Browser games for sysadmins who like a challenge with their coffee.
A small but growing collection of puzzles, time-trials, and quizzes — all Linux, all in the browser. Some teach you something; some are just for the leaderboard.
Linux and DevOps games — Bash command challenge, Linux trivia quiz, chmod puzzle. Free, browser-based, no sign-up.Read the brief.
Land the command in time.
Ten rounds, thirty seconds each. We describe what the shell needs to do — you type the exact command. Streaks pay; second-guessing doesn't. Local scoring, no sign-up, instant retry.
- 01@ada_l★ 4/400:08
- 02@grace_h★ 4/400:14
- 03@dmr★ 4/400:22
- 04@ken_t★ 3/400:31
- 05@bwk★ 3/400:42
- 06you★ 3/400:48
- 07@rms★ 2/401:08
- 08@torvalds_jr★ 2/401:15
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Bash Command Challenge
Read a description and type the correct bash command. 10 rounds, 30 seconds each, with scoring.
Linux Trivia
Multiple-choice quiz covering Linux commands, filesystem, permissions, networking, and history.
Chmod Puzzle
A symbolic permission string is shown — enter the correct numeric chmod value. Race the clock.
Cron Cryptic
Decode 10 cron expressions, easy to hard. Field-by-field breakdown teaches you the syntax as you play. Hints unlock progressively.
Subnet Sprint
60-second sprint. Network, broadcast, mask, host count — type the answer, press Enter, on to the next. Builds CIDR intuition fast.
Vim Golf
Learn Vim by playing. 15 progressive challenges from absolute beginner to advanced — real Vim emulation, hints on demand.
Regex Reversi
Match the greens, avoid the reds. Live-updating board, 15 progressive lessons from literals to lookaheads.
Port Patrol
Defend through 5 waves of incoming traffic. Pick UFW rules, launch the wave, watch each connection get allowed or blocked live.
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