Quercetti Enigma Secret Message Encoder Set - Age 5+
About this product
The Quercetti Enigma is a hands-on secret message encoder that introduces children aged 5 and over to the fascinating world of ciphers and coded communication. To use it, you simply set the six rings on the central core according to your chosen encryption key, then use the selector to write your message – letter by letter – in hidden code. The recipient needs their own Enigma and the same key to read it, making every exchange a small exercise in shared logic and trust.Beyond the excitement of passing secret notes, this secret message encoder builds real skills: hand-eye coordination, logical thinking, and basic mathematical reasoning all get a quiet workout as children figure out their encryption keys and decode incoming messages. The set contains everything needed to get started straight from the box – 1 core, 6 rings, 2 caps, 1 selector, 6 adhesive strips, and a printed instruction guide. Made by Quercetti, a family-run Italian toy manufacturer with over 70 years of experience designing educational toys, the Enigma is a genuinely different kind of screen-free activity that rewards curiosity and patience alike.
To be used under the direct supervision of an adult
Corso Vigevano 25, 10152 Turin, Italy
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