These sets of "crypts" (cryptograms) are to be solved by the teams working by themselves. Each team submits one set of solutions ("sols") for each set of crypts, observing the following format/rules: (1) Each team member who contributed to the sols should sign. (2) Clearly identify the crypt for which each sol is given. (3) Give the plaintext with proper spacing and punctuation. (4) Specify the system and key. (5) Identify your "entry" or breakthrough.
In addition, you should keep a folder of scratch paper supporting your solution efforts in case anyone questions whether you obtained your solutions legitimately.
| Set | Crypt type | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | Direct Standard Alphabets | R 1/9 |
| Set 2 | Aristocrats: Monoalphabets with word divisions | M 1/13 |
| Set 3 | Patristocrats: Monoalphabets without word divisions | R 1/16 |
| Set 4 | Polyalphabetic substitution ciphers | T 1/22 |
| Set 6 | "Tramps": Transposition ciphers | R 1/30 |