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AR_Star Wars Cache Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

Geocaching HQ Admin: From June 06, 2018 until March 06, 2019, Geocaching HQ conducted an Augmented Reality (AR) experiment. During that time, cache owners were allowed to submit Mystery Caches that required the finder to download and use an AR app to find the cache. The goal of the experiment was to see how the geocaching community would use AR technology. Cache owners placed more than 600 AR caches around the world!

Unfortunately, the AR apps which met HQ’s requirements for the experiment have been or are currently in the process of being discontinued. As a result, it is currently not possible for finders to have the AR experience that was originally intended. Therefore, HQ has decided to archive all active AR caches placed during the experiment period. We are respectfully requesting that all AR cache owners please remove the cache container and contents as soon as possible.

As technology evolves, we look forward to seeing how Augmented Reality might have future applications for geocaching. Thank you to all cache owners who participated in the experiment!

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Hidden : 6/19/2018
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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UPDATE 03/10/2019 - DUE TO RECEPTION AND BANDWITH ISSUES, THIS EXPERIENCE CAN BE PLAYED ANYWHERE SO YOU CAN GET THE COORDINATES BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

This is a simple cache that requires you to answer a few theme related questions.

Since it is in the desert, be cautious of the usual dangers associated with being in the desert. That includes snakes, scorpions, spiders and thorny vegetation. Long sleeves are recommended!

“This cache is part of an experiment that allows the use of Augmented Reality (AR) apps to find the cache. At the end of this experiment, Geocaching HQ will decide if this cache will be grandfathered or archived. Geocaching HQ reserves the right to archive this cache at any time if conditions change. If you have found this cache and would like to give feedback on your experience, please   fill out this survey .”

1) Please download the Metaverse App (for iOS or Android) to be able to get the coordinates for the final location. You must create an account. 

2) Once you have the App installed, click on AR_Star Wars Cache

3) Please note, the actual cache is NOT AT POSTED COORDINATES. Only the AR experience can be accessed here and after you complete this experience, you will be granted the coordinates. 

4) SWAG - I added inexpensive swag should be enjoyable for children. Please don't leave bottlecaps, rocks or anything that is not of equal value. Let's keep this cache classy and fun for everyone. 

5) Please remember this is fairly new technology and like anything new, may have some bugs. Good phone reception is required since this requires you to go in the field to solve the mystery. Verizon Wireless tends to work best here in this part of Arizona so if you have reception issues it is out of my control. That said, please take the time to complete the survey for Groundspeak so they can make an informed decision on the future of Augmented Reality. 

Please replace cache as found. Spoiler logs will be deleted. Feel free to leave a comment about your experience here or on the Metaverse experience page. 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

NE rkcrevrapr vf ng CBFGRQ PBBEQVANGRF. Pbzcyrgr gur rkcrevrapr gb trg npghny pbbeqvangrf.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)