Tomb Raider CCG: Lara's Treasure

Xenomrph · 21-09-22, 01:06

So way back in 1999, the Tomb Raider CCG ran a contest. The basic gist of it was that cards 201-209 of the premier card set would have clues to the location of Lara's treasure, and whoever solved it correctly and got their name drawn would win a prize.

Based on my Google-fu, it doesn't look like anyone ever won. Or if they did, it never got posted about on the Internet.

But now it's your turn to solve it.

I have a pretty good idea of what the solution is (although it slightly fails the criteria of one of the clues). I considered posting all of the clues and everything in this post to keep it all in one place, but I think it's a little more fun if you all have to do a little "digging" yourself.

I'll post my solution in a spoiler though, as well as why I think it's right. Anyone else who wants to make a guess, please put your guess as a spoiler as well so other people can play along too.

"Nefertiti's Lounge"

https://i.imgur.com/IjcVhwH.jpg

Check the venue.

CheshireBitch · 22-09-22, 06:17

never heard of this but it's really cool ! thanks for sharing !

Xenomrph · 25-09-22, 03:28

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Originally Posted by CheshireBitch

never heard of this but it's really cool ! thanks for sharing !

Thanks! I was kind of hoping more people would engage with it haha

CheshireBitch · 25-09-22, 05:57

I have the full first set but it's at my mother house and I won't be there until the end of october but I will def check the cards to try and figure it out !

Xenomrph · 25-09-22, 16:09

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Originally Posted by CheshireBitch

I have the full first set but it's at my mother house and I won't be there until the end of october but I will def check the cards to try and figure it out !

If you want to get a jump start, the links I provided have the card images and their text.

CheshireBitch · 27-09-22, 16:42

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Originally Posted by Xenomrph

If you want to get a jump start, the links I provided have the card images and their text.

Thanks but it’ll be more exciting with the real thing !

Xenomrph · 27-09-22, 19:03

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Originally Posted by CheshireBitch

Thanks but it’ll be more exciting with the real thing !

That’s understandable! Do you have all 9 cards?

Xenomrph · 29-09-22, 19:29

Oh yeah I forgot to mention, the wiki I linked is wrong on one of the card’s hints: the wiki says card #9 is “EIIN”, it should be “ENN_”.

CheshireBitch · 02-10-22, 01:13

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Originally Posted by Xenomrph

That’s understandable! Do you have all 9 cards?

Yes, I have the full set !

CircusBabysGal · 07-10-22, 19:57

Woah omg what, this is like basically lost TR Media, we need to find out if this was either a scam or if anyone ever won it???
Now I'm hooked af!

21-09-22, 01:06	#1
Xenomrph Historian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 274	Tomb Raider CCG: Lara's Treasure So way back in 1999, the Tomb Raider CCG ran a contest. The basic gist of it was that cards 201-209 of the premier card set would have clues to the location of Lara's treasure, and whoever solved it correctly and got their name drawn would win a prize. Based on my Google-fu, it doesn't look like anyone ever won. Or if they did, it never got posted about on the Internet. But now it's your turn to solve it. I have a pretty good idea of what the solution is (although it slightly fails the criteria of one of the clues). I considered posting all of the clues and everything in this post to keep it all in one place, but I think it's a little more fun if you all have to do a little "digging" yourself. I'll post my solution in a spoiler though, as well as why I think it's right. Anyone else who wants to make a guess, please put your guess as a spoiler as well so other people can play along too. "Nefertiti's Lounge" https://i.imgur.com/IjcVhwH.jpg Check the venue.

07-10-22, 19:57	#10
CircusBabysGal Historian Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Sister Location Posts: 440	Woah omg what, this is like basically lost TR Media, we need to find out if this was either a scam or if anyone ever won it??? Now I'm hooked af! __________________ The show will begin momentarily, everyone please stay in your seats.

22-09-22, 06:17	#2
CheshireBitch Archaeologist Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,920	never heard of this but it's really cool ! thanks for sharing !

25-09-22, 05:57	#4
CheshireBitch Archaeologist Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,920	I have the full first set but it's at my mother house and I won't be there until the end of october but I will def check the cards to try and figure it out !

29-09-22, 19:29	#8
Xenomrph Historian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 274	Oh yeah I forgot to mention, the wiki I linked is wrong on one of the card’s hints: the wiki says card #9 is “EIIN”, it should be “ENN_”.