The KubeCon Amsterdam mission deployment is now complete. For all Cluster Detectives who were thwarted or couldn't deploy, the full Kube-napping investigation is now live online, awaiting your Kubernetes skills to solve the crime of the cloud native century.

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Escape room running on Civo clusters

Phippy has been
kidnapped at Kubecon.
The only way to save her?
Solve the Kubernetes challenges.

Join Linky the Lobster, Buoyant, and Merge Forward for a hands-on technical investigation and networking event on the canals of Amsterdam during KubeCon.

Forget passive learning!
Your access to exclusive drinks, gourmet finger food, and the main party room is gated by your ability to solve hands-on Kubernetes and Linkerd challenges.

Prefer to socialize?
If escape rooms aren't your vibe, head to the main floor after solving only one on-site challenge. We’ve got a bar, catering, and a DJ dropping sets all night. No code-breaking required.

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This is not your average conference party. It's half party, half immersive, hands-on investigation designed to test your cloud native skills.

You’ll move through four progressive challenge rooms. Each solved challenge unlocks the next level and brings you closer to Phippy.

Teams of 3–4 engineers work together to advance, while partygoers rock on in the main party room, the heart of Linky’s temporary Command Center.

1. Earn your entry

Before the event, you must solve an individual technical challenge to secure your spot. Learn how and sign up on the registration page.

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2. Solve to progress

Each solved challenge unlocks access to a new room with progressively better food and beverages. Advance toward The Vault, the ultimate challenge…or stick to the party room, where the music is rocking and drinks are flowing.

The Final Reward.

THE VAULT

The first three teams to access The Vault
and save Phippy will win:

FIRST PLACE

Master Cluster Detective Award.

Flipper Zero

A tiny piece of hardware with a curious personality of a cyber-dolphin. See details

SECOND PLACE

Service Mesh Saviors Award.

Arduino Plug and Make it Kit

Your gateway from curious ideas to real-world inventions. See details

THIRD PLACE

Liveness Probe Restorers.

Power bank 30W

Avoid the trouble of carrying extra cable or cable mess. See details

…and everyone who cracks The Vault gets access to a champagne bar and caviar, as well as an Escape Room Winner t-shirt!

Want to win? Prepare.

The Vault, the last level of the escape room challenge, is designed for the elite. The final challenge is a complex mystery that we expect only the top 25% of investigative teams will solve.

If you’re here to win, we recommend you prepare. Review:

And if you are super eager to win, we recommend the Service Mesh 101 self-paced course.

You can uncover clues without prior Linkerd knowledge. But preparation separates participants from champions.

Seats are limited. Spots are earned.

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