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OTHER Team Event (Min 2 - Max 4)
Treasure Hunt (Code Zero)
A mysterious hacker called ZERO has stolen the Tech Fest’s Golden Code. Recover all 5 code fragments hidden across campus before ZERO deletes them forever!
Rules & Guidelines
The Mission Brief
“A mysterious hacker called ZERO has stolen the Tech Fest’s Golden Code. The code has been split into 5 fragments and hidden across the campus. Your team has 60 minutes to recover all fragments before ZERO deletes them forever.”
Eligibility
- •Grade 3 to Grade 12 (Group A to Group D)
- •Teams of 2 to 4 members
How it works:
- •Round 1 — QR Hunt: Place QR codes given in a paper to each team. Scanning each QR code reveals the room location on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the SJIS building.
- •Round 2 — Tech Puzzle: Give teams a simple coding/debugging challenge. This will be presented in the form of printed paper in the designated rooms. The correct output gives them a number.
- •Round 3 — Hidden Message: Give them an image containing a hidden message using visual clues.
- •Round 4 — Encryption Challenge: Teams solve a riddle to obtain a decryption. Entering it on a webpage reveals a URL.
- •Final Round — The Treasure: The URL provides a combination of Key and box number that opens the treasure box on stage that has the Bitcoin.
Event FAQs
How many members can be in a Treasure Hunt team?
Teams consist of 2 to 4 participants from Groups A to D.