Someone has breached the system. Sensitive data is leaking, and it is your team's job to stop the breach before it is too late.
IllegAI is a modern hacker-themed team activity by Cryptic Cargo that combines collaboration, problem-solving, and a digital thriller atmosphere into an intense shared experience. IllegAI is a portable event escape game that also works perfectly for remote and hybrid formats.
The game has been a particularly popular program for technical teams, IT, engineering, and technology professionals, as well as educators.
IllegAI differs from our other games in that it scales exceptionally well for large events and does not require heavy physical structures or lengthy preparations. For this reason, it is an excellent choice for large events as well as for playing in a restaurant setting.
Your mission: Stop the ongoing data breach before it's too late
✔ Modern hacking theme
✔ 2-6 players per small group
✔ Duration 60-90 min, customizable
✔ Excellent for large groups
✔ A popular choice for smaller teams as well
✔ Works for remote and hybrid events
✔ Quick to set up for any event
✔ Available in Finnish and English
Particularly well-suited for technical teams, large groups, remote and hybrid events, and kickoffs. Playing generally requires table space, an internet connection, and 1–2 smartphones per team. The game can be conducted in Finnish and English.
IllegAI is designed for situations where you want to add value to a team day, kickoff, or staff event:
During the game, participants attempt to stop an ongoing data breach, guided by a game master posing as a detective agency employee.
Teams solve tasks by examining clues in an evidence folder, communicating their findings, and synthesizing information within their small groups.
The atmosphere feels more like a digital thriller than a traditional lock-and-key escape room experience.
IllegAI is a great fit for a wide variety of groups. The activity has received particularly positive feedback from technical audiences, such as engineers, IT teams, technicians, and technology companies. Academic professionals, such as teachers and consultants, have also enjoyed IllegAI a great deal.
The hacking theme feels modern, engaging, and accessible without requiring any actual technical expertise.
The gameplay is based primarily on collaboration, logical reasoning, observation, and communication. No prior gaming experience or technical skills are required.
One of IllegAI's greatest strengths is its scalability. The game works particularly well:
Since the game doesn't require heavy physical structures or long setup times, it can be executed smoothly even for large groups or in situations where setup time is very limited.
Teams play in smaller groups simultaneously, which keeps everyone actively engaged throughout the entire experience.
IllegAI is currently our best game option for remote and hybrid events.
The game can be hosted entirely remotely, in a hybrid format, or across multiple office locations simultaneously.
This makes it an excellent option for organizations where participants work in different cities or countries.
You can play directly in your browser without any heavy installations or complex technology, making it easy for large groups to join in. Physical game materials can be sent to each location in advance, or viewed on a computer screen if preferred. Members of the same small group can also easily participate from different locations.
IllegAI requires virtually no advance preparation at the event venue.
To play, you generally only need:
The game runs in a browser, so participants don't need to download anything to their own devices. If needed, we can also bring backup devices to the event. IllegAI is a highly practical option for events where any of the following apply:
Many clients choose IllegAI because it is easy to implement and quick to get started. IllegAI has been a popular choice for programs played in restaurant private rooms, for example.
As with our other games, you can choose to compete in IllegAI using our custom scoring system. The game also features a fun finale that divides groups into winners and losers in a lighthearted and entertaining way.
The atmosphere remains relaxed throughout the games, and everyone gets to participate. Collaboration is emphasized, and a competitive spirit emerges naturally. IllegAI works especially well for groups looking for a shared experience without an overly serious competitive edge.
What sets IllegAI apart from our other games is
IllegAI is a great fit when you want:
If you are looking for a more classic physical escape room experience, you should also check out our narrative-driven Outbreak and competitive Countdown games.
They do not. The game is based on collaboration and problem-solving, not programming or cybersecurity expertise. It is suitable for a wide range of groups and has been particularly popular with technical and academic audiences. However, everyone can enjoy the game regardless of their background.
Yes. IllegAI works exceptionally well remotely and is, in fact, our best-suited game for virtual play.
IllegAI scales perfectly from small gatherings to very large events. The game is played in multiple small groups simultaneously, ensuring that everyone stays actively involved in solving the challenges. We recommend IllegAI for events with 10 to 500+ participants.
Not at all. The game runs in your browser without any installations. It works just as well on a laptop as it does on a smartphone.
Yes, the game is available in both Finnish and English.