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The Magic Square Cache Mystery Cache

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Sal_Nich: Sadly this one has gone again and as I am unable to work out how to change the puzzle, I am sadly archiving it. Thanks to all those who have solved and found in the past.

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Hidden : 9/28/2012
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


I have wanted to do a puzzle cache with a difference for some time now and having recently read a book where the hero had to solve a puzzle based on Magic Squares, I formed the idea to lay down a cache with the co-ordinates based in a Magic Square. You may need to find out first how these work. I suggest you first solve the 5 x 5 magic square, with numbers 1 to 25, Then where 1 is will be the first, 2 the second etc. You will have to solve the magic square puzzle first to find GZ. Try to do it without the hint. 1----5----G----6----0 1----2----1----W----0 5----°----’ ----7----3 6----4----0----.----N 9----°----’ ----Z----. I have uploaded an image of the square that you may prefer to work with. Because the fun in this is solving the puzzle,once at GZ, the cache is easy to find. It is not a sneaky container or hidden in a difficult location. Jan 24 This cache has gone missing and I cannot replace it where it was. I cannot work out how to change the puzzle so have relocated the cache. After solving, please add 27 to the North and subtract 2 from the west. Don't forget to bring your own pen. I have added a checker to help everyone out

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

zngurzngvfpur-onfgryrvra.qr/zntfdhner

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)