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Enigma IV Encryption Cipher Machine | Escape Room Prop

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Regular price$72.95

Delivery and Shipping

All standard orders normally ship within 1 business day.

Custom orders normally ship within 2 business days.

Description

The most advanced of our Enigma Series of Encoders with 6 double sided gears that can provide 648,960 different possible keys.
The machine can be used to encode your own highly encrypted secret messages. Send and receive secret messages to anyone who has a machine.
Hardwood construction with gears cut from ¼” thick wood. All letters and text are deeply laser engraved into the wood. The gears turn on alloy steel pins.
We also are offering a series of decryption challenges with cash and puzzle awards. See below.

The first person to solve this message will receive a $100 cash prize and a personalized engraved Enigma IV machine to commemorate the achievement.
Entries can only be submitted by email to DJ51@aol.com. The time stamp of emails will indicate winning entrant. You can view the current status at CreativeCrafthouse.com and then go to Enigma IV under the Cipher Machine category to determine if the challenge is still active.

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There will be a series of at least 3 challenges such as this, each one getting progressively more difficult. Check the website to see the status for the current status.
First challenge was issues Aug 21, 2014

The Enigma series of puzzles were designed and built by Dave Janelle at Creative Crafthouse in Hudson, FL.
www.CreativeCrafthouse.com
DJ51@aol.com

Materials: Wood

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Product Specifications

Dimensions
12.75 × 4.5 × 1.0
Materials
Wood, Metal
Difficulty Level
Expert
Age Range
Teens (13-18 years), Adults (18+ years)
What's Included
Enigma base (1), Enigma gears (6), Instruction sheet (1), Worksheets (2), Messages to decode (3)
Gift Occasions
Christmas, Birthday, Holidays
Personalization Available
Yes
Puzzle Type
Enigma Machine, Escape Room
Category
Escape Room Prop
Availability
In Stock

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Enigma IV?

The Enigma IV is the most advanced encoder in our Enigma Series. It is a hardwood cipher machine that lets you encrypt your own secret messages and decode messages from anyone who has a matching machine.

How does it work?

It uses 6 double-sided gears that you set in a chosen order and key. You turn the output wheel to each letter and record the encoded letter, creating a message that is easy to send but hard to crack without the key.

How many key combinations does it have?

The 6 double-sided gears provide 648,960 different possible keys.

What is it made of?

It is hardwood, with gears cut from quarter-inch thick wood and all letters and text deeply laser engraved. The gears turn on alloy steel pins.

How is it different from the other Enigma machines?

It is the most advanced model in the Enigma Series, with more gears and more possible keys than the smaller encoders.

Who designed the Enigma IV?

The Enigma series was designed and built by Dave Janelle at Creative Crafthouse.

Is it good for escape rooms?

Yes. It is a popular escape room prop for sending and decoding secret messages during a game.

Who is it for?

It suits cryptography fans, history and spy enthusiasts, and STEM learners interested in how encryption works.

Are there decryption challenges?

Yes. Creative Crafthouse has offered a series of decryption challenges with cash and puzzle awards. Check CreativeCrafthouse.com for the current status of any active challenge.

Can I personalize the Enigma IV?

Yes. The Enigma IV can be personalized with a custom laser engraving. Add a name, date, or short message when you order. See our laser engraving page for details and examples. For a custom logo or artwork, request a quote for custom work.

Where is the Enigma IV made?

It is made in our workshop in Hudson, Florida.

How fast does it ship?

Standard orders ship from our Florida workshop within 1 business day, and personalized orders within 2 business days.