Decode the message

Are you good at solving Scouting codes? Use everything you know to decode the messages!

Suitable for ages: +7

Activity information

Let’s test your abilities with code messages! In this activity, you will have to decode messages in different codes. Each encrypted message is a clue for you to think of a number or letter. When you finish the game, put all the numbers and letters together as coordinates in google and see where it takes you!

1. Morse: 

- .... . / -.-- . .- .-. / - .... . / -.- .. ... -.-. / .-. . --- .--. . -. . -.. / .- ..-. - . .-. / - .... . / .-- .- .-.  

Code:

2. Reverse alphabet:  

BVZI LU GSV 3IW DLIOW HXLFG QZNYLIVV  

Code: A stands for Z, B for Y, C for X, and so on. 

3. Reflect:  

GUR YRGGR GUNG GUR PBZCNFF VF FHCCBFRQ GB CBVAG GB  

Code: every letter is equivalent to the letter in the other half of the alphabet.   

4. Roman and Latin numbers  

6 IV 18 10 I 11 20 2 II 11 16 II 11 I 14 20 II 17 II 11 16 15 3 III 3 8 III 15 8 6 I 3 

Code: 

 5. Grid:

Code:  each number represents a position in a specific space of the grid.

6. Precaution  

H8W 8LD W4S B0 WH29 H2 H2LD 6H2 F71S6 34M0  

Code: every letter in the message that is in the word PRECAUTION, it’s swapped by its numeric value on the table.   

 

7. Reverse word:  

HT4 RETTEL FO S’PB TSRIF EMAN.  

Code: every word is written backwards. For example:  

Completing the activity

This activity is a resource activity for you to complete at home or with your group or friends! To complete this activity, please make use of the resources above and then you can reflect on what you've learnt.

High Adventure

Decode the message

Learn how to use scouting codes and decode the secret message!

What has everyone else shared?

"I enjoyed this activity so much! It brought back a lot of memories from when I taught my friends morse code. Doing this is like a refresher course. Coordinates took me to KISC :D"

Amanda
Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Philippines

"The coordinates took me to Kandersteg International Scout Centre. I loved the coding, it was so much fun! I also learnt about the history of KISC at the same time!"

Hunter
Doubtless Bay Sea Scouts, New Zealand

"The coordinates 46°29′N 7°39′50″E point to a location in Switzerland, in the Bernese Alps, near Zermatt and the Matterhorn, one of the most famous mountains in the world! This location is in a very beautiful mountainous area and is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, and skiing. The Matterhorn itself is an icon of Switzerland and is often associated with outdoor adventures."

Bayu
SMAN 1 MEJAYAN , Indonesia

"The coordinates led me to Kandersteg International Scout Center. WOWWW!! IT'S AWESOME "

sovi
Madiun Regency Rover and Ranger Scout Council , Indonesia

"The coordinates point to kisc"

Rafa Raditia
Ambalan Siliwangi - Subang Larang , Indonesia

"Hahahaha it took me to the Kandersteg International Centre!"

Lydia Syrianou
1st sea scouts of Mykonos , Greece

"In Google maps, it lead me to Kandersteg International Centre."

Yumi
Scout's for Laudato Si' , Philippines

"The coordinates have take me to Switzerland to Kandersteg International Scout Centre the wich is organizing this event ⚜️"

Dominik
Lubliniec ZHP District, Poland

"Kandersteg International Scout Centre"

Aan
Madiun Regency Rover and Ranger Scout Council, Indonesia

"I was taken away to Switzerland and it was really fun"

Bayu
SMAN 1 MEJAYAN , Indonesia

"OH ITS THE KISC CHAALET"

YEOW EE SHEN SHAWN
02 PETALING UTAMA SCOUT TROOP, Malaysia

"It was fun to decode and the coordinates took me to KISC 🩷💚"

Katie
1st Harwell (St. Matthew’s), United Kingdom

"The coordinates 46°29′N, 7°39′50″E (or 46.4833° N, 7.6639° E) point to the vicinity of the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) in Switzerland."

S.M Rafsun Al Kaderi Rhyme
Govt. Hazi Muhammad Mohsin College, Rover Scout Group, Bangladesh

"I was taken to kandersteg switzerland. "

Elva
Indonesia

"The coordinates 46°29'N 7°39'50"E indicate a location in Switzerland, specifically in the Alpine mountain region. "

Vika
Madiun Regency Rover and Ranger Scout Council, Indonesia

"Took me to the dining hall at kisc. Also learned some fun facts about BP"

Atlas
Det Danske Spejderkorps, Denmark

"It took me to Switzerland - zoom in and voilà: Kandersteg scout center :-)"

PingPingu
Arns Herred, DSS, Germany

" After I worked on the codes and coordinates that had been given, Google Maps took me to KISC"

Afief aprillahuda Pratama
Madiun Regency Rover and Ranger Scout Council", Indonesia

"FMM7+8HJ Kandersteg , Switzerland "

Vaibhu
M.C.K.V Group, India

"oh, its the KISC "

Dhirghaam
no, Indonesia

"After I opened google maps and entered the coordinates, I could see the Swiss part of the earth, Kandersteg, which was very beautiful. On the map, it can be seen that Switzerland is still very green and looks fresh to the eye. And I was also shown the KISC room."

Rona Nur Amanda
Madiun Regency Rover and Ranger Scout Council , Indonesia

"Great! The coordinates 46 29 N 7 39 50 E point to a location in the Kandersteg International Scout Centre."

Diva
Madiun Regency Rover and Ranger Scout Council, Indonesia

"After lots of working out the coordinates took me to the Main Chalet building at KISC!"

Will
14th St James's, Southport, United Kingdom

"The coordinates took me to Kandersteg International Scout Centre. I loved the coding, it was so much fun! I also learnt about the history of KISC at the same time!"

Hildan
Madiun Regency Rover, Indonesia