How to Play

// your guide to cyber detective investigations

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Solo

// play at your own pace

Jump straight into a case with no account required. If you sign up, your completed cases are saved to your profile so you can track your progress over time.

No login needed Optional account saves progress
Step 01

Choose your mode

Play solo or join a teacher-led session using a code.

Step 02

Enter the case

Solo: pick a case. Session: your teacher selects it for the class.

Step 03

Examine the evidence

Read emails, logs, and files left at the digital crime scene.

Step 04

Identify the suspect

Connect the clues and narrow down who carried out the attack.

Step 05

Submit your verdict

File your conclusion and find out if you cracked the case!

Take notes

Jot down anything suspicious as you go — small details matter.

Check timestamps

The order of events reveals who was where and when.

Read everything

Evidence files often hide clues in plain sight.

Compare suspects

Look for inconsistencies between their statements and the evidence.

No. Solo players can jump in without registering, and session players just need their name and a session code. Creating an account as a solo player lets you save your case history.

Your teacher will give you a session code. Enter the code and your student name — that's it, no password or email required.

Not at all! The cases are designed to teach you as you go. Everything you need to solve the investigation is inside the game.

Yes! You can revisit any completed case to review the evidence and refresh your knowledge.

Re-read all the evidence carefully — the answer is always there. Session players can also ask their teacher for a hint.

Still have questions?

If you would like to use Cyber Detectives in your school, or have any questions about the platform, feel free to get in touch.

cyberdetectiveskb@gmail.com

// ready to start your first investigation?

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