Like the contemporaneously-published Mazes and Monsters by Rona Jaffe, this is a species of problem novel (although not aimed at young adult readers) by an established writer, which treats the playing of roleplaying games as indicative of deep neurotic needs.
This work, akin to Mazes and Monsters by Rona Jaffe, is a problem novel penned by a seasoned author who uses the theme of roleplaying games to explore deep-seated psychological issues, though it is not intended for young adult readers.