Exapunks (2018)

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EXAPUNKS is a 2018 programming puzzle game by Zachtronics where players write viruses to hack networks. The page also offers physical zine sets and a custom puzzle creation tool.

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# Zachtronics | EXAPUNKS Source: [https://www.zachtronics.com/exapunks/](https://www.zachtronics.com/exapunks/) ![](https://www.zachtronics.com/exapunks/logo.png) ![](https://www.zachtronics.com/exapunks/trailer.jpg) ## About EXAPUNKS - **READ ZINES**\- Learn to hack from TRASH WORLD NEWS, the underground computer magazine\. Tutorials, hacking tips, secret information, searing commentary— TRASH WORLD NEWS has you covered\. - **WRITE VIRUSES**\- Program your EXAs \(EXecution Agents\) to tear through networks, replicate themselves, trash files, terminate other EXAs— and leave without a trace\. - **HACK EVERYTHING**\- Hack banks, universities, factories, TV stations, highway signs, game consoles, the government\.\.\. oh yeah, and your own body\. - **SLACK OFF**\- Play ПАСЬЯНС, if you hack the server where it’s stored\. Or play HACK\*MATCH, if you hack the region lock on your Sawayama WonderDisc\. Or create your own homebrew games for the TEC Redshift… if you hack the development kit\. #### [Order a physical EXAPUNKS zine set \(1/2\)](https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/zachtronics-/trash-world-news-issue-1/paperback/product-wke9y4.html) April 22, 2020 It's been ages since we sold out of the physical deluxe edition for EXAPUNKS, but thanks to the magic of print\-on\-demand you can order a printed zine set from Lulu and have it shipped to your door\. Only $7 plus shipping\! \(This link is for the first issue\. You will need to order both\.\) [READ MORE](https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/zachtronics-/trash-world-news-issue-1/paperback/product-wke9y4.html) [![](https://www.zachtronics.com/exapunks/link3.jpg)](https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/zachtronics-/trash-world-news-issue-1/paperback/product-wke9y4.html) #### [Order a physical EXAPUNKS zine set \(2/2\)](https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/zachtronics-/trash-world-news-issue-2/paperback/product-pgyr97.html) April 22, 2020 It's been ages since we sold out of the physical deluxe edition for EXAPUNKS, but thanks to the magic of print\-on\-demand you can order a printed zine set from Lulu and have it shipped to your door\. Only $7 plus shipping\! \(This link is for the second issue\. You will need to order both\.\) [READ MORE](https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/zachtronics-/trash-world-news-issue-2/paperback/product-pgyr97.html) [![](https://www.zachtronics.com/exapunks/link2.jpg)](https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/zachtronics-/trash-world-news-issue-2/paperback/product-pgyr97.html) #### [Axiom VirtualNetwork\+ scripting reference](http://www.zachtronics.com/virtualnetwork/) July 16, 2018 Axiom VirtualNetwork\+ is the EXAPUNKS custom puzzle creation tool\. Custom puzzles \(or "virtual networks"\) are written in JavaScript and use these API functions to create hosts, files, and registers and specify goals and puzzle logic\. [READ MORE](http://www.zachtronics.com/virtualnetwork/) [![](https://www.zachtronics.com/exapunks/link1.jpg)](http://www.zachtronics.com/virtualnetwork/)

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