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AR_Frank Buck's Jungle Camp 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This cache has been archived.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 : 7/7/2018
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


Frank Buck's Jungle Camp

This is an Augmented Reality cache! You must use a Geocaching HQ approved app named Metaverse to complete the cache. The Metaverse app can be downloaded here for Android and here for iPhone.

After you've downloaded the Metaverse app, launch this Augmented Reality geocache experience by going to the posted coordinates (you must be within 100 feet) and either CLICK ON THIS LINK or scan this QR Code:

If you want to make the experience look bigger, try moving your device closer to it.

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.

So, if you enjoyed this Augmented Reality cache experience, it's important that you fill out the survey and let Geocaching HQ know!

Understand that as an experimental geocache experience, Augmented Realty caches like this one require us all to rely on thirty-party technology providers and technology that is new to geocaching. In other words, this cache relies on factors outside of my and Geocaching HQ's control (including your device's capabilities). Therefore, a small percentage of geocachers may have an experience that is technologically buggy. Post your app experience feedback on the cache page or message me privately so I know what's going on. If you're having trouble, be patient and keep trying. I will help out if I can. It's worth trying to figure out this stuff because it's cool and I have a feeling we're only going to see more if it! Thanks!

At the end the Augmented Reality experience, you’ll be given the coordinates to the physical cache which is a short drive away. The cache is a tough find in the snow. After you find the cache and sign the log, it may seem like you have many options when replacing, but you must replace the cache in the one you took it from or it will be lost forever.


Reach out if you need help: text or call 347.692.8897.

My thanks goes to The Caching Dead NY for his head's up on the AR stuff!


Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)