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Octopus Game

@octopusgame.bsky.social
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A fun, puzzle-filled adventure designed for conference newbies at events like DEF CON, SAINTCON & B-Sides! DC32 Black Badge Contest.

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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Announcement:
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
It begins | 10am | West 1 | 201
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Front Man is pleased to invite you to play our game.
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Only a few more days until @defcon.bsky.social Come visit us right next to the contest stage. Only 49 spots remaining. Sign up now: dashboard.octopusgame.org #defcon34
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Huge shout out to our sponsor @securepointsolutions.com for helping us bring OG back to @defcon.bsky.social for a 5th year! Please give them some love and don't forget to register if you want to guarantee your spot in this years contest! (Links in the comments. )
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
One month until @defcon.bsky.social 34! We are so excited to be back for OG 5: Revenge of the Squid! Sign-ups are open now so grab your spot & check out the link below. Thank you to our sponsor @securepointsolutions.com and our official DC partner Noob Village ! #defcon34 forms.gle/2pksMJc9x1vZ...
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Help us bring the Octopus Game to @defcon.bsky.social 34! We are raising $2,000 for prizes, shirts, gear, and travel to run one of the con's highest traffic contests. Corporate sponsors get logo placement on-site and on the contest tables. Support the community here: www.octopusgame.org/sponsor
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Thank you @bsidessd.bsky.social for having us back for a 2nd amazing year! We had over 100 players and 12 of them got max points for an epic tie breaker at the end. Thank you again to our amazing sponsor @corelight-inc.bsky.social and congrats to all the winners! (and yes, we did get a cabbage 🥬)
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
5 days until B-Sides San Diego and we currently have 18 players preregistered! If you want to claim your spot, be sure to check out the @bsidessd.bsky.social OG Page: www.bsidessd.org/activities/o... Don't forget to support our sponsor @corelight-inc.bsky.social: corelight.com
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
3 weeks until @bsidessd.bsky.social ! Sticker Sneak Peek #1 B-Sides San Diego OG Page: www.bsidessd.org/activities/o... Support our Sponsor: @corelight-inc.bsky.social
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
@bsidessd.bsky.social 2026 is right around the corner! Early registration is open now. Huge shout out to our sponsor @corelight-inc.bsky.social for supporting the community! B-Sides 2026 Registration: forms.gle/HBFtWiEUjF8a... Support our Sponsor: corelight.com Links: linktr.ee/octopusgame
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Thank you @saintcon.bsky.social Please check out this post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
A brightly lit sign featuring a stylized illustration of an octopus wearing a dark, wide-brimmed hat, holding several small, square cards in its tentacles. Red, glowing, distressed-style text overlays the image. The text at the top reads "THANK YOU," and the text at the bottom reads "SAINTCON." In the center, below the octopus, the text "Octopus Game" is written in a graffiti-style font. The background of the sign is light-colored.
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
@saintcon.bsky.social 25 x Octopus Game Final Day Stats: 177 registered 151 checked in 61 completed at least 1 quest 15 completed all main quests 4 completed all main, side and bonus quests There's still time: Turn in final points 8a-9a Tiebreaker at 9:30a Prizes at 10a
A leaderboard for the "Octopus Game" at SAINTCON. The leaderboard shows gobuick, Pungenthunchable, and zerodown21 tied for first place with 1400 points. Other players listed include MaKeTheHero (1400), p0lr (1370), and TheRabbi (1350). The graphic features an image of an octopus holding various items over a black background.
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
@saintcon.bsky.social UPDATE: The con ends early at 4:30p TODAY for Family Night! Today is your last full day to earn points. Don't wait! Friday morning, the final window to turn in points is only 8a-9a. The Top Players tiebreaker is at 9:30a, and prizes are awarded at 10a.
A digital poster with a blurred background showing a snowy mountain landscape with a body of water in the foreground, under a cloudy sky. At the top, in a stylized, hand-drawn white font, it reads "SCHEDULE FOR THUR & FRI". In the top right corner, there's a circular logo with a cartoon octopus wearing a top hat, holding a gaming controller, above the words "OCTOPUS GAME" in a curved white banner. The schedule details are listed in a similar white font:

TODAY
    16:30: CON CLOSES FOR FAMILY NIGHT

FRIDAY
    08:00-09:00: FINAL POINT SUBMISSIONS
    09:30-10:00: TOP PLAYERS TIEBREAKERS
    10:00-10:30: PRIZES

At the bottom left, there's an orange-brown, distressed-looking logo that says "SAINTCON". The overall tone is informal and game-oriented.
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
For anyone playing Octopus Game at SAINTCON: There have been a handful of players completing all challenges. We are going to drop bonus point opportunities for the players who want to be more competitive. Announcements will be made in the OG Discord: discord.gg/6vbuGP42pR
Black and white graphic on a sign featuring an octopus holding various items and the text "Octopus Game" below a partially visible word, likely "SPEED".
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Good morning @saintcon.bsky.social Come say hi on the 3rd floor. We have mini badges if you solve at least one challenge...🐙
A woman stands behind a long table draped in black cloth, at a convention or event booth. The booth has a black curtain backdrop. A TV screen in the center displays a logo that says "OCTOPUS GAME" with a cartoon octopus. The table is covered with various items, including small books, puzzles, and a sign that reads "NEED HELP ASK US ANYTHING." Two large signs are mounted on poles at either end of the table. The left sign shows a cartoon person labeled "Hacker's Challenge," and the right sign is labeled "OCTOPUS GAME."
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
We are so excited to bring Octopus Game to @saintcon.bsky.social Come say hi on the 3rd floor. See you next week! www.saintcon.org/contests/oct...
A promotional graphic for the Octopus Game contest at the SAINTCON 2025 cybersecurity conference (October 21-24, Provo, Utah).

The header features the SAINTCON logo next to an illustration of the hooded, friendly Octopus Game mascot.

The main text provides FAQs about the game:

What is Octopus Game? A gamified, low-key tutorial quest for newbies and all attendees, born at DEFCON 30.

What is it like? Solve puzzles and challenges, explore, and meet people. It's ATLA (Avatar: The Last Airbender) themed this year.

What do I need? Designed to be doable on a mobile device. Collaboration is encouraged.

How do I start? Preregister at saintcon.org/contests/octopus-game/ or start at the table on the 3rd floor.
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Hey @saintcon.bsky.social 👀 www.saintcon.org/contests/oct...
A Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design graphic showing two layers of the same board side-by-side. The board is square with four circular gold/yellow pads on each corner.

Left side (Art/Silkscreen Layer): A Yin and Yang symbol made of a red and white pattern is centered. Both the red and white sections contain an outline of an octopus in a muted gold/brown color. The background is a solid muted gold/brown color with the word "OCTO" faintly repeated.

Right side (Circuit Layer): The red circular shape represents a copper trace, with component footprints shown in white. These footprints include:

Two white squares labeled "RED" and "WHITE" (likely for LEDs).

Two resistors labeled 62Ω and 51Ω.

The circuit traces connect the components to the four corner pads. The octopus design is also visible as part of the silkscreen layer, centered beneath the components.
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Just a quick update. if you'll be at SAINTCON or B-Sides San Diego please come say hi. We also have a new discord server for past and future players: hxxps[://]discord[.]gg/6vbuGP42pR
A meme image showing a colorful octopus with a large Discord logo on its body. Above the octopus, a chat bubble from Discord says, "Several people are typing...".
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
Contest area 10 PDT SHARP It's the final showdown. #defcon
Green text on black background reads 'OG Day 3' at the top. Center shows a circular emblem with eight octopus tentacles radiating from the middle, each with suction cups, and a smaller circle in the center containing numbers and letters. Below, green text reads: 'The final day is here. Meet at the contest table at 10am sharp to face your final challenge.'
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
We’re having an amazing time at @defcon.bsky.social 33 running OG 4! Come see us, and if you keep an eye out, you might spot last year’s black badge winner rocking this bling! #defcon
A glitter-covered DEF CON black badge with an octopus logo on the screen, attached to a lanyard with purple icons.
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Where to find us @defcon.bsky.social linktr.ee/octopusgame #defcon
A map of LVCC West Hall Level 1 at DEF CON, with a large cartoon octopus and arrow indicating the "Octopus Game Location" in bright pink and blue text. The marked location is in the middle of the contest area, across from CTF and Scav Hunt. Background includes labeled areas like Lockpicking Village, Aerospace Village, and Hall 1.
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Zhu Li, drop the beat! linktr.ee/octopusgame #defcon
This image is a flyer for an "OCTOPUS GAME PARTY" hosted by "THE JASMINE DRAGON".
Here are the details from the flyer:
Event Name: OCTOPUS GAME PARTY
Host: THE JASMINE DRAGON
Activities:
    CHILL VIBES
    BOARD GAMES
    SELFIE PHOTO BOOTH
Music From (Artists Listed):
    Wu-Tang Clan
    Method Man
    Ghostface Killah
    Mobb Deep
    Ol' Dirty Bastard
    Skepta
    RZA
    GZA
    Gang Starr
    Andre Nickatina
    Roc Marciano
    Jedi Mind Tricks
    Gravediggaz
    Cannibal Ox
    Killah Priest
    A$AP Rocky
Date: AUGUST 9
Time: 20:00 PDT (8:00 PM PDT)
Location: LVCC - L2 - W208 (This likely refers to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Level 2, Room W208, given the "DEFCON 33" mention which is a major hacker convention typically held in Las Vegas).
Additional Text: DEFCON 33
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
11 days until OG4: The Order of the White Tentacle takes over @defcon.bsky.social! #DEFCON linktr.ee/octopusgame
Animated GIF from Avatar: The Last Airbender. Shows a group of people in colorful clothing dancing and playing music in front of Appa, a large white flying bison. A DEF CON logo is edited onto Appa’s side. An animated, glowing octopus is added in the foreground, moving as if dancing.
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
We couldn't make Octopus Game what it is without the community's support. Thank you. linktr.ee/octopusgame (check the top link if you want to help) #defcon
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Sticker preview: #defcon
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Octopus Game is throwing a party this year @defcon.bsky.social : The Jasmine Dragon! Saturday, August 9, 20:00 LVCC - L2 - W208 #defcon
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Big thanks to our latest anonymous donor, whoever you are, you're fueling the mission. OG keeps growing every year, and it's only possible with support like this. Want to help too? Hit the top link in our Linktree (in bio).
A stylized underwater scene featuring a glowing, mystical octopus with teal patterns on its head and arms, holding a framed donation tracker. The tracker shows "$476 raised" toward a $2.5K goal, with 4 donations and a circular progress bar at 19%. Below are "Share" and "Donate now" buttons, and a highlighted anonymous donation of $251 made 53 minutes ago. A green speech bubble near the octopus reads "THANK YOU!" Colorful fish and aquatic elements fill the background.
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZlp... #defcon
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Octopus Game 4
YouTube video by The Ed Miro Show
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Thank you @missjackalopedj.bsky.social for suggesting we do sponsor tiers! Top link @ linktr.ee/octopusgame #defcon
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Looking for sponsors for Octopus Game 4 at #defcon We were a Black Badge contest last year. Sponsor perks: • Logo on the site • Mentions on social • Logo and swag at the contest table Get your brand in front of the cyber community! gofund.me/01325d02
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Thank you Noob Village/Community for supporting Octopus Game! www.noobvillage.org #DEFCON
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
We're only 2 months out from hacker summer camp. The Octopus Game crew can't wait to see you all again. Sign ups, sponsorship info and other details live now: www.mirolabs.info/octopus-game...
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Call for Sponsors: gofund.me/4569dcd4
Two animated characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender look at a wall of wanted posters. A central poster features a drawing of an octopus with Chinese text next to it. Overlay text at the top reads “CALL FOR SPONSORS!” in bold red, stylized letters. At the bottom, the GoFundMe logo is displayed.
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
OG4 kicks off in 74 days, but we know some of you are already looking to lock in one of the 128 player spots. The site’s been updated with this year’s storyline, the rules, and a preregistration form. Go check it out: www.mirolabs.info/octopus-game...
mirolabs.info
octopus-game-dc — Miro Labs
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
August can't come soon enough. Yip Yip! @defcon.bsky.social
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Huge thank you to everyone who makes @bsidessd.bsky.social such a great event year after year. Y'all have something really special down there and we can't wait until next year. Special thanks to @wadingthrulogs.bsky.social for sponsoring the prizes and being the amazing person he is!
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
This Saturday at @bsidessd.bsky.social!
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Registration is open for Octopus Game @bsidessd.bsky.social. Sign up now to guarantee your spot. Please note: we have A LOT of prizes!
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
11 days...
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
If you're going to @bsidessd.bsky.social, come say hi.
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
August’s coming—try to keep up, Twinkletoes. @defcon.bsky.social
An animated hand holds a circular Pai Sho tile with an intricate tentacle design radiating from the center. The middle features "OG 33" surrounding the DEF CON skull logo. The tile has a beige and brown color scheme, giving it an antique look. The background is a blurred outdoor setting with grass and dirt.
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Did you know Octopus Game is starting to get featured at other conferences? Want us to come to yours? We are also now on bsky! Check out our Linktree for all the links: linktr.ee/octopusgame
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Octopus Game @octopusgame.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
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Octopus Game | Instagram | Linktree
A fun, puzzle-filled adventure designed for conference newbies.
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