Cryptex Hunt
| Cryptex Hunt | |
|---|---|
 Logo of Cryptex Hunt | |
| Running Team | Cryptex.org |
| First hunt | 2018 |
| Most recent hunt | 2023 |
| Number of hunts | 6 |
| Location | Online |
| Links | |
| Link | Link |
The Cryptex Hunt is an annual, online hunt with a mechanic of searching for hidden puzzles. It is normally an event which runs for a week, where puzzles are released on a daily basis.
It is sponsored by Justin Nevins, who provides a Cryptex® as a first and second prize. The hunt traditionally takes place around March 1st, penned as 'International Cryptex Day' by Nevins.
History[edit | edit source]
The Cryptex Hunt was first created in 2018 when Errol Elumir wanted to create a puzzle hunt and Justin Nevins wanted to create a unique, custom Cryptex® as a prize for a puzzle hunt.
Since then, it has become an annual event where the first place winner receives a custom Nevins Line Cryptex®, and a second draw prize of a standard 5-ring Cryptex®.
Previous Hunts[edit | edit source]
| Year | Launch Date | Number of Puzzles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018-02-24 | 31 | Puzzles were hidden in a MUD. |
| 2019 | 2019-03-01 | 20 | Puzzles were hidden in a magazine. |
| 2020 | 2020-02-29 | 9+bonus | Puzzles were hidden in a novel. |
| 2021 | 2021-03-01 | 10+2 metas | Puzzles were hidden in 8-bit adventure games. |
| 2022 | 2022-02-28 | 10+meta | Puzzles were hidden in puzzles. |
| 2023 | 2023-05-01 | 11+2 metas | Puzzles were hidden in Youtube videos.[1] |
