This isn’t just a fun game. It’s a carefully engineered educational tool, designed by educators and game designers to blend cognitive learning with engaging narrative play.

Players take on the roles of Potato Pirates factions who are delivering goods across the Spudnet—a not-so-subtle nod to our real-world internet.

Dodge DDoS attacks, deliver data packets through suspicious networks, and fend off sneaky botnets—all while learning essential networking and cybersecurity concepts. From subnets, IP addresses, and tunneling, to firewalls, honeypots, and malware defense strategies—Enter The Spudnet makes the abstract tangible.

🎮 Flexible Fun for All Ages

• 👩‍🏫 Great for classrooms, coding camps & corporate training
• 🧠 Dual Modes: Competitive & Cooperative Gameplay
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For 2–6 players | Ages 9+ | 60–90 minutes

Let’s face it—your staff already knows the importance of cybersecurity… but retaining that knowledge? That’s a whole different game. Literally.

Enter The Spudnet breaks through cognitive fatigue and delivers core cybersecurity principles in a format that sticks.

🔐 What You’ll Learn (Without Even Realizing It):

• 🌐 Network Infrastructure – Learn how devices and systems connect
• 🦠 Malware Mechanics – Spot, spread, and defend against digital threats
• 📦 Data Propagation – Watch how data flows (or fails) in the wild

Instead of passively watching slides, players are actively engaged—planning network routes, countering attacks, and making tactical decisions that reflect real-world IT thinking. You're not just entertaining your team—you're delivering verifiable educational value.

You don’t need a ropes course or a cheesy icebreaker to build connection and collaboration. With Enter The Spudnet, team members work together to defend their networks, patch vulnerabilities, and outwit potato-bots.

👥 Two Game Modes. One Unforgettable Experience.

• 🆚 Competitive Mode: Use real networking concepts—like transmission boosts, firewalls, and rerouting—to outplay your opponents and slow their progress.
• 🤝 Co-Op Mode: Join forces to stop a growing army of bots from taking over the Spudnet. Collaboration is key.

⚡ Why It Works for Teams

• 🚀 High-energy and hands-on
• 🧠 Encourages cross-functional thinking
• 🗣 Builds communication and real-time problem-solving
• 🔐 Perfect for cybersecurity awareness or just plain fun

✅ Trusted by Educators. Loved by Learners.

• 🎓 STEM.org Accredited – Aligned with educational standards
• 🧠 Fits seamlessly into curriculum frameworks
• 🎮 Students say it feels more like game night than class
• 🔐 Agencies and companies use it for outreach and awareness
  

The brilliance of Spudnet lies in how complex concepts are embedded in play:

• 📦 Warehouses = Servers
• 🚢 Ships = Data Packets
• 🌐 Ports = Network Nodes
• 🥔 Potatoes = Client Requests
  

No technical jargon needed to start playing. Players simply learn by doing—making it a perfect tool for demystifying cybersecurity for all ages.

Enter the Spudnet isn’t just a team-building game—it’s a powerful learning tool used in:

• 🏫 Trainings and Classrooms
• 🧑‍💼 Employee Onboarding
• 🏛 Open houses
• 🎪 Tech festivals
• 🎓 Career fairs & outreach events
  

It’s approachable enough for high school students, yet rich enough for adult learners and corporate teams.

Cybersecurity doesn't have to be scary. And learning about it doesn't have to be boring. With Enter The Spudnet, you can equip your teams, students, or stakeholders with essential 21st-century knowledge—without putting them to sleep.