If you use sum ingenuity, then you should be able to solve this
puzzle quite easily. The key is in figuring out how to sum up the
numbers in the grid so that you end up with a reasonable set of
cache coordinates.
There is a very obvious (and symmetrical) pattern you will use
for determining which numbers to sum for each coordinate.
Since there has been no indication that anyone has made any
progress on solving this puzzle, we will begin sharing a few
hints:
- A given square is never part of more than 2 of the sums; some
(12) squares are even only used in one sum.
- Sums are calculated using anywhere from 1-4 squares.
- You are attempting to generate a 16 digit number. Hmm ... I
wonder what the first sum is??
More hints will be provided later, if people are still unable to
solve the puzzle.
When you think that you have solved the puzzle,
click here to check your answer.
Warning: due to tree coverage, your GPS may give you a 'soft'
reading. However, if you use your geo-senses, you should easily be
able to locate the cache.
UPDATE on 09/01/2009: the cache appears to have been
muggled. We've replaced it, but the container is now smaller
(similar to a pill bottle). You will need to bring your own pen or
pencil.
UPDATE on 01/22/2011: the cache appears to have been
muggled yet again!. We've replaced it, with another pill bottle.
We've also moved the cache 40 feet uphill from where the puzzle
answer indicates. Once you've solved the puzzle and gotten the
coordinate checker to give you a thumbs up, add .005 to the
latitude and .006 to the longitude.
Here’s the puzzle:
