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CyberGameshowNight

Think fast. Play smart. Stay secure.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
5:00 to 7:15 PM Central
Live on Circle in the ITG Learning Academy

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Your night at a glance

A live, virtual game night where cybersecurity becomes a game show. Compete at your skill level, cheer from the audience, or bring the kids. Everything happens inside the ITG Learning Academy community on Circle.

WhenTuesday, October 20, 2026
Time5:00 to 7:15 PM Central
WhereOnline in the ITG Learning Academy on Circle
WhoAdults at every level, kids K-12, and families

How it works

  1. Register hereChoose to compete, sign up your kids, or join the audience.
  2. Accept your Circle inviteWe email an invite to the ITG Learning Academy before game night.
  3. Join the Kick Off at 5:00Everyone starts together in the Cyber Game Night Kick Off live room.
  4. Head to your spaceAt 5:30, go to your level's space for your games, or explore the rest of the night.

Run of show

Schedule

All times are Central. Your exact game times appear when you register.

  1. 5:00 PM

    Cyber Game Night Kick Off

    Welcome, how the games work, and introductions to your hosts. Everyone joins here first.

    Circle: Cyber Game Night Kick Off
  2. 5:30 PM

    Games begin

    Each level runs its own games back to back. Who Wants to Be Cyber Secure? runs in the Hot Seat Studio every 15 minutes alongside the main games for each adult level.

    Circle: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Level, and Digital Defenders (Live Games)
  3. All night

    Kids Zone, Networking, and Merch

    K-4 activities and downloads, a Networking Zone for adults, cyber and AI resources, and event merch stay open throughout.

    Circle: Kids Zone, Networking Zone (18+), Cyber & AI Resources, Merch
  4. 7:10 PM

    Winners and closing

    Top players from each level are announced, then we wrap up by 7:15.

    Circle: Cyber Game Night Kick Off

The lineup

The games

Every game follows the format of the show it's based on. Players reserve up to 2 games and can cheer from the audience the rest of the night.

Adults Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels

Cyber Feud

Two teams face off to guess the top survey answers about everyday security, with steals and a Fast Money finale.

8 players2 teams of 425 min

Cyber Jeopardy

Pick from the category board, hunt for Daily Doubles, and wager it all in Final Cyber Jeopardy.

5 players15 min

Wheel of Cyber Fortune

Spin, call letters, buy vowels, and race to solve the puzzle before the bonus round.

4 players15 min

Who Wants to Be Cyber Secure?

One player in the hot seat, 10 questions, and 3 lifelines, including Ask the Audience.

SoloEvery 15 min

Digital Defenders (Live Games) Grades 5-12, easier formats built for kids

Cyber Feud Jr.

Kid-friendly survey questions played in teams, so nobody is on the spot alone.

8 players2 teams of 420 min

Phish or Not?

Real or fake? Fast rounds of emails, texts, and links. Most correct answers wins.

Up to 10 players15 min

Wheel of Cyber Fortune Jr.

Spin and solve cyber word puzzles, with extra hints along the way.

4 players15 min

Digital Defenders (Kids Zone) Grades K-4

Activities and downloads

Drop in any time during the event for cyber safety activities and printables for younger kids, with a parent alongside. No game sign-up needed.

Inside Circle

Where to go

You'll find all of these under Cyber Game Night 2026 in the ITG Learning Academy.

Cyber Game Night Kick Off

The live room where everyone starts at 5:00 and returns for winners at 7:10.

Meet Your Host

Get to know the people running your games.

Beginner Level

Games and Hot Seat Studio for Beginner players.

Intermediate Level

Games and Hot Seat Studio for Intermediate players.

Advanced Level

Games and Hot Seat Studio for Advanced players.

Digital Defenders (Live Games)

Live games for grades 5-12.

Digital Defenders (Kids Zone)

Activities and downloads for grades K-4.

Cyber & AI Resources

Guides and tools to keep learning after the games.

Networking Zone (18+)

Meet other players, pros, and our hosts.

Merch

Event merch and prizes.

Bragging rightsPrizesLive gamesMerchNetworking

Spots are limited

Register

Choose how you're joining. You'll only see the questions that apply to you.

How are you joining?
Your details

Your Circle invite and confirmation go to this email.

Choose your level
Choose your child's grade group
Choose your child's grade
Which space will you watch?

You can move between spaces after the 5:00 Kick Off.

Pick up to 2 games

Choose a level above to see its games and open seats.

October 20, 20260 of 2 selected

    We only use your information to run this event and, if you opt in, to share ITG updates.

    You're in.

    Watch your inbox for your ITG Learning Academy invite on Circle before game night.

      Questions

      FAQ

      Do I need a Circle account?

      Yes. After you register, we send an invite to the ITG Learning Academy on Circle to the email you used. Accept it before October 20 so you're ready at 5:00.

      How many games can I play?

      Up to 2. Games that overlap in time can't be picked together. Between games, join any space as audience and play along in chat.

      What if a game is full?

      Seat counts update live. If a game fills, pick another time or join as audience. Hot seats open every 15 minutes for each adult level.

      How do kids take part?

      Grades 5-12 can play Digital Defenders live games, built to be easier and team-friendly. Grades K-4 can drop into the Kids Zone for activities and downloads. A parent or guardian registers and stays with their child.

      Which level should I choose?

      Beginner if you can spot a sketchy email, Intermediate if you know your MFA from your malware, and Advanced if you work in security or GRC.