The Outage at Hollenwil Ridge - Trilogy One

Looking for a thoughtful, immersive puzzle experience that feels grounded, intelligent, and quietly unsettling. Something more substantial than a typical party game.

The Outage at Hollenwil Ridge - Trilogy One from Party Prints Press is a three-part printable mystery set in the fictional town of Hollenwil Ridge.

Designed for adults who enjoy investigation, record-keeping, and slow-burning storytelling, this trilogy unfolds through documents, archives, and recovered records.

This is not an escape room in the traditional sense.

It’s a procedural mystery experience built around close reading, inference, and pattern recognition. Meaning emerges gradually, across multiple cases, rather than all at once.

WHAT THIS TRILOGY IS

Following a brief power outage in Hollenwil Ridge, irregularities begin to surface across several town institutions.

Individually, each case appears contained. Taken together, they suggest a larger pattern.

You will work through three separate puzzle cases, each focused on a different set of records. Each case is solved independently, but all contribute to a final trilogy unlock.

When all three cases are complete, a final recovered record is revealed.

The tone throughout is quiet, methodical, and deliberate. This experience favors careful observation over spectacle.

THE THREE CASES INCLUDED

Case One. The Missing Church Ledger
During a routine outage at the local church, a single page is removed from the donation ledger. Financial records, timelines, and familiar names raise questions that cannot be easily dismissed.
(Includes full printable case file.)

Case Two. The Locked Library Archive
Attention shifts to the town library, where restricted materials and sealed records suggest deliberate concealment. Public archives fail to align with internal documentation.
(Includes full printable case file.)

Case Three. The Redacted Intake Hospital Record
Hospital intake documents once considered routine reveal discrepancies that can no longer be ignored. What was recorded, altered, or omitted comes into focus.
(Includes full printable case file.)

Each case includes its own puzzles, instructions, and case-specific unlock.

THIS TRILOGY IS FOR

• Solo players who enjoy thoughtful, immersive puzzles
• Small groups looking for something calm and engaging
• Couples or friends who prefer slower, more reflective gameplay
• Game nights that don’t rely on noise, competition, or time pressure
• Readers drawn to atmospheric storytelling and document-based mysteries

This experience is best suited for adults who enjoy reading closely, noticing details, and piecing together information over time.

HOW IT WORKS

• Play the three cases in order, at your own pace
• Each case includes its own instructions and answer sheet
• Solve puzzles in order of appearance
• Reduce each puzzle answer to a single digit
• Complete each case to receive a Case Reference Number
• Use all three numbers to unlock the final trilogy content
• Optional hint cards and full answer keys are included for every case.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

You’ll receive a complete trilogy set, including:

• Three printable puzzle cases (PDF format)
• Instructions and answer sheets for each case
• Optional hint cards
• Full answer keys
• A final trilogy unlock revealing a recovered record
• A trilogy guide to track your progress
• Everything is designed to be printer-friendly and easy to run.
• No props, locks, or setup required beyond printing.

GAME DETAILS

• Format: Printable PDF
• Total Playtime: Approximately 90–180 minutes across all three cases
• Players: Solo or small group play
• Difficulty: Thoughtful, moderate
• Style: Procedural, atmospheric, document-based
• Category: Clean mystery

YOU WILL RECEIVE

• Digital PDF files (8.5 x 11)
• Instant download after purchase

This is a digital product only. No physical items will be shipped.