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AR_Kappabashi Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

Geocaching HQ Admin: From June 06, 2018 until March 06, 2019, Geocaching HQ conducted an Augmented Reality (AR) experiment. During that time, cache owners were allowed to submit Mystery Caches that required the finder to download and use an AR app to find the cache. The goal of the experiment was to see how the geocaching community would use AR technology. Cache owners placed more than 600 AR caches around the world!

Unfortunately, the AR apps which met HQ’s requirements for the experiment have been or are currently in the process of being discontinued. As a result, it is currently not possible for finders to have the AR experience that was originally intended. Therefore, HQ has decided to archive all active AR caches placed during the experiment period. We are respectfully requesting that all AR cache owners please remove the cache container and contents as soon as possible.

As technology evolves, we look forward to seeing how Augmented Reality might have future applications for geocaching. Thank you to all cache owners who participated in the experiment!

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Hidden : 7/12/2018
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


Meet the friendly Kappa and talk to them. If you answer all of their questions, they will tell you where to find their treasure.

Attention! For finding this cache, you need to install the Metaverse App (available for iOS or Android). Open the app and click here or scan the code below to start the game.

Kappa AR Game QR Code

Please note that you cannot play the game until you have arrived at the listed coordinates and that it's not possible to play without Internet connection. You can answer each question only once! If you make a mistake, you need to return to the listed coordinates to try again. Expect to walk about 1km from the listed coordinates to the cache location, assuming that you answer all questions correctly the first time. Don't worry, the questions are not difficult.

Since this is a new type of cache, don't hesitate to message me (in English or Japanese) in case you encounter any problems. I'll do my best to help you.

Problem Solving Tips:
1. Some people have reported that they can only read the first part of the dialog texts. If you experience that problem, please use the “Kappa (short text version)” game. In that version, all dialogs are split into small fragments. You’ll have to press the continue button many times, but hopefully you’ll be able to read everything.
2. If you see a countdown on the display, don’t worry about it. It just indicates when the background music will stop playing. It won’t affect any other aspects of the game. You do not have to hurry to proceed to the next screen.

ps: Thanks to YukiTaka for testing the software.


This cache is part of an experiment that allows the use of Augmented Reality (AR) apps to find the cache. At the end of this experiment, Geocaching HQ will decide if this cache will be grandfathered or archived. Geocaching HQ reserves the right to archive this cache at any time if conditions change. If you have found this cache and would like to give feedback on your experience, please fill out this survey.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

phphzore gerr Cyrnfr cvpx hc fbzr genfu nebhaq TM naq chg vg va gur genfu ova arne lbh. Gunax lbh!

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)