"}}