<h2><span class="ql-size-large">About the Event:</span></h2><p>Embark on a thrilling race that fuses the digital and physical worlds! Tackle puzzles in web development, cryptography, VR/AR, and more on a live interactive map with real-time scoring. Outpace rivals, conquer physical challenges, and claim victory in this ultimate test of skill and strategy!</p><h2><span class="ql-size-large">Event Details: </span></h2><h2>Round 1:</h2><ol><li>Teams are tasked with solving puzzles, each worth 40 pts.</li><li>Hints will be provided for each puzzle without any point deduction.</li><li>Teams have a 2-hour 30-minute time frame to attempt this round, with a maximum of 45 minutes allocated to complete all the puzzles. If a team starts late, their time will be reduced, and they must finish before the time frame ends.</li></ol><h2>Round 2:&nbsp;</h2><ol><li>The time frame for this round is 2 hours.</li><li>A set of puzzles from varying difficulty levels - Easy (40 pts), Medium (50 pts), Hard (60 pts), and Final Hard (100 pts) are given.</li><li>The "final hard" puzzle includes a time-based bonus, where reaching within specific time frames (e.g., 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour 30 minutes) grants additional points (e.g., +40, +20, +10).</li><li>Hints will be provided for each puzzle with a deduction of 15&nbsp;points.</li><li>In speed-run encounters, the winning team gains 15 points, while the losing team incurs a penalty of 15 points.</li><li>If any team reaches late, there won’t be any extension in timings. The round will end exactly after 2 hours of start time.</li></ol><h2><span class="ql-size-large">Rules and Regulations: </span></h2><ol><li>A team must consist of 2 members.</li><li>All the team members must be from the same college.</li><li>Participants must present a physical college ID card and PID to participate in the event.</li><li>Usage of Google Search &amp; other AI tools is allowed.</li><li>Communication of any form (verbal/digital) with an external person other than your team member is not allowed.</li><li>The decisions of the judges and the organisers are final and binding.</li></ol><h2><span class="ql-size-large">Judging Criteria:</span></h2><h2>Round 1:</h2><ol><li>Scores earned by solving puzzles.</li><li>In case of a tie, the tiebreaker considers the time from signing in to solving the last puzzle.</li></ol><h2>Round 2:</h2><ol><li>Points are a combination of puzzle-solving, speed-run encounters, and hints.</li><li>In case of a tie, the tiebreaker considers the time of the last puzzle solved.</li></ol>