The Case of the Missing Church Ledger

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

The Case of the Missing Church Ledger from Party Prints Press is a printable puzzle case set in the fictional town of Hollenwil Ridge, designed for adults who enjoy investigation, record-keeping, and slow-burn mystery.

This is not an escape room in the traditional sense.

It’s a procedural puzzle experience built around documents, details, and inference - the kind of game where meaning emerges gradually rather than all at once.

WHAT THIS CASE IS:

During a brief power outage at the Hollenwil Ridge church, a single page was removed from the donation ledger.

Your task is to solve puzzles, follow clues, and retrieve the missing page.

You’ll work entirely on paper, solving puzzles in order of appearance, recording answers as you go.

When the case is complete, you’ll enter a final code online to unlock a recovered record from the town archive.

The tone is quiet, methodical, and deliberate - more investigation than spectacle.

THIS CASE 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
-Anyone drawn to atmospheric storytelling and document-based puzzles

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

HOW TO PLAY:
-Print the pages and play at your own pace
-Solve puzzles in order of appearance
-Record answers on the provided answer sheet
-Reduce each answer to a single digit
-Combine the digits to form the final code

Optional hint cards and a full answer key are included, making the case approachable without removing its sense of challenge.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:
You’ll receive a complete printable PDF case, including:
-Puzzle pages
-Answer sheet
-Optional hint cards
-Full answer key
-QR code access to the recovered record
-A short “How to Play” reference

Everything is designed to be printer-friendly and easy to run.
No props, locks, or setup required beyond printing.

GAME DETAILS:
-Format: Printable PDF
-Playtime: Approximately 30–60 minutes
-Players: Solo or small group play
-Difficulty: Thoughtful, moderate
-Style: Procedural, atmospheric, document-based
-Category: Clean mystery

No props, locks, or setup required beyond printing.

WHY PLAYERS ENJOY THIS CASE:
-It feels real.
The records, documents, and artifacts are designed to feel plausible and grounded, encouraging close attention rather than guesswork.

-It’s calm and absorbing.
There’s no timer, no race, and no pressure; just steady, focused problem-solving.

-It respects the player.
The game doesn’t over-explain or oversell. Meaning emerges through observation.

-It stands on its own.
This case can be played independently, with no prior knowledge required.

-It hints at something larger.
While complete in itself, the case exists within a broader archive of records from Hollenwil Ridge.

YOU WILL RECEIVE:
-One digital PDF file (8.5 x 11)
-Instant download after purchase
-Printable on any home or professional printer

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