Beneath the layers of code, logic, and open knowledge, there lies a mythical creation — The Source, forged by the OpenLake Coders Guild.
It holds the pure essence of collaboration and creativity — the spirit of open source itself.
But the balance has been broken.
A cunning Pirate has stolen fragments of The Source and buried them deep within a maze of riddles, ciphers, and code.
Now, the beacon of OpenLake calls upon the bravest minds.
Assemble your crew, set sail into the digital depths, and restore The Source to its full glory.
🧩 Your logic is your map.
💻 Your code is your compass.
🧠 Your teamwork is your power.
⚔️ The hunt begins now.
Your adventure spans 8 stages, each hidden within a mysterious puzzle PDF.
Solve Stage 1 to unlock the key to Stage 2, and continue deeper.
Puzzles combine coding, logic, and aptitude challenges.
Correct answers may uncover bonus clues or hidden rewards.
Certain rounds include on-ground puzzles for extra points.
Accuracy matters — incorrect or incomplete submissions incur penalties.
🕕 6 hours of exploration, problem-solving, and decoding
📍 Offline during Meraz, at IIT Bhilai Main Campus
Up to 4 members per team
Cross-institute teams are welcome
Multiple teams from one institute are allowed
Each team must bring at least one laptop 💻
Registration Process:
To register the whole team, one member (team leader) will register all members at once by verifying their phone numbers.
(Example: If the team has 4 members, one member will complete registration for all 4 together.)
Note: Choose a unique and creative team name when registering — let your identity reflect your spirit!
No partial scoring.
Score is based on the number of Treasures (PDFs) unlocked.
Hints can guide you through the darkness — but every light comes at a cost.
Hint Number
Point Deduction
1st Hint
–15
2nd Hint
–30
3rd Hint
–40
Use them wisely — every hint burns a bit of your score.
Rankings are based on total points accumulated across all stages.
In case of a tie:
Teams with fewer penalties rank higher.
If still tied, the team that finishes faster wins.
🎖️ Prizes
Top three teams will be rewarded — their prizes depend on how much of The Source they successfully restore.
The deeper you decode, the greater your reward.
Collaborate only within your team — no external help.
You may use open and public resources in the true open-source spirit.
Uphold fair play, creativity, and curiosity.
Teams engaged in unfair practices shall be disqualified.
Keep your answers secret — every crew sails its own course.
The decision of the OpenLake Council (Organizing Team) is final and binding.
By participating in OpenQuest: Decode the Depths, all participants agree to abide by the event rules and the decisions of the organizing committee.
The organizers hold the final authority on all matters related to scoring, disqualification, and dispute resolution.
No refund of registration fees (if applicable) will be provided under any circumstances.
Teams or participants found violating fair play, engaging in plagiarism, or using unethical means will be immediately disqualified.
The organizers reserve the right to modify event rules or structure if deemed necessary.
At the crossroads of logic, puzzles, and code, your destiny awaits.
Only those who blend clarity, creativity, and courage will uncover the final secret of The Source.
Gather your allies. Ready your code.
Set sail into the digital abyss and Decode the Depths.
⚓ OpenQuest: Decode the Depths — where open source meets adventure.
