Words With Friends #1: Greyhounds Rock! Mystery Cache
luciofoz: Sadly I am archiving this one. The hospital grounds where it is located has closed down, sections of the parking lot that you would need to access have been blocked off and the place is pretty dismal. Thanks to all that found it!
Words With Friends #1: Greyhounds Rock!
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This is a 2 part puzzle cache based on the game Words With Friends on Android and iPhone smartphones. If you do not have a smartphone, or are not familiar with this game, use the hint where I listed the values of the letters. Please note that this is a game similar to Scrabble, but the values are different, so don't use Scrabble letter values or you will get the wrong answers. You will need the values of the letters for both WP1 and WP2, so bring that information or make sure you have access to it on your smartphone. You can walk between the waypoints, no need to drive.
WP1
N33 48.abc W118 00.def
To find coordinates to WP1 ("abc" and "def"), use the following letter configuration.
(Unfortunately the configuration would not appear correctly, so I am just listing the 3 words you need to use.)
GEOCACHING
PUZZLE
MULTI
What is the value of the 6 letter word?
The second digit of that number = a
What is the value of the 5 letter word?
The first digit of that number = b
What is the value of the 10 letter word?
Add the individual digits of that answer
(Example: if answer is 41, then add 4 + 1)
Add 2 to that number = c
Take the value of the 10 letter word and the second digit = d
Take the value of the 6 letter word and use the last digit of that answer.
Subtract 1 from that number = e
Take the value of the 5 letter word and subtract 3 from that number = f
This will take you to WP1
Use the puzzle you find at that location to find WP2, where cache is hidden.
WP2
N33 48.efg W118 00.hij
To find the coordinates of WP2 ("efg" and "hij"), do the following:
Take the value of the 6 letter word and subtract 2. That answer = e
Count the number of letters in the word that has a value of 11. The number of letters = f
Take the value of the 10 letter word and add it to the value of the 4 letter word. The first digit of that answer = g
Add the value of all three words and subtract 2. That number = h,i
Add the value of the 10 letter word and the value of the 4 letter word. Divide that answer by 6. That number = j
This cache is placed to honor my adopted greyhounds. They are such wonderful animals - very loving, gentle and mellow. They are all rescued retired racers and 4 of my 5 greyhounds have been therapy dogs with Orange County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. They are the biggest couch potatoes and have the sweetest dispositions. If you are interested in learning more about the breed and the rescue of these dogs, go to fastfriends.org
Now, get out there and find this cache quickly to honor my "fast friends!"
Please make sure that the container is snugly placed back in its hiding place.
Have fun!
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ACCESS THE FINAL VIA THE NEIGHBORHOOD. IT WASN'T INTENDED THAT WAY AND MAY CAUSE ISSUES WITH NEIGHBORS. STAY ON THE SAME SIDE AS WP2 AND YOU WILL BE FINE!
On 3.31.13, I changed the container and now you will most likely need a tott to grab it.
Congratulations to GeoPrisoner, FindKenny, GGOOSSEE, GeoBoo and GeoBabyJake for FTF!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
1 cbvag = n r v b e f g
2 cbvagf = q y a h
3 cbvagf = t u l
4 cbvagf = o p s z c j
5 cbvagf = x i
8 cbvagf = k
10 cbvagf = w d m
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