Description
Crack a complex cipher to reveal a hidden message, captivating teens with cognitive puzzles and cooperative decoding in a thrilling group game.
Details
1. Create a cipher (e.g., Caesar shift with key 3) with a short message (e.g., 'MEET AT PARK').
2. Form teams of 2–3 players and provide the cipher text.
3. Work together to decode by shifting letters back.
4. Share decoding strategies within the team.
5. First team to reveal the message wins.
6. Discuss how ciphers work and their historical use.
Materials
Paper, pencil