New to solving puzzles? Even though the Cryptex Hunt is not technically a puzzle hunt, these resources will help you get started.

• Puzzle Hunt 101 by Room Escape Artist
• Puzzling Basics from Puzzled Pint (PDF)
• Cryptic Clue Reference sheet from DASH (PDF). This explains the types of wordplay you're likely to see in a cryptic crossword.
• Introduction to Puzzlehunts is a detailed write-up on puzzle hunts and how to solve them.
• MIT's "Thinking About A Puzzle" by Allen Rabinovich
• "Have you tried..." - MIT Mystery Hunt's PDF on things to try.

• Puzzled Pint's "Code Sheet" (PDF)
• Puzzle Sidekick (iOS App)
• Puzzlehunt Assistant (Android App)

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