How to Use the Decoder in Nancy Drew: Danger by Design

Monsieur Marchand

• On the map, the gamer finds Pont Neuf. Monsieur Marchand's stand is on Square Du Vert Galant. You can purchase the code book for 8 euros. Monsieur Marchand will only trade the decoder for a bottle of 1968 Mouton Fouette. Read the code book for important information.

Decoder

• The bottom of the decoder opens and gears are revealed. Set them to the dials as seen in the uncropped photo. Use the keyboard to type the first code into the decoder. Make sure that 0 and o are properly typed in to prevent a mistake. Don't use punctuations or spaces on the decoder. The zero is recorded with a / mark through it.

Results

• When you type the code into the decoder, a decoded message will show on the screen. The English translation for the code is red, white, red, blue red. As the game progresses, more codes will appear for the gamer to type into the decoder.