An exciting treasure hunt challenge designed to test teams on logic, observation, teamwork, and quick thinking. Participants explore the designated hunt area while solving a series of clues and puzzles that lead them closer to unlocking the final mystery. Teams move through 6 clue-based rounds — each solved puzzle leads to the next location or challenge. Elimination begins from Round 3 onwards for teams that fail to solve within the 20-minute time limit. The winner is announced in the Lecture Hall after the final round.
The Keys of the Unknown is an exciting treasure hunt challenge designed to test teams on logic, observation, teamwork, and quick thinking. Participants explore the designated hunt area while solving a series of clues and puzzles that lead them closer to unlocking the final mystery.
When does it start? The event begins on the first day in the afternoon. Teams must work together to decode clues, search locations, and complete rounds within the given time limit.
Team Structure: 4–5 members per team with a registration fee of ₹200 per team. Every member must stay present during the entire event and contribute to solving the clues.
Event Format & Rounds
6 rounds · 20 minutes each · 3 hours total
Teams move through the first two clue sets. Each solved puzzle leads to the next location or challenge. No elimination yet — this is all about strategy and speed.
Elimination begins. Teams that fail to solve the clue within the 20-minute time limit are knocked out. Only the fastest, sharpest teams survive to the final round.
Lecture Hall
Starting Point & Final Announcement
Outside SOE
Mid-hunt clue zone
CDSIMER Main Gate
Deep hunt location
Organiser Contacts
Have questions about team registration, hunt area, or puzzle formats? Reach out directly.
Event Highlights
Status
Date
April 15, 2026
Duration
3 Hours
Location
Lecture Hall → Outside SOE → CDSIMER Main Gate
Prize Pool
₹10,000
Team Size
4–5 members
Organized By
DSU-ACM, Department of CSE
Mission Briefing · The Keys of the Unknown
A step-by-step breakdown of the treasure hunt — from the opening assembly at the Lecture Hall through elimination rounds to the final winner announcement.
Day 1 Afternoon
Day 1 Afternoon
🗝️ Event Begins — Teams Assemble
KICKOFFTeams gather at the Lecture Hall (starting point). Registration fee of ₹200 per team is collected. All 4–5 members must be present. Rules, hunt area boundaries, and clue formats are briefed to all participants.
Rounds 1 & 2
Rounds 1 & 2
Opening Clue Rounds
MILESTONETeams set off from the Lecture Hall to decode clue sets. Each round lasts 20 minutes. Solved clues unlock the next location or challenge across the hunt area: Lecture Hall, Outside SOE, and CDSIMER Main Gate.
Rounds 3 – 6
Rounds 3 – 6
⛔ Elimination Phase Begins
DEADLINEFrom Round 3 onwards, elimination is in effect. Teams that fail to solve the clue within the 20-minute time limit are knocked out. Clue difficulty escalates — only the sharpest, fastest teams survive to the final round.
Final Round
Final Round
🏆 Winner Announcement
FINALThe surviving teams face the final clue set. The first team to crack the ultimate mystery wins. All participants return to the Lecture Hall for the grand winner announcement and prize celebration.
Winner announced in the Lecture Hall after the final round. Total event duration: 3 hours.