Ciphers

Codes, ciphers, and hidden messages

Caesar

The Caesar cipher shifts each letter in a message by a fixed number of positions in the alphabet. It is one of the easiest ciphers to recognize and crack, making it an ideal entry point for cryptographic puzzles.

Morse

Morse code encodes letters as sequences of dots and dashes, delivered visually or through sound. It adds a multi-sensory element to escape rooms, though it can be tricky to decode under time pressure without a reference chart.

Pigpen

The Pigpen cipher replaces each letter with a geometric symbol derived from a grid pattern. It looks intimidating at first glance but becomes trivial once you have the key grid — making the real puzzle finding or reconstructing that key.