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Post by Jenny on Mar 19, 2021 9:59:19 GMT -5
(NOTE: Just setting up Threads for each of the Treasure Hunts to be discussed, if wanted. A link to the full PDF, with all Nine Treasure Hunts, will be posted 3/20/21 between 10-12EST)  TREASURE HUNT #8Family Ties by Martin SmithPRIZE: Minimum $100 Amazon Gift Card BOTG or ARMCHAIR: Both! If solved via armchair, the prize is a minimum $100 in Amazon gift cards. If solved via BOTG there will be a special bonus prize which will be announced at readandseek.com. CONTACT INFO: Send an email to readandseekadventures@gmail.com with subject: Masquerade Tribute Solution SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Once solved completely, the clues will lead you to a very specific spot in the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area. The spot is approximately 18 inches x 18 inches and no more than 3 feet above the ground. A valid armchair solution will have a Google Street View screenshot of the location. The solver must circle the location, which will be precise, in the screenshot. In the spirit of the Grand Rapids Riddler, a BOTG solve will result in the solver retrieving the Riddler’s medallion (samples of the medallion can be seen at readandseek.com). Once the medallion is retrieved, contact me to arrange an exchange of the medallion for the prizes. |
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Post by Jenny on Mar 20, 2021 10:37:40 GMT -5
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brosk
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Post by brosk on Apr 6, 2021 6:45:55 GMT -5
Love the design of this hunt and the fun family story behind it... struggling to find a launching point though.
Colored letters led me nowhere (too long for a decent anagram). Mixed inner layer letters don't seem to be a shift or a sub.
Tried using the dates in a cipher too... nope. The dates are historically accurate so I don't think they lead anywhere.
I'm trying to use the rabbits or the writing structure now.
Anyone have luck here?
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Post by cvsnipe05 on Apr 6, 2021 6:56:38 GMT -5
I’m having the same issue. I had to put it down for a few days to reset. We’ll see if anything connects when I pick it back up this week.
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Post by martins on Apr 6, 2021 15:18:36 GMT -5
Hi All! Just a brief note to say that this one has been solved!
I'll be posting a full solution later this week.
Thanks for giving it a shot and supporting this fun endeavour!
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Post by Jenny on Apr 6, 2021 15:58:02 GMT -5
Congrats to the Winners!
And congrats Read and Seek!
Great job all!
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Post by beefaghetti on Apr 6, 2021 16:00:55 GMT -5
Congratulations to the winner! Darn, I was so close...  |
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Chouetteur
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Post by Chouetteur on Apr 6, 2021 16:56:04 GMT -5
Congratulations to the winner!
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Post by stercox on Apr 6, 2021 20:26:34 GMT -5
Congratulations!!!
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Post by mofinn on Apr 6, 2021 22:20:20 GMT -5
Good Evening Everyone,
I would like to come forward as the Co-Solver of Treasure Hunt #8, along with Bill Gardner. I am very grateful to Bill for his treasure hunting talents and insights.
We want to extend a hearty “Thank You” to Martin Smith of Read and Seek Adventures for his superb armchair hunt, “Family Ties”. This hunt was utterly awesome. It was immensely entertaining and educational as well. We had quite a few laughs along the way! There were many layers to Martin Smith’s story, artwork, and ciphers. We encountered a lot of geography, history, and culture of Grand Rapids throughout our research.
We will let Martin Smith post his solve later this week and explain it fully in his own words. He definitely knows how to turn a phrase, and he has a wonderful way with words!
Martin Smith is also known as The Grand Rapids Riddler (The GRRiddler). You can find upcoming riddles and treasure hunts of his at the Read and Seek website (https://www.readandseek.com/) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/readandseek).
Kudos to Mysterious Writings’ Jenny Kile for hosting this First Annual Masquerade Tribute: A collection of Nine Treasure Hunts for Charity. Over $4,000 was raised for charity! Jenny has been tireless in providing news and information about treasure hunts, puzzles and games here at Mysterious Writings for 9+ years. The 10 year anniversary of MW is just around the corner!
Congratulations to all the other hunt contributors for your involvement and support of these worthwhile charities, and special thanks to Beth Hovanec of The Art of Hidden Messages for her time and artistic efforts in designing and creating the beautiful commemorative tokens for this Masquerade Tribute.
Best of Luck to all of you, My Fellow Treasure Hunters! As Jenny always says: Treasure the Adventure!
-Mo Finn
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brosk
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Post by brosk on Apr 7, 2021 5:26:15 GMT -5
Congrats!
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Post by martins on Apr 18, 2021 15:09:12 GMT -5
I've finally posted the full solution to this hunt here. Sorry for the delay! Thanks to everyone who gave it a shot and congrats again to Mo and Bill for great teamwork and a great solve. |
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Post by stercox on Apr 19, 2021 16:37:23 GMT -5
Using 'I's and finger lingo in same paragraph....Genius! I love that!!
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