BMC CYBER ARCADE · CHALLENGE EDITION
Patch Runner
Cross hostile network lanes, patch vulnerable systems, and bring the operator home.
Controls, Threats & Tools
Move
Arrow keys or WASD. Each press makes one deterministic hop. Holding a key does not repeat moves. Mission-complete screens also stay keyboard-first.
Mission
Patch the glowing node at the top, then reach any point along the SOC safe zone at the bottom. Safe subnets become recovery checkpoints.
Threats
Malware/C2 traffic moves continuously. PHISH markers stay visible while their lanes cycle between active and quiet timing states. BOT lanes arrive in fast bursts. Green MAINT windows are moving safe paths.
Tools
FREEZE suppresses the next threat lane, ROUTE highlights a safe column, E-PATCH absorbs one mistake, TOKEN/GOLD award optional bonus score.
Shortcuts
Esc or P pauses, R restarts, and M toggles sound. Switching tabs automatically pauses so traffic cannot hit you while you are away.
Scoring
The objective is worth the most. Clean, fast runs score better; optional Golden Patches reward extra risk but are never required.