Programming & CLI skill path: coding logic and Linux commands

The Programming & CLI path at White Fortress Academy is a set of 3 free browser games: Algorithm Tower, Command Quest — Linux/CLI and Debug Dungeon. Together they practise Sequences, Conditions, Loops, Functions, Linux commands, File-system navigation. Pass every game with 70% or more, then the 15-question final exam, to earn the Programming & CLI certificate.

▶ Start with Algorithm TowerTake the 5-minute quiz

Games in the Programming & CLI path

Beginner · game 1 of 3

Algorithm Tower

Snap command blocks together to steer a robot through mazes. Climb floors using loops and functions.

  • Sequences
  • Conditions
  • Loops
  • Functions
Intermediate · game 2 of 3

Command Quest — Linux/CLI

A text adventure inside a real-feeling Linux shell. Use ls, cd, cat, grep, chmod and find to finish each mission.

  • Linux commands
  • File-system navigation
  • Permissions
  • grep & find
Intermediate · game 3 of 3

Debug Dungeon

Broken code, real error messages. Find the bug and choose the right fix to defeat each monster.

  • Reading errors
  • Debugging
  • Python / JS / C

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How the certificate works

Each game awards up to three stars; you need 70% or more to pass it. Once every game in the path is passed, the final exam opens: 15 random questions from a larger bank, 12 minutes, 70% to pass. Your progress is saved in your own browser, so no sign-up is needed.

Questions people ask

What is the Programming & CLI path?

The Programming & CLI path at White Fortress Academy is a set of 3 free browser games: Algorithm Tower, Command Quest — Linux/CLI and Debug Dungeon. Together they practise Sequences, Conditions, Loops, Functions, Linux commands, File-system navigation. Pass every game with 70% or more, then the 15-question final exam, to earn the Programming & CLI certificate.

How do I earn the Programming & CLI certificate?

Pass every game in the path with a score of 70% or more, then pass the timed final exam for the path: 15 mixed questions in 12 minutes, 70% to pass. The certificate shows your name and can be printed or shared.

Do I need any experience to start?

No. Algorithm Tower is rated Beginner, so you can start from zero. If you are unsure, the 5-minute placement quiz recommends a first game.

Are there shorter certificates inside the Programming & CLI path?

Yes. The path includes 1 shorter skill tracks that need no final exam: Coder’s Starter (Algorithm Tower + Debug Dungeon).

How do I start learning programming logic and Linux commands?

Begin with the thinking: sequences, loops and functions in Algorithm Tower. Then practise the Linux command line in Command Quest and learn to read error messages in Debug Dungeon. All three games are free and run in the browser.

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