2nd place - Toni's Escape - on the trail of the hacker (Federal Ministry of Education and Research)

Here’s what the kids’ jury had to say: “Toni’s Escape—On the Trail of the Hacker” won second place at the TOMMI Awards because it’s a real escape room game packed with thrills. In it, we have to stop a dangerous hacker before he takes over the city. First, we escape from a locked house; then we rescue the parents before finally stopping the hacker. In the process, we learned a lot about cybercrime and online safety. It inspired us to be more careful with our personal information and to be more cautious online.

Here’s what the expert jury had to say: Thisgame from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research addresses the important topic of cybersecurity. It’s designed in the style of a point-and-click adventure and follows the concept of a classic escape room game. The hero, Toni, is trapped in his smart home and is trying to find a way out—but under time pressure, since mistakes result in point deductions. It’s a great way to raise children’s awareness of potential dangers in cyberspace.