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Detective Day / Cipher Scavenger Hunt

Cipher Scavenger Hunt

Children decode pigpen cipher clues, each one leading to the next location in a treasure trail.

How to run it

  1. Write clues in pigpen cipher and hide them around the service.
  2. Give each team a decoding key.
  3. Teams decode a clue and find the next location.
  4. The final clue leads to a small reward or certificate.

You will need

  • printed cipher clues
  • decoding keys
  • pencils
  • small reward
Make it easier or harderUse picture clues for younger children; older children write their own coded clues.
SafetyKeep clue locations within supervised areas.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Decoding clues as a team builds problem-solving and communication.

Fits these theme days

Detective DaySpy SchoolEscape Room DayPuzzle DayTreasure Hunters Day

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