Create Geocaching Puzzles
Everything you need to design engaging mystery caches. Start with simple ciphers, progress to multi-layer challenges, and learn the techniques that make puzzles both solvable and satisfying.
Quick Start Tools
Essential tools for puzzle creation
Tutorials
Step-by-step puzzle creation guides
Puzzle Types
Different approaches to puzzle design
Online Puzzle
Solved entirely from the cache listing. Ciphers, codes, and hidden messages that reveal coordinates.
Field Puzzle
Requires visiting a location. Count objects, read plaques, or observe patterns to complete the solution.
Research Puzzle
Combines trivia and research with cipher solving. Answers to questions provide keys or coordinate digits.
Progressive Puzzle
Multi-stage challenges where each solution reveals the next. Builds narrative and escalating difficulty.
Pro Tips
Best practices for puzzle creation
Start Simple
Begin with a single cipher type. Master Caesar or A1Z26 before combining methods.
Test Your Puzzle
Solve your own puzzle from scratch using only the clues provided. Better yet, have a friend test it.
Provide Verification
Let solvers know when they have the right answer. Use recognizable words or coordinate checkers.
Document Everything
Keep notes on your encoding method and solution. You'll need them for hints and maintenance.
Ready to Create?
Start with a beginner tutorial or jump straight into the tools. Your first puzzle is just a few clicks away.