Puzzle Cache/Multi Cache

[+stevetash]

Hi everyone,

 

I was hoping someone could clarify the definition of a puzzle cache for me. We are hoping to place a cache where the co-ordinates take you to a tool that is then used to lead you to the cache box. The tool is purely to find the actual cache, it does not have a log box etc. Is this classed as a puzzle cache or multi-cache? On the drop down menu for making a cache it doesn't seem to give the option for a puzzle cache either. Can anyone help?

 

Thank you

[Pup Patrol]

Hi everyone,

 

I was hoping someone could clarify the definition of a puzzle cache for me. We are hoping to place a cache where the co-ordinates take you to a tool that is then used to lead you to the cache box. The tool is purely to find the actual cache, it does not have a log box etc. Is this classed as a puzzle cache or multi-cache? On the drop down menu for making a cache it doesn't seem to give the option for a puzzle cache either. Can anyone help?

 

Thank you

 

There is no "puzzle" type. It's more correctly called "Unknown".

 

http://www.geocaching.com/about/cache_types.aspx

 

From the description you gave, I think it would be a "?" type.

[+stevetash]

That makes sense thank you1 We wanted to be sure

[AZcachemeister]

I'd say it kinda depends on how the 'tool' is used.

Is it something I could have trouble figuring out, or would anyone know how to use it?

If it's something simple that a 5 Y.O. could figure out, then I would think of it more as a multi.

If I have to figure out how to use the 'tool', then I would think of it as a '?' (Mystery).

[+Spraginator]

I'd say it kinda depends on how the 'tool' is used.

Is it something I could have trouble figuring out, or would anyone know how to use it?

If it's something simple that a 5 Y.O. could figure out, then I would think of it more as a multi.

If I have to figure out how to use the 'tool', then I would think of it as a '?' (Mystery).

 

Also, do you have to take the tool with you to the new location? Maybe to open the cache box? Like a key? If this is the case, may not be a great idea because some cachers will not return the key to the original location. If it's something that stays at the original location and is different than simply a set of new coordinates, it should probably be a "Unknown" Cache.