+wildearth2001 Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 I want to create a difficult puzzle cache. If you found a puzzle cache that was really dificult to do please tell. To avoid spoilers don't post what cache it was but just details of the puzzle. Or if you have an original idea and don't mind sharing.... Thanks Quote
+briansnat Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 (edited) Here's a brand new one that just popped up not far from my house. Looks like a good one, but I haven't tried it yet. I don't think the owner would mind if I linked to it. Here's another one that has a good rep as an excellent puzzle cache. I haven't done this one either, but those who have, had nothing but good things to say about it, as well as this one by the same owner. Edited January 21, 2004 by briansnat Quote
+rover-r-us Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 i did a puzzle cache about 3 weeks ago and loved it.had to put the puzzle together to get the corrdinates for the last stage. Quote
The_Brownies Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 The Wheel of Fortune cache was definately very cool. However, if you want a hair pulling, nail bite'n, kick the can type of puzzle, try Fractal's Contact Cache Quote
+bigredmed Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 We had a cache bash last summer and used a series of micro caches that had questions and answers that were in a multiple choice format. Each option had a set of coords. If you answered all three questions correctly, you were taken each step toward the cache. If you answered one incorrectly, you were sent to a penalty micro that had a second question to move you on. This took about 10 tubes that had screw on caps for the questions, and then a regular cache at the end. It was well received. Quote
+TAT Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 I made one puzzle cache that is proving to be a bit difficult. (Check my user page). I think the secret to making a puzzle that is both hard and good is to base the idea in the things that interest you. To make the cache more pertenent to GeoCaching, it might also be related to getting around or finding things. Perhaps you could help people learn a particular concept that you learned from swimming, biking, etc. I choose to allow cachers to confirm the final loacations and offered to help answer questions. Another approach is encode the answer either on the cache web page or on a remote page. This can be a bit problematic because, unless the page is secure, it can be a matter of hacking and not puzzle solving. Whatever puzzle you come up with: it is always nice to list the parking lot coordinates. This way, cachers that do not or cannot solve the puzzle can enjoy the place! Quote
+Wander Lost Posted January 21, 2004 Posted January 21, 2004 I have a cache that has been very successful. It's a challenging puzzle, in a almost unknown park and a clever hide. Quote
MOCKBA Posted January 21, 2004 Posted January 21, 2004 I like creating and solving puzzles. Many of these are relatively easy, or long-winded and thus not really elegant, or not fully original. But this cache has only been cracked once and I haven't seen the concept used by others, too. Quote
+Pharmadude Posted January 28, 2004 Posted January 28, 2004 A number of great cryptographic caches have appeared in the Vancouver BC area in the last several months. Some of my favorites: Jenny Kenny Asterisks* and Meteoroids The Rosabelle Cipher umoC ap!s&ñ Secret of the Hidden Dunes I'm sure there are several more that I haven't done yet. I love a great puzzle cache, and hearing/seeing what others are doing in other areas. Sometimes it gives me a great idea for a cache of my own, as I did here. Quote
Trogdor! Posted January 28, 2004 Posted January 28, 2004 There is one real tuff one here in Southern California: The Dragonfly Scrolls There are 37 watching this one, the first note was posted back in August 02, and only 5 have found it since!! Judge Crater is well known in our area for great puzzle caches. Many are letterbox hybrids, some are mystery: Spy Ring U101 Hide and Seek #1 Digraph I placed one just to get back at him for all of the suffering he's put me through: Judge Trogdor's Gate Quote
+Cow Spots Posted January 28, 2004 Posted January 28, 2004 (edited) As you seem to be in my neck of the woods, Wildearth, I suggest looking into caches by RSArizona and Wily Javelina. Some of my personal favorites would have to be Wily's Giggles cache and Silny Bako Jeks' No Pocket Protectors. Giggles in particular is one of the most evil caches I've ever done. I've got one too : Good Evening The Cow Spots Edited January 28, 2004 by The Cow Spots Quote
Pixie_Tracker Posted January 28, 2004 Posted January 28, 2004 ... and speaking o' puzzle caches... My wife and I are putting together a multi that is based on alchemy. It is a multi that starts off with four micros that represent the four elements. The last container will contain "ancient texts" that I photoshopped that contain the clues that eventually lead to the last container - an ammo can. The last item can only be found by deciphering the clues. This cache can be logged after hitting the four micros or the person can continue on for the last one and then log their find. To make this a bit more fun, there is a point system involved too. Everyone starts with 10 pts. In each of the first four caches is a riddle that the finder needs to solve. Each successful answer is 15 extra points. Of course this has to be on the honor system... but anyway... the last cache contains a phrase that the logger must email me to get credit for the final find and they get 30 points for that with a total of 100 points possible. I have photoshopped certificates that the cacher can access for the level they attain if they want. Ok, so I was wondering... would anyone (who doesn't live in Nebraska or plan to hit any NE caches) want to run through a test of trying to decode my "texts?" It's a three part system where one decoded item leads to another and so on down the trail to the final coord being presented. I was thinking like having 2 or 3 people test this out. As thanks, you get access to the top level certificate (100 pts) I gotta warn ya', these ain't easy and may drive you bonkers/mad. If not, then I need to ratchet them up! Quote
+carleenp Posted January 28, 2004 Posted January 28, 2004 Ok, so I was wondering... would anyone (who doesn't live in Nebraska or plan to hit any NE caches) want to run through a test of trying to decode my "texts?" I volunteer! Oops, never mind! Sounds interesting. I don't tend to do puzzle caches, but this is intriguing me, so I will likely take a shot at it when you get it placed. Quote
Pixie_Tracker Posted January 28, 2004 Posted January 28, 2004 Sorry Carleen. Definately don't want to spoil this one for ya' Quote
+Lazyboy & Mitey Mite Posted January 28, 2004 Posted January 28, 2004 I am batting 1000 on puzzle caches. I've never solved a single one. Quote
+wildearth2001 Posted January 29, 2004 Author Posted January 29, 2004 As you seem to be in my neck of the woods, Wildearth, I suggest looking into caches by RSArizona and Wily Javelina. Some of my personal favorites would have to be Wily's Giggles cache and Silny Bako Jeks' No Pocket Protectors. Giggles in particular is one of the most evil caches I've ever done. I've got one too : Good Evening The Cow Spots Hey CowSpots! Finally I hear somthing from anyone in my area. Thanks for the links to the puzzle caches. I agree RS Arizona and Wily have some pretty nasty puzzle caches up their sleeves. I have looked at yours before and find it very challenging. One of these days I will figure it out and give it a try. As I am 15, I am usually to busy to solve these puzzles with school, swimming, cycling and the like but all of those caches you linked me to are definatly on my hit list. Thanks for posting. With every post of puzzle caches I get my brain gets more twisted. I have many many printouts of those cache pages trying to figure them out. Keep them coming, lets see how far we can strech my brain before I figure out a puzzle. I have yet to figure out ANY puzzle cache. Quote
Pixie_Tracker Posted January 29, 2004 Posted January 29, 2004 Thanks to those that replied via email. I sent you the link in reply. I appreciate the help. Thanks again !!! Quote
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