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AR_Peacock Portkey 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This cache has been archived.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 : 2/23/2019
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


Scared of puzzle caches? Fear not. Geocaching HQ just requires that these "augmented reality" caches be categorized as mystery/puzzle caches, but there IS no puzzle. However, you WILL need to download the Metaverse Experience Browser app to your smart phone. Sorry, but you cannot run this AR experience from home. You must have your phone running the app near the posted coordinates.

When you arrive at GZ, TAP THIS LINK in your geocaching app or your phone's Web browser and Metaverse will launch. Bear in mind that once launched, the AR experience will be grayed out until you get within 30 meters of GZ. Be sure you have Location Services turned on in your phone's settings.

You can get the iOS or Android app here.

If you have any technical issues with this experience, please message the CO. Log only. BYOP. Room for small swag. Please swap fairly for what you take.

Please return the cache stuck to the underside, not stuck sideways. Sideways it is visible to Muggles. Thank you.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO TAKE THE SURVEY. “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 intends to grandfather published AR caches. 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)