The complete game
The Mystery
Regularly $59
Halloween price$49
- Step-by-step Host Guide
- Invitations and Mystery Backstory
- Character sheets for the complete cast
- Investigation materials, evidence and séance
- Printable guest materials and final reveal
A downloadable, immersive murder-mystery experience
Howling Ridge
Forbidden Forest
Murder Mystery
Turn your home into Howling Ridge for one unforgettable night. Gather your friends for an immersive evening filled with suspicious characters, hidden secrets, unsettling evidence, a séance and one final accusation.
Minimum guestsMinimum 10, up to 25+
Time2–3 hoursMore time if food is included
Delivered byImmediate digital download after purchase
What’s includedAll materials needed for a complete eveningPrinter required
Instant access after secure checkout
The mystery
Thirty years ago, the table was set and the guests never arrived. The Forbidden Forest kept its secrets. Now the investigation is being reopened—and your presence is requested.
Join us, if you dare.
How the evening unfolds
Invite your suspects. Let the secrets begin.
Choose your cast and send each guest their character. When everyone gathers, secrets begin to surface as the mystery unfolds through three acts. Guests question one another, share evidence, take part in a séance and follow the investigation toward one final accusation.
Dress up, decorate and serve dinner—or keep the gathering wonderfully simple. The step-by-step Host Guide leads the way.
Born from a live Howling Ridge experience
A richly imagined evening—now yours to host.
Before becoming a downloadable mystery, Howling Ridge was presented as an immersive event in Conifer, Colorado, where couples paid $300 to attend. Forbidden Forest now brings that experience home—with everything you need to create an unforgettable evening for your own guests.
Scenes from the original Howling Ridge event.
Choose your experience
Choose the mystery—or the complete evening.
Best experience
The fully themed experience
The Complete Evening
Regularly $89
Halloween price$69
- Everything included in The Mystery
- Two themed menu experiences with recipes
- Original cocktail and mocktail recipes
- Curated Sounds of Howling Ridge playlists
- Additional touches for creating the complete atmosphere
The entire themed evening for just $20 more.
Before you enter the forest
A few helpful details.
How many guests can participate?
The mystery requires 10 essential characters and can expand to 25+ guests.
How long does it take?
The mystery itself takes approximately two to three hours. Dinner or extended social breaks may make the complete gathering longer.
Can the host play a character?
Yes. The Host Guide explains how to participate while guiding the evening.
Are costumes or a formal dinner required?
You can request guests to dress and you may serve a formal dinner, or people can come as they are and you can serve appetizers or just desserts or no food at all. It's entirely up to each host how they want to share this event and evening.
What happens after purchase?
Your organized digital package is available immediately after checkout. Materials may be shared electronically, although portions of the experience are designed to be printed and prepared.
What is the refund policy?
Because your complete digital package is available immediately after purchase, all sales are final and refunds cannot be offered once access has been provided. If you experience a problem receiving or opening your files, please contact us—we want to make sure you receive everything you purchased.
A note for hosts
This mystery is recommended for ages 21+ because of its dark themes and mature humor. Hosts may decide whether it is suitable for younger participants they know.
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