Hello Everyone!
Welcome to Day00 of my new game development journey. I am starting off with a devlog series where I will document the entire process of creating a cybersecurity-themed email game - from concept to launch.
This is the first game I have developed in years so there is a lot to learn. I am really excited to share it with you!
What is This Game?
My first game idea is simple but powerful:
You’re given a series of emails, and you must decide whether each one is real or a phishing scam (fake).
✅ Real - Looks legit, clean formatting, safe links.
❌ Fake - Suspicious sender, shady links, urgent or manipulative language.
Each decision earns you points - or costs you - depending on how accurate your judgement is.
Why This Game Matters?
Phishing is one of the most common cyber attacks, and it works because many people don’t know what to look for.
I want this game to help players sharpen their instincts and learn key skills:
- How to read email headers
- How to spot red flags (e.g. misspellings, fake domains, threats)
- How phishing actually tricks you
If this game prevents even one person from getting hacked, I’ll consider that a win.
Tech Stack
I’m building this in python using pygame, exporting to .exe for easy access on Windows. The focus is on the gameplay and learning - not flashy graphics, but clear, functional UI that simulates a classic inbox.
So far I’ve setup:
- Basic beta prototype of the core game
- Early idea and concept plans
- Email data structures for fake/real email messages.
Why I’m Sharing This?
Part of the goal here is to build in public - showing the process day by day, mistake by mistake, win by win.
You can expect:
- Daily/Regular blog posts like this one
- Update Showcases on YouTube
- Screenshots, design idea and updates on forums and socials.
What's Next?
Tomorrow I’ll be working on:
- Planning out the game
- Cleaning up the beta code ready for production (only beta mode for testers)
Also this game doesn’t have a name yet. Got suggestions?
Thanks for joining me on Day 00.
Let’s build something fun and useful. More updates tomorrow 🙂
Stay Safe Online,
Liam, Founder - ESTROLABZ
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