code cracking

Thurs, Dec 22nd, 2016
10:57am
Venue: Crypto Portal

The two winning teams for Curious Codes: The Game will be determined by average completion time over December 19th and 20th. Those two fastest teams will advance to the finals on December 22nd. The finals will follow the same game structure at an extremely elevated level of difficulty.

Weds, Dec 21st, 2016
10:57am
Venue: Crypto Portal

Each contestant in Curious Codes: The Game, as well as the first 33 participants to complete the SkillCon Crypto Talisman will receive the second stage of the challenge: the Curious Codes 2.0 Talisman. This talisman will be distributed when the challenge begins at 10:57am December 21st.

Weds, Dec 21st, 2016
10:00am
Venue: Curious Codes Portal

In the spirit of encouraging like-minded individuals to mingle, share ideas and stories, work together, and help each other, the Curious Codes Portal will be open for collaborative puzzling. Any talisman or Rosetta holders are invited to share the space during this (space permitting). There will be a virtual hangout during this time as well.

Mon, Dec 20th, 2016
10:57am – 7:00pm
Venue: Crypto Portal

Each team participating in Curious Codes: The Game will return for the Tier 2 competition. This tier is a higher level of difficulty. A walkthrough will take place at the end of the day and will be open to any interested. 

The two winning teams will be determined by average completion time over the two days. Those two fastest teams will advance to the finals on December 22nd.

Mon, Dec 19th, 2016
10:57am – 7:00pm
Venue: Crypto Portal

Curious Codes: The Game applies crypto fundamentals to physical challenges. Curious Codes: The Game will be made available to eight teams of four. Entrance into the game costs $300 per person and is open to anyone. Registration for the game opens November 1st (https://www.patreon.com/curiouscodes). 

Curious Codes: The Game will begin on December 19th at 10:57 am and matches will take place every two hours. Each player will be assigned a station and must work both individually and as part of the team to solve the challenges and beat the clock. Gameplay will be followed by a walkthrough and group discussion. 

Mon, Dec 19th, 2016
10:00am
Venue: Curious Codes Portal

The SkillCon Exclusive Crypto Talisman

Designed exclusively for SkillCon 3, the SkillCon Talisman contains the first stage of the Crypto Talisman Challenge. The talisman itself will be available for pre-order before the conference (https://www.patreon.com/curiouscodes) and at the conference in the Curious Codes Portal. The cost is $50.

The challenge itself will begin December 17th at 10:00 am when the SkillCon Talisman is distributed. The first 33 participants to complete the SkillCon Crypto Talisman will receive the second stage of the challenge: the Curious Codes 2.0 Talisman. This second stage will begin December 21st at 10:57 am.

CURIOUS CODES CRYPTO WORKSHOP
Sun, Dec 18th, 2016
4pm-8pm
Venue: Curious Codes Portal

Come learn the fundamentals of cryptography and cryptanalysis. Get hands-on practice and come away with a practical reference tool, the Rosetta. Hear from special guest speakers who will discuss personal experiences with ciphers and codes. Workshops are free to attend and first-come-first-served. Adults and accompanied children are welcome to attend any session. Each session is designed to provide the skills needed to tackle the advanced puzzles presented later in the week.

CURIOUS CODES CRYPTO WORKSHOP
Sun, Dec 18th, 2016
10am-2pm
Venue: Curious Codes Portal

Come learn the fundamentals of cryptography and cryptanalysis. Get hands-on practice and come away with a practical reference tool, the Rosetta. Hear from special guest speakers who will discuss personal experiences with ciphers and codes. Workshops are free to attend and first-come-first-served. Adults and accompanied children are welcome to attend any session. Each session is designed to provide the skills needed to tackle the advanced puzzles presented later in the week.

CURIOUS CODES CRYPTO WORKSHOP
Sat, Dec 17th, 2016
4pm-8pm
Venue: Curious Codes Portal

Come learn the fundamentals of cryptography and cryptanalysis. Get hands-on practice and come away with a practical reference tool, the Rosetta. Hear from special guest speakers who will discuss personal experiences with ciphers and codes. Workshops are free to attend and first-come-first-served. Adults and accompanied children are welcome to attend any session. Each session is designed to provide the skills needed to tackle the advanced puzzles presented later in the week.

CURIOUS CODES CRYPTO WORKSHOP
Sat, Dec 17th, 2016
10am-2pm
Venue: Curious Codes Portal

Come learn the fundamentals of cryptography and cryptanalysis. Get hands-on practice and come away with a practical reference tool, the Rosetta. Hear from special guest speakers who will discuss personal experiences with ciphers and codes. Workshops are free to attend and first-come-first-served. Adults and accompanied children are welcome to attend any session. Each session is designed to provide the skills needed to tackle the advanced puzzles presented later in the week.