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Secret Codes

March 2, 2015 2 Comments

Having a secret code can be fun. There are several simple methods of coding communication so that only those who know the “secret” know what is being said.

You can make a game out of these secret codes. Start using the code to communicate. When the youth figure it out, they give you an example of a message using the code. Continue until everyone has figured it out.

Pig Latin

This is a favorite from my childhood. Pig Latin has a few simple rules:

  1. If the word begins with a consonant, move the consonant to the end of the word followed by “ay”. So “dog” becomes “og-day”. “Cat” becomes “at-cay”.
  2. If the word beings with a vowel, just add “way” to the end. So “ouch” becomes “ouch-way”.
  3. A variation for words beginning with vowels is to move the vowel to the end of the word before adding “way”. In this variation, “ouch” becomes “chou-way” and “egg” becomes “ge-way”.

Ubbi Dubbi

U.S.A. Secret Code Puzzles for Kids (Dover Children's Activity Books)
Get more secret code activities

Ubbi Dubbi is probably one of the best known secret codes because it was used frequently on the PBS show Zoom.  Insert the syllable “ub” before every vowel. So “Do Your Best” becomes “Dub-o Yub-our Bub-est”. For lots of fun with this secret code, check out the Ubbi Dubbi translator.

Morse Code

Morse code uses a series of long and short signals to represent characters. Morse code is a little more complicated than some of the previous codes, so it might not be a good one to start younger Cub Scouts on. Older Scouts will enjoy it though. Of course the big advantage to using Morse code is that it is universally recognized. In a real world situation where you are trying to send a message, Morse code will be a better choice than Ubbi Dubbi. 🙂 An online Morse code translator is available to help you get started.

Filed Under: Communication SkillsTagged: Games



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  1. junia says

    May 5, 2019 at 3:38 PM

    Actually I have never heard about ubbi dubbi code before; however its translator does not work at the moment. Also there is an another morse translator which I find easier to use which you may also want to check: https://morsify.net

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  2. richard vodra says

    August 25, 2020 at 5:53 AM

    so funny and interesting ubbi dubbhi code its di or dash somthing like that iam using this tool
    pro tool for decode morse code secret msg

    https://www.morsecodeinfo.com/

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