Dispatch: On the Run series by Breakout Games

Price: $24.99

Website Description of Box:  “Imagine a new kind of escape, one you can experience in the comfort of your own home – introducing Dispatch by Breakout. It’s a step apart from everyday entertainment—better than a book, more engaging than television—think of it as an immersive mystery where you wear the detective hat.

The story begins with the first delivery, or dispatch, if you will. In it, you’ll find physical clues that lead you to the web and back to the real world to unravel a mysterious crime. Grab a friend, the whole family and your thinking cap, and get ready to put your heads together for one mindbending ride as additional details are revealed with every package.”

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This month, Dispatch is taking us to Greece! How exciting – and cool because Greece is definitely on my bucket list of places to visit.

As always, here’s a list of what we can expect in this box. This month had some really interesting clues. Some took me a while to figure out while others…puzzled me (you see what I did there?)

The box contained this cool looking puzzle. I am fascinated with puzzles! Ever since I was a young child, I loved putting them together.

I’m not sure why but, it took me probably a bit longer than it should have to put this puzzle together. Maybe because I wasn’t sure how many pieces went across, and how many were vertical. After putting it together, it reveals some potential information for clues.

This cute Greek scroll was another clue in the box. If it wasn’t for it being so tiny, it almost looks authentic! I love it.

I felt silly because this next clue took me longer than it probably should have to realize what I needed to do with it. Can you figure out what it means?

I can only assume this letter is from the killer? Maybe? Maybe not? I’ve had a theory for some time now but, I don’t know if I’ll fully be able to know if my hunch is right until the next box. Ahh, I can’t wait! This letter is so creepy though. The Peddler of Death is not a title I want in my family. Also, who do you think the Breaker of Families is?

Looks like the Van Kress curse only continues. This article shows a picture of Lydia Van Kress’ car accident. That looks pretty bad. So now I’m confused about how Lydia is missing. There is no possible way someone could walk away from that accident, right?

There’s also this second article that came in the box.

This family either has the worst luck in the world, or there’s more to the story. Martin Van Kress, whether or not he is involved in anything with Victoria, sounds like pure evil.

So this next clue is literally something else. First off, what’s with the burn marks? Second, this is a dangerous situation.  Take a look at the pictures below. Do you see a common theme?

I sure do.

The next clue in the box is a letter from Bailey Detective Co! Yay! Finally someone that maybe we can trust. I think that’s a coffee ring on the letter but, I’m not 100 percent sure. Again, all of the details that Dispatch puts on the clues is so neat. It makes everything look and feel authentic. I really love that about this game, and it’s kept me so captivated.

The Detective, Simon, has provided us with some instructions and details. It looks like from his letter he’s uncovered some items from a safety deposit box. Poor guy, I can’t blame him for being so paranoid! Can you imagine how you’d feel if a crazy family was possibly suspicious of your motives as well?

I am not entirely sure what to do with this fingerprint slide below but, I think I may have a slight lead. Something looks weird about the print though. Or is that my eyes playing tricks on me?

We’ve also been given another puzzle to figure out.

Math isn’t my strongest skill, unfortunately. But, at least there’s another clue for us to look at – a website is also attached to it. However, I need to first figure this puzzle out.

Hint: Google KenKen puzzle if you get stuck. I am not ashamed I had to do this. I’ve always been pretty okay at math but, this took me some time. Once I got the hang of it though, going to the website helped me.

We were also provided some random articles. I read them several times to make sure I fully understood the message of what they meant. Keep all the dates and the information in mind.

Overall Thoughts

Overall, this box was probably one of my favorites thus far. I may have said that already in the past but, this one has topped the others in my opinion. Not only because I’m pretty sure I’ve solved this mystery but because this one was very entertaining to me. I loved putting the puzzle together and figuring out the KenKen puzzle as well. I may have grumbled through it a few times when things didn’t line up correctly but, hey, I always love and welcome a good challenge! Each month, I continue to be very impressed by how thought out and how well this series is curated. I’m so excited to post the last box for you guys but, don’t worry I promise I won’t spoil who actually did it! I’ll have this posted sooner than you think, so stay tuned.

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