Christmas Q&A Trail – Crack the Code Challenge

The Christmas elves have been up to mischief.  They’ve locked away the Christmas gift and left behind a trail of clever clues to help you uncover the secret combination. To open the lock, you’ll need festive knowledge, problem-solving skills, and teamwork to decipher the final code.

Learn about Christmas in Australia as you follow the Q&A Trail, collecting answers, decoding hidden messages, and piecing together the clues. Every correct answer brings you closer to discovering the mystery word — and ultimately cracking the four-digit code!

Perfect for:

• Youth groups and schools

• Family gatherings and Christmas parties

• Guiding or Scouting activities

• End-of-year celebrations

• Christmas in July themes

Included

• Instructions and Background Story: to increase engagement and provide and explanation as to why there is a need to decipher the 4-digit code.
• Crack-the-Code Deciphering Sheet to record answers and codes.
• 4 x Q&A Cards: containing information about Christmas items and codes to decipher.
• Answer Envelope: printable envelope containing the unlock code for checking results.
• Solution Sheet

This activity is ready to print and use exactly as it is. Just position the cards around the area and provide the participants with the instructions and decoding sheet.

To add to the atmosphere, you might choose to set an actual combination lock to the correct code. Or to expand the activity into a wide game, provide mini challenges or activities at some of the cards.