Bubblegumshoe: Secrets Under the Bleachers,Teen Mystery Oneshot
A beginner-friendly one-shot mystery RPG where high school sleuths uncover secrets, solve crimes, and navigate drama in a small town full of lies.
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$15.00
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Once / Wednesday - 6:00 AM UTC
Feb 11
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
High school is hard enough without murder. In this one-shot mystery, you and your friends are teen investigators in a small town where secrets fester under the surface. Someone’s gone missing. The adults are useless. The cops are compromised. And the only clues are locked behind gossip, grudges, and social media. Bubblegumshoe is a rules-light, mystery-focused RPG where players use investigation skills, relationship drama, and clever deduction to solve cases. It’s built for beginners, with fast-paced play and cinematic storytelling. This session includes: • A complete mystery with multiple suspects and red herrings • Pre-generated characters with built-in drama • Simple mechanics focused on clues and choices • Safety tools and session zero support • A satisfying resolution in one sitting Perfect for fans of Veronica Mars, Riverdale, Gravity Falls, or Nancy Drew.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
Average response time: 13 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I like to learn new RPGs and systems so picking up a new game type is easy and enjoyable. I prefer open world type DMing based on the players backstories and play preferences. I never liked railroaded scenarios or DMs that ignored the actual players. That is why I got into DMing. I like to create open worlds when I can and do use or start from premade scenerios sometimes but like to create the world.
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Creating your character
• No experience required • Microphone and stable internet • Dice roller or physical d6s (optional) • I provide character sheets, rules summary, and safety tools
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Discord, Roll20. • No experience required • Microphone and stable internet • Dice roller or physical d6s (optional) • I provide character sheets, rules summary, and safety tools Pre-generated teens include: • The Outsider with a secret • The Queen Bee with a reputation to protect • The Jock with something to prove • The Geek with a hacked phone • The Emo with a missing sibling Each character includes: • Investigation skills • Relationship map • Drama hooks • XP triggers
What Tyler Branch brings to the table
• Rules-light and beginner-friendly • Emphasis on character drama and deduction • Safety-first and collaborative • Fast-paced and cinematic • Focused on player choices and relationships Pre-generated teens include: • The Outsider with a secret • The Queen Bee with a reputation to protect • The Jock with something to prove • The Geek with a hacked phone • The Emo with a missing sibling Each character includes: • Investigation skills • Relationship map • Drama hooks • XP triggers
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Physical Dice
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Safety
How Tyler Branch creates a safe table
Listed. Full content warnings Violence: • Non-graphic threats • Teen-level physical altercations • Missing persons Psychological Themes: • Bullying • Peer pressure • Family conflict • Secrets and betrayal
Content warnings
Safety tools used