Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated January 2026
What does Arise Entertainment produce?
Arise Entertainment produces original board and card games, indie music, paranormal series, and podcasts. Everything we make is designed to entertain, unite and empower.
Who founded Arise Entertainment?
Arise Entertainment was founded in 2024 by Chris and Greg Surrett‑Forgach, a creative duo blending game design, music production, paranormal exploration, and multimedia storytelling.
What is your mission as a studio?
Arise Entertainment creates original stories and games that entertain, unite, and empower, spotlighting mental‑health awareness, giving back to the communities that shaped us, and illuminating the voices too often left in the dark.
Where is Arise Entertainment based?
We are proudly based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with projects distributed globally across digital and physical platforms.
Where can I buy your games, tarot decks, and merchandise?
Our products are available through our online shop at AriseENT.com, as well as select retail partners (Amazon.com & Walmart.com), Etsy and event pop‑ups.
How can media or partners contact Arise Entertainment?
Media, reviewers, and potential partners can reach us at Contact@AriseENT.com. High‑resolution assets, review copies, and press materials are available upon request.
What types of games does Arise Entertainment make?
Arise Entertainment creates party games, trivia games, and strategy tabletop games designed for group play, connection, and replay value.
Do you partner with mental‑health organizations or nonprofits?
Yes. Arise Entertainment actively seeks partnerships with mental‑health organizations and community nonprofits that align with our mission. If your organization is interested in collaborating, we welcome you to contact us to explore partnership opportunities. Email us at: Contact@AriseENT.com.
What is Tim’s Playlist Music Trivia?
Tim’s Playlist Music Trivia is a music-based party game created in remembrance of my brother Tim, who lost his life to suicide in 2021. The game features fun challenges such as "Tim's Name the Tune Challenge” humming round and donates a portion of proceeds to suicide awareness charities. The supported charity is selected annually.
How does Arise Entertainment choose the charity supported by Tim’s Playlist Music Trivia?
Each year, a nonprofit that aligns with our mission of suicide awareness and mental health support is selected through internal review and community feedback. We look at current initiatives, community impact and other factors to ensure we are providing the most effective use of our donations. In 2025, we selected The Trevor Project as our first nonprofit given their work helping to impact suicide rates within the LGBTQ+ community.
Where can I listen to Arise Entertainment music?
Our original music releases are available on major streaming platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. You can also visit our music webpage for additional information and links.
Where can I buy indie board and card games?
Indie board and card games from Arise Entertainment, LLC are available directly at AriseENT.com, as well as through major retailers like Amazon and Walmart.com. Their games are rated 5-stars at Amazon, Walmart.com and Etsy.
Is there a tutorial for playing the World Traveler board game?
Yes! We know the game play dynamics are different than many games (also one of its perks) so we created a full video tutorial. You can find it on our YouTube site by clicking here.
What is Arise Entertainments flagship series on YouTube?
Chris & Greg's Haunted Road Trip is our original docu-haunt series exploring forgotten towns, urban legends and emotionally charged locations uncovering the spirits and human stories that continue to echo.
What makes your games different from other indie studios?
Arise Entertainment designs games with a purpose: to entertain, unite, and empower. We build every game from the ground up with connection in mind. From the box size and layout to every card, component, and instruction manual, we design each element ourselves and manufacture to our exact specifications to ensure the highest quality experience for players.
Are Arise Entertainment products tested and certified for consumer safety?
Yes! All of our products meet or exceed the required U.S. consumer safety standards. We used accredited laboratories, and we maintain all appropriate documentation, including Children’s Product Certificates (CPCs) and verified lab test results where applicable.
How can I support Arise Entertainment?
You can subscribe to our YouTube channel, follow our social platforms, join our community, and support our game and music releases.
Contact Us
Arise Entertainment, LLC
350 George Liles Parkway NW
Suite 160, PMB 2030
Concord, NC 28027
Arise Entertainment, LLC is a certified Minority Owned, LGBTQ+ small business by Supplier Gateway
Certification #SG05254743201252
