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Vampire of Needham Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 9/20/2010
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Regular Puzzle Cache .


Use the above coordinates for parking.

Another parking possibility is just off Old Greendale. (42°16.848', -071°12.223)
First waypoint location determined by solving these equations.
N42 16.ABC W 071 12.DEF
ABC = last three digits of the year the quintessential Vampire work was published minus 134.
DEF = the last three digits of the year the Vampire Diaries triology was published minus 897

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Android Play. Now Disabled.

An old version of "Vampire of Needham" was an Android app. Some details can be viewed at http://thomasofneedham.com/android/vampire-needham/


Anywhere instructions http://tombtalk.net (This option allowed the app to be played anywhere except there wasn't a final crypt).
You didn't mean to be a superhero but this Geocaching Android adventure challenges you to match wits with the vampire and get it back to the crypt before it drains your lifeforce. Only then can you safely sign the logbook. Remember you are safe until you capture the vampire. The "Start" button will turn on the "Aura Tracker" and begin the game. The "Aura Tracker" shows your current position and the distance and bearing to the target location. Follow the directions on the screens and proceed...

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