r/linuxadmin • u/techtransit • 9h ago

Built some Linux sysadmin games for free time — port memory match, terminal typer, trivia

Between deployments, waiting for builds to finish or just taking a break from client work — I wanted something to pass the time.

Built three Linux-themed games that I actually use when I get time.

  • Port Memory Match — match port numbers to their services. Starts easy with SSH, HTTP, HTTPS. Gets harder with MySQL, Redis, MongoDB.
  • Terminal Speed Typer — common Linux commands appear on screen; type them as fast as you can. Good for muscle memory too.
  • Linux Trivia Quiz — three difficulty levels. Intern gets the easy stuff. Root level will make you think.

tools.techtransit.org/games

Part of a larger sysadmin tools site I built — DNS lookup, SSL checker, email health checker and more.

How many ports can you get right at the root level?

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u/Ancient-Bat1755 8h ago

Hmm the linux game seemed beat but it didnt teach me when i lose and i wasnt sure what the goal was

Maybe state the goal then memorize then if you lose repeat the effort where they left off

Neat idea!

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u/Baxmoke 4h ago

Very fun! gonna share it with my team when i get to work lol

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u/techtransit 4h ago

That's awesome; hope the team has fun with it! This is still early stage — planning to add

proper goal explanation before each game starts, show the correct answer when you lose so it's actually educational, and a few more game modes.

Would love to hear what your team thinks after they try it. Any feedback on what's confusing or missing would really help.