Game Types
GEOCACHING LINGO FOR BEGINNERS
While there are hundreds of permutations of the game available, there are three main types that can easily be found around the city.
FTF: FIRST TO FIND. A high achievement for cachers.
Traditional caches are the basic cache type that started the whole trend. You get a set of coordinates, maybe a hint if you’re lucky, and you set off looking.
Muggle: a non-geocacher
BYOP: BRING YOUR OWN PEN. Make sure you sign the logbook! DNF: DID NOT FIND. Better luck next time. GZ: GROUND ZERO. You’re in the right spot. Take a look around. POWER TRAIL: Multiple caches in quick succession for easy finds. TRACKABLE: Trinkets that travel from cache to cache.
Puzzle caches (sometimes called mystery caches) make you work for those essential coordinates. They’re hidden within a riddle, cipher or some other puzzle, which must be solved before the hunt can even begin. Multi-caches take you on a bit of a ride. Instead of a notebook to sign, each cache contains yet another set of coordinates, which ultimately brings you to the final location. Whether you love solving mysteries, being taken on tours, visiting scenic vistas or exploring underrated locations, there is probably a geocaching variant to suit your ability level and interest. Now that you know all about it, you’ve got no excuses. Get out there and start caching! n
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