Please read before you head out!
What's an intercache?
An InterCache is an interactive geocache. An intercache is a new way of creating a mystery geocache, similar to a wherigo geocache. As of June 28, 2024 this is all driven by a google spreadsheet that you create, there is no software required to download or install. For those that have done my ethercache it's similar to that, but with more features.
Play
In your web browser, open with your browser (preferably Chrome or Safari, Firefox seems to have issues) to the frolic intercache page and start. At each of the stages you will be given coordinates, though you shouldn't actually need them. There is a compass and an arrow pointing you the right direction as you move. You may have to walk a little bit before the arrow points in the right direction as this application doesn't have access to your phone's digital compass if it has one. You can also use the map, which works well with intercaches in towns like this (the compass probably works better in wooded areas.)
Each stage will have some information about the location, but you don't have to find anything physical other than the historical signs until the final. Some of the stages will require you to answer a question before it lets you move on. All of the stages will require that you are within a given radius before you can move on.
Notes
- This is a new way of looking for a geocache. It hasn't been tested on every phone with every OS, but seems to work fine with iOS and Android devices. Let me know if you have problems.
- It's safe to let your screen timeout while walking. When the screen times out, your GPS *should* go off and not waste battery. When you turn your phone screen back on, it might take a few seconds for the app to get your coordinates again.
Making your own intercache
If you're interested in making your own, go to www.intercaching.com and try creating one. There is full (mostly) documentation online. I've recently (June 28, 2024) pushed out a new version that makes this completely driven by a google spreadsheet that you can create.