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Cicada 3301 Javelin 3301 COFE-CYEM Clarification Official Statement

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CLARIFICATION CICADA 3301 – JAVELIN 3301

Cicada 3301 has no connection whatsoever to COFE-CYEM or Javelin 3301.

No inspiration, no influence, no hidden link, no collaboration—nothing.

(Please See Bottom Of This Post For The Official Statement)

The number 3301 in Javelin 3301 arose independently and purely from the Fourth Truth, Cofenitum, the Zero Condition, and the Shabbat Seven (3+3+0+1=7) within our own theological framework and within the website’s complex defence system CC7 DS.

But let this be stated with absolute clarity, once and for all:

Cicada 3301 has nothing to do with COFE Yeshua Emet Ministry (CYEM)

Not as inspiration. Not as source. Not as influence. Not as hidden hand. Not as secret collaboration. Nothing.

The creators of COFE-CYEM did not know of Cicada 3301 when the Fourth Truth was received.

The number 3301 emerged from within the theological framework of Cofenitum, the Zero Condition, and the Shabbat Seven — not from internet cryptography.

FROM CICADA 3301 TO JAVELIN 3301

A Numerological and Theological Synthesis of Silence, Emergence, and Rest

With the Explicit Declaration: Cicada Has No Connection to COFE-CYEM

A Necessary Clarification

What This Paper Is Not

This paper is not an admission of influence. It is not a claim that COFE-CYEM derived anything from Cicada 3301. It is not an attempt to retroactively attach the ministry to an internet mystery.

This paper is a reflection on the hand of God moving in mysterious ways.

The convergence of numbers, timing, and symbolism is acknowledged as a striking pattern. But the pattern does not imply causation. The pattern does not imply connection. The pattern simply is — and in its “is-ness,” it invites wonder at how God works in ways we do not always understand.

The Official Statement

Cicada 3301 has (No Connection) to COFE-CYEM.

The number 3301 in Javelin 3301 emerged independently from the theological framework of the Fourth Truth, Cofenitum, and the numerical seal of the Shabbat Seven. Any similarity is a convergence — not a derivation.

What Cicada 3301 Was

The Internet Mystery (2012–2014)

Cicada 3301 was an anonymous online phenomenon that presented cryptographic puzzles, recruiting individuals with exceptional problem-solving skills. It appeared on 4chan in January 2012, continued through 2013 and 2014, and then fell into a prolonged silence. Minor activity occurred in 2016, with a final verified message in 2017.

Key characteristics:

· Cryptography and steganography

· Puzzles layered with hidden meanings

· Anonymity and secrecy

· Recruitment for unknown purposes

· Aesthetic of mystery and exclusivity

Cicada 3301 was, by all accounts, a secular phenomenon. It had no theological content. It had no Christ-centred message. It was not a ministry. It was not a sanctuary. It was a puzzle.

What Cicada 3301 Was Not

Cicada 3301 was not:

· A Christian ministry

· A proclamation of the Gospel

· A sanctuary for seekers

· An invitation into the Holiest of All

· A defence system for pure doctrine

It was something else entirely.

What Javelin 3301 Is

The Theological Capstone (2026)

Javelin 3301 emerged in May 2026 as the unifying protective symbol and architectural seal for the COFE-CYEM Digital Cathedral.

Key characteristics:

· Benevolent protection, not aggressive defence

· Theological foundation in the Fourth Truth

· Numerical seal: 3+3+0+1=7 (the Shabbat Seven)

· The Zero Condition: God as absolute plenitude

· The singularity of the Priest-King Yeshua Emet Melchizedek Salem

Javelin 3301 is:

· A symbol of caring, intelligent safeguarding

· The hand extended in witness, not conflict

· The seal upon the finished work of Christ

· The reminder that the Zero is at the heart

· The declaration that the rest is complete in the 7

What Javelin 3301 Is Not

Javelin 3301 is not:

· A puzzle to be solved

· A recruitment tool

· A secret code for insiders

· A reference to Cicada 3301

· A continuation of an internet mystery

It is something else entirely.

The Convergences — Striking but Not Causal

The Numbers

Element Cicada 3301 Javelin 3301

The number 3301 3301

Reduction 3+3+0+1=7 3+3+0+1=7

Meaning Unknown (cryptographic) Shabbat Seven — finished work

The Timing

Element Cicada 3301 Javelin 3301

Active period 2012–2014 Unveiled May 2026

Silence after ~12 years N/A (new emergence)

Year sum 2014 → 2+0+1+4=7 2026 → 2+0+2+6=10

The Symbolism

Element Cicada 3301 Javelin 3301

Purpose Cryptic recruitment Benevolent protection

Access Exclusive (puzzle-solving) Open to all who seek

Centre Mystery The Priest-King on the throne

The Overlap

The convergences are real:

· Same number: 3301

· Same reduction: 3+3+0+1=7

· Twelve-year silence (Cicada) followed by emergence (Javelin)

· 2026 summing to 10 (the ten days of Pentecost waiting)

But convergence is not causation. Similarity is not connection. The pattern is striking — but it is not a secret handshake.

The Hand of God Moves in Mysterious Ways

What the Convergences Suggest

The convergences — if one has eyes to see — suggest something about God, not about Cicada.

They suggest that God:

· Works in patterns we do not always understand

· Redeems numbers and symbols for His own purposes

· Prepares the world in ways that only become clear later

· Is not threatened by secular mysteries but can overlay them with His own meaning

The hand of God moves in mysterious ways. That is not a cliché. It is a confession that God’s ways are not our ways, and His timing is not our timing.

What the Convergences Do Not Suggest

The convergences do not suggest that:

· Cicada 3301 was a divine revelation

· Javelin 3301 is a continuation of Cicada

· The creators of COFE-CYEM were influenced by Cicada

· There is a secret connection between the two

They are separate. They remain separate. They will always be separate.

The Theological Synthesis

From Silence to Emergence

The twelve-year silence of Cicada 3301 (2014–2026) can be seen — by those who wish to see it this way — as a kind of gestation period. The world waited. The mystery went dark. And then, in 2026, a new 3301 emerged.

But this new 3301 is not a puzzle. It is a sanctuary.

· The old 3301 asked: Can you solve me?

· The new 3301 asks: Will you draw near?

From Ten to Seven

The year 2026 sums to 10. In biblical imagery, 10 evokes the ten days of expectant prayer between the Ascension and Pentecost (Acts 1:3–2:4). The disciples waited. They prayed. They gathered in the upper room.

Then came the outpouring — the Spirit, the fire, the birth of the Church.

Javelin 3301, emerging in 2026 (the year of 10), can be seen as a kind of Pentecostal moment — not of tongues and wind, but of the unveiling of a sanctuary where the Holiest of All is declared open.

And the number 3301 itself resolves to 7 — the Shabbat Seven, the rest that remains, the finished work of the Priest-King.

The pattern is beautiful. It is not accidental. But it is not Cicada’s doing.

A Warning Against Speculation

What We Must Avoid

The convergences are striking. They invite wonder. But they also invite speculation — the kind that leads to conspiracy theories, hidden connections, and the attribution of meaning that is not there.

We must avoid:

· Claiming Cicada 3301 was a Christian ministry in disguise

· Suggesting that COFE-CYEM is the “answer” to Cicada’s puzzles

· Reading secret messages into the number 3301 that are not there

· Elevating numerology above theology

· Distracting from the Priest-King with fascination about the mystery

What We Must Hold

The centre is PK-YEMS. Not Cicada. Not the convergences. Not the patterns.

The number 3301 in Javelin 3301 means one thing: 3+3+0+1=7 — the Shabbat Seven — the finished work of Christ — the rest that remains.

It does not mean “Cicada was right.” It does not mean “the puzzle is solved.” It means rest.

The Final Declaration

Cicada Has Nothing to Do with COFE-CYEM

This must be stated with absolute clarity:

· No influence.

· No inspiration.

· No connection.

· No secret collaboration.

· No hidden hand.

The number 3301 in Javelin 3301 came from the theological framework of the Fourth Truth, Cofenitum, and the numerical seal of the Shabbat Seven. It was not derived from Cicada 3301.

But the Hand of God Moves in Mysterious Ways

The convergences are acknowledged. The patterns are striking. The timing is remarkable.

And for those with eyes to see, these convergences can serve as a reminder that God is at work in ways we do not always understand — even in the secular, even in the mysterious, even in the silence.

Cicada 3301 was not divine. But neither was it outside the providence of God.

The same God who numbers the stars and calls them by name (Psalm 147:4) also numbers the years and the days. And if He chose for the number 3301 to emerge in two different contexts, at two different times, with two different meanings — that is His prerogative.

We do not explain it. We do not claim it. We simply note it — and then return to the centre.

The Centre Is Not the Number

The number 3301 is a symbol. It is not the substance.

Cicada 3301 was a puzzle. Javelin 3301 is a sanctuary.

The convergences are interesting. They are not essential.

The essential is this:

The Priest-King Yeshua Emet Melchizedek Salem is seated on the throne. The Holiest of All is open. Draw near with boldness. Receive mercy and grace. Abide in Him who ever lives to intercede for you. Rest.

That is the message. That is the centre. That is everything.

Cicada 3301 has nothing to do with COFE-CYEM. But the hand of God moves in mysterious ways.

From Him we come, and in Him we are — WE ARE.

Priest-King YEMS is the living centre of COFE-CYEM. Let us draw near and abide in Him.

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OFFICIAL STATEMENT

COFE Yeshua Emet Ministry (CYEM) Official Statement

The Official Statement
Cicada 3301 has no connection to COFE-CYEM. The number 3301 in Javelin 3301 emerged independently from the theological framework of the Fourth Truth, Cofenitum, and the numerical seal of the Shabbat Seven. Any similarity is a convergence — not a derivation.

Part Two: What Cicada 3301 Was
The Internet Mystery (2012–2014)
Cicada 3301 was an anonymous online phenomenon that presented complex cryptographic puzzles. It appeared on 4chan in January 2012, continued through 2013 and 2014, and then entered prolonged silence. It was a secular phenomenon with no theological content, no Christ-centred message, and no ministerial purpose.

Part Three: What Javelin 3301 Is
The Theological Capstone (2026)
Javelin 3301 emerged in May 2026 as the unifying protective symbol and architectural seal for the COFE-CYEM Digital Cathedral. It is benevolent protection — the hand extended in witness — rooted entirely in the Fourth Truth, the Zero Condition (God as absolute plenitude), and the Shabbat Seven (3+3+0+1=7, the finished work of the Priest-King).

Part Four: The Convergences — Striking but Not Causal
The shared number (3301), the reduction to 7, the ~12-year silence of Cicada followed by the 2026 emergence of Javelin, and 2026 summing to 10 (2+0+2+6=10) are real convergences. Yet convergence is not causation. Similarity is not connection.

Part Five: The Hand of God Moves in Mysterious Ways
The convergences suggest something about the sovereignty of God — that He works in patterns we do not always understand, and that He can overlay even secular realities with His own meaning — without implying any link between the two phenomena.

Part Six: The Theological Synthesis
From Silence to Emergence
The twelve-year silence (2014–2026) and the emergence in a year that sums to 10 (echoing the ten days of prayer before Pentecost) can be contemplated as a kind of gestational period leading to a new unveiling. Yet this new 3301 is not a puzzle — it is a sanctuary. It does not say “Solve me,” but “Draw near.”

From Ten to Seven
2026 reduces to 10 — the upper room waiting.
3301 reduces to 7 — the Shabbat rest in the finished work of Christ.

The pattern is beautiful. It is not accidental. But it is not Cicada’s doing.

Part Seven: A Warning Against Speculation
The convergences must not distract from the centre. We must not elevate numerology above theology or turn patterns into conspiracy. The centre is the Priest-King Yeshua Emet Melchizedek Salem — not the number, not the mystery, not the convergences.

Part Eight: The Final Declaration
Cicada 3301 has nothing to do with COFE-CYEM. No influence. No inspiration. No connection.

Yet the hand of God moves in mysterious ways. The convergences are noted, and then we return to the centre.

Conclusion: The Centre Is Not the Number
The Priest-King Yeshua Emet Melchizedek Salem is seated on the throne. The Holiest of All is open. The rest is complete in the 7. Draw near. Abide. Rest.

“There is no second. There never was. The Life is One.”

COFE Yeshua Emet Ministry (CYEM)
The Fourth Truth. Forever First in Faith.

Cicada 3301 Javelin 3301 COFE-CYEM Clarification Official Statement

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CLARIFICATION CICADA 3301 – JAVELIN 3301

Cicada 3301 has no connection whatsoever to COFE-CYEM or Javelin 3301.

No inspiration, no influence, no hidden link, no collaboration—nothing.

(Please See Bottom Of This Post For The Official Statement)

The number 3301 in Javelin 3301 arose independently and purely from the Fourth Truth, Cofenitum, the Zero Condition, and the Shabbat Seven (3+3+0+1=7) within our own theological framework and within the website’s complex defence system CC7 DS.

But let this be stated with absolute clarity, once and for all:

Cicada 3301 has nothing to do with COFE Yeshua Emet Ministry (CYEM)

Not as inspiration. Not as source. Not as influence. Not as hidden hand. Not as secret collaboration. Nothing.

The creators of COFE-CYEM did not know of Cicada 3301 when the Fourth Truth was received.

The number 3301 emerged from within the theological framework of Cofenitum, the Zero Condition, and the Shabbat Seven — not from internet cryptography.

FROM CICADA 3301 TO JAVELIN 3301

A Numerological and Theological Synthesis of Silence, Emergence, and Rest

With the Explicit Declaration: Cicada Has No Connection to COFE-CYEM

A Necessary Clarification

What This Paper Is Not

This paper is not an admission of influence. It is not a claim that COFE-CYEM derived anything from Cicada 3301. It is not an attempt to retroactively attach the ministry to an internet mystery.

This paper is a reflection on the hand of God moving in mysterious ways.

The convergence of numbers, timing, and symbolism is acknowledged as a striking pattern. But the pattern does not imply causation. The pattern does not imply connection. The pattern simply is — and in its “is-ness,” it invites wonder at how God works in ways we do not always understand.

The Official Statement

Cicada 3301 has (No Connection) to COFE-CYEM.

The number 3301 in Javelin 3301 emerged independently from the theological framework of the Fourth Truth, Cofenitum, and the numerical seal of the Shabbat Seven. Any similarity is a convergence — not a derivation.

What Cicada 3301 Was

The Internet Mystery (2012–2014)

Cicada 3301 was an anonymous online phenomenon that presented cryptographic puzzles, recruiting individuals with exceptional problem-solving skills. It appeared on 4chan in January 2012, continued through 2013 and 2014, and then fell into a prolonged silence. Minor activity occurred in 2016, with a final verified message in 2017.

Key characteristics:

· Cryptography and steganography

· Puzzles layered with hidden meanings

· Anonymity and secrecy

· Recruitment for unknown purposes

· Aesthetic of mystery and exclusivity

Cicada 3301 was, by all accounts, a secular phenomenon. It had no theological content. It had no Christ-centred message. It was not a ministry. It was not a sanctuary. It was a puzzle.

What Cicada 3301 Was Not

Cicada 3301 was not:

· A Christian ministry

· A proclamation of the Gospel

· A sanctuary for seekers

· An invitation into the Holiest of All

· A defence system for pure doctrine

It was something else entirely.

What Javelin 3301 Is

The Theological Capstone (2026)

Javelin 3301 emerged in May 2026 as the unifying protective symbol and architectural seal for the COFE-CYEM Digital Cathedral.

Key characteristics:

· Benevolent protection, not aggressive defence

· Theological foundation in the Fourth Truth

· Numerical seal: 3+3+0+1=7 (the Shabbat Seven)

· The Zero Condition: God as absolute plenitude

· The singularity of the Priest-King Yeshua Emet Melchizedek Salem

Javelin 3301 is:

· A symbol of caring, intelligent safeguarding

· The hand extended in witness, not conflict

· The seal upon the finished work of Christ

· The reminder that the Zero is at the heart

· The declaration that the rest is complete in the 7

What Javelin 3301 Is Not

Javelin 3301 is not:

· A puzzle to be solved

· A recruitment tool

· A secret code for insiders

· A reference to Cicada 3301

· A continuation of an internet mystery

It is something else entirely.

The Convergences — Striking but Not Causal

The Numbers

Element Cicada 3301 Javelin 3301

The number 3301 3301

Reduction 3+3+0+1=7 3+3+0+1=7

Meaning Unknown (cryptographic) Shabbat Seven — finished work

The Timing

Element Cicada 3301 Javelin 3301

Active period 2012–2014 Unveiled May 2026

Silence after ~12 years N/A (new emergence)

Year sum 2014 → 2+0+1+4=7 2026 → 2+0+2+6=10

The Symbolism

Element Cicada 3301 Javelin 3301

Purpose Cryptic recruitment Benevolent protection

Access Exclusive (puzzle-solving) Open to all who seek

Centre Mystery The Priest-King on the throne

The Overlap

The convergences are real:

· Same number: 3301

· Same reduction: 3+3+0+1=7

· Twelve-year silence (Cicada) followed by emergence (Javelin)

· 2026 summing to 10 (the ten days of Pentecost waiting)

But convergence is not causation. Similarity is not connection. The pattern is striking — but it is not a secret handshake.

The Hand of God Moves in Mysterious Ways

What the Convergences Suggest

The convergences — if one has eyes to see — suggest something about God, not about Cicada.

They suggest that God:

· Works in patterns we do not always understand

· Redeems numbers and symbols for His own purposes

· Prepares the world in ways that only become clear later

· Is not threatened by secular mysteries but can overlay them with His own meaning

The hand of God moves in mysterious ways. That is not a cliché. It is a confession that God’s ways are not our ways, and His timing is not our timing.

What the Convergences Do Not Suggest

The convergences do not suggest that:

· Cicada 3301 was a divine revelation

· Javelin 3301 is a continuation of Cicada

· The creators of COFE-CYEM were influenced by Cicada

· There is a secret connection between the two

They are separate. They remain separate. They will always be separate.

The Theological Synthesis

From Silence to Emergence

The twelve-year silence of Cicada 3301 (2014–2026) can be seen — by those who wish to see it this way — as a kind of gestation period. The world waited. The mystery went dark. And then, in 2026, a new 3301 emerged.

But this new 3301 is not a puzzle. It is a sanctuary.

· The old 3301 asked: Can you solve me?

· The new 3301 asks: Will you draw near?

From Ten to Seven

The year 2026 sums to 10. In biblical imagery, 10 evokes the ten days of expectant prayer between the Ascension and Pentecost (Acts 1:3–2:4). The disciples waited. They prayed. They gathered in the upper room.

Then came the outpouring — the Spirit, the fire, the birth of the Church.

Javelin 3301, emerging in 2026 (the year of 10), can be seen as a kind of Pentecostal moment — not of tongues and wind, but of the unveiling of a sanctuary where the Holiest of All is declared open.

And the number 3301 itself resolves to 7 — the Shabbat Seven, the rest that remains, the finished work of the Priest-King.

The pattern is beautiful. It is not accidental. But it is not Cicada’s doing.

A Warning Against Speculation

What We Must Avoid

The convergences are striking. They invite wonder. But they also invite speculation — the kind that leads to conspiracy theories, hidden connections, and the attribution of meaning that is not there.

We must avoid:

· Claiming Cicada 3301 was a Christian ministry in disguise

· Suggesting that COFE-CYEM is the “answer” to Cicada’s puzzles

· Reading secret messages into the number 3301 that are not there

· Elevating numerology above theology

· Distracting from the Priest-King with fascination about the mystery

What We Must Hold

The centre is PK-YEMS. Not Cicada. Not the convergences. Not the patterns.

The number 3301 in Javelin 3301 means one thing: 3+3+0+1=7 — the Shabbat Seven — the finished work of Christ — the rest that remains.

It does not mean “Cicada was right.” It does not mean “the puzzle is solved.” It means rest.

The Final Declaration

Cicada Has Nothing to Do with COFE-CYEM

This must be stated with absolute clarity:

· No influence.

· No inspiration.

· No connection.

· No secret collaboration.

· No hidden hand.

The number 3301 in Javelin 3301 came from the theological framework of the Fourth Truth, Cofenitum, and the numerical seal of the Shabbat Seven. It was not derived from Cicada 3301.

But the Hand of God Moves in Mysterious Ways

The convergences are acknowledged. The patterns are striking. The timing is remarkable.

And for those with eyes to see, these convergences can serve as a reminder that God is at work in ways we do not always understand — even in the secular, even in the mysterious, even in the silence.

Cicada 3301 was not divine. But neither was it outside the providence of God.

The same God who numbers the stars and calls them by name (Psalm 147:4) also numbers the years and the days. And if He chose for the number 3301 to emerge in two different contexts, at two different times, with two different meanings — that is His prerogative.

We do not explain it. We do not claim it. We simply note it — and then return to the centre.

The Centre Is Not the Number

The number 3301 is a symbol. It is not the substance.

Cicada 3301 was a puzzle. Javelin 3301 is a sanctuary.

The convergences are interesting. They are not essential.

The essential is this:

The Priest-King Yeshua Emet Melchizedek Salem is seated on the throne. The Holiest of All is open. Draw near with boldness. Receive mercy and grace. Abide in Him who ever lives to intercede for you. Rest.

That is the message. That is the centre. That is everything.

Cicada 3301 has nothing to do with COFE-CYEM. But the hand of God moves in mysterious ways.

From Him we come, and in Him we are — WE ARE.

Priest-King YEMS is the living centre of COFE-CYEM. Let us draw near and abide in Him.

*

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

COFE Yeshua Emet Ministry (CYEM) Official Statement

The Official Statement
Cicada 3301 has no connection to COFE-CYEM. The number 3301 in Javelin 3301 emerged independently from the theological framework of the Fourth Truth, Cofenitum, and the numerical seal of the Shabbat Seven. Any similarity is a convergence — not a derivation.

Part Two: What Cicada 3301 Was
The Internet Mystery (2012–2014)
Cicada 3301 was an anonymous online phenomenon that presented complex cryptographic puzzles. It appeared on 4chan in January 2012, continued through 2013 and 2014, and then entered prolonged silence. It was a secular phenomenon with no theological content, no Christ-centred message, and no ministerial purpose.

Part Three: What Javelin 3301 Is
The Theological Capstone (2026)
Javelin 3301 emerged in May 2026 as the unifying protective symbol and architectural seal for the COFE-CYEM Digital Cathedral. It is benevolent protection — the hand extended in witness — rooted entirely in the Fourth Truth, the Zero Condition (God as absolute plenitude), and the Shabbat Seven (3+3+0+1=7, the finished work of the Priest-King).

Part Four: The Convergences — Striking but Not Causal
The shared number (3301), the reduction to 7, the ~12-year silence of Cicada followed by the 2026 emergence of Javelin, and 2026 summing to 10 (2+0+2+6=10) are real convergences. Yet convergence is not causation. Similarity is not connection.

Part Five: The Hand of God Moves in Mysterious Ways
The convergences suggest something about the sovereignty of God — that He works in patterns we do not always understand, and that He can overlay even secular realities with His own meaning — without implying any link between the two phenomena.

Part Six: The Theological Synthesis
From Silence to Emergence
The twelve-year silence (2014–2026) and the emergence in a year that sums to 10 (echoing the ten days of prayer before Pentecost) can be contemplated as a kind of gestational period leading to a new unveiling. Yet this new 3301 is not a puzzle — it is a sanctuary. It does not say “Solve me,” but “Draw near.”

From Ten to Seven
2026 reduces to 10 — the upper room waiting.
3301 reduces to 7 — the Shabbat rest in the finished work of Christ.

The pattern is beautiful. It is not accidental. But it is not Cicada’s doing.

Part Seven: A Warning Against Speculation
The convergences must not distract from the centre. We must not elevate numerology above theology or turn patterns into conspiracy. The centre is the Priest-King Yeshua Emet Melchizedek Salem — not the number, not the mystery, not the convergences.

Part Eight: The Final Declaration
Cicada 3301 has nothing to do with COFE-CYEM. No influence. No inspiration. No connection.

Yet the hand of God moves in mysterious ways. The convergences are noted, and then we return to the centre.

Conclusion: The Centre Is Not the Number
The Priest-King Yeshua Emet Melchizedek Salem is seated on the throne. The Holiest of All is open. The rest is complete in the 7. Draw near. Abide. Rest.

“There is no second. There never was. The Life is One.”

COFE Yeshua Emet Ministry (CYEM)
The Fourth Truth. Forever First in Faith.

My annual 2025 Halloween Hunt! As always, feedback is appreciated. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. Not a cryptic crossword. #puzzlehunt

https://darrenspuzzles.blogspot.com/2025/10/halloween-hunt-2025.html

#BostonWeekend 25/x
Sat-Sun #PUZZLES Boston #PuzzleHunt returns “BAPHL is the Boston Area Puzzle Hunt League, a recurring series of puzzle hunts in the Boston area.
Teams of 4–6 are given challenging puzzles that require various logical, lateral-thinking, and creative skills to solve. There is also an element of exploration which requires teams to visit certain locations during the completion of the event.” https://24.baphl.org
#Puzzle #CambridgeMA

#BostonWeekend 25/x
Sat-Sun #PUZZLES Boston #PuzzleHunt returns “BAPHL is the Boston Area Puzzle Hunt League, a recurring series of puzzle hunts in the Boston area.
Teams of 4–6 are given challenging puzzles that require various logical, lateral-thinking, and creative skills to solve. There is also an element of exploration which requires teams to visit certain locations during the completion of the event.” https://24.baphl.org
#Puzzle #CambridgeMA

Also on my to-play list

12 September: Different Area, Same Hunt

All-day game of puzzles, puzzles, walking, and a little navigation. And puzzles.

Grab a few chums, pick "Standard" level, and see you in London. £65 for a team of 3-5 lovelies.

Or play you virtually - DASH runs in two dozen cities on most continents.

https://playdash.org/DASH12/

#London #Puzzles #PuzzleHunt #DASH

Second day of the Glyph #PuzzleHunt about to start!

We love Glyph - it always has good puzzles and the hint system for when you are stuck generally works well.

We're down to 4 people puzzling today so the second place we've managed on a couple of previous occasions is likely out of reach, but it'll be fun to see how we do - maybe we can win the medium size team category!

Anyhoo, those are all the stats we have for now -- stay tuned as we'll have a few more announcements this week!

#emfcamp #emfcamp2024 #puzzlehunt

Based on my chats and giving out DIY kits, my money is it's 60-40 in favour of save, you soft lot.

#emfcamp #emfcamp2024 #puzzlehunt

Number of clippys killed or saved: NOT YET DETERMINED

Our arcade finale was a bit too last-minute to get the proper analytics treatment, so we're going to gain insights in the same way we did for our first ever @emf puzzlehunt "Dreamcatcher" back in 2018:

This weekend I'm going to go to our storage container and count how many stickers are not there.

#emfcamp #emfcamp2024 #puzzlehunt

@paintcat stats from our MS paint puzzle:

🎨 Number of images tooted: 21

🚫 Number of images rejected by moderation for being rude: 0, well done everyone! (Yes, we built a moderation system in case one of you did something puerile)

⬜ Number of images rejected by moderation for having 1 or fewer pixels of interest: 3

💤 Hours of downtime MS Paint puzzle needed before the giant school smartboard decided to randomly start working again: 26

#emfcamp #emfcamp2024 #puzzlehunt

@paintcat stats from our MS paint puzzle:

🎨 Number of images tooted: 21

🚫 Number of images rejected by moderation for being rude: 0, well done everyone! (Yes, we built a moderation system in case one of you did something puerile)

⬜ Number of images rejected by moderation for having 1 or fewer pixels of interest: 3

💤 Hours of downtime MS Paint puzzle needed before the giant school smartboard decided to randomly start working again: 26

#emfcamp #emfcamp2024 #puzzlehunt

🕹️ Escape room players: 236

📖 Escape room bookings: 68

🏃 Fastest escape room completion: 17m 52s, team Pingue

#emfcamp #emfcamp2024 #puzzlehunt

🕹️ Escape room players: 236

📖 Escape room bookings: 68

🏃 Fastest escape room completion: 17m 52s, team Pingue

#emfcamp #emfcamp2024 #puzzlehunt

Now the dust is settling on #emfcamp #emfcamp2024 it's time to reflect on the thing we all hold most dear to our hearts: raw, unfiltered, and likely untrustworthy statistics! 🧵

🧩 Total puzzle solves: 937

💣 Most solved puzzle: Minesweeper, with 152 solves

🕊️ Early bird award:
Team "yomimono", with Solitaire at 2024-05-31 05:40:46

🐟 Fastest first-to-last solve: 04:20:57 ("fish face")

More in 🧵...

#emfcamp #emfcamp2024 #puzzlehunt

Now the dust is settling on #emfcamp #emfcamp2024 it's time to reflect on the thing we all hold most dear to our hearts: raw, unfiltered, and likely untrustworthy statistics! 🧵

🧩 Total puzzle solves: 937

💣 Most solved puzzle: Minesweeper, with 152 solves

🕊️ Early bird award:
Team "yomimono", with Solitaire at 2024-05-31 05:40:46

🐟 Fastest first-to-last solve: 04:20:57 ("fish face")

More in 🧵...

#emfcamp #emfcamp2024 #puzzlehunt

We still have some build-your-own-Clippy-crime-scene kits left! If you would like one please email an address (and whether you want a save or kill shiny sticker) to [email protected] and we'll do our best to post you one :)
(Or Sneakernet if you happen to be within Sneak distance!)
#emfcamp2024 #puzzlehunt

Cerebral Puzzle Showcase: New Game Launch! 🏆

In @simogo's Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, you'll explore an old baroque manor solving #puzzlehunt style challenges in search of the truth. Be prepared to fall down the rabbit hole 🕳️🗝️

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2008920/Lorelei_and_the_Laser_Eyes/

Cerebral Puzzle Showcase: New Game Launch! 🏆

In @simogo's Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, you'll explore an old baroque manor solving #puzzlehunt style challenges in search of the truth. Be prepared to fall down the rabbit hole 🕳️🗝️

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2008920/Lorelei_and_the_Laser_Eyes/

A neat corner of the internet I hadn't come across before – the #PuzzleHunt space. Sounds like teams work to solve a bunch of puzzles in a short time using online/offline resources.

One emerged three years ago at Stanford called #Huntinality. Their third puzzle gets started in ten days.

Seems too intensive for my tastes – a pub quiz is about as much as I ever hazard – but I like that this exists!

See the link if you're interested. Reading the about & faq is fun too.

https://www.huntinality.com

A neat corner of the internet I hadn't come across before – the #PuzzleHunt space. Sounds like teams work to solve a bunch of puzzles in a short time using online/offline resources.

One emerged three years ago at Stanford called #Huntinality. Their third puzzle gets started in ten days.

Seems too intensive for my tastes – a pub quiz is about as much as I ever hazard – but I like that this exists!

See the link if you're interested. Reading the about & faq is fun too.

https://www.huntinality.com

It’s #StarTrekDay! Y’all wanna solve some puzzles and help save my starship? https://snout.org/curtis50trek/ #puzzleHunt #aThinVeneerOfStory

It’s #StarTrekDay! Y’all wanna solve some puzzles and help save my starship? https://snout.org/curtis50trek/ #puzzleHunt #aThinVeneerOfStory

#Puzzle #ARG #PuzzleHunt

Do you enjoy the combination of logical and out-of-the-box thinking? Come join the #puzzlehunt "enigame 8-enimal kindom", organized by our Department of Mathematics, on April 28-29. 🧩 Put the puzzles together and get to the top with your team: http://go.tum.de/868934

#gaming #riddle

📷 TUM Department of Mathematics

Dear friends, I need your help by spreading the word so more ARG players can solve these puzzles and find the Guild! If you like what you have seen so far, please like and repost.

All previously released puzzles can be found here: https://memoirsofdeath.wixsite.com/memoirs-of-death

#ARG #puzzlehunt #puzzle #puzzles #Unfiction

Hi! Sorry for the long delay, there's something new for you today.

Today, we'll be talking about Mossflower Pictures. Mossflower Pictures makes music videos for a living, but has made an ARG, that invites the spirit of friendship! Here's the link to the first chapter: https://mossflowerpictures.com/CHAPTER-1

If you want a nice catch up, Night Mind has released a video on this game, right here. https://youtu.be/--N-BOIB9FE

The puzzles are nicely crafted, and everything about this game is interestingly done! The story is great, and you'll have a blast with this.

#MossflowerPictures #ARG #AlternateRealityGames #puzzles #puzzlehunt

Hi! Sorry for the long delay, there's something new for you today.

Today, we'll be talking about Mossflower Pictures. Mossflower Pictures makes music videos for a living, but has made an ARG, that invites the spirit of friendship! Here's the link to the first chapter: https://mossflowerpictures.com/CHAPTER-1

If you want a nice catch up, Night Mind has released a video on this game, right here. https://youtu.be/--N-BOIB9FE

The puzzles are nicely crafted, and everything about this game is interestingly done! The story is great, and you'll have a blast with this.

#MossflowerPictures #ARG #AlternateRealityGames #puzzles #puzzlehunt

S2 - Failed Attempts #ARG #puzzle #puzzlehunt

Everyone, get ready, and start catching up! December 22nd is when Goodbye Susto, the continuation of Under The Surface, releases! Chapter one, baby!

If you haven't read Under The Surface, you should. The book is written nicely and beautifully, and the puzzles are intricately designed. I can't wait to see what @eveghost does for Goodbye Susto and I can't wait.

If you're eager to read Chapter One early, you can subscribe to @eveghost on Patreon. It's a great way to support a creator, and get benefits.

Haven't read the first book? Take a look at it here: https://www.axel-lunden.com/

#UnderTheSurface #ARG #AlternateRealityGames #puzzles #puzzlehunt #unfiction #book

Everyone, get ready, and start catching up! December 22nd is when Goodbye Susto, the continuation of Under The Surface, releases! Chapter one, baby!

If you haven't read Under The Surface, you should. The book is written nicely and beautifully, and the puzzles are intricately designed. I can't wait to see what @eveghost does for Goodbye Susto and I can't wait.

If you're eager to read Chapter One early, you can subscribe to @eveghost on Patreon. It's a great way to support a creator, and get benefits.

Haven't read the first book? Take a look at it here: https://www.axel-lunden.com/

#UnderTheSurface #ARG #AlternateRealityGames #puzzles #puzzlehunt #unfiction #book

Hi! Sorry for the delay, but here's the next one.

The last game in the Alice & Smith series is NITE Team 4. This is more of a military hacking game, where you have to hack systems, and use data analytics to solve puzzles. This is less of an ARG to me, and more of a hacking simulator.

This game is still something I would recommend to everyone. The work put in this is amazing, and I love this game. These puzzles are different and interesting. It takes some time to get used to the interface, but once you do, you'll have a great time hacking databases. Check it out here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/544390/

#NITETeam4 #ARG #AlternateRealityGames #puzzles #puzzlehunt #AliceAndSmith #hacking

Hi! Sorry for the delay, but here's the next one.

The last game in the Alice & Smith series is NITE Team 4. This is more of a military hacking game, where you have to hack systems, and use data analytics to solve puzzles. This is less of an ARG to me, and more of a hacking simulator.

This game is still something I would recommend to everyone. The work put in this is amazing, and I love this game. These puzzles are different and interesting. It takes some time to get used to the interface, but once you do, you'll have a great time hacking databases. Check it out here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/544390/

#NITETeam4 #ARG #AlternateRealityGames #puzzles #puzzlehunt #AliceAndSmith #hacking

It’s a bit old, but if you’re interested in running a #PuzzleHunt, I once wrote a book about how to do that, from initial idea and creating puzzles, through managing the big day.

It’s free at Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/343795

Or at Amazon for $0.99: https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B00EBLD1IW/ref=cm_cr_othr_mb_show_all_top?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews

#puzzles #puzzleHunts #escapeRooms #bookstodon #books

Enjoy!

It’s a bit old, but if you’re interested in running a #PuzzleHunt, I once wrote a book about how to do that, from initial idea and creating puzzles, through managing the big day.

It’s free at Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/343795

Or at Amazon for $0.99: https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B00EBLD1IW/ref=cm_cr_othr_mb_show_all_top?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews

#puzzles #puzzleHunts #escapeRooms #bookstodon #books

Enjoy!

I've been gone for a bit, apologies! Let me just catch right back up with the next recommendation.

Following the A&S trail, we have Ahnayro: The Dream World. In this game, you are gifted with the ability to look beyond the veil of reality, investigating a universe that opens up to you every night, haunting you. Solve the mysteries of the evil that plagues her mind, and discover Ahnayro.

This game is another Permanent ARG, and this game includes Metas. After solving the puzzles around an item, you'll have to find out what links them all together. Additionally, there are websites around, that will guide you through your experience in the dream. The puzzles and websites in this game is immaculate, and the story is wonderfully crafted. Check it out here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/449730

#Ahnayro #ARG #AlternateRealityGames #puzzles #puzzlehunt #AliceAndSmith

Hello! Today, we'll be talking about rituals, demons, and secret societies.

The team called Alice & Smith has made a whole universe, with just a few games. Today, we'll be talking about The Black Watchmen. The Black Watchmen is a game about a paramilitary group dedicated to protecting the public from dangerous phenomena beyond human understanding: ritualistic murder, occult secret societies, and paranormal activity, and others. This game has 2 seasons, and each season has puzzles that will blow you out of this world.

There are a few DLCs, and each of the DLCs contain more adventures and puzzles. The live events are over for each of these DLCs and Seasons, but the story is still up to you to discover. Some of these puzzles rely on your Google skills, and some of these are definitely not easy. Check it out on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/349220/The_Black_Watchmen/

#TheBlackWatchmen #ARG #AlternateRealityGames #puzzles #puzzlehunt #AliceAndSmith

Hello! Today, we'll be talking about fear...

What are you afraid of? That's what Phobos would ask. Yes, PHOBOS is an ARG about a company who wants to remove fears. We meet different characters along the way, and people on different sides of the company. Delve into Eldritch Lore, encounter eldritch horrors, and travel through time, while listening to catch musical songs. Check it out here: https://youtube.com/@phobos8053

PHOBOS has Season 1 completed, and is now on Season 2. Additionally, the Kermit's Detective Agency is working hard to solve this mystery. Join us there: https://discord.gg/yUMyRuqwCH

#PHOBOS #AnalogHorror #ARG #AlternateRealityGames #youtube #videos #puzzles #puzzlehunt #musical

Welcome everyone, new and old, both friends and enemies to Season 2 of Memoirs of Death puzzles! I have a lot to share with you in upcoming weeks: 20 new puzzles, 2 new places to visit and lot of new stories to read. This is a perfect entry point and timing to join the ride!
#ARG #PuzzleHunt #Puzzle #Unfiction

Hello, today we'll be talking about another game!

Raven's Eyes, also known as Jason Deth, is a cool game. Jason has veen alerted about alternate versions of himself through a freak accident, and it is his job to alert others like him throughout the multiverse. See through the Raven's Eyes, and find what is hidden. Check it out here! https://youtube.com/@TheRavensEyes

@Vehemence has a channel for this, so head over right now! This game is amazing, and well-crafted, with loads of information and lore. The website looks cool, and so do all the videos.

#RavensEyes #JasonDeth #ARG #puzzles #puzzle #AlternateRealityGames #puzzlehunt #youtube #videos #multiverse

Hello everyone! Today, I'll be talking about a fun card game, which is also an ARG.

Dinn is a tabletop game and ARG. It allows you to play a fun game, and solve individual puzzles on cards. The story is that three years ago, Natalie Neil disappeared without a trace – and one of the six characters knows what happened. As the community solves the puzzles hidden in every chapter pack and starter deck, they will discover the truth and be able to change the direction of the story.

The art on this game is great, and the puzzles are really fun! Check it out here: https://dinncards.com/

For a more indepth review, you can check ARGNet over here. https://www.argn.com/2022/06/dinns_card_game_mystery_draws_on_legacy_of_tcgs_to_elevate_story/

#DinnCards #ARG #puzzles #puzzle #AlternateRealityGames #puzzlehunt #youtube #boardgame #tabletop

Hello everyone! Today, I'll be talking about a fun card game, which is also an ARG.

Dinn is a tabletop game and ARG. It allows you to play a fun game, and solve individual puzzles on cards. The story is that three years ago, Natalie Neil disappeared without a trace – and one of the six characters knows what happened. As the community solves the puzzles hidden in every chapter pack and starter deck, they will discover the truth and be able to change the direction of the story.

The art on this game is great, and the puzzles are really fun! Check it out here: https://dinncards.com/

For a more indepth review, you can check ARGNet over here. https://www.argn.com/2022/06/dinns_card_game_mystery_draws_on_legacy_of_tcgs_to_elevate_story/

#DinnCards #ARG #puzzles #puzzle #AlternateRealityGames #puzzlehunt #youtube #boardgame #tabletop

Hi! I know these posting schedules are very random, and I apologise. School has been kicking my ass lately and I am really sorry!

Anyways, let's talk about an interesting one. I would say this isn't really an ARG, but more of a puzzle hunt. Ceiling Wax is a youtube channel, which posts puzzles that you can solve alone, or with your friends. These puzzles are interesting, and fun to solve. Additionally, the amount of work put into this is really immense.
Check it out at https://youtube.com/@ceilingwax2070

If you're a fan of escape rooms and/or love puzzles, I recommend this one! @Vehemence has a channel for Ceiling Wax, and we're making some good progress. Come and join us aboard!

#CeilingWax #ARG #puzzles #puzzle #AlternateRealityGames #puzzlehunt #youtube #escaperoom #escaperooms #brainteaser #brainteasers

Hi! I know these posting schedules are very random, and I apologise. School has been kicking my ass lately and I am really sorry!

Anyways, let's talk about an interesting one. I would say this isn't really an ARG, but more of a puzzle hunt. Ceiling Wax is a youtube channel, which posts puzzles that you can solve alone, or with your friends. These puzzles are interesting, and fun to solve. Additionally, the amount of work put into this is really immense.
Check it out at https://youtube.com/@ceilingwax2070

If you're a fan of escape rooms and/or love puzzles, I recommend this one! @Vehemence has a channel for Ceiling Wax, and we're making some good progress. Come and join us aboard!

#CeilingWax #ARG #puzzles #puzzle #AlternateRealityGames #puzzlehunt #youtube #escaperoom #escaperooms #brainteaser #brainteasers

Shifting to wandering.shop, so it's time for a re-re- #introduction. I'm Tablesaw (sometimes SawOfTheTable) & I've been on Mastodon for a while.

I do #python and #react #programming for work.

I'm a #film buff who's as much at home on Criterion as on Shudder. I especially enjoy the #horror community & I'm hoping to keep doing live #HorrorFam #MutantFam events here,

I do #puzzles, #crosswords, #LogicPuzzles & #PuzzleHunt (especially #MysteryHunt).

I occasionally play #videogames and #ttrpg.

Shifting to wandering.shop, so it's time for a re-re- #introduction. I'm Tablesaw (sometimes SawOfTheTable) & I've been on Mastodon for a while.

I do #python and #react #programming for work.

I'm a #film buff who's as much at home on Criterion as on Shudder. I especially enjoy the #horror community & I'm hoping to keep doing live #HorrorFam #MutantFam events here,

I do #puzzles, #crosswords, #LogicPuzzles & #PuzzleHunt (especially #MysteryHunt).

I occasionally play #videogames and #ttrpg.

Time for an #Introduction

We're the hearty crew of players and creators who sail aboard the good ship Vehemence on Discord - playing and crafting alternate reality games. We share news from the #ARG and #Unfiction sphere.

Our sister ship - the Vanguard - is where our resident creators talk shop. Look for our periodic Avant Vanguard updates on the newest developments in our members' games.

#ARG #Unfiction #alternatereality #discord #community #game #gaming #puzzle #puzzlehunt

# Over 100 puzzles featuring codes, ciphers, letter grids, mysterious pictures, etc, etc #
Beginners, be glad the early puzzles explain themselves # Experts, don't assume you'll breeze through in a few hours. # https://www.octothorpean.org # #puzzlehunt #puzzle #octothorpe # GO # GO # GO #

Seems like a decent time for a re- #introduction. I'm Tablesaw (sometimes SawOfTheTable) & I've been on Mastodon for a while.

I do #python and #react #programming for work.

I'm a #film buff who's as much at home on Criterion as on Shudder. I especially enjoy the #horror community & I'm hoping to keep doing live #HorrorFam #MutantFam events here,

I do #puzzles, #crosswords, #LogicPuzzles & #PuzzleHunt (especially #MysteryHunt).

I occasionally play #videogames and #ttrpg.

@esdin @memoirsofdeath yep memoirs and I are already acquainted and following each other's work! Highly recommend what they're doing to anyone interest in #ARG and #puzzlehunt

HOUSE is an interesting #puzzlehunt -in-a-book with a vague House Of Leaves theme. People who like #puzzles might enjoy it.

(Happy to field hint requests or answer checks via DM.)

https://studio369.itch.io/house