Tutorials
Step-by-step guides for solving and creating geocaching puzzles. From cipher recognition to multi-stage puzzle design.
How to Recognise Cipher Families
Learn to identify cipher types from visual patterns, frequency analysis, and structural tells.
How to Decode Obscure Ciphers
Master Pigpen variants, Nihilist cipher, Porta cipher, and other less common encryption methods.
How to Identify Steganography Clues in Text
Spot hidden messages in plain sight using acrostics, null ciphers, whitespace tricks, and more.
How to Use EXIF Data Clues
Extract coordinates, timestamps, and hidden information from image metadata.
How to Decode Audio Spectrogram Puzzles
Reveal hidden images and text in audio files using spectrogram analysis.
How to Recognise a Puzzle's Origin from Layout
Identify puzzle types and cipher families from visual structure and formatting patterns.
How to Solve Coordinate-Based Puzzles
Master coordinate formats, projections, and location-based calculations for geocaching puzzles.
How to Recognize Number-Based Ciphers
Identify and decode A1Z26, ASCII, binary, hexadecimal, and other number-based encoding systems.
How to Approach Multi-Stage Mystery Caches
Strategies for tackling complex multi-stage puzzles that require solving connected challenges.
How to Use Pattern Recognition for Puzzles
Develop pattern recognition skills to quickly identify cipher types and puzzle structures.
How to Solve Wherigo Puzzles
Master Wherigo geocaches with strategies for zone-based puzzles, troubleshooting, and cartridge analysis.
How to Approach Challenge Cache Qualifications
Understand D/T grids, Jasmer, calendar challenges, find counts, and how to use challenge checkers.
How to Decode Historical and Military Ciphers
Learn about Enigma, ADFGX, Playfair, VIC cipher, and other wartime encryption methods.
How to Create a Puzzle Using Caesar Cipher
Design your first geocaching puzzle with the classic ROT cipher. Perfect for beginners.
How to Create a Puzzle Using Morse Code
Build puzzles with dots and dashes. Learn creative encoding methods beyond standard Morse.
How to Create a Puzzle Using A1Z26
Transform letters to numbers for coordinate-friendly puzzles. Simple yet versatile.
How to Create a Puzzle Using Coordinate Formats
Master coordinate encoding, projections, and format conversions for location-based puzzles.
How to Create a Puzzle Using Pigpen Cipher
Design visual puzzles with the classic Freemason cipher and its many variants.
How to Create a Puzzle Using Base64
Encode messages in Base64 for tech-themed puzzles. Learn layering techniques.
How to Create a Puzzle Using Vigenère Cipher
Build keyword-based puzzles with clues that lead to the decryption key.
How to Create a Puzzle Using Binary
Encode messages in ones and zeros. Explore visual binary representations.
How to Create a Puzzle Using Roman Numerals
Design historical-themed puzzles with Roman numeral encoding and calculations.
How to Create a Puzzle Using Steganography
Hide messages in plain sight using text patterns, images, and creative concealment.
How to Create Multi-Layer Cipher Puzzles
Stack multiple cipher layers for challenging puzzles that reward persistence.
How to Create Field-Based Puzzles
Combine physical observation with cipher solving for immersive multi-stage caches.
How to Create Research-Based Puzzles
Design puzzles that combine online research with cipher solving techniques.
How to Create Progressive Multi-Stage Puzzles
Build chained puzzles where each solution reveals the next challenge.
How to Create a Puzzle Using Number Sequences
Design puzzles using Fibonacci, primes, triangular numbers, and mathematical sequences.
How to Create a Puzzle Using Chemical Elements
Design science-themed puzzles using periodic table elements and atomic numbers.
How to Create a Puzzle Using Flag Signals
Create maritime and military themed puzzles using semaphore and nautical flags.
How to Create a Puzzle Using Word Patterns
Design wordplay puzzles using word lengths, acrostics, and text pattern extraction.
How to Create a Puzzle Using Audio Encoding
Create unique puzzles using Morse code audio, DTMF tones, and sound-based encoding.