Cache types

NOTE: WORK IN PROGRESS.

IMPORTANT!!! As of 2019-07-01 the matrix below describes next generation cache type mappings, which is a work in progress implementation.
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A geocache may be of several types. Each type incurrs specific characteristics and/or rules that may apply to searching, finding and logging that type of cache.

This document describes the existing cache types across Opencaching sites.

Cache types matrix

ID	Type	Usage	Image		Notes
			OCPL	OCDE
1	Other/Unknown	All			Caches that do not fit any explicitely declared type
2	Traditional	All			Physical container at the coordinates
3	Multi-cache	All			Sequence of physical containers or objects, each with clues leading to the next
4	Virtual cache	All			No physical container. Must visit the place and answer questions and provide proof you visited.
5	Webcam cache	All			No physical container. Must visit the place and take picture using the webcam and provide proof.
6	Event	All			Social gathering of geocachers. No physical container. Not counted as "found".
7	Quiz	All			Physical container not at coordinates. Must solve puzzle/mystery to find it.
8	Math/Physics cache	OCDE			Physical container not at coordinates. Requires to solve math or physics type problem.
9	Moving cache	All			Physical container changes location after each find.
10	Drive-in cache	OCDE			Physical container near parking. A.k.a. park&grab
11	Owncache	OCPL			Travels with owner. Must meet owner to find.
12	BIT cache	OCPL			Playing card with serial number. See http://wiki.opencaching.us/index.php/BIT_Caches
13	Guestbook	OCPL			Physical container is a guestbook, available to sign
14	Benchmark	OCPL			Geographical survey benchmark.
15	Challenge	OCPL			Geocacher must meet the challenge requirements.

Legend:

Basic/common cache types

OCPL specific types

OCDE specific types