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AR_Hidden Words 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This cache has been archived.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 : 3/6/2019
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


If you are viewing this on the Geocaching app, please select web view to see the puzzle properly.

The cache is not at the posted coordinates
but that is a great place to begin.
Complete the puzzle within the AR experience
to find the location of the cache!

Thank you so much for all of the favorite points you've given. This is now the most favorited AR cache in the world!

Are you ready for a fun AR experience?

This Augmented Reality (AR) experience has been designed with everybody in mind. Originally it had two experiences involved: a tutorial AR and the main puzzle AR. After a lot of feedback, I have modified it to only have a single shorter AR experience that is now playable from anywhere!

Tips and Tricks: It is best to start the experience while standing still and holding your phone vertically. The experience will be a fixed point in front of you. On some phones when viewing the image in the mode where you submit your answers, you can physically move closer to or farther away from the image to see it more clearly. You may also be able to "pinch and zoom" to see it better from this view, depending on your devices' capabilities. This will not work when viewing the image in the 360 degree view.

Additionally, it is recommended that you have a pencil and paper handy to write down your words to help keep track of them.

Please note: Augmented Reality is a new technology. As such, it might not always work smoothly or it may present additional challenges when viewing the AR experience. It is recommended that you have a newer model phone to have the best experience. It may benefit you to team up with someone if you are having problems getting it working. If you run into trouble though, please let me know.

To get started: You will need to download the Metaverse app on your smart phone. The app can be found here: iOS and Android.

Once you have downloaded the app, scan the below QR code from within the Metaverse app to open the experience to begin. You may also search for "AR_Hidden Words" from within the Metaverse app as well. Good luck!


Hidden Words AR Experience




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)

[AR] Pyvpx ba gur vzntr gb frr na rknzcyr bs jung guvf chmmyr vf ybbxvat sbe. [Cache] Nf bs 09-11-2021 pnzb ovfba, 2aq gerr Rnfg 7sg hc

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)