Crypto games

[Randall]

As inspired by Leeward and Adagio, I will be, over the next week, be setting up a few fun crypto challenges. The idea is not to test people, but to introduce people to the world of cryptography in a fun, and relaxed way.

As we all know, with government spying, and increasing amounts of online fraud, its in our best interests to teach everyone, big and small, about crypto.

I will be running similar challenges at work, which will share the same website I am busy setting up to host the necessary materials.

[Ocean knight]

Sounds fun. Is this computer encryption? Grade 10 IT PAT was to create an encryption and decryption program but we had to use Scratch.

[Randall]

This is for programmers and non-programmers alike. Pencil and paper usually required.

[Ocean knight]

Cool. Are the players encrypting or decrypting?

[Adagio]

THIS SOUNDS LIKE A TON OF FUN!
I don't know much about cryptography! But I have been fascinated by it for... Ever...
I tried programming a Pascal version of the Enigma, but I couldn't finish it...

I love games where you actually need to use your brain!

Count me in!

[Leeward]

Aww yiss, really looking forward to this.

[Neon]

I used to be big into trying to learn cryptography for a while before I found the forums. For anyone wanting to get warmed up for this epic thread to be, give this website a thorough read through. This is gonna be fun!