
This repository contains the source code for Mystixia, the official cryptic hunt event hosted by MLSC Derabassi '27 during Frosh Week 2024. The event took place on 13th August at 2:00 PM and ran for more than 12 hours with participation from over 100+ students.
- Dynamic Backend Functionality: Implements answer validation, progressive question flow, and an automated blocking mechanism with dare-based unblocking to ensure fair gameplay.
- Advanced Admin Dashboard: Provides real-time user and team management, activity tracking, performance analytics, and live operational oversight.
- Enhanced Gameplay Integrity: Seamless integration of backend and admin dashboard functionalities to deliver a smooth and competitive cryptic hunt experience.
- Frontend: CSS, Gsap, Three.js, Spline
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB
- Additional -
- JWTs for authentication
- Zod for validation
- Nodemailer for sending mails on successful registration
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Fyxod/cryptic.git cd cryptic
- Install dependencies:
npm install
- Start the server:
npm start




This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.