Your cyber crime detective unit has been contacted because multiple hospitals were attacked by a malicious hacker group. Based on their message, this was only a small demonstration of how serious they are about their plans! They will attack the country’s power grid unless they are paid a ransom. Either the money is paid or the whole country goes back to the middle ages without electricity! This is yet the most serious threat you have ever faced! You have to stop the hackers!

What is the Hack?

After a short introduction of the game players will log in to a password protected website to watch the mission brief video. On the same website they can access the digital evidence board which lists all information collected about the case by the police. During the game players read documents, visit websites, decipher hidden codes, listen to audio and video clues and interact with unique online tools that create the atmosphere of a real life investigation!

The Hack is designed to be played by remote teams – it is fully web-based; only a computer and internet connection is needed. Players can join others in a video call on any platform of their preference; Zoom, Google Meet or MS Teams.  The game contains multiple audio and video elements, therefore we recommend to use headphones which will reduce echo and other disturbing noises.

The game requires logical thinking, teamwork, problem solving and communication to be completed successfully.

However, the activity does not require any coding or other special knowledge. Only basic computer skills are needed such as managing multiple open tabs in the browser or saving and uploading an image.

IMPORTANT: The game is not optimized for a mobile phone or a tablet. We recommend using a laptop or a desktop computer.