The Machine
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Embark on a journey with the latest challenge – "The Machine." Do you possess the skills required to outsmart the mechanisms within and emerge victorious?
This puzzle is designed to test your puzzle-solving skills and give you just a dose of nostalgia. Every twist and turn brings you closer to the ultimate prize – the coveted coin.
Game On: Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept
Your journey is clear: solve "The Machine" puzzle and secure your position at the top of the leaderboard. As you navigate through each layer, keep your wits about you – a Game Over screen looms for those who falter (not really). Will you be the one to set the high score and claim victory?
Outsmart the Machine by entering the correct code before your competition. Gather your allies or face the challenge alone – the choice is yours. The coin awaits; will you seize it in time?
Claim the Coin: Be First, Reap the Reward
In the world of Retro13, being the first to the coin is the key to unlocking rewards and accolades. "The Machine" is no exception. Prove your mettle, crack the code, and claim the glory that comes with being the first to the coin.
Two prizes available. Be first to the compass or first to the coin to receive a $25 cash prize. While not expected to last that long the prize increases $25 every 30 days. Must be registered and follow the rules to win this game of skill.
Members Only: Puzzle Hunt & Leaderboard
The Puzzle
"The Machine" – [PDF download]
[Puzzle Notes – download the file, work from home, figure out the multistep path to the coin. Enter your compass key and coin final solution in the form linked below. Be the first to submit a valid compass solution and then be first to reach the coin. Submit them properly and you will show up on the leaderboard below.]
Submit Solution
Click here to submit your solutions (Important, you should submit your compass solution once you know it to show up on the leaderboard and claim the first milestone, you will need both compass key and coin code to win the game)Leaderboard
Updates as milestones are reached.Have any questions? Please ask on Discord, Forums, or Twitter
Tips / Hints
- You will know you have the correct compass code answer when you can move forward with the puzzle by decrypting the coded text.
- Everything is included that is necessary to solve the puzzle. Nothing has been added that is specifically to distract you from the puzzle.
- The font variation of the puzzle has no intended meaning. Must have used an UPPER case vs lower case 'e' at times with the comic font.
- I intended the outline image to be considered a buffalo.
- The answers for the compass and the coin are alphanumeric. No special characters, spaces don't matter, and it is not case sensitive.
- The length of the coin solution is twelve.
- Use Youtube for movie clips.
- a hint
- The code starts with a letter.
- Solution Notes