Lab Types
Every lab in Rogue Arena has an environment type, shown as a labeled badge on the scenario. The type doesn’t affect the infrastructure: the same machines and network are deployed whatever the type. It controls what you can see and do from the start, meaning whether the target machines are visible, and whether tasks are open from the beginning or revealed as you progress. The scenario’s author sets the type during Lab Creation.
At a glance
Section titled “At a glance”| Type | Best for | Victim VM visibility | Tasks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Lab | Open exploration, tool testing, demos | All VMs visible | All unlocked from the start |
| Scenario | Guided, discovery-driven challenges | Locked until you complete the scenario | Locked; unlock as you progress |
| Course | Structured training with course content | Locked until you complete the scenario | Lab tasks locked; other course content usually visible |
| Certification Test | Assessments | Locked until you complete the scenario | Unlock by the test’s own criteria |
| Model Testing | Testing AI agents | Locked until you complete the scenario | Eval hops score the agent’s progress |
Mini Lab
Section titled “Mini Lab”In a Mini Lab, everything is open. All VMs are visible, including the target (victim) machines, and every task is unlocked from the start. Nothing is gated behind progress. This is the sandbox mode: the whole environment is available as soon as it comes up. Use it for free-form exploration, testing tools, quick demos, or practicing against a network you already understand.
Scenario
Section titled “Scenario”A Scenario is a guided challenge. Victim VM visibility is locked until you complete the scenario, and tasks are typically locked, unlocking one step at a time as you progress. You earn visibility and next steps by doing the work, so you discover the lab as you go. Scenarios suit red-team-style challenges and progressive labs where the reveal is part of the point.
Course
Section titled “Course”A Course locks victim VM visibility and its lab tasks, but usually leaves the rest of the course content visible from the start.
Certification Test
Section titled “Certification Test”A Certification Test is an assessment with its own unlock criteria. Its badge reads Certification, only Rogue Labs staff can set this type, and snapshots aren’t available in it.
Model Testing
Section titled “Model Testing”A Model Testing environment is built for Model Testing: an AI agent works the range while eval hops score how far it gets.