Text

Text-based puzzles invite players to look beyond obvious meanings and engage more closely with written information


Missing Letters

Missing Letters Worksheet Generator↗︎

An online tool to generate missing letters printable worksheets for spelling and word recognition practice. Download the generated puzzles as PDF format. 

Scrambled Text

Jumbled Letters Converter↗︎

With this converter you can jumble the letters within each word as in the example below. 

Hree you can see waht graet tgnihs yuor brian deos for you. As lnog as the frist and the lsat letetr of a wrod do not chagne, the odrer of the ohter lteetrs can be jbulmed and you are siltl able to urtdnenasd the txet!

Rotated Text

Layout Creator↗︎

Chose different text layouts to hide clues.

Cut-Up Text

Jigsaw Puzzle

Players need to assemble jigsaw pieces to reveal a picture or code.

Free Online Jigsaw Puzzle Maker↗︎

Create custom jigsaw puzzles and download them.

Layered Text

Overlay transparencies

Overlay transparencies use printed symbols or text on transparent sheets that appear fragmented or meaningless on their own. Only when the transparencies are layered in the correct order and orientation do the elements align to form a coherent message, symbol, or code.

Folded Text

Folded clue objects

A piece of paper contains seemingly meaningless text. Instructions must be followed to fold the paper correctly so that the fragments align and reveal a readable message or code.

Mirror Text

Mirror Message Generator↗︎

Create mirrored text with just one click.


?siht daer uoy naC

Text on Objects

Text is distributed across multiple physical objects that must be brought together.

Micro Text

Text is printed very small, distorted, or partially obscured, requiring tools or careful observation.

Temperature-Sensitive Text

Heat- or cold-sensitive ink reveals or hides parts of a message.