Code Breakers 2024
Take part in Code Breakers this summer and try to crack the codes found on 10 brand-new posters for 2024.
This year pupils from Fell Dyke Primary School, Lobley Hill Primary School and Portobello Primary School helped design the posters around the theme of active travel. All posters can be found in the local community. How many will you solve?
We need your feedback
If you took part in Code Breakers this year, even if you didn't solve all 10 posters, we would like to know what you thought of the game. Please fill in our quick survey (opens new window). Your feedback will help us improve future Code Breaker games.
How to play
10 coded messages on different poster designs will be placed at locations across Gateshead. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to decode the messages on all 10. You'll need to walk, cycle, scoot or wheel between parks, libraries and other locations to find the posters and crack the codes - no driving allowed!
It's completely free to take part, all you need is a Code Breakers key sheet and a pen or pencil to record your answers. You can pick up a key sheet from your local library, download a sheet (PDF) [499KB] or access a digital version from our website. If it's easier though you can just use a plain sheet of paper.
The key sheet also includes space to record your answers and a map, but it won't show you the exact location of every single poster - finding them all is part of the challenge!
If you prefer to play without paper, smartphone users can use their phone to record answers in a notes app.
Once you've decoded all 10 messages, you can show your answers at any of our libraries and collect your Code Breakers certificate.
How long Code Breakers lasts
Our 2024 Code Breakers game runs from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September. You can play code breakers at any time during these weeks with the ambition to find all 10 posters and crack the codes.
Who can play Code Breakers
Code Breakers is open to anyone (children and adults) and is free to play.
Pride in Gateshead Code Breaker game
There are some exciting events and activities planned throughout Pride in Gateshead this August, 1 - 31. You will also be able to take part in a brand new Code Breaker game.
Stay safe
Please stay safe while you're out and about finding posters and cracking codes. Why not use the opportunity to practice the Green Cross Code as a family? Stop, look, listen, think.
Other summer activities
Many great activities are happening throughout the summer. Below are a few you and the family can get involved in but you can find many more from the OurGateshead (opens new window) website.
Explore Gateshead
Last year the Code Breaker posters encouraged you to explore Gateshead. Last years game may have come to an end but you can still visit the artwork in your local community. Click on a link below for more information on each piece
Blaydon races sculpture Furry Tales Red Kites Gateway
Riverside Entrance Sports Day Stone Pathway
Stones Garden Waterwheel Wheel of Time Wriggle
Gateshead Libraries
While hunting for codes to break at your local library stay a while and see what other groups and activities are running or maybe join the Summer Reading Challenge (opens new window)
Brighten the Day
Visit Brighten the Day to find more outdoor activities you can try over the summer. Rainy day? Don't worry you will also find art and craft ideas as well as new recipes for the whole family to try
Need to get in touch with us?
If you have any questions about Code Breakers then please email us at mecc@gateshead.gov.uk and we will respond as soon as possible.