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= Strange Postcard Case =
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[https://sleuthkings.com Sleuth Kings] is a monthly [[mystery experience]] where you work with Lead Detective Sullivan King via email to help him solve a case. The first three cases were designed with a more linear progression than the current freeform format.<ref>Sleuth Kings. Comment on Facebook post. ''Facebook'', 31 Oct. 2018, 9:35 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/545510595861630?comment_id=549615172117839. Accessed 20 Nov. 2018.</ref> An updated version of [[Case 001: The Guilty]] became available on August 24th, 2018 and includes "My Dog, The Man-Beast"<ref>Sleuth Kings. Case 001 updated announcement. ''Facebook'', 24 Aug. 2018, 1:19 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/519620811783942. Accessed 25 Nov. 2018.</ref>, a book containing community-submitted dog poems.<ref>Sleuth Kings. Calling all poets! ''Facebook'', 14 July 2018, 12:21 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/479560249123332. Accessed 25 Nov. 2018.</ref> A new case box was also released in August 2018<ref>Sleuth Kings. New box announcement. ''Facebook'', 12 July 2018, 1:34 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/472541623158528. Accessed 25 Nov. 2018.</ref> and was designed by S. Christine Brink.<ref>Sleuth Kings. New box design announcement. ''Facebook'', 8 June 2018, 1:44 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/450408598705164. Accessed 25 Nov. 2018.</ref><ref>"Sleuth Kings' Commissioned Work." ''S Christine Brink'', https://www.schristinebrink.com/sleuthkings. Accessed 25 Nov. 2018.</ref>
  
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== What's in the box ==
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== Publisher summary ==
  
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<blockquote>Each month Sullivan will send you a case file with information about the current investigation. After reading through the files, you will be able to email Sullivan and begin working with him. Once you've helped Sullivan crack the case, you will receive a small reward in the mail along with an update on Sullivan's search of his missing father, Isaac. In addition, for every 4 cases you solve, you'll be rewarded with a FREE bonus case that revolves around the hunt for Isaac, Sullivan's father.<ref name="SKWebsite">"Sleuth Kings front page." ''Sleuth Kings'', https://sleuthkings.com. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref></blockquote>
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[[File:Sleuth Kings-Strange Postcard Case-Postcard-Front.jpg|thumb|center|Front of the postcard.]]
 
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[[File:Sleuth Kings-Strange Postcard Case-Postcard-Back.jpg|thumb|center|Back of the postcard.]]
 
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Unravel a FREE Mystery.
 
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<br />Solve the ease. Earn Rewards.
 
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<br />Start At: [http://SleuthKings.com/Missing SleuthKings.com/Missing]
 
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== The investigation ==
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== List of subscription boxes ==
  
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
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  <li>After signing up for the [https://sleuthkings.com/free-mystery/ free sample case], you'll receive the signup success email.</li>
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! style="width:300px;" | Box name !! style="width:130px;" | Release date !! Notes
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| [[Case 001: The Guilty]]
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| October 2, 2017<ref>Sleuth Kings. Case 001 announcement. ''Facebook'', 2 Oct. 2017, 4:49 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/360051114407580. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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* This case has been updated to match Sleuth Kings' "current format".<ref>"Case 001: The Guilty." ''Sleuth Kings'', https://sleuthkings.cratejoy.com/shop/product/1162881899. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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| [[Case 002: Cryptic Kidnappings]]
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| November 2017<ref>Sleuth Kings. Case 002 announcement. ''Facebook'', 1 Nov. 2017, 12:32 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/370209440058414. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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* This case follows Sleuth Kings' "previous case structure".<ref>"Case 002: Cryptic Kidnappings." ''Sleuth Kings'', https://sleuthkings.cratejoy.com/shop/product/1167289379. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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| [[Case 003: The Ring]]
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| December 2017<ref name="InferredReleaseDate">Inferred by case numbers and monthly releases.</ref>
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* This case follows Sleuth Kings' "previous case structure".<ref>"Case 003: The Ring." ''Sleuth Kings'', https://sleuthkings.cratejoy.com/shop/product/1167291255. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref></blockquote>
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| [[Case 004: Abraca-Debra]]
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| January 2018<ref name="InferredReleaseDate" />
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| [[Case 005: The Curse]]
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| February 2018<ref>Sleuth Kings. Case 005 announcement. ''Facebook'', 18 Jan. 2018, 1:50 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/394020681010623. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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| [[Case 006: The Show Must Go On]]
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| March 2018<ref>Sleuth Kings. Case 006 archive reminder. ''Facebook'', 3 Mar. 2018, 1:25 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/412161229196568. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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| [[Case 007: Without a Trace]]
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| April 2018<ref>Sleuth Kings. Case 007 deadline reminder. ''Facebook'', 29 Mar. 2018, 1:34 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/412163655862992. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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| [[Case 008: The Fate Killer]]
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| May 2018<ref>Sleuth Kings. Case 008 deadline reminder. ''Facebook'', 27 Apr. 2018, 11:10 a.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/425090451236979. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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| [[Case 009: Part-Time Thieves]]
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| June 2018<ref>Sleuth Kings. Case 009 deadline reminder. ''Facebook'', 30 May 2018, 1:25 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/436206366792054. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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| [[Case 010: Second Chance]]
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| July 2018<ref>Sleuth Kings. Case 010 deadline reminder. ''Facebook'', 26 June 2018, 1:49 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/463740414038649. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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| [[Case 011: Midnight Secrets]]
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| August 2018<ref name="fb472541623158528">Sleuth Kings. Case 011 announcement. ''Facebook'', 12 July 2018, 1:34 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/472541623158528. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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* The working title of this case was ''The Moonlight Thief''.<ref name="fb472541623158528" />
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| [[Case 012: Dark Secrets]]
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| September 2018<ref>Sleuth Kings. Case 012 announcement. ''Facebook'', 20 Aug. 2018, 1:35 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/510900502655973. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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| [[Case 013: The Beast Within]]
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| October 2018<ref>Sleuth Kings. Case 013 announcement. ''Facebook'', 12 Sept. 2018, 2:38 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/526906174388739. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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| [[Case 014: The Great Escape]]
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| November 2018<ref>Sleuth Kings. Case 014 announcement. ''Facebook'', 11 Oct. 2018, 2:44 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/538788583200498. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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== List of additional boxes ==
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| header3        = Signup success email
 
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| files          = [[File:Sleuth Kings-Strange Postcard Case-Email-Signup Response.png|thumb|center|Signup success email.]]
 
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'''From:''' Sleuth Kings <info@sleuthkings.com>
 
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<br />'''Subject:''' 📭Thanks! Fun While You Wait
 
  
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Thanks for requesting the postcard case from our website. I’m really looking forward to working with you on it. I’m not sure what to make of the postcard itself yet, but hopefully we can figure it out together.
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| [[Exclusive Nyancon Case]]
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I’ll be running to the post office in the next few days, so I’ll be sure to get your case sent out then. Keep an eye out in the mail for a sealed, brown envelope. When you receive it, follow the link on the postcard ([http://www.SleuthKings.com/Missing www.SleuthKings.com/Missing]) to send me an email so we can get started with our investigation.
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| October 7, 2017<ref>Sleuth Kings. Exclusive Nyancon Case event posting. ''Facebook'', 4 Oct. 2017, 5:19 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/events/778799692291875. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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In the meantime, you should check out our Facebook page. We post things like puzzles, information on cases, and – my personal favorite – shout-outs to people who have helped me solve cases.
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* Exclusive live event at the Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, Ohio.
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[[Strange Postcard Case]]
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| November 8, 2017<ref>Sleuth Kings. Earliest citable mention of a free mystery. ''Facebook'', 8 Nov. 2017, 2:33 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/372479423164749. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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* A free introductory case for new subscribers.<ref>Sleuth Kings. Comment on Facebook post. ''Facebook'', 4 Sept. 2018, 3:41 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/524883611257662?comment_id=524889194590437. Accessed 20 Nov. 2018.</ref>
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| [[Isaac Case 001]]
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| ''Solve 4 cases''<ref name="SKWebsite" />
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| [[Isaac Case 002]]
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| ''Solve 8 cases''<ref name="SKWebsite" />
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| [[Isaac Case 003]]
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| ''Solve 12 cases''<ref name="SKWebsite" />
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[https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/ Click Here to Visit Our Facebook Page]
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== Facebook puzzles ==
  
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I'll talk to you soon,
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The Sleuth King Facebook puzzles are simple and light-hearted rebuses, riddles, and et cetera.
  
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[[Sullivan King]]
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20170907-Puzzle.png|2017-09-07: Up for a simple puzzle? What’s the hidden word in the box? A continuous line passes through each letter without overlapping in order to make the word.<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 7 Sept. 2017, 2:12 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/351956171883741. Accessed 15 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Investigator.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20171022-Puzzle.png|2017-10-22: What word can be defined by either of the [above] pictures? (Hint: Picture 1 is "Hit" and Picture 2 is "Time").<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 22 Oct. 2017, 10:13 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/366657107080314. Accessed 15 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Clock.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20171104-Puzzle.jpg|2017-11-04: Can you figure out how to change "Cat" into "Dog" one letter at a time?<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 4 Nov. 2017, 4:48 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/371274026618622. Accessed 15 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Cat, Cot, Cog, Dog.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20171119-Puzzle.jpg|2017-11-19: Can you figure out what this common phrase is?<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 19 Nov. 2017, 10:17 a.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/376167799462578. Accessed 15 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Once in a blue moon.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20180109-Puzzle.jpg|2018-01-09: Can you figure out what the red phrase is?<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 9 Jan. 2018, 1:26 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/394018021010889. Accessed 15 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|A friend in need.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20180121-Puzzle.jpg|2018-01-21: It’s difficult, but try to look away from the dog with a bow and see if you can figure out what word the subjects of these two images can combine to create.<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 21 Jan. 2018, 1:51 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/394020951010596. Accessed 15 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Dog house.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20180305-Puzzle.jpg|2018-03-05: Can you figure out who this picture is talking about?<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 5 Mar. 2018, 1:26 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/412161842529840. Accessed 15 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Jackie Chan.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20180323-Puzzle.jpg|2018-03-23: What word becomes shorter when you add 2 letters to it?<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 23 Mar. 2018, 1:31 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/412163059196385. Accessed 16 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Short.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20180406-Puzzle.jpg|2018-04-06: I’ve got a secret message that will (hopefully) help you get through the crazy weather this month. See if you can figure it out.<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 6 Apr. 2018, 11:05 a.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/425088787903812. Accessed 16 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|April showers bring May flowers.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20180416-Puzzle.jpg|2018-04-16: In case you got your dates turned around or forgot what tomorrow is, here’s a little reminder!<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 16 Apr. 2018, 11:07 a.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/425089304570427. Accessed 16 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|In this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes. -Ben Franklin.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20180504-Puzzle.jpg|2018-05-04: Can you find the secret phrase? Answer the questions and fill in the red dots! The first blank line has a typo. The dots should be on the 1, 2, & 4th blank spaces.<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 5 May 2018, 1:30 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/436207676791923. Accessed 19 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|"MArY", "THEodore", "FOURTH", "Pooh BEar", "WITH fire", "YOU" becomes "May the Fourth be with you".}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20180521-Puzzle.jpg|2018-05-21: Can you answer the world’s most important question?<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 21 May 2018, 1:23 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/436205903458767. Accessed 19 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Stuffed.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20180713-Puzzle.jpg|2018-07-13: Can you figure out this well-known phrase?<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 13 July 2018, 1:40 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/472545619824795. Accessed 19 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Nobody is above the law.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20180724-Puzzle.jpg|2018-07-24: Can you create a word by drawing a continuous line through each letter without overlapping?<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 24 July 2018, 1:42 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/472547209824636. Accessed 19 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Detective.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20180816-Puzzle.jpg|2018-08-16: Can you turn “talk” into “sing” by changing only one letter at a time? The catch is, each change must make a new word!<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 16 August 2018, 1:27 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/510892555990101. Accessed 19 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Talk, Tank, Tang, Sang, Sing.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20180822-Puzzle.jpg|2018-08-22: Can you figure out what word the below image represents?<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 22 August 2018, 1:37 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/510902162655807. Accessed 19 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Leftovers.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20180909-Puzzle.jpg|2018-09-09: Happy International Sudoku day! To celebrate, I put together my favorite variation of Sudoku using letters instead of numbers.<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 09 Sept. 2018, 11:10 a.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/526898691056154. Accessed 19 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Sudoku.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20180919-Puzzle.jpg|2018-09-19: Yarr Mateys, I be wishing ye a Happy Talk Like A Pirate Day!<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 19 Sept. 2018, 2:12 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/529855094093847. Accessed 19 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Take away the P and he becomes irate.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20180928-Puzzle.jpg|2018-09-28: Can you figure out the secret word?<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 28 Sept. 2018, 2:42 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/532862727126417. Accessed 19 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Thunderstorm.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20181008-Puzzle.jpg|2018-10-08: Can you find the very important, secret message?<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 8 Oct. 2018, 2:34 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/538784976534192. Accessed 19 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Drink your Ovaltine.}}
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File:Sleuth Kings-Facebook-20181029-Puzzle.jpg|2018-10-29: Do you know who to call if there’s something strange in your neighborhood this Halloween? If not, this image should help.<ref>Sleuth Kings. Puzzle posting. ''Facebook'', 29 Oct. 2018, 2:46 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/545511505861539. Accessed 19 Nov. 2018.</ref> {{Spoiler|Solution:|Ghostbusters.}}
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  <li>Visit http://SleuthKings.com/Missing and fill in the Postcard Case: Missing contact form. [[Sullivan King]] will respond via email shortly.</li>
 
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* Very early mention of the original "SleuthKingsRewards.com":
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** Music box here too: https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/photos/a.361574734255218/361574707588554/
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* Case 001 (original) photos, videos, and teaser puzzle:
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** https://roomescapeartist.com/2017/11/24/sleuth-kings-case-001-the-guilty-review/
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** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj-MY33rgAE&feature=share
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** https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/357853427960682
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*** https://sleuthkings.com/case-001-chain-letter/
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* Sullivan King on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sullivan.king.376
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* Case 008 background: https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/538790143200342
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* Case 008 and 010 have multiple endings.
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** https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/532862570459766?comment_id=535141500231873
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* Case 012 typo: https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/photos/a.350819911997367/510906495988707/
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* Case 012 background: https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/529856620760361
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* Case 013 behind the scenes: https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/535931786819511
  
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'''From:''' Sleuth Kings <Sullivan@sleuthkings.com>
 
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<br />'''Subject:''' Strange Postcard Case: A Hidden Message
 
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Someone sent it to me the other day, but I haven’t been able to figure out how to read whatever message is hidden on it. Hopefully, with your heIp, we can.
 
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There’s something you should know: The Sleuth Kings logo and URL address were both included on the postcard when I received it. Somehow, someone got onto the website and added the page without me knowing. As far as I can tell, there’s nothing special about the page – it’s just a contact form for my email – but it’s still concerning.
 
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How they did that isn’t important right now, though. What we need to focus on is figuring out what the postcard’s message is. After studying it for a while, all I can say is that it seems like the easiest place to start is with the box of letters on the back whose first row reads “A F T E R H.”
 
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Try taking a look at that cluster of letters and see if you can figure out what it’s trying to say. '''Reply to this email and let me know what the message is once you’ve figured it out.'''
 
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H T E D A _                T H E _ D A
 
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_ Y I _ T S      ===>      Y _ I S _ T
 
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E H _ E Y K                H E _ K E Y
 
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'''From:''' Sleuth Kings <Sullivan@sleuthkings.com>
 
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<br />'''Subject:''' Strange Postcard Case: Father
 
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So “Father” is the anagram and the rest of the message is, “The day is the key 031317,” right?
 
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Wait. What’s going on? 03/13/17 – that’s the date [[Isaac King|my dad]] went missing.
 
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This isn’t a coincidence: it has to be about him. I’ve spent every waking moment searching for him, but I haven’t found so much as a single clue. Now this? Why would someone reach out to me now?
 
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You’ve got to heIp me – please. We’ve got to figure out what the rest of this postcard says. If it can give us anything about [[Isaac King|my dad]] – anything at all – I have to know.
 
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I think the next thing we need to focus on is the line of letters that reads “HXOW&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;GVR&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LTDBJ.”
 
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If we take the first message literally, maybe the date [[Isaac King|my dad]] disappeared is the key to reading this. If I’m right, the date is probably being used as a sequence. Try putting 1 digit under each letter and skip the spaces. Then, once you’ve used all six numbers, the sequence will likely repeat. Hopefully that will heIp us figure out what each letter actually should be.
 
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'''Let me know what the message says once you’ve decoded it.'''
 
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I’m counting on you.
 
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If you need additional heIp, feel free to reply to this email with “HeIp” and I’ll send you my thoughts.
 
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      <li>View {{Spoiler|the first part of the solution:|Start by placing the numbers under the letters per [[Sullivan King|Sullivan's]] email:<pre>
 
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0313 170 31317
 
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      <li>View {{Spoiler|the second part of the solution:|Then, shift each letter that many places back in the alphabet. When you move back 0 places from H, you're still at H, but when you move back 3 places from X, you're at U. Think of the date of 03/13/17 as being in the "past", so we should go into the "past" of the alphabet too:<pre>
 
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HUNT FOR ISAAC
 
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'''From:''' Sleuth Kings <Sullivan@sleuthkings.com>
 
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<br />'''Subject:''' Strange Postcard Case: Hunt For Isaac
 
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“Hunt For Isaac,” are you sure?
 
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No, I don’t need to second guess you. That has to be right. Isaac is [[Isaac King|my dad’s]] name. Someone really does know something about him. Finally. This is the break I’ve been waiting for.
 
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I might be wrong, but I’ve got an idea about what their message means. Give me just a minute or two to check on something and I’ll get back to you.
 
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'''From:''' Sleuth Kings <Sullivan@sleuthkings.com>
 
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<br />'''Subject:''' Strange Postcard Case: The Password
 
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I was right – the last message refers to a website. Unfortunately, I need a password to access it.
 
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This has to be some kind of reference to the large block of letters on the front of the postcard. My guess is that there are six hidden words in the mess of letters. If I’m reading this message right, only letters of the same color can go together. If you grab a pen or something and connect the letters in the correct order for all six hidden words, you should be able to see a new five-letter word. The new word will most likely be our password.
 
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'''Take a look at the front of the postcard and let me know what the password is once you’ve got it figured out.'''
 
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Latest revision as of 10:25, 28 December 2018

Sleuth Kings is a monthly mystery experience where you work with Lead Detective Sullivan King via email to help him solve a case. The first three cases were designed with a more linear progression than the current freeform format.[1] An updated version of Case 001: The Guilty became available on August 24th, 2018 and includes "My Dog, The Man-Beast"[2], a book containing community-submitted dog poems.[3] A new case box was also released in August 2018[4] and was designed by S. Christine Brink.[5][6]

Publisher summary

Each month Sullivan will send you a case file with information about the current investigation. After reading through the files, you will be able to email Sullivan and begin working with him. Once you've helped Sullivan crack the case, you will receive a small reward in the mail along with an update on Sullivan's search of his missing father, Isaac. In addition, for every 4 cases you solve, you'll be rewarded with a FREE bonus case that revolves around the hunt for Isaac, Sullivan's father.[7]

List of subscription boxes

Box name Release date Notes
Case 001: The Guilty October 2, 2017[8]
  • This case has been updated to match Sleuth Kings' "current format".[9]
Case 002: Cryptic Kidnappings November 2017[10]
  • This case follows Sleuth Kings' "previous case structure".[11]
Case 003: The Ring December 2017[12]
  • This case follows Sleuth Kings' "previous case structure".[13]
Case 004: Abraca-Debra January 2018[12]
Case 005: The Curse February 2018[14]
Case 006: The Show Must Go On March 2018[15]
Case 007: Without a Trace April 2018[16]
Case 008: The Fate Killer May 2018[17]
Case 009: Part-Time Thieves June 2018[18]
Case 010: Second Chance July 2018[19]
Case 011: Midnight Secrets August 2018[20]
  • The working title of this case was The Moonlight Thief.[20]
Case 012: Dark Secrets September 2018[21]
Case 013: The Beast Within October 2018[22]
Case 014: The Great Escape November 2018[23]

List of additional boxes

Box name Release date Notes
Exclusive Nyancon Case October 7, 2017[24]
  • Exclusive live event at the Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, Ohio.

Strange Postcard Case

November 8, 2017[25]
Case 1957 Upon subscription
  • A free introductory case for new subscribers.[26]
Isaac Case 001 Solve 4 cases[7]
Isaac Case 002 Solve 8 cases[7]
Isaac Case 003 Solve 12 cases[7]

Facebook puzzles

The Sleuth King Facebook puzzles are simple and light-hearted rebuses, riddles, and et cetera.

  • 2017-09-07: Up for a simple puzzle? What’s the hidden word in the box? A continuous line passes through each letter without overlapping in order to make the word.[27]
    Solution: Investigator.
    ​
  • 2017-10-22: What word can be defined by either of the [above] pictures? (Hint: Picture 1 is "Hit" and Picture 2 is "Time").[28]
    Solution: Clock.
    ​
  • 2017-11-04: Can you figure out how to change "Cat" into "Dog" one letter at a time?[29]
    Solution: Cat, Cot, Cog, Dog.
    ​
  • 2017-11-19: Can you figure out what this common phrase is?[30]
    Solution: Once in a blue moon.
    ​
  • 2018-01-09: Can you figure out what the red phrase is?[31]
    Solution: A friend in need.
    ​
  • 2018-01-21: It’s difficult, but try to look away from the dog with a bow and see if you can figure out what word the subjects of these two images can combine to create.[32]
    Solution: Dog house.
    ​
  • 2018-03-05: Can you figure out who this picture is talking about?[33]
    Solution: Jackie Chan.
    ​
  • 2018-03-23: What word becomes shorter when you add 2 letters to it?[34]
    Solution: Short.
    ​
  • 2018-04-06: I’ve got a secret message that will (hopefully) help you get through the crazy weather this month. See if you can figure it out.[35]
    Solution: April showers bring May flowers.
    ​
  • 2018-04-16: In case you got your dates turned around or forgot what tomorrow is, here’s a little reminder![36]
    Solution: In this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes. -Ben Franklin.
    ​
  • 2018-05-04: Can you find the secret phrase? Answer the questions and fill in the red dots! The first blank line has a typo. The dots should be on the 1, 2, & 4th blank spaces.[37]
    Solution: "MArY", "THEodore", "FOURTH", "Pooh BEar", "WITH fire", "YOU" becomes "May the Fourth be with you".
    ​
  • 2018-05-21: Can you answer the world’s most important question?[38]
    Solution: Stuffed.
    ​
  • 2018-07-13: Can you figure out this well-known phrase?[39]
    Solution: Nobody is above the law.
    ​
  • 2018-07-24: Can you create a word by drawing a continuous line through each letter without overlapping?[40]
    Solution: Detective.
    ​
  • 2018-08-16: Can you turn “talk” into “sing” by changing only one letter at a time? The catch is, each change must make a new word![41]
    Solution: Talk, Tank, Tang, Sang, Sing.
    ​
  • 2018-08-22: Can you figure out what word the below image represents?[42]
    Solution: Leftovers.
    ​
  • 2018-09-09: Happy International Sudoku day! To celebrate, I put together my favorite variation of Sudoku using letters instead of numbers.[43]
    Solution: Sudoku.
    ​
  • 2018-09-19: Yarr Mateys, I be wishing ye a Happy Talk Like A Pirate Day![44]
    Solution: Take away the P and he becomes irate.
    ​
  • 2018-09-28: Can you figure out the secret word?[45]
    Solution: Thunderstorm.
    ​
  • 2018-10-08: Can you find the very important, secret message?[46]
    Solution: Drink your Ovaltine.
    ​
  • 2018-10-29: Do you know who to call if there’s something strange in your neighborhood this Halloween? If not, this image should help.[47]
    Solution: Ghostbusters.
    ​

TODO

References

  1. ↑ Sleuth Kings. Comment on Facebook post. Facebook, 31 Oct. 2018, 9:35 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/545510595861630?comment_id=549615172117839. Accessed 20 Nov. 2018.
  2. ↑ Sleuth Kings. Case 001 updated announcement. Facebook, 24 Aug. 2018, 1:19 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/519620811783942. Accessed 25 Nov. 2018.
  3. ↑ Sleuth Kings. Calling all poets! Facebook, 14 July 2018, 12:21 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/479560249123332. Accessed 25 Nov. 2018.
  4. ↑ Sleuth Kings. New box announcement. Facebook, 12 July 2018, 1:34 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/472541623158528. Accessed 25 Nov. 2018.
  5. ↑ Sleuth Kings. New box design announcement. Facebook, 8 June 2018, 1:44 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/450408598705164. Accessed 25 Nov. 2018.
  6. ↑ "Sleuth Kings' Commissioned Work." S Christine Brink, https://www.schristinebrink.com/sleuthkings. Accessed 25 Nov. 2018.
  7. ↑ a b c d "Sleuth Kings front page." Sleuth Kings, https://sleuthkings.com. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.
  8. ↑ Sleuth Kings. Case 001 announcement. Facebook, 2 Oct. 2017, 4:49 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/360051114407580. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.
  9. ↑ "Case 001: The Guilty." Sleuth Kings, https://sleuthkings.cratejoy.com/shop/product/1162881899. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.
  10. ↑ Sleuth Kings. Case 002 announcement. Facebook, 1 Nov. 2017, 12:32 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/370209440058414. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.
  11. ↑ "Case 002: Cryptic Kidnappings." Sleuth Kings, https://sleuthkings.cratejoy.com/shop/product/1167289379. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.
  12. ↑ a b Inferred by case numbers and monthly releases.
  13. ↑ "Case 003: The Ring." Sleuth Kings, https://sleuthkings.cratejoy.com/shop/product/1167291255. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.
  14. ↑ Sleuth Kings. Case 005 announcement. Facebook, 18 Jan. 2018, 1:50 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/394020681010623. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.
  15. ↑ Sleuth Kings. Case 006 archive reminder. Facebook, 3 Mar. 2018, 1:25 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/412161229196568. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.
  16. ↑ Sleuth Kings. Case 007 deadline reminder. Facebook, 29 Mar. 2018, 1:34 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/412163655862992. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.
  17. ↑ Sleuth Kings. Case 008 deadline reminder. Facebook, 27 Apr. 2018, 11:10 a.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/425090451236979. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.
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  19. ↑ Sleuth Kings. Case 010 deadline reminder. Facebook, 26 June 2018, 1:49 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/SleuthKings/posts/463740414038649. Accessed 13 Nov. 2018.
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