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Save The Queen Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

pirjan: The original fence has been replaced by a new one and it's not possible to replace the cache anymore (or anywhere else nearby) . Sorry to all cachers who spent a lot of time working out the puzzle and didn't get a chance to come and find it.

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Hidden : 11/22/2013
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


The Cache is not at the posted coordinates.

To find the cache you will need to solve the puzzle first. You will only be working with queens on this board. Queens can move diagonally, vertically and horizontally, and any number of spaces as illustrated in the picture.

One piece can “attack” another if it moves to the same tile that the other piece is on. For the puzzle you will need to place 8 queens on the board so that they cannot attack each other. Once you have placed the 8 queens you will be able to find the final coordinates.

Some might say that there are multiple ways of doing this but you will need to find the correct placement for the coordinates to work out.

A printable version of the board is also available.

Please use stealth when searching for the cache, and watch out for the car guards. Parking is available close to the cache that can provide some cover. It is recommended to search during day time as the gates might be closed at night.

Once you have figured out where all the queens should go, use the number on the board that corresponds with the queen:

S 25 (Row 3 / 3).(Row 1 x Row 2 – Row 5)

E 028 (Row 4 x 2 + 2).(Row 8 x Row 6 – Row 7)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Chmmyr: Sbhe zhfg tb ba oynpx naq sbhe ba juvgr. Gurer ner gjb jnlf bs cynpvat gur dhrraf gung jvyy jbex bhg. Pnpur: Vg vf abg nggnpurq gb gur srapr gung unf n qvssrerag pbybe gb gur ovt ynzc cbfg arkg gb lbh.

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)