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In 2012, a mysterious organisation known as Cicada 3301 announced itself to the world with a cryptic post seeking ‘highly intelligent individuals.’
What followed became known as the hardest puzzle on the internet. One that took players to all corners the internet and out into real-world locations. After two years of enigmatic posting, it disappeared - and was never seen again. The final puzzle was never solved.Nearly a decade later, Tommie Trelawny and Nicky Anderson decide to take on Cicada 3301 for themselves.
Who was behind these mysterious puzzles? And what did they want to achieve?
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