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Enigma Box - Arcanum

This challenging campaign is based on historical events and is full of enigmas and mysteries.

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Enigma Box - Arcanum

Enigma Box - Arcanum

Enigma Box - Arcanum

Enigma Box - Arcanum

Enigma Box - Arcanum

This challenging campaign is based on historical events and is full of enigmas and mysteries.

This challenging campaign is based on historical events and is full of enigmas and mysteries.

This challenging campaign is based on historical events and is full of enigmas and mysteries.

This challenging campaign is based on historical events and is full of enigmas and mysteries.

Alvaro Galvez
Alvaro Galvez
Alvaro Galvez
Alvaro Galvez
1 Campaign |
London, United Kingdom
$104,416 USD $104,416 USD by 792 backers
$98,938 USD by 752 backers on Jun 17, 2020 with another platform

We have now designed a special edition of "The Enigma Box" at a new, affordable price.

We will deliver in only 4 months!!! 

Enigma Box (vol. 1) could make a great Christmas gift for you or your loved ones! Languages: English, Spanish, French and German.

This challenging campaign is based on historical events and is full of enigmas and mysteries that will test your wits. We call on all adventurers, gamers, mystery-seekers, puzzle-solvers, and curious minds to immerse themselves in one of the biggest collection of enigmas ever. Using the most advanced technology you will travel to incredible locations around the world without ever leaving your front room.

We would like to present to you, Enigma Box "Arcanum", which brings back the experiences, games and enigmas from our previous campaign “The Enigma Box” but in a new format that is compact (Five scenarios) and affordable.

You can play on your own, with friends, or with anyone fit to face the challenge. It is designed and supported by world-class experts in the fields of technology, history and entertainment.

Corrections and Improvements

We have learned from experience and have made several improvements based on feedback from our backers:

  • Improved the texts, translations and explanations.
  • Corrected errors throughout the game and improved the riddles.

● Enjoy the ultimate gaming experience from the comfort of your home. Travel on an adventure across time and to far-off lands. This campaign uses the most advanced technology and delivers a collection of ancient riddles into the palm of your hand.

● Your goal is to decipher the mystery of the “Arcanum Arcanorum”, the Secret of Secrets, the unique item that will change the destiny of humankind.

● You will use the latest technology including virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D printing and more.

This challenge will boost your mental dexterity and intuition, increase your world knowledge, encourage next-level thinking and enhance your problem-solving skills. Most importantly, you’ll have a great time!

This is a game for people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. You do not need any prior skills or knowledge to fully enjoy the adventure.

 

Will history know your name?

The places, explorations and investigations in this game are based on real events.

Using our intuition, the latest technology, and a bit of luck, we uncovered hidden messages revealing the coordinates of a late 19th-century box buried in the French Pyrenees. What we found is part of an unprecedented discovery that allowed us to access knowledge, data and cryptograms belonging to a secret society.

With all-new research, enigmas and revelations, the team from “The Rhomb” has designed an international challenge and a new form of entertainment, revolutionizing gaming and creating a never-before-seen experience, giving you a chance to discover the “Arcanum Arcanorum,” the Secret of Secrets.

What is the PRESS saying?

We have appeared and been referenced internationally in the press and our projects and investigations have been shared millions of times on social media.

Some comments:

We invite you on an odyssey through a world full of plots and enigmas. This intense experience will take you to a number of exotic places without ever leaving your front room!

We do not wish to reveal all the secrets and mysteries of the box, as it hides many secret riddles and games that you will discover as you progress through the adventure. However, we want our players to be informed before joining this adventure.

 

Included:

The box contains all the elements of the Enigma Box "Arcanum" challenge that you will need to play. It also hides secrets and components that you must discover to solve other enigmas. It contains all the necessary tools to guide you as you progress through the adventure.

Welcome pack (a card and letter from the Rhomb Society). The first thing you see will be the welcome letter, which provides access codes for the site and app, allowing you to unlock 3D scenes and virtual objects with your phone (iOS or Android).

Booklet. The Arcanum book is a key element. Here you will find instructions on how to advance in the game, as well as hints, images, exclusive information, and everything else you will need to complete the adventure.

More than 40 riddles and puzzles. The box contains over 40 riddles, including a Substitution Enigma, a Scylates tool, Chinese Shadows, and many more never-before-seen puzzles. You will need to discover and solve these either on your own or with your team.

15+ investigation tools and historical documents. You will find clues such as x-rays, passports, paintings and photos. Each of these elements forms part of one or more riddles. You must use your ingenuity to uncover how they fit together, when to use them, and how they will help you progress through the adventure.

XXL Game Map with exclusive physical and virtual content. All great journeys and amazing tabletop games need a map. We have created a special map where you will find riddles and clues, and locate physical 2D figures you will use to build or depict diagrams. This is your base of operations, helping you move around the world as you try to unveil the Arcanum Arcanorum, the final secret hidden beneath the history, alchemy and astrology.

Metaphysical and alchemical figures (2D). We have prepared a series of figures which will assist you with various challenges. Some are alchemical figures with symbols you must align, while others contain historical references, but they all serve a purpose that you must discover.

Enigma cards. You will find different cards featuring challenges, characters and symbols that you must use when you find yourself stuck or want to learn more about the story.

Five 360º places/scenes. You will also be able to unlock new areas and access new scenes by inserting the correct coordinates and keywords.

  •  Augmented Reality: With augmented reality, you will visualize virtual objects that will help you advance in the adventure. These elements are distributed throughout the game and can be found within the box and its components. Using it is simple: just scan a code and the "magic" of augmented reality will appear in front of your eyes.

The App

The box is an entry point into a journey to remote destinations where you will access confidential and exclusive information. To use these functions, you can download the app on your phone (iOS or Android) or access them via your computer.

For those seeking even greater prestige and fame or who wish to deepen their knowledge with exclusive information, we have designed the limited edition Enigma Box "Arcanum" Deluxe package. No more than 1033 units will be available!

The Enigma Box "Arcanum" Deluxe package contains the same elements as the original box plus several additions:

  •  Welcome card and membership card. 
  •  Advanced Riddles
                                                                                                   - Exclusive alchemy riddle
                                                                                                   - Labyrinth with advanced content
                                                                                                   - A 3 phase circular cryptogram

Virtual reality (VR) glasses.  Each unlocked set of coordinates will allow you to access a specific place where you can investigate different scenarios. When using your (optional) VR glasses or computer, you will be transported there with 360º vision, allowing you to look all around for clues and riddles to move the adventure along.

IMPORTANT: Do I need to put on my virtual reality glasses? No, the glasses are optional , You can view the same content from your mobile phone (or computer) by moving into the same virtual environment.

Metaphysical and alchemical figures (3D). A series of figures will assist you with the challenges. Some of them depict alchemical figures with symbols you must align, while others contain helpful historical references, but they all serve a purpose that you must discover.

Historical documents. Unpublished images and photographs from the discovery of the box and its opening.

Exclusive Deluxe Content

Jules Verne’s Secret." This scenario includes a treasure trove of exclusive content:

  •  Physical fragment of Jules Verne’s book dated back to 1879 with an accompanying riddle.
  • Cryptogram-based riddle created by Jules Verne.
  •  360° virtual environment of Jules Verne’s office. You will have the opportunity to investigate Jules Verne's office in a virtual environment where you will find secret compartments, documents, and more! 
  • Virtual object in augmented reality based on the novel From Earth to the Moon. 
  •  Scan file of Jules Verne’s tomb to investigate or print in 3D. 

We want to thank our backers for their support when we reach specific goals, so we will establish a system for unlocking new challenges, pieces, riddles, and 360º virtual spaces. This will enhance the experience and add a new dynamic to the game.

 

OTHER REWARDS

Historical Documents

You will receive a copy of the documents found in a box discovered in the French Pyrenees along with exclusive images, videos of the discovery, 360° photos taken during the investigation, and a file with a scan of Jules Verne’s tomb, which you can investigate closely or print in 3D.

 Jules Verne Mystery - Escape Room Online - 

Immerse yourself in an online adventure full of puzzles and riddles and reveal one of Jules Verne’s best-kept secrets. Virtual sets, surprising puzzles and historical revelations are waiting to be discovered.

Includes virtual reality scenarios, augmented reality objects and a virtual assistant for clues.

The objective is to find the “Arcanum Arcanorum,” the Secret of Secrets, hidden in a specific place in the world and kept there by powerful groups and secret societies.

To locate this object, you must use the Enigma Box (vol. 1), which contains the documents, maps, riddles and materials you will need to uncover the secret. You will need to apply your ingenuity and investigative skills to advance in this adventure, either on your own or with companions who may join you in your quest. You will also make use of the most advanced technology in the fields of virtual and augmented reality.

 How to play with our Board Game Map: 

 

 Check out some videos and reviews from our previous game “The Enigma Box."

 

 

We are offering you a radical game experience unlike any you’ve played before as you undertake this adventure from your own home. We have created an incredible story based on real events, with a gripping atmosphere, the most astonishing riddles, the most advanced technology, and the potential to go down in history.

Although you can play alone, your journey will be more enjoyable if you are accompanied by friends, as you can work together, help each other when you get stuck, share different perspectives and discover clues that you may have missed.

The clues and riddles contained in the box, along with the virtual worlds you can access using your computer or smartphone, will help you find coordinates and keywords to progress through the adventure. The provided booklet will guide you through each location in the world so you know exactly what to look for and which enigmas may be involved. However, not every detail is important. You will need to find the exact combinations of objects, riddles and information to solve the mystery.

Once you have all the numbers for a coordinate, you must enter them using the app or your computer. This will unlock a new spot in the world that you must investigate using virtual reality, counting on new content made available via augmented reality.

Your next objective is to find the place in the world that will unlock the next clue, using the 360º VR content and the riddles in the box. You must traverse the most mysterious places on the planet until you reach your final goal and discover just what the Arcanum Arcanorum really is.

The Enigma Box (vol. 1) instructions, booklet and welcome pack are written in English, German, Spanish and French and contain everything you’ll need to complete the adventure. The game relies mostly on visuals, rather than words, although some riddles and puzzles will have a few words in English only.

New technological trends have heralded great changes in the world around us and have opened up new possibilities for investigation techniques and video games. We embrace these developments to create a truly immersive adventure unlike any you’ve seen before.

We have fully incorporated VR technology and AR technology into the game. Enigma Box "Arcanum" uses an array of technology:

We only know how to develop one kind of game: THE BEST

It seems like an eternity to us but not so long ago (November 2017), we released The Enigma Box, an original and successful game that was a watershed in the market. The game combined the latest technology with research plots, mysteries and adventures, in a style similar to the pure concept of escape room.

Although the results of this first initiative were magnificent, we didn’t settle, because for us the only thing valuable is excellence. So we asked (a lot) and listened (much more) to our backers, fans and other people who tried The Enigma Box, who told us about their experiences, their proposals for improvement of the shape and background, and in short, any other matters that could help us continue to grow as a company and offer the best products possible. We had the opportunity to meet some of these individuals in person in Essen (at Spiel), and many others got in touch through various communication channels, but the conclusions were the same: great gaming satisfaction and hundreds of ideas to grow and improve. Thanks to the feedback, we have perfected our processes of design, production, logistics and even the gaming experience itself. We lack the words to thank our followers for everything they have shared with us.

Our games have been tested, not only by our backers, but also by multiple fans of Team Building activities and Escape Rooms where our unique gaming system was used. More than 700 companies have passed through our experiences, and we have helped more than 1,100 teams to communicate, have fun and grow together. Among others, these companies include Coca-Cola, Leroy, GE, DKV, DHL, Mars, Oracle, Microsoft, Telefonica and Ikea.

The whole team has worked intensely and uninterruptedly to create this great product, innovative and entertaining, offering people an opportunity to experience the new and undiscovered; awakening their intuitions and developing new skills such as reflection and dexterity; increasing their understanding of the world and improving their general knowledge; and helping them dream of new opportunities in an infinite world of possibilities.

We are a team of professional experts in graphic adventures, challenges and logical game design, with more than 20 years of experience and international recognition in products based on new technologies. This combination of people, multidisciplinary experience and training together with market knowledge places The Enigma Box vol.1 ® in an unbeatable position to become The Next Big Thing in entertainment systems. Exclusive on Kickstarter!

We have designed all the documents, pieces of art and riddles. We have also developed 3D and augmented reality technology for fully interactable virtual reality objects. We have closed a deal with different manufacturers and providers outlining the start of production with moulds and templates. We plan to make first deliveries to our customers in Oct 2020 (Estimated).

As you can see from the videos and images, we have a box: “Enigma Box” vol.1 ®, which is fully functional. We have designed all the documents, pieces of art and riddles. Production of the box is not a problem, in addition to the money accumulated from Kickstarter, we can count on access to various venture capital funds to allow us to create an even higher quality experience.

The box will be limited to this campaign and we plan to offer additional purchases in the next months at a 20% premium on the initial campaign offer. This guarantees that the adventure and the objects of the box remain exclusive for a long period of time. 

We only have to produce and create the number of units which this launch will gather. We plan to make first deliveries to our customer in Oct 2020.

 We would like to present to you our new adventure, Enigma Box (vol. 1), which brings back the experiences, games, and enigmas from our previous campaign “The Enigma Box” but in a new format that is compact and affordable.

Why have we made these changes? We wanted to share the Enigma Box gaming experience with as many people as possible, so we reduced the game’s price and duration (there are now only 5 complete scenarios) while maintaining the original version’s intensity, excitement, technological features and mysteries.

Corrections and Improvements

We have learned from experience and have made several improvements based on feedback from our backers: 

  • Improved the texts, translations and explanations.
  • Corrected errors throughout the game and improved the riddles
 
 

Until today, The Rhomb ® membership was carefully curated for specific functions and objectives. Our members come from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, including universities, exclusive clubs, or investigation centers. We always rely on the latest technology and advances in historical research to discover events that were left unresolved and unexplained.

This project was launched with the support of teams from London and Madrid. We have been receiving help and guidance from expert historians, as well as explorers, high-caliber designers, engineers, technologists, and scientists. We have relied on international investment companies to back the project and guarantee its success.

At The Rhomb ®, we have a passion for a job well done. We take pride in our finished products and aspire to the highest standards of quality, having attended meticulously to the smallest details. Each piece is a carefully designed and crafted component of the box and is presented as a work of art. All parts of the Enigma Box come together to create a masterpiece, an object that should be displayed in a museum, which is precisely what we did with The Enigma Box ®.

We are experts in adventures, challenges, and designing logic games. Our team has years of experience in graphic arts and includes international leaders in designing new technology. We depend on respected historians who have unveiled new tests, documents, and amazing discoveries that have not yet been made public. This combination of people and resources makes Enigma Box (vol. 1) ® a unique experience available exclusively via Kickstarter. We believe this will be the next big thing in entertainment and our goal is to make this project one of the most amazing campaigns ever launched on this platform.

 Will you help us create this challenge?
Will you be a part of history? 

Risks and challenges

We have already carried out a Kickstarter campaign in the past that we delivered successfully, and that experience helped us understand better the whole process of product creation, manufacturing and shipping logistics. We were aware of all possible risks while creating a new product, so you can be sure that our project has been undertaken by professionals who did their best to keep it free from mistakes. We have extensive experience in launching games, Escape Rooms, puzzles and also in the management of new technologies. There is a risk that we will have to implement some modifications during manufacturing, and this might happen mainly due to the following reasons: ● Creativity: When using some original documents and historical elements from the public domain, it may occur that for copyright reasons we have to change some creativity. ● Sizes, formats and qualities: We already have found several suppliers of the materials, as seen in the prototypes. We have agreed on sizes and qualities, but there is a risk that during the mass production process some formats might need to be slightly modified due to the manufacturing process. We will do our best to keep everything under control and to make sure that the final product will not be significantly affected.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Our experience tells us that we will need around 3-4 months to finalize the production. We believe we will be able to deliver on time for Christmas 2020, but we can't commit 100% as we rely on more than seven different providers so some delays may occur. It will also depend on the pace of production as well as the freight companies. But we'll do everything we can to deliver on time.

IMPORTANT: Intellectual property and copyright In the research, design, development and production of Enigma Box, we have made use of different elements, images and historical documents. We have maintained maximum rigor, ensuring that all elements are in the public domain. We have acquired the rights to certain images and visuals, as well as ensured that the copyrights of the elements used have expired. Challenges The hardest part is done, however, as plans and materials are ready for mass production. Our products have a variety of materials and objects and should any not be available when production begins, be it due to lack of stock or discontinuation, it will be replaced with a similar item. By pledging on this Kickstarter you acknowledge that the final look and contents of the pledges may change and differ from what is presented at the start of the campaign.

We have estimated the delivery for Oct 2020 but please understand this is only an estimate. Due to the global logistics involved in shipping, some regions may receive their pledges sooner than others. We are prepared with our production as much as possible, however we will refund pledges if for some unforeseen reason the game cannot be delivered at all. We will be unable to refund the charges incurred by Kickstarter and Pledge Manager or other charges for your payment (PayPal, VISA, credit card...). This represents approximately 15% of the full payment. We will be unable to refund you the charges incurred by Kickstarter and Pledge Manager or other charges for your payment (PayPal, VISA, credit card...).

This represents approximately 15% of the full payment. This project is being funded in EUROS and any refunds will be also processed in EUROS. Terms and Conditions We’ve been consulting our manufacturer and shipping company about reducing the box's weight to keep the shipping costs down. In order to make sure that these costs are as low as possible we will be charging shipping after the campaign ends. Backers will gain access to our Pledge Manager by email roughly one-two months after this campaigns completion.

Unfortunately, due to customs regulations, we are not able to ship to Afghanistan, Ukraine or Kazakhstan. You agree that our responsibility to you is to ship your order as entered into our pledge manager system, that title and risk passes to you upon delivery to a common carrier for such shipment, and you are responsible for import duties or any other duties that may be payable to the relevant tax authorities, providing correct address information, and ensuring this address is deliverable by normal methods. We regret that we are unable to ship to PO Boxes. If you do not accept the proposed terms please do not pledge on this Kickstarter project and wait for the global general release

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Historical documents (physical papers)+digital file of the Jules Verne tomb scan + 360º photos of the tomb. You will receive a physical copy of the documents found in a box discovered in the French Pyrenees along with exclusive images, videos of the discovery, 360° photos taken during the investigation, and a file with a scan of Jules Verne’s tomb.
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