Let's solve the First Key

[Jenny]

Here is a gathering of the clues that were given for the FIRST KEY.... and of which the First Key was solved from using (congrats Brian P. and Beth H.) (It will be updated with any clues given in the future)

mysteriouswritings.com/the-lamp-with-four-keys-armchair-treasure-hunt-and-the-clues-given-to-find-the-first-key/


Does anyone want to share thoughts about any of the clues? Since the prize has been won, I think it might be permissible to share some basic ideas.

I think most of us do feel a Polybius Square is used to find the First Key. Any other basics? Or do you disagree with that (I have had only limited time to work on it, so I certainly could be wrong about that)

[lampwithfourkeys]

I posted this on Facebook a few minutes ago -- by coincidence, at the same exact time Jenny posted this!


Keys only. I can't verify or comment privately on anything else. If you find the key, send me an email, and then you'll know whether you can go on to Key 2! Although the prize for the First Key has been won, you can still be the first finder of Key 2!

[jonwh25]

I'll confirm the Polybius Square. The clue posted on June 14 with the squares - Do a reverse google image search on it. That will give the answer. Also July 11th clue with the arcade games. Look at the far right game title. Who else wants to share some good stuff? Let's solve it together

[Jenny]

With that Arcade image, I found it interesting that A (of Asteroids) is first and Y is last seen... 1-25, for a 5x5 fill, excluding Z. (A=1, Y=25)

[lampwithfourkeys]

I posted this a minute ago.  Posting it here too!

[lampwithfourkeys]

I put the bonus hint on the "First Key" thread!