In this video, I demonstrate a Twisted Path Cipher. It uses a matrix and a path in order to encode your message. The shape of the path you create within the matrix of a Twisted Path Cipher determines how difficult it will be to break the code. Watch the video to learn exactly how it works.
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What did you think of the Twisted Path Cipher? Remember that it will be easier to break your code if you use straight lines, so consider using some extra tricks to make it more difficult. For example, spirals, and zigzags are super hard to crack, and paths don’t have to be continuous! If you’re encoding, just make sure that the decoder knows the correct path shape (or shapes) to use!
Exercises
Given the following message, what would be the best size of the table to use?
- COME TOMORROW
- WE ARE WAITING AT THE BUS STATION
- THE LETTER IS IN HIS BRIEFCASE
- HE WILL COME LATE TODAY
Identify the type of path indicated in the diagrams below
Write the cipher of the following message using the path in #5 above.
- I WILL LEAVE FOR UK TODAY
- AM ON MY WAY TO THE SCENE
- I WILL ATTEND THE OPENNING DAY
- I WILL BE THERE AT 2