Curell Case Files: The Hollowgate Halloween Lockdown - Printable Halloween Escape Room Game

Turn Halloween game night into an eerie escape-room adventure. Hollowgate has lost power, the midnight bell is counting down, and your team must rebuild the manual exit signal.

This expanded Curell Case Files kit combines six connected puzzles with optional character role play and printable party materials.

YOUR COMPLETE DOWNLOAD

• 7-page Host Guide: setup, role assignments, three-act schedule, answers and progressive hints

• 6 character packets: backgrounds, costume ideas, story secrets, talking points and teamwork objectives

• 12-page Player Pack: six puzzles, investigation log, visitor bulletin, service notice, setting map and archive sign

• 7 pages of party printables: invitation, name tags, folding place cards, escape ballots and three awards

• Separate 2-page sealed solution and dramatic finale

• Quick-start instructions; one ZIP containing five PDFs

PLAY DETAILS

1–6 players plus a nonplaying host. Ages 12+. Approximately 45–75 minutes including introductions and reveal; timing is estimated. Spooky suspense without gore. Cooperative escape mystery. Role play is optional; every essential clue is on the evidence sheets.

EASY TO HOST

Download and unzip. The host reads the guide privately, assigns optional roles and releases evidence in order. Print US Letter, single-sided, at 100%. Black-and-white works. Bring pencils and scrap paper. Envelopes and costumes are optional. No apps, locks, audio or special equipment required.

Instant digital ZIP download. English language. No physical product or shipping. Fictional story. Personal household/private-party use only; no resale, redistribution or public uploads. Commercial events require written permission. Standalone Halloween special, separate from Cases 01–10.