the Time has come

[Neo]

Originally Posted by BreakABone

Now what if someone stumbles across the Golden Key before the contest or before its over?

The first part is impossible, the 2nd part is entirely possible. It may be that someone will find the key before Survivor is over. If that's the case then Survivor will continue as normal until it is finished. There are two separate prizes, a DS game for Survivor and an as yet unnamed prize for the hunt.

There are 50 clues to aid you in your search for they key, however Survivor participants will probably only have access to the first 25, if that. And to be honest I have no idea how long it will take someone to find the key. I've tried to make it difficult enough that it will take more than 5 min to find, but not so difficult that no one can figure it out. It's a delicate balancing act. Like most puzzles it may seem very difficult at first but then child's play when you know the answer.