Step 1: Meet the Wheels
You’ve got two discs — a big one (outer) and a small one (inner) — each with letters (and sometimes numbers or symbols) around the edge.
Think of it as a secret alphabet sandwich.
Step 2: Find the Key
Your clue should tell you a “key” — something like “A = M” or “Shift 5” or “Key: D”.
That’s your secret handshake for this code.
Step 3: Line It Up
Turn the inner wheel until your “key” letter on the outer wheel matches the smaller wheel’s letter.
Example: If the key says “A = M”, line up A (outer) to match with M (inner).
Step 4: Decode Like a Boss
– For each letter in your puzzle, find it on the outer wheel.
– Look directly under it on the inner wheel to see its decoded twin.
(Or reverse the process if you’re encrypting.)
Step 5: Keep the Wheels Steady
If you bump them out of place, your secret code turns into nonsense. Hold it still or mark the key spot with a tiny piece of tape.
Step 6: Celebrate the “Aha!”
The moment the gibberish turns into words? That’s your brain doing a victory dance.