Embark on a Legendary Quest:

Octopus Game 3: The Kraken's Conundrum at DEF CON

Set sail into the heart of a legendary tale where the monstrous Kraken and a lost pirate captain's diary hold the secrets to untold treasures. The ocean whispers with stories of Captain Avalon Corsair, whose ship, the Rogue’s Inferno, vanished in the treacherous waters of Astoria Cove. Now, it’s up to you, the daring pirate, to unravel the mystery and uncover the secrets of her hidden paradise.

Will you brave the dark depths and face the Kraken's wrath?

Explore Defcon as you solve clues, riddles, and navigate through puzzles as you chase the legendary treasures of Astoria Cove. With twelve intriguing journal entries, each holding a piece of the puzzle, you’ll traverse pirate villages, tackle challenges, and engage in epic duels.

Gather your crew, spin the ship wheel, and take on the Kraken’s quests!

From the first day’s simple tasks to the second day's cryptic puzzles, every step brings you closer to the ultimate showdown. Earn your points, master the challenges, and prepare for Cephalo-palooza—a thrilling final battle where only the bravest will claim victory. Will you emerge as the top pirate, or will you be swallowed by the ocean’s depths?

Join us for an adventure where every clue counts, every challenge tests your wits, and the treasure awaits the boldest of souls. The Octopus Game at Defcon beckons you.

Dare to sail the unknown? The Kraken awaits.

General Rules:

• This is an in-person event. 

  • Unfortunately, there will be no exception made.

• All quests will be turned in at the OG table. No online submissions will be accepted. No exceptions.

  • You have two days!

• 128 players limit.

  • Supplies are limited.

• Children 14 and under may have one adult “first mate” throughout the entire contest (The pair will be considered one individual). 

• You may play in teams. 

  • Note: There will only be one 1st place, one 2nd place, and one 3rd place winner.

• On the last day, everyone will be playing as individuals. 

  • With the exception of the 14 and under crew, who will have their assistant. 

  • If you were on a team, it is very likely that you’ll be playing against them. Keep this in mind. 

• Any and all exceptions of any rule will be made on a case by case basis.

• All communications will need to be made through the DefCon Discord and will only be for issue resolution and questions. 

  • No quest submissions will be accepted this way. 

• We would love to post all your fun photos on social media and the Octopus Game website

  • There is a question for our registration form that will ask for your permission. 

  • If you’d like for us to use your photos, you can share them with us on discord or Twitter (X). 

  • After DefCon 32, We will have a fun little video sideshow of all the photos we have.

• Hints will be provided but you must pay the toll. 

  • Toll will be determined by whichever OG crewmate is present at the time of the request. 

• Octopus Game crewmates will be the judge/referee/ultimate decider😏 of all outcomes.

  • We will be fair and impartial judges.

• Players will receive in-game items on registration day (August 9th), while supplies last.  

FAQs:

When?: Contest Starts on August 9th and will close August 11th. 

Hours each day Octopus Game will be opened?:

Friday: 10:00 - 18:00 (6 PM)

Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00

Sunday: 10:00 to 13:00 (1 PM)

Location?: Las Vegas Convention Center: Contest Area.

How do I sign up?: Pre-registration Form is open and will stay open until Monday August 5th, 2024. If there are any spots still available, registration will reopen August 9th, 2024.

How long will registration be open for?: Registration will remain open all day August 9th as long as there are spots available. Registration will be closed at the end of day, August 9th.

• NOTE: Pre-registered players will have the first 4 hours on registration day to claim their spots (exceptions may be made on a case by case basis). After 2 PM, August 9th, if you have not claimed your spot, it will be forfeited to someone on the waitlist. 

• This will be based on a first come, first served basis. 

Do I have to be physically present for the contest?: YES!!! To participate, you must be present on registration day to participate. 

Game Rules:

First and second day events:

Important Note: 

• The first 2 hours of registration will be dedicated to only registrations. Quest assignment will not happen until after 12 PM 08/08/2024.

• Registration will remain open all day August 9th as long as there are spots available. Registration will be closed at the end of day, August 9th.

• NOTE: Pre-registered players will have the first 4 hours on registration day to claim their spots (exceptions may be made on a case by case basis). After 2 PM, August 9th, if you have not claimed your spot, it will be forfeited to someone on the waitlist if there are no other open spots. 

 The Captain's Ship Wheel Challenges (Mini Game):

• Point Value: 20

• Gameplay

• The players for a player to obtain any of the Kraken’s quest, each player will need to spin the Captain’s ship wheel to determine your challenge

• Player will pick one of the OG shipmates as an opponent. 

• Player MUST win the game to receive the quest and the points for winning the game. 

• If the player doesn’t win the game, the player MUST either go to the back of the line or come back at another time. 

• NOTE: You will have TWO (2) DAYS to complete all the challenges. Don’t worry if you don’t win the first time and we will make sure you get all the points you need.

• Once you have won a game, we will hand you your quest. 

• VERY IMPORTANT NOTE!!! You are required to bring the journal entry back. There are not enough for everyone to have their own set. We will be keeping track of who has what journal entry. 

• To continue we must have your previous journal entry. 

• No exceptions.

• The puzzles will not be given in order. They don’t need to be solved in order. 

Quests:

• Point Value: 40

• Solve the puzzle in each journal entry found where you’ll be sailing to next. There are 12.

• Will only be given once player has won one of the The Captain's Ship Wheel Challenges 

• Note: Most of the puzzles/quests provided in the journal entries will be relatively simple and easy puzzles.

• Tasks:

• Task 1: Get to know your village. Ask someone about the village you are visiting. It can be anything you’d like or we can help by providing you with questions. 

• To receive points you must get: The name (first name or alias will work) of the person they are engaging with, along with the cliff note version of the answer they gave you.

• Answers can be written in the notebooks provided at registration.  

• Point Value: 35

• Task 2:  Take a photo doing a funny pose in front of the village sign.

• Pose determined by the player. Show us your silly side!!!

• Point Value: 5

• Players who have collected all available points from the first 2 days will be able to participate in the 3rd day's event! (Details below, 3rd day details will be a secret and will not be revealed until morning of)

• Points must be turned in at the table. We will not be accepting any online submissions.