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AR_Frome Whodunnit 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This cache has been archived.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 : 6/9/2018
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


“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.”

To play this Augmented Reality geocache you will need to download an app called "metaverse". It is available on both android and ios devices.

The cache is loosely based on the game of Cluedo. There are 6 locations, all of which are suspected scenes of murder. You will first need to visit the 5 waypoints where you will be asked a question about the location. Remember the answers to the questions as you will need them again! If you answer correctly you will be shown 3 cards which can then be crossed off your detective notes. Once you have eliminated all bar one suspect, weapon and location you should make your way to Location 6 (the posted cache coordinates) where you will be asked to identify the guilty party, murder weapon and crime scene in order to receive the final cache coordinates. You may visit the waypoints in any order.

The link below will launch the Metaverse app. Please note that this link may not work in all third-party geocaching apps, but does work using the "official" geocaching app or from a browser. Alternatively you can use this QR code in the Metaverse app. Once you are within 40m of each waypoint you will be able to click on the relevant AR experience and follow the instructions onscreen

Frome Whodunnit

Don't forget to take notes as you go

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gerr arne obggbz bs fgrcf

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)