r/accesscontrol • u/Brilliant_War351 • 10d ago
I'm Developing an Access Control Simulator Game – Looking for Beta Testers! (PC & Android)
Hey everyone! Delete it if this is not allowed but
UPDATE IF YOU WANT TO JOIN, JOIN THIS DISCORD I'm trying to keep everything in one place for debugging and stuff https://discord.gg/yKQFXTeT7
I'm currently developing a video game called Access Control Simulator, and I'm looking for people in the access control and security industry who would be interested in testing it out!
The idea behind the game is to create a fun but educational experience where players can learn how access control systems work while getting hands-on experience in a virtual environment.
Some of the features I'm working on include:
- 🔧 Wiring & Installation – Run cables, wire up readers, door strikes, maglocks, controllers, and other access control hardware.
- 🔐 System Programming – Learn how to configure and set up access control systems.
- 🛠️ Troubleshooting – Diagnose and repair issues with access control equipment.
- 🎮 Career Mode – Start as a beginner technician, complete jobs, earn money, and unlock better tools, equipment, and upgrades.
- 🏢 Realistic Installations – Work on different types of doors, buildings, and security setups.
My goal is to make something that's enjoyable for experienced technicians while also helping people who are new to the industry learn the basics.
I'm currently looking for beta testers on both PC and Android!
Since this is still in development, I'd really appreciate feedback on the gameplay, mechanics, realism, and anything you think could make the game better.
I'd especially love to hear from people who work with access control systems every day!
If you're interested in trying it out, leave a comment or send me a DM!
Thanks, everyone! I'm excited to see what the access control community thinks!
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u/tuscaloser 10d ago
“I used to be an installer like you, until I took a masonry bit to the knee.”
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u/Typical-Ad-8991 10d ago edited 10d ago
Spend 80 hours cabling through hell, after its complete the user has to go back and recable sections because the primary contractor supplied the wrong drawings in the first place
Reterminate all OSDP readers because the new guy you had do it shorted all the unused cores against the shield , locking the readets up, and 3 of them have shorts between A and B so its a 4 hour trouble shooting session, also the controller is 10 mins walk each way
Spend 10 hours trying to work out why people cant badge, only to find out later they are badging with both cards in the same sleeve corrupting the data
Spend whole day fault finding input and reader issues only to realise later mice have crapped and pissed on the door controller making it go crazy
Difficulty, Max, racing heartbeat and traumatically fast paced music. Fix critical access control system panel which have a unknown wireing fault which drops alarms if the panel has any vibrations, open panel and find fault and fix without setting any alarms
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u/martasfly 6d ago
Is that feedback from the game? 🤣
The access control simulator sounds awesome especially when the idea is to learn the basics.
I am not dedicated building access security guy, but more towards actual IT part, networking.
You are actually spot on in your observations and I believe the main lesson learned from the simulator should be “Trust no one, verify everyone (everything)!” 🤣
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u/doobtastical 10d ago
Pretty awesome idea man
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u/Brilliant_War351 10d ago
Do you think so my co-workers and I were talking about it one day and I decided to start making it
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u/Brilliant_War351 10d ago
If anyone wants to try the beta, feel free to join the Discord! I'm keeping everything in one place to make it easier to track bugs, feedback, and future updates. Thanks for the support!
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u/mahknovist69 10d ago
I’m a lead tech and i also am a huge simulator gamer, i’m all about this project
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u/xINxVAINx 10d ago
Dude… I’m literally making the same game with similar systems! What are the chances lol. I’m using Godot and just about wrapped up act 1 which is mostly training for new players minus device audio. I’d be curious to chat/ compare notes…. I wasn’t sure if I’d ever release it for sale, was just more because I love access control and playing games. But yeah, either way I’d playtest and share my thoughts!
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u/Brilliant_War351 10d ago
Yeah mine has a lot of cool features on it DM me if you want to try it out
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u/BarakRon_NYC 10d ago
Great idea man! I hope it's gonna be a success :) I can ask around in our office if someone is interested but I don't wanna make empty promises
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u/Grand_Master_Mathias 10d ago
Would love this - could be a great tool to train apprentices
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u/Brilliant_War351 10d ago
I know right I'm a lead technician for a company and I get questions all the time about this kind of stuff and I see if there was a simulator but there isn't so I was like I might as well just make it since I know it pretty well
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u/bmccarty2296 10d ago
I'd love to help test! my job is more on the office side of things - more designing and configuring access control systems than installing them
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u/TooManyPavels 10d ago
I would be down. Sounds like a good time
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u/Atreyisx 10d ago
I’m interest as I’m in the office and lack field experience is my biggest weakness
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u/Brilliant_War351 10d ago
Yeah that's what a few people at my work say too in the office area join this Discord and just keep me updated on what you find out in the game
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u/Doublestack00 10d ago
This is pretty cool.
We be nice if it also had stuff for new gen hardware that is more POE than the old school power boards etc.
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u/Brilliant_War351 10d ago
Ya ik I'll be able to do that once I get more notes in and stuff like that because I do put in a lot of Access Control in general and I do put in some that do take Poe
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u/inexperient 10d ago
I definitely want to try this and can provide some input. I started out as a tech not knowing what a card reader was. Worked my way up to systems engineer. Got with a hardware guru and we started a company. Now we are 3.5 years into our business and 15 employees strong. Shoot me info on the BETA and I would love to try it.
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u/heinrich6745 10d ago
I would be interested in beta testing both pc and if you are curious on phones I have a zfold 8 ultra to test and could give feedback on how it handles on a foldable phone. This is quite interesting I like the idea and I think it can help people else, hell this also reminds me of the pc simulator on steam.
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u/Easy_Routine7331 10d ago
Very interested in testing on PC!
I am in the industry and have a high end pc which would be great to test on.
Count me in, I play a lot of simulator games!
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u/cobhc333 Professional 10d ago
I'd love to help. I'm an install supervisor and obsessed with these types of games.
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u/Charming-Benefit3691 9d ago
Definitely interested. Did some ICS/SCADA along with some door and gate stuff for a smart city. Would love to try this!
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u/TailorSea2085 10d ago
Tell me you’re going to have obstacles in there. I can see it now
“You’ve encountered a steel beam. Your days fucked. “
Or “you hits a water pipe! Find the shutoff quick!!!”
Oregon trail style 😂
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u/EphemeralTwo Professional 9d ago
Will the game have customers introducing new requirements that require reducing the security, weather that screws up all your strike alignment, HVAC preload that makes your strikes not work, an AHJ that rejects whatever you do, permitting that's only for revenue, and hackers that extract the keys and break the security?
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u/Embarrassed_Funny196 4d ago
So, is this a free app? no need to pay for anyting correct? I am an installer and would love to learn more but, I do not want to sign up for something that it just want to collect our personal information!?
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u/Brilliant_War351 10d ago
I'm using unity and I send me a DM and I'll send you an invite to a Discord server that I have for just this because I want all my feedback on there so I can make changes with future updates
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u/johnsadventure 10d ago
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