Download a free printable Grid Code Puzzle for kids! A clever scavenger hunt riddle where children decode secret messages using a letter-number grid. Great for birthday parties, classrooms, and backyard adventures.

How to Use the Grid Code Puzzle

1. Print the puzzle sheet, which includes a list of code pairs and a letter-number grid.

2. Decode each pair by matching the first letter to a row (A–E) and the number to a column (1–5) in the grid.

3. Write down the letters revealed by each code pair. The message will form line by line.

4. Read the complete message to discover where to look for the next clue in your scavenger hunt.

5. Let the hunt begin! Use this puzzle as a fun indoor or outdoor clue to guide kids from one challenge to the next.

This activity is best printed in color but works well in black and white too. You can hide the next clue in a shoe storage area, drawer, or any creative place based on the decoded message.

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