First-Edition Pre-Sale · Closes Midnight 21 SeptemberSome Secrets Were Never Meant To Be Found.
Your brother Daniel vanished while investigating an abandoned cabin in Blackthorn Forest. All hope seemed lost — then his rucksack arrived. Inside is everything you need to uncover what really happened.
Reserve My Copy — £9.99£9.99 — our pre-order price, with your copy reserved from the very first print run
First-edition pre-sale closes in
From the Makers of ChristMystery, Sentinel & Without Trace
Before The Cursed Cabin, we made ChristMystery, Sentinel and Without Trace — each one launched as a pre-sale, just like this. They've gone on to delight mystery fans across the UK, the US and beyond.
This is how we do things at Nutty Orange. We build the game. We let our community in first. Then the rest of the world catches up.
You're early. That's the point.
A New Mystery Puzzle Game Every Year
Every Nutty Orange game launches as a pre-sale, just like this one — and our community gets it first. The Cursed Cabin is next in the line.
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Loved by Mystery Puzzle Game Fans
Real reviews from verified buyers of our previous games — ChristMystery, Sentinel and Without Trace.
“Mystery perfection. Clever wording, impressive clues and detailed resources to keep you transfixed.”
— Shelley Parry, Verified Buyer
“True crime meets escape room — just the right balance of 'I'm a genius!' and 'Wait… how did I miss that clue for the last 10 minutes?'”
— Hannah Cowell, Verified Buyer
“A perfect blend of intricate puzzles and a well-crafted plot, making it an unforgettable experience. The difficulty level is just right — not too easy to be boring, yet not too hard to be frustrating.”
— Sarah Hyde, Verified Buyer
“The story line and attention to detail really made you feel part of an investigative team. Our daughter of 12 also took an interest and helped us solve some of the puzzles we'd been scratching our heads on!”
— Paul Vincer, Verified Buyer
“Takes you on twists and turns, the time flew by. We were so engrossed and were buzzing once we got into it — felt invigorated after we finished.”
— Lucy Hearn, Verified Buyer
“I really appreciate that it was a self-contained box — you didn't need anything from the internet to complete it. Fun date-night activity!”
— CJ, Verified Buyer, United States
Then His Rucksack Arrived
Inside is a collection of strange evidence — faded Polaroids, cryptic notes, forgotten newspaper reports, and clues connected to a terrifying mystery spanning decades.
Work together to examine the evidence, solve puzzles, decode hidden messages, and uncover secrets someone desperately wanted buried forever.
Every clue you find brings you closer to the truth. But some mysteries are better left unsolved. Can you discover what really happened at the cabin? It's up to you now.
What's Inside the Rucksack?
Everything Daniel gathered before he disappeared — and nothing you don't need. No app. No screens. No prior experience required.
Faded Polaroids
Photographs Daniel took inside the cabin — some show things that shouldn't be there. Study them closely. What he captured could be the key to everything.
Cryptic Notes
Daniel's handwriting grows stranger the deeper he went. Decode the hidden messages he left behind before whoever buried this secret finds you too.
Forgotten Newspaper Reports
Clippings spanning decades — disappearances, accidents, and a pattern the local press never connected. The cabin has done this before.
Self-Check Answer System
Know when you've cracked each clue — no app, no screens, no spoilers. The whole investigation lives in the box.
How to Play
Empty the Rucksack
Tip out the evidence and read Daniel's briefing. Get up to speed on what he found in Blackthorn Forest — and what made him disappear.
Follow the Clues
Examine the Polaroids, decode the notes, and connect the newspaper reports. Build your theory using logic, observation and instinct.
Uncover the Truth
Lock in your answers with the self-check system. No app, no internet — just you, your team, and the secret someone buried.
The Skills You'll Need
Decode Hidden Messages
Daniel hid the truth in plain sight. Crack the ciphers and coded notes he left before they fell into the wrong hands.
Examine the Evidence
Every Polaroid, every scrap of paper holds a detail that matters. Spot what others missed — the smallest inconsistency unravels the whole mystery.
Piece Together Decades
Connect events separated by years. Follow the trail of a terrifying mystery that someone has worked very hard to keep buried.
Trust Your Instinct
Some clues you'll feel before you understand them. Work together, share what you see, and follow the thread to the truth.
The Gift That Gets Everyone Off Their Phones
It's an escape-room night without leaving the house — the whole group gathered round a real mystery, no screens in sight, working the evidence together until someone cracks it.
It's the kind of gift that gets opened on Christmas morning and played that same afternoon. No batteries. No setup. No app. Just a box full of mystery that pulls everyone in.
Ships September 2027 — just in time for Halloween.
Closer to an Escape Room Than a Board Game
The Cursed Cabin isn't pieces on a board — it's a real investigation you hold in your hands, with the immersion of an escape room and the freedom to play at home, any time.
| The Cursed Cabin | Escape Room | Board Game | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handle real physical evidence | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Feels like a real investigation | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| No app or screens | Never needed | Often | Sometimes |
| Play at home, on your schedule | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
Like any great escape room, The Cursed Cabin is designed to be played once — and played fully. Tear open the envelopes. Mark the maps. Follow every lead. It's an experience you throw yourself into.
Why a pre-sale?
We make every Nutty Orange game with our community first. The pre-sale lets the people who love a proper mystery claim the very first edition — and tells us we're building something you genuinely want before it goes into production.
Back it now and you're not just buying a game. You're helping shape what we make next.
What happens after you order
- 1.You reserve your first-edition copy today at £9.99.
- 2.We email you behind-the-scenes updates as the game is made.
- 3.Your copy ships September 2027 — with tracking the moment it dispatches.
- 4.Changed your mind? Cancel up to 24h before shipping for a full refund.
From Pre-Sale to Your Door
We're upfront about the journey. Here's exactly what happens between now and the day The Cursed Cabin lands on your doorstep.
- Now — closes 21 September 2026
Pre-sale
Reserve your copy and claim your place in the very first print run.
- Oct–Dec 2026
Design & development
We finalise the puzzles, the evidence and the artwork.
- Jan–Mar 2027
Testing & feedback
We playtest the full investigation and refine every clue.
- April 2027
Production begins
The first print run goes into manufacturing.
- July 2027
Ships from manufacturer
The finished first run leaves the manufacturer and heads our way.
- August 2027
Fulfilment centres prep for delivery
Our fulfilment centres receive stock and get ready for customer delivery.
- September 2027
Ships to your door
Your copy dispatches with tracking — just in time for Halloween.
Reserve Your First-Edition Copy
The first-edition pre-sale closes at midnight on 21 September.
First-edition pre-sale closes in
A first-run copy reserved in your name. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before it ships for a full, no-questions refund.
Order Today. No Risk. No Pressure.
The Cursed Cabin ships September 2027. We know that's a while away — life changes. That's why you can cancel your pre-order any time up to 24 hours before it ships, for a complete, hassle-free refund.
No hoops. No questions. Just email orders@nuttyorange.com and it's done.
The only thing you lose by waiting is your place in the first edition.
You're Not Just Buying a Game. You're Getting In First.
Pre-sale customers become First Investigators — the inner circle who back Nutty Orange games before they exist. That means:
A note from the team
We're a small team that pours everything into building mysteries worth staying up late for. The Cursed Cabin is the most ambitious story we've written — and we wanted the people who love this stuff to be the first through the door.
Back the first edition and here's our promise: we'll keep you in the loop the whole way, and if it's ever not right for you, your money comes straight back. No risk — just the chance to be first.
— The Nutty Orange team
Questions? We've Got You.
The Cabin Is Waiting. Be Among the First Inside.
Reserve a copy from the very first print run — £9.99, with free delivery and cancellation any time before it ships. The first-edition pre-sale closes at midnight on 21 September.
Pre-Order Now — £9.99Ships September 2027 · Cancel up to 24h before shipping · Free UK & US delivery