Packet Delivery

Packet Delivery is a game designed to teach the DNS lookup process through a postal service analogy. Detailed instructions are provided below. If you have any questions about the instructions, the materials, or general questions, please contact Casey Lafferty via email at rclafferty@huskers.unl.edu for assistance. 

System Requirements (for downloadable builds):

• This game is supported on Windows 7/8/10, Mac OSX, or Linux operating systems.
  • Windows: run Packet-Delivery.exe
  • MacOSX: run PacketDelivery_MacOSX.app
  • Linux: run packet_delivery.x86_64
• It is recommended you use a computer with at least an Intel i5 or AMD FX 6300 processor and at least 4 GB of RAM.
• A graphics card will help with graphical performance but is not required to run this game.
• If you choose not to download the game, it is also playable in your preferred web browser.

Gameplay Instructions:

• This game is to teach the DNS Lookup process. If you're unfamiliar with DNS lookup, please do not feel intimidated.
• You must complete the "Where Credit is Due" upgrade to complete the game.
• Controls and objectives will be explained in-game, requiring only a mouse and keyboard.
• If you get stuck, press Escape and view the instructions menu for a reminder.

If you have questions, please contact Casey Lafferty via email at rclafferty@huskers.unl.edu before playing the game.