A Magic Square is a square grid in which distinct numbers are put
into each cell in such a way that each row, column and diagonal add
up to the same number. This number is called the Magic Total. With
the exception of the most trivial 1 x 1 Magic Square, a 3 x 3 Magic
Square is the smallest (and easiest) that it is possible to form.
It is impossible to create a 2 x 2 Magic Square using distinct (all
different) numbers ... try it!
To get the cache location you simply need to find another Magic
Square. Not just any 3 x 3 Magic Square though. Each number of the
one you seek has a curious connection with each number in this one
(Magic Total = 45). Strangely there is even a similar relationship
between the two Magic Totals and the square itself.
To find the cache site find the new Magic Square. Once you've
got it write down the 9 connections between each number in the
given Magic Square and your one in the grid labelled R to Z. If all
is well you will notice a series in the 9 numbers of your Magic
Square. Jot down the 9 numbers of your Magic Square into the grid
labelled A to I in series order, extending out to Q. As also
mentioned above you will see a similar (not the same though)
connection joining the two Magic Totals to the square itself - this
should give you confidence!
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Excellent, now the choice is yours. Take the waypointed circular
walk from the parking site and grab the cache on the way or aim
closer. Either way, its going to be steep. Cache will be found
at:
N 50 56.(Y3)(S4-V2)(U4-R1)
W 003 13.(W3-Z8)(T3)(X4-V3)
You can check your answers for this puzzle on
Geochecker.com.
You are looking for a small lock-top container big enough for
logbook, pencil, small travel bugs, coins and swaps.