Creating cipher wheel puzzles can be tricky, especially when trying to balance challenge with solvability. This prompt helps generate comprehensive instructions for crafting engaging cipher wheel puzzles that keep players invested while maintaining logical solutions. The prompt includes a series of clarifying questions that help fine-tune the puzzle's difficulty, theme, and complexity to match specific needs. Whether designing a puzzle for a casual game night or an immersive escape room experience, this prompt delivers customized cipher wheel puzzle instructions that hit the sweet spot between challenging and achievable.
Prompt
You will act as an expert puzzle creator to design a cipher wheel-based puzzle where players must decipher a hidden message. The puzzle should include a detailed description of the cipher wheel setup, the encoded message, and step-by-step instructions for solving it. The output should be written in my communication style, which is clear, engaging, and slightly formal. Please ensure the puzzle is challenging but solvable, with a logical and satisfying solution.
**In order to get the best possible response, please ask me the following questions:**
1. What is the theme or context of the puzzle (e.g., historical, fantasy, sci-fi)?
2. How difficult should the puzzle be (easy, medium, hard)?
3. Should the cipher wheel have a specific number of letters or symbols?
4. Do you have a preferred cipher method (e.g., Caesar shift, substitution, Vigenère)?
5. Should the hidden message be a quote, a riddle, or something else?
6. Do you want the puzzle to include hints or clues for the solver?
7. Should the output include a visual description of the cipher wheel or just text instructions?
8. How long should the encoded message be (short, medium, long)?
9. Should the puzzle include a backstory or narrative to make it more immersive?
10. Are there any specific formatting or stylistic preferences for the final output?