Let’s face it, QR Code hasn’t been very exciting. Just dots and squares. But this QR facelift, combining the designs of Louis Vuitton with Takashi Murakami, just made Kanye make a mess in his shoes.
It seemed like magic back when barcodes could simply identify a grocery store item. And when QR codes hit the scene, pictures pointed us to URLs. Now “barcodes” have reached the next level of complexity.
If you’ve been following the trials and tribulations of Constance Newlove and the quest to crack the Quantum Code, then you’re probably already aware that tomorrow she’ll be personally delivering the final Clue at Midday at World Square in Sydney. You’ll definitely need to be there in person if you want your shot at the prize – the final clue won’t be available to anybody other than the people at Sony Central tomorrow.
If you haven’t been trying to crack the clues, it’s not to late for you to start. You can track down the video mission briefings online, look for Constance’s profile and hit the Quantum Central forums to find someone else to help you along your way.
And if you’re not based in Sydney, remember that the Quantum Central Forums contain people from Sydney that you can partner with to win the prize. How you split the booty is up to you.
A recap of the first three clues is below the fold. We’ll recap other three clues later this afternoon… [Quantum Code on Giz]
Yesterday’s clue for the Quantum Code was the toughest yet, requiring a discreet Melbourne meeting with the shady information trader Vaughan. Luckily for those of you who couldn’t make the meeting, we’ve come across some top-secret images that we understand hold the key to the elusive sixth part of the code. Check them out after the jump…
If you’ve been trying to crack the Quantum Code (and you should be), today’s clue is one of the toughest challenges yet. It involves actually going out to meet the shady information dealer Vaughn — in person.
He’ll be waiting to meet you between 11:30 and 2:30 today. Where will he be waiting? Well, you’ll have to scan the code above and find out.
And if you can’t make it there to meet him yourself, you should hit the Quantum Central forums to recruit an associate to help you. Remember, this is a national competition, and only through hard work, teamwork and some rather clever code-cracking will you be able to have a real shot at the $15K Sony prize pack.
It’s the most dangerous mission yet. But Danger always was your middle name, wasn’t it?
OMG! Constance needs YOU! Now! The Quantum Code is rapidly approaching its exciting conclusion, and clue six has just gone live. Now the question is: do you have what it takes to crack the code and walk away with the $15K worth of Sony gear?
If you’re struggling, make sure you head on over to our Quantum Central forums to discuss the clues with other Gizmodians. Because if a non-Giz reader cracks the code first, I’m going to be very disappointed with all of you!
Clue number Four has just gone live in the Quantum Code promotion, so scan the QR code above to start your daily codecracking.
And remember to use our Quantum Central forums to try and collude with other Australians to try and crack the code: Remember, this is a nationwide contest, although the entry computer is located in Sydney. If you are interstate, maybe you could share one of the digits you’ve cracked with a Sydneysider for a percentage of that $15,000 Sony prize pool. $15K is a lot of gear, after all.
So we’ve been pushing QR codes pretty hard here on Giz this year – what with our comp to win a PS3 a few months ago and now with Sony’s Quantum Code competition. But in case you’re wondering how the hell you decode a QR code, we’ve put together a little guide for you here, which should help everyone solve the next clue in the Quantum Code.
The second Quantum Code clue has now hit the interwebs, getting you one step closer to solving the puzzle. As always, scan the QR code above and follow the link to the clue.
And if you’re struggling to work out any part of the Quantum Code puzzle, why not discuss it in our Quantum Central forum? It’s the best place to collaborate with other Gizmodians on how to solve the puzzle and take home the prize…
