This is a warning to all those attempting this puzzle. It is not easy, not by a long shot. I have stumped other "puzzle gods" on various steps. Be warned... sometimes it is as easy as clicking through to the next step. Other times, its an Easter Egg that has never been tried before in a steamgifts puzzle. Be prepared to switch from thinking like a regular puzzle to looking at things in a whole new way.

This puzzle will run for 2 weeks. As always don't cheat and follow the rules that are set out by steamgifts. Also don't be an idiot and spoil any part of the puzzle. Do not work together or try and find the answer by any other means than your own. I would rather you just ask me and there will be two ways to do that on steam and my other email. There is about 20 steps for the entire thing.

Just like any good puzzle, we will start with a quiz. So put on your gas mask and rush into the [REDACTED] zone because the theme will involve some radioactivity.

The key for the link is this... bit.ly/XXXXxx. Use first letter of the answer.

  1. The game with the original and unforgettably (long) tram sequence
  2. The ruling metropolis of the 12 districts (originally, there was 13 districts before the Dark Days)
  3. Common letter to be in front of an Irish surname
  4. You would never want to be caught with this "tie" around your neck. Don't get HUNG up on this question.
  5. Steve Jobs is famous for creating the devices but not the letter
  6. Another shorter word for adventure (if you can't figure this out, Quit now)

May the odds be ever in your favor...

HINTS: Updated Clue #2 to make it easier, it's not referring to a person or his position, but a city

  • Updated Clue #4 to make it easier

  • Updated the cipher as there was a mistake in it... I added an extra layer of encryption to account for this careless mistake

  • If your not landing on a weird Ukrainian blog, your not doing it right :D

  • Use lowercase for the city and the landing number should be the lowest they traveled went with intent (do not include panicking and running farther because of fear, that does not count)


Thanks to

www.Podcast17.com and [REDACTED] for donating the game

Lokonopa- approving the idea (before it got too crazy)

Jexel- Beta-testing/advice

wbarton- Liking the idea in its infant stages

All the sites that I used (I asked for forgiveness, not permission)

12 years ago*

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Thanks for the puzzle, sir!

12 years ago
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Thanks

12 years ago
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not revealing the game either, eh? hmmm, maybe I'll try it anyways.
Thanks for the puzzle giveaway in any case

12 years ago
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You have the game for the regular giveaway... but not the game for the exclusive part

12 years ago
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5 x's. 6 clues. Intentional?

12 years ago
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Nope that was a mistake that didn't get picked up on... it's fixed now.

12 years ago
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Well, I'm pretty sure I figured out the first part. Much like other similar giveaways, too hard for me.

12 years ago
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i dont understand 1st question))

tram sequence = sequence of trams?

12 years ago
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A sequence that involved a tram, it's pretty obvious actually.

12 years ago
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well, why is "long" in brackets ()?

12 years ago
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Because it was unforgettable and long ;P

12 years ago
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unforgattably long, so u cant use this sentence without long... I am not native English speaker so this kinda confuses me)

Well, nvm i think i remembered that game^^ Btw google.com wont help u here)

12 years ago
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I don't see why it can't be unforgettable without being long. Anyways, I don't think this is important :)

12 years ago
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it can be unforgeattable(which is adjective) but not unforgattably (adv)

12 years ago
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You're right, I'm sorry :)

12 years ago
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it is confusing cuz at first i thought that tram is adjective there=)

12 years ago
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Amusingly enough, I just sat through this last week.

12 years ago
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Very Easy, one of my favourites games :P

12 years ago
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Good news :) thx 4 puzzle!

12 years ago
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I think I figured out the first 6 answers.
However the result blew my mind.
Maybe that's another article altogether?
(Don't wanna give away any spoilers,just that it was an article written on a foreign language)

12 years ago
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I think you are on the right track but I'm not sure... if you have any questions like that just message me on steam and ill confirm it.

12 years ago
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Same here, now i'm stuck, maybe those were not the correct answers?

12 years ago
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not foreign to me. still, i'm stumped.

12 years ago
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Depends on the language... if it is a blog, then yes. If it is a news article then no.

12 years ago
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I've landed on a mobile website. I have a feeling I'm very wrong.

12 years ago
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4 out of the 6 are incredibly easy :). Now lesse about the other 2...

12 years ago
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Sounds pretty tough! But thanks :D

12 years ago
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I thought I got it but it didn't work :(
Also, is the bit.ly supposed to go straight to a giveaway or is there something else after?

12 years ago
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Oh after the bit.ly your a long way off from the giveaway... but you will know your on the right site because steam gifts will be brought up.

12 years ago
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So there should be something related to Steam Gifts on each page of the giveaway?

12 years ago
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Would like an answer to this too.

Is there any way we can check whether we're on the right track?

At the moment we're running around like headless chickens,fresh off an Ozzy Osbourne concert.

12 years ago
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I think I may have got the first bit, but I'm not really sure what to do next

12 years ago
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Oh wait, I think I've got to the next step!

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im not quite sure with the answers. but #2 hint sure helps. my internet connection hates me tonight.

maybe tomorrow.

12 years ago
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Can i PM you the answers and you can tell me if they're right (Not asking for answers though)? :D

12 years ago
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Well, I'm stuck right after the .jpg :p Although it was pretty fun until this ^^

12 years ago
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Same, I'm stumped.

Edit: Figured it out and now I'm stuck on the 2nd .jpg :I

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same here stuck on the .jpg

12 years ago
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Yeah :(

12 years ago
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Ok, the puzzles are fun, but why people don't tell what's the game prize? before start to spend my time, I prefer to know if this will be a "waste of time" or not...
GL to all :)

12 years ago
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do'h! ofc.. it will be a skyrim, as all the puzzles...

12 years ago
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If you look at it that way, and factor in the odds of you actually winning should you make it all the way to the giveaway, it will definitely be a waste of your time.

12 years ago
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Got the first step :)

12 years ago
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Thank you for the giveaway :)

12 years ago
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Ok,after much more thinking,I've reached another page.
This time,it has to do with College Basketball?!?

Edit:Also found a page that was supposed to lead me to amazon,but it said "Page not found"

Edit 2:Also one about Burkina Faso football?!?

Edit 3:Page about Track and Field equipment

I've reached the conclusion that Brute Forcing is a lost cause.

12 years ago
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I've reached one that is about a certain music television but not sure if I'm on the right way.

12 years ago
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you have #2 wrong xD

12 years ago
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Wait what 0.0 I was almost 99% my 2 was correct guess it wasn't...

12 years ago
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Just got to some other page that's about a certain dessert if I'm wrong again I'll ragequit :D

12 years ago
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i assume i have all the answers correct except #4. still, i dont know if im right or wrong.

12 years ago
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Did some stuff and went to some audio and a code :D Absolutely no idea what to do, will keep on trying tomorrow.

12 years ago
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Stuck on the step with the image :(

12 years ago
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Got to a page with Amazon, which says not found 0.0

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Hit a dead end at the image. I'll come back to this later I think.

12 years ago
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DUMB IMAGE.

12 years ago
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image is actually very easy if u know what to do;)

12 years ago
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DERP. The whole thing is easy if you know what to do, that's the point a puzzle. You are indeed a helpful person.

12 years ago
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that s actally a good hint i gave - i hope i wont be banned for it;)

12 years ago
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I don't think it is going to help the perpetually clueless ;)

12 years ago
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I second that (I've done it but still)

12 years ago
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I'm stuck at the youtube video. But this is great fun, thanks!

12 years ago
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me too)

edit: i think i know what to do next but i ll try it tomorrow

nice puzzle btw so far^^

12 years ago
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I got there but I'm not sure if I did the right thing to move on or not

12 years ago
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I just can't see how I can get anywhere from this video.

12 years ago
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Yep, there now...

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Ahhhh, I had a revelation.

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