{"slug":"tencandles","title":"Ten Candles","url":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/tencandles","agentUrl":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/tencandles.json","summary":{"blurb":"Ten Candles is a tragic horror storytelling game designed for one-shot sessions. Set in a world shrouded in darkness, players are survivors facing their final moments as they confront mysterious and malevolent forces. The game is uniquely played by the light of ten candles that gradually extinguish, representing the dwindling hope and life of the characters. This atmospheric mechanic not only serves as a timer but also intensifies the sense of impending doom.","atAGlance":"Horror • GM-less • 4/5 complexity • Medium prep","whyItFits":"A strong fit for groups that want tension, danger, and unease to stay active at the table, with narrative-Driven helping define the experience."},"constraints":{"playerRange":"2-4 players","sessionRange":"120-240 minutes","setupMinutes":null,"characterCreationMinutes":null,"prepLevel":"Medium","priceModel":null},"fit":{"beginnerFriendly":0,"newGmFriendly":3,"oneShotFriendly":0,"campaignFriendly":0,"soloFriendly":0,"improvBurden":null,"structureLevel":null,"contentIntensity":null},"scores":[{"key":"complexity","label":"Complexity","value":4},{"key":"new_gm","label":"New GM Fit","value":3},{"key":"roleplay","label":"Roleplay Focus","value":5},{"key":"combat","label":"Combat Focus","value":2},{"key":"tactical","label":"Tactical Depth","value":2},{"key":"campaign","label":"Campaign Depth","value":3}],"availability":{"quickstartAvailable":null,"pdfAvailable":null,"physicalBookAvailable":null,"vttReady":null},"recommendations":{"bestFor":["Groups that want tension, danger, and unease to stay active at the table","Tables that want fiction-first play and scene-level consequences","Players who want character, atmosphere, or story to matter more than pure tactics"],"avoidIf":["You want a very light rules load","You want combat and action to drive most of the session","You want low-tension or low-threat play"]},"facets":{"genres":["Horror"],"systems":[],"mechanics":["Narrative-Driven","GM-less / Cooperative","Resource Management","Survival"],"themes":["Dark","Bleak"],"decisionTags":[]},"links":{"websiteUrl":"https://cavalrygames.com/ten-candles","reviewsUrl":"https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/353827/nuke?affiliate_id=1659151"}}