Who's On First? -Kid Puzzle [#`13] ⚾ Mystery Cache

Who's On First? -Kid Puzzle [#13]* ⚾

Of the 12 Kid puzzles we have created so far, this is probably the most difficult. Use the resources we share and take notes and you will be able to do it! 

Of the 12 Kid puzzles we have created so far, this is much farther away than the rest. You'll have to find this one the next time you head south. You'll enjoy this container, though, so work hard to solve this puzzle.

In the 1940s and 1950s, there were two men named Abbott and Costello who were a very famous comedy team. One of the bits that they did is called "Who's On First?" It is about a baseball team and each member of the team has a funny name. You will need to watch the video of them doing the act and take notes to figure out what each of the players name is. For example, the name of the first baseman is "Who."

Video: Who's On First? Abbott and Constello

Figure out the name of the following positions:

First Baseman

Second Baseman

Third Baseman

Pitcher

Catcher

Shortstop

Left Field

Center Field

Now look at the following graphic and note that each position is assigned a number. Below the graphic you are given the name of a team member from the Abbott and Costello team.

N AB° CD.EFG W HIJ° 0K.LM0

A- WHO (First Baseman) Look on the above graphic to see that First Base is number 3. So A = 3
B- RIGHT FIELD (Not in video. Just use the graphic.)
C- TOMORROW
D- WHAT
E- WHAT
F- TODAY
G- WHO

H- TOMORROW
I- TOMORROW
J- TODAY
K- WHY
L- WHY
M- TOMORROW
 

Now plug your digits into the right place in the coordinates and you'll know where to go.

N AB° CD.EFG W HIJ° 0K.LM0

*If this is your first time doing one of our Kid Puzzles, here is a bit of background.

We are trying to do our part to encourage the younger generation to enjoy geocaching. We have a Kid Cache Stretch in Millard County and  many other caches designed to be kid-friendly. As I have spent oodles of hours solving geocaching puzzles, I have been thinking about children and puzzles in the geocaching world. There are some that they certainly could solve, but many that are way over my head in complexity let alone theirs. We have decided to create a series of puzzles written specifically for kids and the container at the end will always be aimed at kids' interests and almost always have fun swag. If there isn't swag for whatever reason, it will be noted on the cache page.

If you have children or grandchildren, nieces, nephews or other children in your life, give them the chance to solve these puzzles. Some might be able to completely solve them on their own and others will definitely need some support. This is a great time to teach them about the nature of geocaching puzzles, gps coordinates, using maps and satelite images and allow for experiences using the app or website (inputting the final coords, etc.) Then when you get close to ground zero, let them lead the hunt to make the find. Hopefully this will be a positive experience and help build a love for geocaching and the endless possibilities that it holds. If you do not have children around, then of course, just solve the puzzle yourself.

Optional:

If you do not live close enough to physically go to the final locations, but still want to take the opportunity for your children to solve these puzzles, we will still honor their puzzle solving prowess.  You cannot claim it as a find unless you go to the actual site and sign the log, but we can offer another kind of reward. Here's how it works:

     1. A CHILD (we'll allow teens as well up to age 15) must be the main solver of the puzzle.

     2. Proof of the solution is in their handwriting on a paper that hopefully also shows the workings of solving the puzzle (if applicable) sent in form of a picture as well as a screenshot or picture taken of the fairly close-up satelite image of where the final is. Both pictures need to be sent via the message center or emailed to us. Include the GC code. You can solve one puzzle at a time or more, but send the two required pictures for each individual puzzle. A picture of your child can be in the picture, but certainly isn't necessary. 

     3. We will then mail them a 3D printed plastic coin acknowledging their success and a 3D printed swag item- one per puzzle solved. Be sure to include the address you want them sent to.

     4. If you do not want something mailed to you, you can still send the pictures and we will send a congratulatory response to the child. 

  Know that this idea is in a trial stage and we don't know how long we can keep it up or if it will even work, but we'll give it a go! If we decide to discontinue doing this, we will delete this info. But as long as it is explained on a cache page, we will honor what we've said. 

  We also do not know how many puzzles will be in the series. Whenever we add to the series, we will update the list on each of the puzzle pages.