Help With Enigma GeoCoin Challenge

January 7, 2008

I had an Enigma GeoCoin ( http://www.thecachingplace.com/shop/pc/vie...p;idproduct=254 ) given to me for Christmas. Has anyone completed an Enigma GeoCoin challenge? I downloaded the Enigma Simulator, keyed in all the info from the coin, and I get gibberish when I try and decode the message. Oh, and I was not aware that you only get 5 tries. So I'm at one try left.

Can anyone who has successfully completed the challenge give me a hand?

Thanks,

-J

8k · January 7, 2008

I had an Enigma GeoCoin ( http://www.thecachingplace.com/shop/pc/vie...p;idproduct=254 ) given to me for Christmas. Has anyone completed an Enigma GeoCoin challenge? I downloaded the Enigma Simulator, keyed in all the info from the coin, and I get gibberish when I try and decode the message. Oh, and I was not aware that you only get 5 tries. So I'm at one try left.

Can anyone who has successfully completed the challenge give me a hand?

Thanks,

-J

That sounds exactly where I am at as I also got one for Christmas. I didn't know you only get 5 tries though. I was thinking about it the other day and decided if the answer came out in German than I would never know if I had the right answer! LOL

January 7, 2008

I had an Enigma GeoCoin ( http://www.thecachingplace.com/shop/pc/vie...p;idproduct=254 ) given to me for Christmas. Has anyone completed an Enigma GeoCoin challenge? I downloaded the Enigma Simulator, keyed in all the info from the coin, and I get gibberish when I try and decode the message. Oh, and I was not aware that you only get 5 tries. So I'm at one try left.

Can anyone who has successfully completed the challenge give me a hand?

Thanks,

-J

I suggest you read the paragraph "The Message Key" here . When I had read it and repeated it slowly to myself 25 times or so, I finally managed to understand what I had missed.

By the way the message is in English, so no need to worry about that, LadyBee4T :rolleyes:

8k · January 7, 2008

I had an Enigma GeoCoin ( http://www.thecachingplace.com/shop/pc/vie...p;idproduct=254 ) given to me for Christmas. Has anyone completed an Enigma GeoCoin challenge? I downloaded the Enigma Simulator, keyed in all the info from the coin, and I get gibberish when I try and decode the message. Oh, and I was not aware that you only get 5 tries. So I'm at one try left.

Can anyone who has successfully completed the challenge give me a hand?

Thanks,

-J

I suggest you read the paragraph "The Message Key" here . When I had read it and repeated it slowly to myself 25 times or so, I finally managed to understand what I had missed.

By the way the message is in English, so no need to worry about that, LadyBee4T

You ONLY had to read that 25 times? :rolleyes: :huh:

1.8k · January 7, 2008

If you wait till the contest is over at the end of January I'm sure some will step up and assist. :rolleyes:

Of course by then you may jssut solve it yourself and be helping others.

January 7, 2008

I had an Enigma GeoCoin ( http://www.thecachingplace.com/shop/pc/vie...p;idproduct=254 ) given to me for Christmas. Has anyone completed an Enigma GeoCoin challenge? I downloaded the Enigma Simulator, keyed in all the info from the coin, and I get gibberish when I try and decode the message. Oh, and I was not aware that you only get 5 tries. So I'm at one try left.

Can anyone who has successfully completed the challenge give me a hand?

Thanks,

-J

I suggest you read the paragraph "The Message Key" here . When I had read it and repeated it slowly to myself 25 times or so, I finally managed to understand what I had missed.

By the way the message is in English, so no need to worry about that, LadyBee4T

You ONLY had to read that 25 times?

Yep, and then some random clicking for a few hours.

2.8k · January 7, 2008

I worked on it for an entire evening and turned out I was doing it right all along! I had written down something wrong.

But I'd suggest researching how the Enigma worked and what information you need.

When you get the answer you will know it!

2.9k · January 7, 2008

We got ours...well, Micke's, in today's mail. Can't wait for him to get home from Stockholm to get to work on it, I know it'll drive him nuts and that he'll get it done, too!

Naomi :rolleyes:

January 7, 2008

First Off - WOW are you all the lucky guys!!!!!

What I would have done to get that coin as a xmas pressy ???

That is the Ultimate coin and if they are still available next month (Doesn't the wonderfull month of december leave any working person a little....short) this is a must buy.

I Just have to have it! - So if you need a favour or 2 maybe 3 doing across here - then send me an offer......??

The competition is one thing but this coin is one of the most creative GeoCoins I have certainly seen.

To all of you - GOOD LUCK - I have read that link 2 or 3 times and it still looks like a nanocache clue to me.

RGZ

1.4k · January 7, 2008

I had an Enigma GeoCoin ( http://www.thecachingplace.com/shop/pc/vie...p;idproduct=254 ) given to me for Christmas. Has anyone completed an Enigma GeoCoin challenge? I downloaded the Enigma Simulator, keyed in all the info from the coin, and I get gibberish when I try and decode the message. Oh, and I was not aware that you only get 5 tries. So I'm at one try left.

Can anyone who has successfully completed the challenge give me a hand?

Thanks,

-J

I suggest you read the paragraph "The Message Key" here . When I had read it and repeated it slowly to myself 25 times or so, I finally managed to understand what I had missed.

We spent about 2 hours on it when we got the coin and that was the part we were missing as well. I'm sure that's where a lot of people get stuck. Just remember, everything you need to know is on the coin!!

2.8k · January 7, 2008

First Off - WOW are you all the lucky guys!!!!!

What I would have done to get that coin as a xmas pressy ???

That is the Ultimate coin and if they are still available next month (Doesn't the wonderfull month of december leave any working person a little....short) this is a must buy.

I Just have to have it! - So if you need a favour or 2 maybe 3 doing across here - then send me an offer......??

The competition is one thing but this coin is one of the most creative GeoCoins I have certainly seen.

To all of you - GOOD LUCK - I have read that link 2 or 3 times and it still looks like a nanocache clue to me.

RGZ

It is an awesome coin! I didn't actually get one, but got one for my boyfriend for Christmas! I have my fingers crossed that I will win one of the LEs. I think they are sold out right now.

January 8, 2008

I bought an Enigma coin for Mr. SEWdaugh as a Christmas present since he loves puzzles. He loved the coin and the puzzle and REALLY loves his LE edition:

January 8, 2008

If any of you...Gals... need a toy boy - SHOUT

Cant wait to see if I will be able to get one.......

Well Got My 1st - "First to Find" Today - What a Good BUZZ

RGZ

2.8k · January 8, 2008

I bought an Enigma coin for Mr. SEWdaugh as a Christmas present since he loves puzzles. He loved the coin and the puzzle and REALLY loves his LE edition:

Oh! I want an LE so bad!

I hid a cache inspired by that coin! LOL

I'm hoping it will be approved tomorrow!

2.8k · January 8, 2008

I just read The Caching Place's sales page for this coin, and they are going to mint 100 more. So if you want them you better get them now!

And...my cache just got approved!

Edited January 8, 2008 by MustangJoni

January 8, 2008

I bought an Enigma coin for Mr. SEWdaugh as a Christmas present since he loves puzzles. He loved the coin and the puzzle and REALLY loves his LE edition:

Congrats again to Mr. SEWdaugh - since he was the 1st to solve the puzzle, we went ahead and sent him his prize

- the remaining 7 LE coins will be given away in a drawing from all correct entries on Jan 31st - we moved the drawing to the 31st instead of the original 26th date, this will give those who have just ordered a coin time to receive it and hopefully "Crack the Code" - Good luck

January 8, 2008

opps....I did that double post thing....

Edited January 8, 2008 by Cach-U-Nuts

2.8k · January 8, 2008

I bought an Enigma coin for Mr. SEWdaugh as a Christmas present since he loves puzzles. He loved the coin and the puzzle and REALLY loves his LE edition:

Congrats again to Mr. SEWdaugh - since he was the 1st to solve the puzzle, we went ahead and sent him his prize - the remaining 7 LE coins will be given away in a drawing from all correct entries on Jan 31st - we moved the drawing to the 31st instead of the original 26th date, this will give those who have just ordered a coin time to receive it and hopefully "Crack the Code" - Good luck

Who cares about them! I want to win my prize with less competition!

Yes, I am kidding!

1.4k · January 8, 2008

I bought an Enigma coin for Mr. SEWdaugh as a Christmas present since he loves puzzles. He loved the coin and the puzzle and REALLY loves his LE edition:

Congrats again to Mr. SEWdaugh - since he was the 1st to solve the puzzle, we went ahead and sent him his prize - the remaining 7 LE coins will be given away in a drawing from all correct entries on Jan 31st - we moved the drawing to the 31st instead of the original 26th date, this will give those who have just ordered a coin time to receive it and hopefully "Crack the Code" - Good luck

Thanks for the info. We were wondering who was the first to crack it! I know on the page counter, we were like 90 something. (crosses fingers for the drawing!)

1.4k · January 8, 2008

And...my cache just got approved!

And we're working on it! Not that we'll ever be there to go find it, but what the heck!

2.8k · January 8, 2008

And...my cache just got approved!

And we're working on it! Not that we'll ever be there to go find it, but what the heck!

Let me know when you solve it. It isn't very difficult!

January 8, 2008

Joni, We love your cache and I solved it--I am horrible at puzzles unlike Mr. SEWdaugh.

Now, they're saying on the news that people are leaving Michigan in droves and many are moving to Texas. If I didn't have a HUGE problem with scorpions we'd move there and get this cache!

I really must get more of these coins...they're so much fun.

2.8k · January 8, 2008

Joni, We love your cache and I solved it--I am horrible at puzzles unlike Mr. SEWdaugh.

Now, they're saying on the news that people are leaving Michigan in droves and many are moving to Texas. If I didn't have a HUGE problem with scorpions we'd move there and get this cache!

I really must get more of these coins...they're so much fun.

I'm so glad you liked it! I figured anybody who solved the coin puzzle would get my puzzle easily.

I haven't seen a single scorpion since I've lived in Dallas. I used to see them all the time in Del Rio, but my boyfriend says he has seen them.

January 8, 2008

I bought an Enigma coin for Mr. SEWdaugh as a Christmas present since he loves puzzles. He loved the coin and the puzzle and REALLY loves his LE edition:

Congrats again to Mr. SEWdaugh - since he was the 1st to solve the puzzle, we went ahead and sent him his prize - the remaining 7 LE coins will be given away in a drawing from all correct entries on Jan 31st - we moved the drawing to the 31st instead of the original 26th date, this will give those who have just ordered a coin time to receive it and hopefully "Crack the Code" - Good luck

Thanks for the info. We were wondering who was the first to crack it! I know on the page counter, we were like 90 something. (crosses fingers for the drawing!)

Hummm....not sure if this will make you feel better....or worse You guys were the 2nd ones to solve the code....about 6 hours after SEWdaugh - That's all were saying at this point, we will however tell you that so far there are only 39 correct entries so the odds right now are pretty good!!

Have Fun!

2.8k · January 8, 2008

I bought an Enigma coin for Mr. SEWdaugh as a Christmas present since he loves puzzles. He loved the coin and the puzzle and REALLY loves his LE edition:

Congrats again to Mr. SEWdaugh - since he was the 1st to solve the puzzle, we went ahead and sent him his prize - the remaining 7 LE coins will be given away in a drawing from all correct entries on Jan 31st - we moved the drawing to the 31st instead of the original 26th date, this will give those who have just ordered a coin time to receive it and hopefully "Crack the Code" - Good luck

Thanks for the info. We were wondering who was the first to crack it! I know on the page counter, we were like 90 something. (crosses fingers for the drawing!)

Hummm....not sure if this will make you feel better....or worse You guys were the 2nd ones to solve the code....about 6 hours after SEWdaugh - That's all were saying at this point, we will however tell you that so far there are only 39 correct entries so the odds right now are pretty good!!

Have Fun!

Yippee! I know I'm in that 39!

Edited January 8, 2008 by MustangJoni

January 8, 2008

That's all were saying at this point, we will however tell you that so far there are only 39 correct entries so the odds right now are pretty good!!

Wow - I thought there are more correct entries. Anyway: it was a challenging, but nice riddle!

6.4k · January 8, 2008

If any of you...Gals... need a toy boy - SHOUT

Cant wait to see if I will be able to get one.......

Well Got My 1st - "First to Find" Today - What a Good BUZZ

RGZ

I think you'd need to post some pictures up in your profile before the senoritas take you up on that

6.4k · January 8, 2008

I had an Enigma GeoCoin ( [url=http://www.thecachingplace.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?

-J

We spent about 2 hours on it when we got the coin and that was the part we were missing as well. I'm sure that's where a lot of people get stuck. Just remember, everything you need to know is on the coin!!

Congratulations to you solving this you two I AM lost when it comes to puzzles And this is why I haven't found any of your caches

2.9k · January 8, 2008

I bought an Enigma coin for Mr. SEWdaugh as a Christmas present since he loves puzzles. He loved the coin and the puzzle and REALLY loves his LE edition:

Congrats again to Mr. SEWdaugh - since he was the 1st to solve the puzzle, we went ahead and sent him his prize - the remaining 7 LE coins will be given away in a drawing from all correct entries on Jan 31st - we moved the drawing to the 31st instead of the original 26th date, this will give those who have just ordered a coin time to receive it and hopefully "Crack the Code" - Good luck

Who cares about them! I want to win my prize with less competition!

Yes, I am kidding!

Uh-huh....

Naomi LOLOL!

2.8k · January 8, 2008

I bought an Enigma coin for Mr. SEWdaugh as a Christmas present since he loves puzzles. He loved the coin and the puzzle and REALLY loves his LE edition:

Congrats again to Mr. SEWdaugh - since he was the 1st to solve the puzzle, we went ahead and sent him his prize - the remaining 7 LE coins will be given away in a drawing from all correct entries on Jan 31st - we moved the drawing to the 31st instead of the original 26th date, this will give those who have just ordered a coin time to receive it and hopefully "Crack the Code" - Good luck

Who cares about them! I want to win my prize with less competition!

Yes, I am kidding!

Uh-huh....

Naomi LOLOL!

Okay, I'm kinda kidding!

January 8, 2008

Wow, congrats to all who have solved this one! LOL, I am SO totally lost with puzzles.... maybe I'll have an aha moment once the contest is over and help "leaks" out. But, I love the coin and the concept behind it!

1.4k · January 8, 2008

I bought an Enigma coin for Mr. SEWdaugh as a Christmas present since he loves puzzles. He loved the coin and the puzzle and REALLY loves his LE edition:

Congrats again to Mr. SEWdaugh - since he was the 1st to solve the puzzle, we went ahead and sent him his prize - the remaining 7 LE coins will be given away in a drawing from all correct entries on Jan 31st - we moved the drawing to the 31st instead of the original 26th date, this will give those who have just ordered a coin time to receive it and hopefully "Crack the Code" - Good luck

Thanks for the info. We were wondering who was the first to crack it! I know on the page counter, we were like 90 something. (crosses fingers for the drawing!)

Hummm....not sure if this will make you feel better....or worse You guys were the 2nd ones to solve the code....about 6 hours after SEWdaugh - That's all were saying at this point, we will however tell you that so far there are only 39 correct entries so the odds right now are pretty good!!

Have Fun!

Yea, that doesn't make us feel any better, lol We figured we were in the first hundred, heh, which I guess is still true! Oh well, as always, we enjoy the games and challenges you host over there!

(hey Joni, shall we complain about this thread and get it locked so no one else gets any hints??!) J/K!!

kinda

1.1k · January 9, 2008

Finally I get it :anicute:

Great coin, cool contest. Thanks!!

Make that 40 correct entries

1.4k · January 9, 2008

Finally I get it

Great coin, cool contest. Thanks!!

Make that 40 correct entries

WTG!! Now go see if you can get MustangJoni's puzzle figured out! Sad to say, it's stumping us...for now.

2.8k · January 9, 2008

Finally I get it

Great coin, cool contest. Thanks!!

Make that 40 correct entries

WTG!! Now go see if you can get MustangJoni's puzzle figured out! Sad to say, it's stumping us...for now.

I had my first finder today! He put it on his favorite list!

Maybe if we go off topic we can get it locked!

...how about dem Cowboys.... :blink:

Edited January 9, 2008 by MustangJoni

January 9, 2008

I'm so glad you liked it! I figured anybody who solved the coin puzzle would get my puzzle easily.

I haven't seen a single scorpion since I've lived in Dallas. I used to see them all the time in Del Rio, but my boyfriend says he has seen them.

Hah! I was sitting on the throne nearest the garage at home and one walked under the door....

I managed to CATCH it, but I accidentally suffocated it.

Later I called Truly Nolen.....

January 9, 2008

There is a cache up this way that uses a very cool enigma machine simulator.

It might help those who are having trouble with the coin.

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...08c75&log=y

HTH

January 10, 2008

Woohoo!! I got it!

After reading this thread I decided to have a look at my own coin and see if I could figure out the code.

Many thanks to lelle1987 for putting me on the right track as I was stuck for a while like others were.

Took me a couple of hours but I got it in the end, and I used my PDA, rather than my PC! go figure.

Would be great to win one of those LE coins!

January 10, 2008

Got it!! Though now I am not sure what I did right....

Awesome Puzzle!

January 13, 2008

Got my geocoin today and figured it out - great job on the coin and a lot of fun! Now to see how many of the different Enigma caches I can muddle my way through - even if I may never get to find them

T1

8k · January 13, 2008

Finally I get it

Great coin, cool contest. Thanks!!

Make that 40 correct entries

WTG!! Now go see if you can get MustangJoni's puzzle figured out! Sad to say, it's stumping us...for now.

I had my first finder today! He put it on his favorite list!

Maybe if we go off topic we can get it locked!

...how about dem Cowboys....

Solved your caches puzzle quickly. Now if I could only go to Texas and find it!!

2.9k · January 13, 2008

FINALLY! Micke got it after about an hour's work! At first I thought he was going to give up totally, then the light came on!

Lelle!! Tack så himla mycket! Kunde inte har gjort den har utan dig och ledtråden som du gav!!

Man, talk about not being able to see the forest through the trees!

Naomi... grateful to her hubby for his puzzle loving eccentricities :laughing:

January 27, 2008

I managed to get an Enigma coin in the second minting and finally got a chance to start working on the challenge today. Talk about a feeling of accomplishment when I figured out the message tonight! Wow!! What a fun challenge and an awesome geocoin! Now I'm hoping to win one of the LE editions. Glad they decided to extend the deadline until the 31st.

1.1k · January 28, 2008

I wish they would extend it some more- i'vegotteh noticed mine shipped but still waiiiiting in australia.

2.9k · January 28, 2008

I wish they would extend it some more- i'vegotteh noticed mine shipped but still waiiiiting in australia.

Sent you a message... let me know!

Naomi

January 28, 2008

I sent her an email too Naomi. Gotta help out a fellow aussie!

1.1k · January 29, 2008

I sent her an email too Naomi. Gotta help out a fellow aussie!

yes thanks both of you - so of course I got the coins today edit oh ha i think the alphabet might work now the plugs were all 'loose ' virtually speaking

yes!!! replugged and it works! gee that was cool to see it coming off on my virtual tickertape :rolleyes:

Edited January 29, 2008 by forthferalz

1.1k · January 29, 2008

oh DANG! the website says I'm right but after entering my details it says the deadline has passed!

2.9k · January 29, 2008

I bought an Enigma coin for Mr. SEWdaugh as a Christmas present since he loves puzzles. He loved the coin and the puzzle and REALLY loves his LE edition:

Congrats again to Mr. SEWdaugh - since he was the 1st to solve the puzzle, we went ahead and sent him his prize - the remaining 7 LE coins will be given away in a drawing from all correct entries on Jan 31st - we moved the drawing to the 31st instead of the original 26th date, this will give those who have just ordered a coin time to receive it and hopefully "Crack the Code" - Good luck

I'd send them email or something... the original date was the 26th, but they moved it up and I bet they forgot to update that website!!

Congrats on "cracking" it :rolleyes:

Naomi

1.1k · January 29, 2008

I'd send them email or something... the original date was the 26th, but they moved it up and I bet they forgot to update that website!!

Congrats on "cracking" it

Naomi

ta - i pm'd them with some mac stuff for the website was hoping the cacheunuts are watching this thread and would reply shortly :rolleyes:

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