How to Play D-Crypt Battle

Game Overview

Welcome to D-Crypt Battle, the ultimate cryptography learning game! Master classical encryption techniques through engaging gameplay modes designed for both beginners and experts.

What You'll Learn:

Caesar Cipher: The foundation of classical cryptography
Vigenère Cipher: Advanced polyalphabetic substitution
Transposition Cipher: Rearranging letters in patterns
AES(Advanced Encryption Standard): Modern symmetric encryption standard

Game Modes Available:

Singleplayer
3 Unique Modes

Multiplayer
2 Competitive Modes

Singleplayer Modes

Perfect for learning at your own pace. Each mode offers a unique experience tailored to different learning styles and skill levels.

Story Mode

Embark on a narrative-driven journey through three chapters, each focusing on a specific cipher technique.

Story Mode Chapter Selection

✓ 3 Progressive Chapters

✓ 5 Levels per Chapter

✓ No Timer Pressure

✓ Visual Story Elements

✓ 4 Picture Hints per Level

✓ Detailed Analytics Summary

✓ Perfect for Beginners

Beginner

Time Battle

Race against the clock in this high-intensity mode. Solve as many ciphers as possible within the time limit.

Time Battle Gameplay

✓ 10 Progressive Levels

✓ Variable Time Limits (30s-2min per level)

✓ Increasing Difficulty

✓ Detailed Analytics Summary

Intermediate

Zen Mode

Relax and learn at your own pace. No pressure, no timer - just pure cryptographic meditation.

Zen Mode Interface

✓ Unlimited Time

✓ Peaceful Learning

✓ Progress Tracking

✓ Stress-Free Environment

✓ Detailed Analytics Summary

All Levels

How to Play Singleplayer:

Select your preferred game mode from the singleplayer menu
Read the encrypted word and hints provided
Type your decrypted answer in the input field
Press Enter or click "Decrypt" to submit
Progress through levels to unlock new challenges

Time Battle Details:

Time Battle features 10 progressive levels with varying time limits based on word difficulty:

Levels 1-3 (Easy)
30 seconds per level

Levels 4-7 (Medium)
60 seconds per level

Levels 8-10 (Hard)
120 seconds per level

💡 Failed a level? No worries! You can retry the same level without penalty.

Game Analytics & Summary:

After completing Time Battle or Story Mode, you'll receive a comprehensive performance analysis using advanced algorithms:

Performance Metrics

• Overall accuracy rate
• Average response time
• Difficulty progression

Cipher Analysis

• Caesar cipher performance
• Vigenère cipher accuracy
• Transposition success rate
• Strongest/weakest areas

Achievements

• Speed achievements unlocked
• Accuracy milestones
• Personalized recommendations
• Areas for improvement

🧠 Our analytics engine uses Random Forest algorithms and Levenshtein distance to provide intelligent insights into your cryptography skills!

Ready to Start Your Singleplayer Adventure?

Play Singleplayer

Multiplayer Modes

Compete against other players in real-time cryptographic battles. Test your skills and climb the leaderboards!

Chrono Sprint

A competitive racing game where players create or join rooms, configure game settings through the host, and compete in timed cipher-solving rounds. The host controls the game flow by starting rounds and selecting cipher parameters, while players race against time to solve challenges.

Chrono Sprint Leaderboard

✓ Create or Join Racing Rooms

✓ Host Configures Game Settings

✓ Timed Cipher-Solving Rounds

✓ Mini Leaderboards per Round

✓ Final Leaderboard Winner

Advanced

Firewall Clash

A strategic cryptographic challenge where players must decrypt an AES-encrypted word by reconstructing a 32-character AES key from four 8-character batches. Earn points by decrypting batches or answering questions, then spend them strategically on firewall actions.

Firewall Clash 3D Battle

✓ Decrypt 4 Batches to Reconstruct AES Key

✓ Earn Points from Decryption & Questions

✓ Strategic Point Spending System

✓ Two Victory Conditions

✓ Flexible Gameplay Options

Expert

How to Play Multiplayer:

Choose your competitive style - race against time or engage in strategic cryptographic warfare!

Chrono Sprint - Racing Mode

Game Setup:

Create or join competitive racing rooms
Host configures game settings and cipher parameters
Wait for players to join (minimum 2 players)

Gameplay:

Race against time in timed cipher-solving rounds
Host controls game flow and starts each round
Complete ciphers as fast as possible
Each round shows completion times and mini leaderboard

Victory:

Win by having the best overall completion time
Final leaderboard determines the champion

Firewall Clash - Strategic Mode

Objective:

Decrypt an AES-encrypted word
Reconstruct a 32-character AES key from four 8-character batches

Earning Points:

Correctly decrypt individual batches
Answer given questions correctly
Use hints for assistance (costs points)

Strategic Actions:

Heal your own firewall
Attack enemy's firewall
Disrupt opponent's progress

Victory Conditions:

Destroy enemy's firewall completely
Decrypt all batches and enter complete AES key
Leave or surrender at any time

Ready to Compete in Multiplayer Battles?

Play Multiplayer

Cryptographic Techniques

Explore the interactive techniques section to learn about cryptographic methods with 3D visualizations and hands-on practice.

Caesar Cipher

A simple substitution cipher where each letter in the plaintext is shifted by a fixed number of positions in the alphabet.

✓ Interactive 3D Model

✓ Live Encryption/Decryption

✓ Step-by-step Tutorial

Vigenère Cipher

A polyalphabetic substitution cipher that uses a keyword to determine the shift for each letter.

✓ Advanced Key Management

✓ Visual Key Patterns

✓ Interactive Examples

Transposition Cipher

A transposition method where text is written in a grid under a keyword, then letters are read column by column.

✓ Grid Visualization

✓ Column Rearrangement

✓ Pattern Recognition

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)

A modern symmetric encryption standard using 128, 192, or 256-bit keys. Learn how modern cryptography protects data with block cipher operations.

✓ 3D Block Visualization

✓ Key Size Selection

✓ Modern Encryption Practice

Interactive Learning Experience

The Techniques section offers immersive 3D visualizations, interactive tools, and hands-on practice with each cryptographic method. Learn by doing!

Explore Interactive Techniques

What You'll Learn:

Visual Learning

3D models and animations help you understand how each technique works.

Hands-on Practice

Interactive tools let you encrypt and decrypt your own messages.

Step-by-step Tutorials

Guided lessons break down complex concepts into simple steps.