hACME game is software security learning game, mainly concerning web applications. The game is intended to help raise awareness and interest in the subject of software security as well as train developers. The purpose of the game is not to train hackers, but to make future software developers aware of how important security is.

hACME game consists of a series of challenges divided into several levels with increasing degree of difficulty. All challenges within a level must be completed in order to advance to the next level (except for optional challenges).

Leet points are mainly based on completed challenges. Each failed hacking attempt will yield a slight decrease of points for the given challenge, so will each received hint. Bonus points will be given for each completed level. It should be noted that challenges might require one or more attempts before it is possible to solve them. Data of all your actions will be collected, in order of evaluating the game and identify subjects of improvement. The collected data will be kept anonymous and confidential.

Recommended browsers: Firefox (with web developer toolbar / firebug) and Opera.
Javascript and Cookies must be turned on in order to play this game.

NB! hacking attempts against this web application itself will be treated according to Norwegian law and NTNU's IT regulations.