AR_Name the Hidden Creatures 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This cache has been archived.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 : 7/23/2018
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:


THE FINAL LOCATION IS NOT AT THE POSTED COORDINATES!

“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.”

This is a quick quiz on some of the Hidden Creatures souvenirs. As you see each new creature, click on “Name the creature” to get to a screen where you can type in your one-word answer. I was using premade images in the Metaverse app, so I used the best available choice. If you aren’t sure, check the list of Hidden Creatures and make a guess. If you are wrong, you get to try again. When you have named all the creatures in the game correctly, you will be given the clue to find the physical cache. Click on this Link to the Game or scan the QR code below to begin the game after downloading the app.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jrfgrea fvqr, orgjrra ynetr ebpx naq cynag, haqre angheny pbire. Cyrnfr znxr fher pnpur vf abg ivfvoyr jura lbh eruvqr vg.

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)


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