Crack the Code
Guides

Think like a codebreaker

Rules, proven techniques and full walkthroughs for Crack the Code. Read one, then go pop a lock.

123Basics

How to play Crack the Code

The rules in two minutes: what each clue means, the four difficulty levels, hints, points, scoring and the Daily Challenge.

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042Strategy

6 techniques to crack any code

Start with the “nothing is correct” clue, chain eliminations and use position rules. Includes a full 3-digit worked example.

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3817Walkthrough

Solving a 4-digit Hard code, step by step

A complete walkthrough of a seven-clue 4-digit puzzle, showing which clue to read first and why.

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709Daily Challenge

Master the Daily Challenge

The same code for everyone, every day: a 60-second routine, streak tips and the achievements to aim for.

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52Speed

Speed solving: a code in 3 seconds

The fork trick that unlocks Speed Demon, Lightning Fast and Blink of an Eye, with a 2-digit example.

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20Achievements

All 20 achievements and how to unlock them

Every Crack the Code achievement with its points reward, plus tips for the speed, streak and one-guess challenges.

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Put it into practice

Crack the Code is free on iOS and Android. A new Daily Challenge waits every day.

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