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Cover art for Room52: A Treasure Hunt

Room52
A Treasure Hunt

STATUS: SOLVED

Room52 follows the story of Alice, Chris, and Becky, the founders of an eponymous online forum dedicated to conspiracy theories, alien sightings, and unexplained phenomena.


The story centers on the "Room52" online forum, utilizing the premise of amateur conspiracy sleuthing to ground the puzzle-solving experience. Readers navigate the narrative filled with layered puzzles, coded messages, and riddles to uncover the secrets of the forum and claim the real-world prize.

Beyond the primary objective, the book features a section of additional puzzles designed to maintain engagement after the main treasure is claimed.

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Solution

Solver(s):
Shicho, Cyndia, and Matthew (Team Overcomplicated)

Solution/interview from One Clue Short of a Treasure

Participants voted to do a random drawing for the two runner-up prizes, which were announced during the One Clue Short livestream.