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AR_Geocaching Adventure 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This cache has been archived.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 : 8/31/2018
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


You must be within 30 meters of the posted coordinates to start the AR_Geocaching Adventure in Metaverse.

This cache is an Augmented Reality (AR) cache that uses the Metaverse platform. You will need to follow these steps to complete the cache.

  1. Install the Metaverse application.

    Metaverse (for iOS and Android),

    Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

  2. Load the Experience in the Metaverse app.
    • If the app is loaded on your device you can click this link on your device to open the experience directly in the Metaverse app. START EXPERIENCE
    • Or you can open Metaverse on your iOS or Android device and click on Scan Code and scan the code below.
  3. Once you have completed the experience you will be presented the final coordinates. You can write these down, take a screen shot or check your items in the Metaverse app. Once you earn this item it will remain availible in your Metaverse app inventory so you can find it again later as needed.
    • You can find your inventory in the Metaverse app by viewing your profile and clicking the basket icon. 
  4. If you experience a bug with the experience that will not allow you to complete your adventure please message the cache owner with your problem. 

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AR is a new technology. As such it might not always work smoothly and in some cases the Metaverse app and/or experience may crash. I have built this AR experience to save your progress and any earned item(s) will be retained in the app inventory. You can restart the game and continue playing\collecting item(s). The AR experience uses extra processing and graphics which may consume more battery so consider starting your adventure with a well charged device.

“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.”

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)