Latest Published Clues for
the Big Treasure Hunt Contest
(Contest # 1)
Solved
for 2000
(For very latest clues, for all our current
contests, always go to our Treasure Map ,
or "CLUES" drop-down menu first.) Remember,
all the clues eventually get moved to the "Used
Clues" section of this site. Any clue older than two
months will be found there!
Update: The Treasure Hunt contest is a fantastic contest. So far, the treasure
remains successfully hidden. The grand prize that goes to the brilliant sleuth who
finds it: $1000!
The name, Purplehunt, is made up of two terms: purple, and hunt. If you are
familiar with the history of cryptography, you know what "purple"
signifies. We all know what "hunt" means. So, that is what
Purplehunt is.
It is the launching pad for brain missiles. If you are bored with predictability, if
you like to think that you can think, if you like a challenge, and if you are convinced
that you can play with the big boys, give Purplehunt a go. Accept my challenge and
see if you can beat me.
