Quercetti Enigma Secret Message Encoder
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£29.99
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- Suitable for3 to 6 years
- SKU02559
- BrandQuercetti
About this toy
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.
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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.
Key Features
- Encodes and decodes real cipher messages - children set the six rings to their chosen key and write hidden messages letter by letter using the selector
- Builds logical thinking, hand-eye coordination, and early maths skills through active, screen-free play
- Complete starter set includes 1 core, 6 rings, 2 caps, 1 selector, 6 adhesive strips, and instructions - no batteries needed
Product Specifications
- Brand: Quercetti
- Age Suitability: 5+ years
- Contents: 1 core, 6 rings, 2 caps, 1 selector, 6 adhesive strips, instructions
- Made In: Italy
- Safety Note: Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts
Questions about this toy
What is included in the Quercetti Enigma set?
The box contains one core, six rings, two caps, one selector, six adhesive strips, and a printed instruction sheet. No batteries are required and everything needed to start writing and decoding secret messages is provided straight out of the box.
How does the Enigma cipher mechanism work?
Set the six rings on the core to match your chosen encryption key, then use the selector to compose your encrypted message letter by letter. The recipient needs their own Enigma device set to the same key to decode it - making it a genuinely interactive two-player activity.
Is the Quercetti Enigma suitable for school-age children?
Quercetti rates the Enigma for ages five and over. It is not suitable for children under three due to small parts. The cipher concept works especially well for primary-school children exploring early logic and code-breaking, and it complements STEM learning at home or in the classroom.
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