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The Lottery Mystery Cache

Hidden : 5/8/2009
Difficulty:
5 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   not chosen (not chosen)

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Geocache Description:

lottery rev

This cache is a four stage mystery/ puzzle cache. You will need the following to complete all stages of the cache: a copy of “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, a stone to add to the pile that has been gathered by the children for the “winner” of the lottery (pile is located near the first stage of the cache), a calculator, extra paper, a pencil/pen, a thesaurus and your brain! For a copy of “The Lottery”, follow this link "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.

The first three parts of this cache are "micros"/ small containers of various types. The final is a 50 cal. ammo can. You will be solving two word puzzles (know synonyms and antonyms) and some math problems.

I would not attempt this cache if you do not like to be challenged! It is not a grab and go by any means! This could take several attempts or just one if you’re “that good”! The hike roundtrip is less than a mile, but some of the terrain is steep, wet and unlevel. WATCH YOUR STEP! Take the time to explore. It is a very nice area; some cool things to see.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fgntr 1-- V svaq zlfrys orgjrra n ebpx naq n uneq cynpr; be znlor whfg orgjrra gjb ebpxf. Fgntr 2-- Jbbql jbhyq trg vg! Fgntr 3-- Tbbq sraprf znxr tbbq arvtuobef! Fgntr 4--Ubzr fjrrg ubzr!

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)