About the Event:

Step into an immersive digital adventure where curiosity leads the way. Navigate a live map, crack clever web and logic challenges, explore AR clues, and complete real-world tasks. Stay sharp, think fast, and outplay the trail in a thrilling race of skill and strategy.

Event Details:

Round 1:

1. Round 1 will be conducted within a 2-hour overall window.
2. Teams will attempt a series of puzzles, and each puzzle carries 40 points.
3. A total of 6 hints will be provided for the round, and they may be used across puzzles without any point deduction.
4. Each team will be allotted a maximum of 1 hour 30 minutes to complete the puzzles.

Round 2:

1. Round 2 will be conducted for a total duration of 1 hour 30 minutes.
2. Teams will attempt puzzles across multiple difficulty levels, including Easy (40 points), Medium (50 points), Hard (60 points), and Final Hard (100 points).
3. The Final Hard puzzle includes a time-based bonus system, where completing it within 30 minutes, 1 hour or 1 hour 30 minutes awards +40, +20 or +10 points respectively.
4. Hints will be available for all puzzles, and each hint used will result in a 15-point deduction.
5. Puzzles are arranged on a graph-based map, and teams must unlock subsequent levels by solving the current one.
6. If two teams land on the same puzzle, they may initiate a Speedrun Encounter with a 10-minute limit. The winning team earns +75 points, while the losing team incurs –50 points. The losing team may continue solving to regain +25 points, or exit to the lobby or solo mode. Quitting the encounter results in an additional –40 point penalty.
7. The top 2 teams will be declared winner and runner-up, with ties resolved by the time taken to solve the final puzzle.

Rules and Regulations:

1. A team must consist of 2 members.
2. All the team members must be from the same college.
3. Participants must present a physical college ID card and PID to be eligible to participate.
4. Late arrivals will not be granted any additional time under any circumstances.
5. Usage of Google Search and AI tools is permitted.
6. Any form of communication (verbal or digital) with individuals outside the team is strictly prohibited.
7. The decisions of the judges and organisers are final and binding.

Judging Criteria:

Round 1:

• Scores earned by solving puzzles.
• In case of a tie, the tiebreaker considers the time from signing in to solving the last puzzle.

Round 2:

• Points are a combination of puzzle-solving, speed-run encounters, and hints.
• In case of a tie, the tiebreaker considers the time of the last puzzle solved.