iChing Cipher

Recently had participate in another Treasure Hunt Event named Hunt The Hamster organize by Max Xu of Key Reply, he is a very talented guy who design a Bot software which give very smart reply to online query. The Hints draft by him for this event is really mind blowing and at a much higher level than the Hunt The Mouse Event organize by Sqkii. Although I didn't won the prize but I did enjoy the process of deciphering the hints together with other participants.

With the closure of the event, I realized that the Colour Number Matrix is not sufficient for more complicated kind of Treasure Hunt as it only able to give Number instead of Alphabet. I started to work on this Alphabet Cipher which had took me some time to draft the foundation. As I initially want to use Pyramid or Rubik Cube idea for the Cipher, but as I try out the idea I found that it is too complicated and not perfect as with the 26 Alphabets and 10 Numbers Digits I will only need 36 Variation. The 3 Sided Pyramid give 40 Variations and the Rubik Cube give 54 Variations, as I am thinking about the possibilities I realized that I will need a 6 Bit Binary System for the 36 Variations.

There are only 8 Bit Binary and Hex Code for the existing computer language, the only 6 Bit Binary that I had discover is the Braille Code which is use for the Blind People. So I decided to use the concept to draft my 6 Bit Binary Code and then later adapt the Code to the iChing which is having 64 Variations. As I only need 36 Variations there are 28 Variations in iChing which I never use, above is the Cipher Table.

Treasure Hunt Concept

 Recently participated in Hunt The Mouse Event by Sqkii, after the event had ended I was inspired to create a better hints system for Treasure Hunt.

My Concept is base on Colour Number Matrix Table and it is related to Elements and Mythical Creatures. In the East is a Green Wood Unicorn named Jupiter. In the South is a Red Fire Phoenix named Mars. In the West is a Yellow Earth Lion named Saturn. In the North is a Blue Water Dragon named Mercury. In the Central is a White Metal Griffin named Venus.

The Colour Number Matrix Table start with Prime Number for Yellow Lion, then the Red Phoenix is using Multiple of 4. The Green Unicorn and Blue Dragon is random using a Table which is inspired by the Cicada Reproduction Cycle where it shift the cycle to Prime Number of 13 and 17 to avoid the Predator Reproduction Cycle of 4 Years Interval.

Cicada Reproduction Cycle

Yellow Lion Matrix using Prime Number

Red Phoenix Matrix using Multiple of 4 Interval

Green Unicorn Matrix

Blue Dragon Matrix

This Concept can be use for wide variety as it will give a 2 digits number which can be combine into a 6 digits Postal Code. Below is the Detail Explanation for the Treasure Hunt Concept.

East Green Wood Unicorn (CK Tang) Jupiter
Y9R23R6
 

Pasir Ris 51
(Red House) 191 Big Brass 506996 (R23)
(>Bukit Batok) B16B22R20
(Elias Playground) 625 Boat 510625 (Y9)
(>Sengkang) G13G24R4
 

Marine Parade 44
(White House) 37 Sea Breeze (R6)
Sea Breeze Lodge 449269
(>Pasir Ris) B12G17R25
 

Macpherson 37
(Dragon Playground) 53 Dragon 370053 (R23)
(>Toa Payoh) Y11Y1R11

 

South Red Fire Phoenix (Wheelock) Mars
Y9R23R20
 

Clifford Pier 04
(Merlion Park) 049213 (Y9)
(>Sentosa) G3G25B14
 

Mount Faber 09
(Merlion) 099448 (R23)
(>Clifford Pier) R2R24Y6
 

Sentosa 09
(Merlion) 099958 (R20)
(>Ang Mo Kio) R15Y1B3
(Dragon) 099702 (R23)
(>Toa Payoh) Y11R1R25

 

West Yellow Earth Lion (Taka) Saturn
Y9R23Y20
 

Bukit Batok 66
(Green House) 126B Generous
Hillview Mansion 669076 (Y9)
(>Punggol) B20B4Y20
(Keat Hong Mirage Playground)
818 Truck 681817 (R23)
(>Seletar) Y22Y23B20
 

Tiong Bahru 16
(Park Playground) 1 Train 168732 (Y20)
(>Bukit Batok) R18B3Y6

 

North Blue Water Dragon (Wisma) Mercury
Y9R23B19
 

Sembawang 75
(Park Playground) 117 Ship 759837 (R23)
(>Pasir Ris) G12G2B5 

(Canberra Park Playground)
325 Dinosaurs 750325 (Y9)
(>Woodlands) Y20R3B5
Woodlands 73
(Dinosaurs Playground) 81 Dinosaurs 730827 (Y9)
Fu Shan Garden
(>Toa Payoh) Y10R1B6
 

Seletar 79
(The Oval Playground) 2 Aeroplane 798386 (B19)
(>Tiong Bahru) R5G21R9
 

Sengkang 54
(Compassvale Cape Playground)
287A Ship 541287 (R23)
(>Sembawang) B18B25Y12
 

Punggol 82
(White House) 78 Treasure (B19)
Matilda House 822271
(>Marine Parade) R12R24G16

 

Central White Metal Griffin (Shaw) Venus
Y9R23R18
 

Ang Mo Kio 56
(Dragon Playground) 570 Dragon 560570 (Y9)
(>Toa Payoh) Y10R2R10
(Merlion Avenue 1) 560 Merlion 560218 (R18)
(>Mount Faber) G3G24R23
 

Toa Payoh 31
(Dragon Pillar) 91 Dragon 310096 (R18)
(>Whampoa Dragon Fountain) Y11R1R25
(Dragon Playground) 28 Dragon 310028 (R23)
(>Ang Mo Kio) R15Y3B16

(Dragon Playground) 240 Dragon 310240 (Y9)
(>Toa Payoh) Y11R1R7

(Dinosaurs Playground) Kim Keat Ville
27 Dinosaurs 310027 (R23)
(>Sembawang) B17Y2B5
 

Whampoa 32
(Dragon Fountain) 85 Dragon 310085 (R18)
(>Sentosa) G3Y25Y1

 

Orchard Road
CK Tang Green Wood Unicorn
238864 (WZJ119)
Wheelock Red Fire Phoenix
238880 (YGF9)
Taka Yellow Earth Lion
238873 (XS7)
Wisma Blue Water Dragon
238877 (DC80)
Shaw White Metal Griffin
238868 (XS23)
 

Simei 52 (Four Beauties Portraits)
(YGF9) 520107 (Red)
(XS7) 520116 (Yellow)
(XS23) 520123 (White)
(DC80) 520146 (Blue)
(WZJ119) 520226 (Green)

The participants will start the hunt first by choose one of the 4 Mythical Creatures, they will be given the Colour Matrix Card accordingly depend on which Mythical Creature they choose. They must team up with 3 other people who are holding different colour Matrix Card as they will need all 4 to decode the numbers. After they get the Matrix Card they will be given Hints on the one of the location which is in the area related to their Mythical Creature.

Once they arrive at the Location they will find a Code which will lead them to the next related location, they will also receive an additional partial code which will later lead them to an intermediate location in Orchard Road. For example if the participant choose Unicorn, he will be given the Code B12G17R25. The Code will indicate 12th Blue Number which is 50, 16th Green Number which is 62 and 25th Red Number which is 96. Combine the three set will give 506796 which is the Postal Code for Pasir Ris Red House.

At Pasir Ris Red House he will find another Code B16B22R20 which give 669076 which is the Postal Code for Green House in Bukit Batok which is also well known as Hill View Mansion. He will also find an Additional Partial Code of Y9 which is 23 for the Intermediate Location. 

If the player is smart enough he would be able to link the two locations and find the remaining 1 or 2 locations which is closely related to it. The White House in Punggol which is well known as Matilda House and another White House in Marine Parade which is well known as 37 Sea Breeze Lodge.

After they have collected the Postal Code of the Intermediate Location, they will find 5 Buildings Orchard Road which is related to the 5 Elements. Each Building will contain a Final Code which will lead them to the Final Location in Simei and the 5 Portrait of China Ancient Beauties will mark out an area which the Treasure is hidden.

There are many possibilities with this Concept, as the Number Digits can be use for Number Lock for Hints Box. Also can use IQ Question to test the Participants before they can obtain the Colour Matrix Card and the smarter one will be able to get more cards if they can solve more questions. 

What is your colour?

Your birthday......

December 23rd~ January 1st = Red
January 2nd ~ January 11th = Orange
January 12th ~ January 24th = Yellow
January 25th ~ February 3rd = Pink
February 4th ~ February 8th = Blue
February 9th ~ February 18th = Green
February 19th ~ February 28th = Brown
February 1st ~ March 10th = Aqua
March 11th ~ March 20th = Lime
March 21st = Black
March 22nd ~ March 31st = Purple
April 1st ~ April 10th = Navy
April 11th ~ April 20th = Silver
April 21st ~ April 30th = White
May 1st ~ May 14th = Blue
May 15th ~ May 24th = Gold
May 25th ~ June 3rd = Cream
June 4th ~ June 13th = Grey
June 14th ~ June 23rd = Maroon
June 24th = Grey
June 25th ~ July 4th = Red
July 5th ~ July 14th = Orange
July 15th ~ July 25th = Yellow
July 26th ~ August 4th = Pink
August 5th ~ August 13th = Blue
August 14th ~ August 23rd = Green
August 24th ~ September 2nd = Brown
September 3rd ~ September 12th = Aqua
September 13th ~ September 22nd = Lime
September 23rd = Olive
September 24th ~October 3rd = Purple
October 4th ~ October 13th = Navy
October 14th ~ October 23rd = Silver
October 24th ~November 11th = White
November 12th ~ November 21st = Gold
November22nd ~ December 1st = Cream
December 2nd ~ December 11th = Grey
December 12th~ December 21st = Maroon
December 22nd = Teal

*RED*

Cute and lovable type, You are picky but always in love...and liked to be loved. Fresh and cheerful, but can be "moody" at times. Capable with people nice, soft, and that can love you for the way you are. Likes people that are easy to talk to, and can make you feel comfortable.

*CREAM*

Competitive and sportive. Don't like losing and always cheerful! You are trustworthy, and very out going. You choose love carefully, and don't fall in love easily. But once you find the right one, you don't let go for a long long time.

*TEAL*

You are mostly interested in your looks. And have high standards in picking love. You think and make a solution precisely, and hardly make stupid mistakes. You like to lead, and is easy for you to make new friends.

*GREY*

You are attractive, and active. You never hide your feelings, and express everything that’s inside. But can be selfish at times. You want to be noticed, and don't like to be treated unequally. You can brighten up people's day. You know what to say at the right time, and you have good sense of humor.

*GREEN*

You get along well with new people You are not really a shy person, but sometimes you can hurt people's feelings by your words... You like to be loved and noticed by your lover, but mostly you are single waiting for the right person.

*GOLD*

You know what's right and what's wrong. You are cheerful and out going. It's hard for you to find the one you want, but once you find the right person, you won't be able to fall in love again for a long time.

*PINK*

You are always trying your best in everything, and like to help and care for other people. But you are not easily satisfied. You have negative thoughts, and you look for romantic love like in a fairytale.

*YELLOW*

You are sweet and innocent. Trusted by many people, and have a strong leadership towards relationships. You make good decision and make the right choice at the right time. And always dreaming of romantic relationship.

*MAROON*

You are intelligent, and know what's right. You like to make things go your way, which can sometimes cause trouble for not thinking about other people's feelings. But you be patient when it comes to love... Once you get a hold of the right person, it's hard for you to find a better love.

*ORANGE*

You are responsible for your own actions, and you know how to treat people. You always have goals to reach, and are competitive. When it comes to friendship, you find it hard to trust someone, but once you find the right friend, you trust them for ever.

*PURPLE*

You are mysterious, never selfish and get interested in things easily. Your day can be sad or happy depending on your mood. You are popular between friends but you can act stupid at times, and forget things easily. You go for person that's trustworthy.

*LIME*

You are calm, but easily stressed out. You get jealous easily, and complain over little things. You cant get stuck into one thing, but you have a capable personality for everyone to trust you and like you.

*SILVER*

You are imaginative and shy, but you like trying new things. You like to challenge yourself. You learn things easily, and like "Hard to get". Your love life are normally hard and confusing.

*BLACK*

You are challenging, and have the "guts". But you don't like changes in your life. And once you make a decision, you keep it that way for a long time. Your love life is also challenging, and different.

*OLIVE*

You are warm and light hearted. You seem to flow well with friends and family. You don't like violence and know what's right. You are kind and cheerful, but don't envy other people easily.

*BROWN*

You are active and sportive. It's hard for other people to become close with you, but you fall in love easily. But once you find out you can't get something, you give up and let go easily as well.

*BLUE*

You have low self-esteem, and very picky. You are artistic and like to fall in love, but you let your love pass by, by loving with your mind, not your heart.

*NAVY*

You are attractive, and love your life. You have a strong feeling towards everything. And very easily distracted. Once you get angry at someone, its hard for you to forgive them.

*WHITE*

You dream and have goals in your life. You get jealous easily and you don't react to things easily. You are different and sometimes thought highly by others.

*AQUA*

Your feelings change suddenly and easily. You are always lonely, and like traveling. You are truthful, but listen and believe other people too easily. It's hard to find love for you, and get lost in love easily, Sometimes get hurt by love.