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15 RIDDLES TO SOLVE TO WIN A $500,000 TREASURE

Rooted in the history of piracy, Gold & Crystal, born from a collaboration between Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and Unsolved Hunts, is a treasure hunt that will take you deep into the archives and forgotten secrets of the Caribbean…

Armed with nothing but your intellect and perseverance, you will have to solve 15 riddles to locate a hidden chest somewhere in the Caribbean and claim a treasure worth $500,000.

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HOW TO PLAY?

15 riddles to solve

To take part in the Gold & Crystal treasure hunt, you need to purchase a pack. Once equipped, challenge yourself with the 15 riddles and uncover their secrets!

A chest to locate in the Caribbean

Once decrypted, the 15 riddles will lead you to discover a chest buried in the heart of the Caribbean. As soon as you locate it, you submit your answer via the hunt's interface.

A $500,000 treasure to win!

The first person to find the chest will win the treasure: a chest filled with gold coins and a crystal skull set with an opal, with an estimated total value of $500,000.

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Even though it is not necessary to play Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced to participate, Gold & Crystal, thanks to this collaboration, brings to life the full flamboyant world of piracy.

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A preliminary quest!

You will immediately receive access to your digital interface, including a prologue to the hunt. With an average of 10 hours of gameplay, it will immerse you in the atmosphere and give you a taste of the logic and deduction required for what lies ahead.

The first puzzle in advance.

If you complete the preliminary quest, you will unlock the very first puzzle of Gold & Crystal before everyone else. You can start progressing right away.

Full access to the hunt one week before the public.

You will gain access to all the puzzles one week before the official release. A decisive advantage to get ahead of all other hunters.

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A FABULOUS TREASURE

At the end of Gold & Crystal awaits a very real treasure worth $500,000!

It contains pure gold coins, specially minted for this hunt, and a crystal skull set with a Mexican opal. All of it is housed in a handcrafted replica of the Assassin’s Creed Resynced chest.

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Even though it is not necessary to play Assassin’s Creed Resynced to participate, Gold & Crystal, thanks to this collaboration, brings to life the full flamboyant world of piracy.

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Each pack gives you full access to Gold & Crystal, along with exclusive content that enhances the experience for total immersion and an even more intense adventure.

Deckhand

The pack is priced at $39.99
  • Digital version of the game
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Sailor

The pack is priced at $59.99
  • Physical version of the game
  • Digital version of the game
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Gunner

The pack is priced at $74.99
  • Physical version of the game
  • Digital version of the game
  • Notebook
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Quartermaster

The pack is priced at $94.99
  • Physical version of the game
  • Digital version of the game
  • Notebook
  • Chaotic Armada: Pirate strategy game (2–4 players)
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First Mate

The pack is priced at $134.99
  • Physical version of the game
  • Digital version of the game
  • Notebook
  • Chaotic Armada: Pirate strategy game (2–4 players)
  • Amelia Davies and the Treasure of Blackbeard: a 6–8 hour investigation game
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Captain

The pack is priced at $179.99
  • Physical version of the game
  • Digital version of the game
  • Notebook
  • Chaotic Armada: Pirate strategy game (2–4 players)
  • Amelia Davies and the Treasure of Blackbeard: a 6–8 hour investigation game
  • One coin from the hunt
  • Captain Kenway’s flag
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Pirate Lord

The pack is priced at $229.99
  • Physical version of the game
  • Digital version of the game
  • Notebook
  • Chaotic Armada: Pirate strategy game (2–4 players)
  • Amelia Davies and the Treasure of Blackbeard: a 6–8 hour investigation game
  • One coin from the hunt
  • Captain Kenway’s flag
  • Seal, Wax and Calligraphy Set
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WELCOME TO THE HUNT!

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Simply order the game on this website (included in all the packs), then solve the 15 riddles that will reveal the location of a chest buried somewhere in the Caribbean.

  • The first person to dig up the chest will be declared the winner and will receive the Gold & Crystal treasure: a chest filled with gold coins and a crystal skull set with an opal, with an estimated total value of $500,000.
    For more information, you can visit the “The Treasure” section.

  • This is an official licensing partnership between Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and Unsolved Hunts.

    Beyond this licensing agreement, the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced teams have been closely involved at every stage of the treasure hunt’s development, ensuring full respect of the video game’s lore and universe (although it is not necessary to have played the video game to take part in the hunt).

    This close collaboration makes the project a true co-creation between both teams.

  • The game is restricted to adults only. Minors are not allowed to participate.

  • We anticipated this with our partner Aucoffre, responsible for creating exclusive gold coins.


    The weight and purity of the coins will be adjusted depending on when the treasure is discovered. When the chest is found, the gold coins will represent a total value of €300,000 ($350,000).


    The remaining €125,000 ($150,000) is covered by the material and artistic value of the crystal skull.

  • This is not a race against time, but a long-term adventure. You must solve the 15 riddles: some are accessible, and as you progress, the challenges become increasingly demanding.
    To reach the end, you will need both sharp thinking and perseverance.


    On the digital interface, a toolbox is available to guide you toward useful resources (such as MyMaps or Dcode).
    You can also rely on the support of the Discord community, always ready to share ideas and encouragement.


    Finally, the prologue included with the pre-order is designed to immerse you and guide your first steps before tackling the main quest.


    By solving the riddles, you will discover the exact location where the chest is buried. Submit the correct answer and win the treasure!

  • Yes. The puzzles do not always require advanced cryptography skills: they mainly rely on your historical knowledge, logic, common sense, and intuition.


    In fact, during our last hunt, the chest was discovered by someone taking part in their very first treasure hunt!

  • Absolutely. No proof of purchase is required to claim the treasure.When you place your order, you will receive unique access credentials for the digital interface. If you are giving the game as a gift, simply pass these on to the recipient so they can create their account and join the hunt.

  • Yes, and it is highly recommended to maximize your chances.


    Since the treasure is awarded to a single person, if you play as a team, you will need to designate in advance the member who will officially receive the prize.


    After that, it’s up to you: keep it, share it, or even auction it to divide the value.

  • Once correctly solved, the 15 riddles of Gold & Crystal will lead you to an extremely precise location in the Caribbean, where a chest has been buried.This is the chest you must find first to win the hunt… and the treasure.

  • Only the author(s) of the puzzles know the solutions. The official solutions are held by a bailiff.

  • This hunt is expected to last between 2 and 5 years.

  • You can join the community of seekers directly on the hunt’s official Discord server. A dedicated Q&A forum will be available there.