Cryptic Hunt

Guidelines:

• Decode the Codes in C
  • Each station will challenge your wit with puzzles based on C programming.
  • Think logic, syntax, and semantics.
  • Be prepared—your understanding of loops, arrays, strings, and conditional logic will be tested!
• Decode the Clues
  • Hidden across the campus are riddles, puzzles, and cryptic messages.
  • Each clue unlocks the next location.
  • Look closely—answers may be right in front of you or hidden in plain sight.
• Make a Tour of the Campus
  • This isn't just a game—it's a journey.
  • Follow the trail as it weaves through academic blocks, open lawns, hidden corridors, and surprise locations.
  • Discover your campus in a whole new light.
• Get DJ Night for Free!
  • Crack all the clues and complete the hunt successfully within the time limit to earn your Golden Pass—free entry to the ultimate DJ Night Bash happening the same evening!
• You Have 3 Hours
  • You will be racing against time.
  • With only 180 minutes on the clock, every second counts.
  • Strategy and teamwork are key.

Rules:

• Team Formation:
  • Participants must form a team of either 2 or 4 members.
  • Lone wolves will not be allowed to participate.
  • Collaboration is your strength.
• Fair Play First:
  • Cheating is strictly prohibited.
  • Any team found copying, sharing answers across teams, or using unauthorized devices/tools will be disqualified instantly.
  • This is a test of skill, not shortcuts.
• Handle with Care:
  • Do not damage, misplace, or tamper with clues or props.
  • Every clue is a part of someone else’s experience.
  • Be respectful and responsible.
  • Clues must remain in their original locations after being read.
• Use Brain, Not Brawn:
  • No physical force or vandalism allowed.
  • If a clue seems inaccessible, think harder—it’s about wit, not strength.
• Complete Each Task Before Moving On:
  • Each checkpoint may include a mini-challenge (puzzle, code, or activity).
  • You must complete these before progressing to the next clue.
• Proof of Progress:
  • Some locations may require you to click a photo/video or report to a game master to validate your visit before the next clue is unlocked.
• Finish Line = DJ Night Entry:
  • Only teams who finish within the 3-hour limit and solve all clues will be eligible for free DJ Night entry.

Tips to Win:

• Carry a charged smartphone with a QR code scanner and basic text/code editor.
• Stay calm under pressure—cryptic clues are meant to mislead before they reveal.
• Think out of the box. Some clues might involve history, landmarks, posters, or even club names on campus!
• Trust your teammates. Split the roles—one decodes, one searches, one navigates, one documents.
• Let the thrill of the hunt begin.
• Code. Crack. Conquer.
• Will you be the team that outsmarts them all?