Are you not sure how a cipher key works or even what it is? A cipher key allows you to "unlock" the cipher and decode an encrypted message. If you plan on including a cipher wheel in your escape room it is extremely important you understand how to properly utilize the cipher's key. Let's take the Union Cipher Wheel for example. We will use R811 as our cipher key to start encoding our message. It is EXTREMELY important that you use the EXACT same cipher key that you provide your escape room players. If there is any variation on the cipher...

It is important to understand each of the puzzles and props in your Escape Room to ensure you can utilize their full potential. With this in mind I have created an instructional series to help familiarize yourself with our Cipher Wheels and Encryption Machines. For articles on how to use our other Cipher Wheels please see the links below: Confederate Cipher Union Army Cipher Mexican Army Cipher For this installment we have the Alberti Cipher Disc: The Alberti Cipher Disk was invented over five centuries ago by the famous Italian scholar Leon Battista Alberti in 1467. Alberti was an amazingly brilliant Renaissance...