diff --git a/app/controllers/break_escape/games_controller.rb b/app/controllers/break_escape/games_controller.rb
index 499d247..3bbb7e2 100644
--- a/app/controllers/break_escape/games_controller.rb
+++ b/app/controllers/break_escape/games_controller.rb
@@ -2,7 +2,69 @@ require 'open3'
 
 module BreakEscape
   class GamesController < ApplicationController
-    before_action :set_game, only: [:show, :scenario, :scenario_map, :ink, :room, :container, :sync_state, :unlock, :inventory, :objectives, :complete_task, :update_task_progress]
+    before_action :set_game, only: [:show, :scenario, :scenario_map, :ink, :room, :container, :sync_state, :unlock, :inventory, :objectives, :complete_task, :update_task_progress, :submit_flag]
+
+    # GET /games/new?mission_id=:id
+    # Show VM set selection page for VM-required missions
+    def new
+      @mission = Mission.find(params[:mission_id])
+      authorize @mission, :create_game? if defined?(Pundit)
+
+      if @mission.requires_vms?
+        @available_vm_sets = @mission.valid_vm_sets_for_user(current_user)
+        @existing_games = Game.where(player: current_player, mission: @mission)
+      end
+    end
+
+    # POST /games
+    # Create a new game instance for a mission
+    def create
+      @mission = Mission.find(params[:mission_id])
+      authorize @mission, :create_game? if defined?(Pundit)
+
+      # Build initial player_state with VM/flag context
+      initial_player_state = {}
+
+      # Hacktivity mode with VM set
+      if params[:vm_set_id].present? && defined?(::VmSet)
+        vm_set = ::VmSet.find_by(id: params[:vm_set_id])
+        return render json: { error: 'VM set not found' }, status: :not_found unless vm_set
+
+        # Validate VM set belongs to user and matches mission
+        if BreakEscape::Mission.hacktivity_mode?
+          unless @mission.valid_vm_sets_for_user(current_user).include?(vm_set)
+            return render json: { error: 'Invalid VM set for this mission' }, status: :forbidden
+          end
+          initial_player_state['vm_set_id'] = vm_set.id
+        else
+          # Standalone mode - vm_set_id shouldn't be used
+          Rails.logger.warn "[BreakEscape] vm_set_id provided but not in Hacktivity mode, ignoring"
+        end
+      end
+
+      # Standalone mode with manual flags
+      if params[:standalone_flags].present?
+        flags = if params[:standalone_flags].is_a?(Array)
+                  params[:standalone_flags]
+                else
+                  params[:standalone_flags].split(',').map(&:strip).reject(&:blank?)
+                end
+        initial_player_state['standalone_flags'] = flags
+      end
+
+      # CRITICAL: Set player_state BEFORE save! so callbacks can read vm_set_id
+      # Callback order is:
+      # 1. before_create :generate_scenario_data_with_context (reads player_state['vm_set_id'])
+      # 2. before_create :initialize_player_state (adds default fields)
+      @game = Game.new(
+        player: current_player,
+        mission: @mission
+      )
+      @game.player_state = initial_player_state
+      @game.save!
+
+      redirect_to game_path(@game)
+    end
 
     def show
       authorize @game if defined?(Pundit)
@@ -28,6 +90,11 @@ module BreakEscape
           filtered['objectivesState'] = @game.player_state['objectivesState']
         end
 
+        # Include submitted flags for flag station minigame
+        if @game.player_state['submitted_flags'].present?
+          filtered['submittedFlags'] = @game.player_state['submitted_flags']
+        end
+
         render json: filtered
       rescue => e
         Rails.logger.error "[BreakEscape] scenario error: #{e.message}\n#{e.backtrace.first(5).join("\n")}"
@@ -375,6 +442,43 @@ module BreakEscape
       render json: result
     end
 
+    # ==========================================
+    # VM/Flag Integration
+    # ==========================================
+
+    # POST /games/:id/flags
+    # Submit a CTF flag for validation
+    def submit_flag
+      authorize @game if defined?(Pundit)
+
+      flag_key = params[:flag]
+
+      unless flag_key.present?
+        return render json: { success: false, message: 'No flag provided' }, status: :bad_request
+      end
+
+      result = @game.submit_flag(flag_key)
+
+      if result[:success]
+        # Find rewards for this flag in scenario
+        rewards = find_flag_rewards(flag_key)
+
+        # Process rewards
+        reward_results = process_flag_rewards(flag_key, rewards)
+
+        Rails.logger.info "[BreakEscape] Flag submitted: #{flag_key}, rewards: #{reward_results.length}"
+
+        render json: {
+          success: true,
+          message: result[:message],
+          flag: flag_key,
+          rewards: reward_results
+        }
+      else
+        render json: result, status: :unprocessable_entity
+      end
+    end
+
     private
 
     def set_game
@@ -776,5 +880,134 @@ module BreakEscape
     def render_error(message, status)
       render json: { error: message }, status: status
     end
+
+    # ==========================================
+    # Flag Reward Helpers
+    # ==========================================
+
+    def find_flag_rewards(flag_key)
+      rewards = []
+
+      # Search scenario for flag-station with this flag
+      @game.scenario_data['rooms']&.each do |room_id, room|
+        room['objects']&.each do |obj|
+          next unless obj['type'] == 'flag-station'
+          next unless obj['flags']&.any? { |f| f.downcase == flag_key.downcase }
+
+          flag_station_id = obj['id'] || obj['name']
+
+          # Support both hash structure (preferred) and array structure (legacy)
+          if obj['flagRewards'].is_a?(Hash)
+            # Hash structure: { "flag{key}": { "type": "unlock_door", ... } }
+            # Case-insensitive lookup
+            reward_key = obj['flagRewards'].keys.find { |k| k.downcase == flag_key.downcase }
+            reward = obj['flagRewards'][reward_key] if reward_key
+            if reward
+              rewards << reward.merge(
+                'flag_station_id' => flag_station_id,
+                'room_id' => room_id
+              )
+            end
+          elsif obj['flagRewards'].is_a?(Array)
+            # Array structure (legacy): rewards[i] corresponds to flags[i]
+            flag_index = obj['flags'].find_index { |f| f.downcase == flag_key.downcase }
+            if flag_index && obj['flagRewards'][flag_index]
+              rewards << obj['flagRewards'][flag_index].merge(
+                'flag_station_id' => flag_station_id,
+                'room_id' => room_id
+              )
+            end
+          end
+        end
+      end
+
+      rewards
+    end
+
+    def process_flag_rewards(flag_key, rewards)
+      results = []
+
+      rewards.each do |reward|
+        # Skip if already claimed
+        if @game.player_state['flag_rewards_claimed']&.include?(flag_key)
+          results << { type: 'skipped', reason: 'Already claimed' }
+          next
+        end
+
+        # Process each reward type
+        case reward['type']
+        when 'give_item'
+          results << process_item_reward(reward, flag_key)
+
+        when 'unlock_door'
+          results << process_door_unlock_reward(reward, flag_key)
+
+        when 'emit_event'
+          results << process_event_reward(reward, flag_key)
+
+        else
+          results << { type: 'unknown', data: reward }
+        end
+      end
+
+      # Mark rewards as claimed
+      @game.player_state['flag_rewards_claimed'] ||= []
+      @game.player_state['flag_rewards_claimed'] << flag_key
+      @game.save!
+
+      results
+    end
+
+    def process_item_reward(reward, flag_key)
+      # Find the flag-station object to pull item from its itemsHeld
+      flag_station = find_flag_station_by_id(reward['flag_station_id'])
+
+      return { type: 'error', message: 'Flag station not found' } unless flag_station
+
+      # Get item from itemsHeld (similar to NPC item giving)
+      item = flag_station['itemsHeld']&.find { |i| i['type'] == reward['item_type'] || i['name'] == reward['item_name'] }
+
+      return { type: 'error', message: 'Item not found in flag station' } unless item
+
+      # Add to player inventory
+      @game.add_inventory_item!(item)
+
+      { type: 'give_item', item: item, success: true }
+    end
+
+    def process_door_unlock_reward(reward, flag_key)
+      room_id = reward['room_id'] || reward['target_room']
+
+      return { type: 'error', message: 'No room_id specified' } unless room_id
+
+      # Unlock the door (same as NPC door unlock)
+      @game.unlock_room!(room_id)
+
+      { type: 'unlock_door', room_id: room_id, success: true }
+    end
+
+    def process_event_reward(reward, flag_key)
+      # Emit event (NPC can listen and trigger conversations)
+      event_name = reward['event_name'] || "flag_submitted:#{flag_key}"
+
+      # Store event in player_state for client to emit
+      @game.player_state['pending_events'] ||= []
+      @game.player_state['pending_events'] << {
+        'name' => event_name,
+        'data' => { 'flag' => flag_key, 'timestamp' => Time.current.to_i }
+      }
+      @game.save!
+
+      { type: 'emit_event', event_name: event_name, success: true }
+    end
+
+    def find_flag_station_by_id(flag_station_id)
+      @game.scenario_data['rooms']&.each do |_room_id, room|
+        room['objects']&.each do |obj|
+          return obj if (obj['id'] || obj['name']) == flag_station_id && obj['type'] == 'flag-station'
+        end
+      end
+      nil
+    end
   end
 end
diff --git a/app/controllers/break_escape/missions_controller.rb b/app/controllers/break_escape/missions_controller.rb
index b4014c7..8099533 100644
--- a/app/controllers/break_escape/missions_controller.rb
+++ b/app/controllers/break_escape/missions_controller.rb
@@ -20,13 +20,18 @@ module BreakEscape
       @mission = Mission.find(params[:id])
       authorize @mission if defined?(Pundit)
 
-      # Create or find game instance for current player
-      @game = Game.find_or_create_by!(
-        player: current_player,
-        mission: @mission
-      )
-
-      redirect_to game_path(@game)
+      if @mission.requires_vms? && BreakEscape::Mission.hacktivity_mode?
+        # VM missions need explicit game creation with VM set selection
+        # Redirect to games#new which shows VM set selection UI
+        redirect_to new_game_path(mission_id: @mission.id)
+      else
+        # Legacy behavior for non-VM missions - auto-create game
+        @game = Game.find_or_create_by!(
+          player: current_player,
+          mission: @mission
+        )
+        redirect_to game_path(@game)
+      end
     end
   end
 end
diff --git a/app/models/break_escape/game.rb b/app/models/break_escape/game.rb
index ea97a3f..d4545f7 100644
--- a/app/models/break_escape/game.rb
+++ b/app/models/break_escape/game.rb
@@ -543,7 +543,13 @@ module BreakEscape
 
     def generate_scenario_data
       # Only generate scenario data if it's not already set (e.g., in tests)
-      self.scenario_data ||= mission.generate_scenario_data
+      return if self.scenario_data.present?
+
+      # Build VM context if vm_set_id is present in player_state
+      vm_context = build_vm_context
+
+      # Generate with VM context (or empty context for non-VM missions)
+      self.scenario_data = mission.generate_scenario_data(vm_context)
     end
 
     def initialize_player_state
@@ -579,10 +585,136 @@ module BreakEscape
       self.player_state['bluetoothDevices'] ||= []
       self.player_state['notes'] ||= []
       self.player_state['health'] ||= 100
+
+      # VM/Flag tracking fields
+      self.player_state['submitted_flags'] ||= []       # Array of submitted flag strings
+      self.player_state['flag_rewards_claimed'] ||= []  # Track claimed rewards
+      self.player_state['pending_events'] ||= []        # Events to emit on next sync
     end
 
     def set_started_at
       self.started_at ||= Time.current
     end
+
+    # Build VM context from player_state vm_set_id (Hacktivity mode only)
+    def build_vm_context
+      vm_set_id = player_state&.dig('vm_set_id')
+      return {} unless vm_set_id && BreakEscape::Mission.hacktivity_mode?
+
+      vm_set = ::VmSet.find_by(id: vm_set_id)
+      return {} unless vm_set
+
+      # Build context hash for ERB template
+      {
+        'vm_set_id' => vm_set.id,
+        'vms' => vm_set.vms.map do |vm|
+          {
+            'id' => vm.id,
+            'title' => vm.title,
+            'ip' => vm.ip_address,
+            'enable_console' => vm.enable_console,
+            'event_id' => vm.event_id,
+            'sec_gen_batch_id' => vm.sec_gen_batch_id
+          }
+        end,
+        'flags' => extract_flags_from_vm_set(vm_set),
+        'hacktivity_mode' => true
+      }
+    end
+
+    # Extract flags from VM set's SecGenBatch
+    def extract_flags_from_vm_set(vm_set)
+      return [] unless vm_set.sec_gen_batch&.flags.present?
+
+      vm_set.sec_gen_batch.flags.map do |flag|
+        {
+          'id' => flag.id,
+          'value' => flag.flag,  # The actual flag string
+          'points' => flag.points
+        }
+      end
+    end
+
+    public
+
+    # ==========================================
+    # Flag Submission System
+    # ==========================================
+
+    # Submit a CTF flag
+    def submit_flag(flag_key)
+      # Check if already submitted
+      if flag_submitted?(flag_key)
+        return { success: false, message: 'Flag already submitted' }
+      end
+
+      # Validate flag exists in scenario
+      valid_flags = extract_valid_flags_from_scenario
+      unless valid_flags.any? { |f| f.downcase == flag_key.downcase }
+        return { success: false, message: 'Invalid flag' }
+      end
+
+      # Submit to Hacktivity if in Hacktivity mode
+      if BreakEscape::Mission.hacktivity_mode? && player_state['vm_set_id'].present?
+        result = submit_to_hacktivity(flag_key)
+        return result unless result[:success]
+      end
+
+      # Track submission
+      player_state['submitted_flags'] ||= []
+      player_state['submitted_flags'] << flag_key
+      save!
+
+      { success: true, message: 'Flag accepted!' }
+    end
+
+    # Check if flag was already submitted
+    def flag_submitted?(flag_key)
+      player_state['submitted_flags']&.any? { |f| f.downcase == flag_key.downcase }
+    end
+
+    private
+
+    # Extract valid flags from scenario data (flag-station objects)
+    def extract_valid_flags_from_scenario
+      flags = []
+
+      # Check standalone flags first
+      if player_state['standalone_flags'].present?
+        flags.concat(player_state['standalone_flags'])
+      end
+
+      # Extract from flag-station objects in scenario
+      scenario_data['rooms']&.each do |_room_id, room|
+        room['objects']&.each do |obj|
+          next unless obj['type'] == 'flag-station'
+          flags.concat(obj['flags']) if obj['flags'].is_a?(Array)
+        end
+      end
+
+      flags.uniq
+    end
+
+    # Submit flag to Hacktivity's FlagService
+    def submit_to_hacktivity(flag_key)
+      return { success: false, message: 'FlagService not available' } unless defined?(::FlagService)
+
+      begin
+        # FlagService.process_flag requires: player, flag, flash
+        # We create a mock flash object since we're not in a controller context
+        mock_flash = {}
+
+        result = ::FlagService.process_flag(player, flag_key, mock_flash)
+
+        if result
+          { success: true, message: mock_flash[:notice] || 'Flag submitted to Hacktivity' }
+        else
+          { success: false, message: mock_flash[:alert] || 'Flag rejected by Hacktivity' }
+        end
+      rescue StandardError => e
+        Rails.logger.error "[BreakEscape] FlagService error: #{e.message}"
+        { success: false, message: 'Error submitting flag to Hacktivity' }
+      end
+    end
   end
 end
diff --git a/app/models/break_escape/mission.rb b/app/models/break_escape/mission.rb
index a2fcd20..55502c1 100644
--- a/app/models/break_escape/mission.rb
+++ b/app/models/break_escape/mission.rb
@@ -56,18 +56,46 @@ module BreakEscape
       end
     end
 
-    # Check if Hacktivity mode is available
+    # Check if Hacktivity mode is available (VMs and flag service)
     def self.hacktivity_mode?
-      defined?(::Cybok)
+      defined?(::VmSet) && defined?(::FlagService)
     end
 
-    # Generate scenario data via ERB
-    def generate_scenario_data
+    # Check if mission requires VMs (has secgen_scenario configured)
+    def requires_vms?
+      secgen_scenario.present?
+    end
+
+    # Get valid VM sets for this mission (Hacktivity mode only)
+    #
+    # HACKTIVITY COMPATIBILITY NOTES:
+    # - Hacktivity uses `sec_gen_batch` (with underscore), not `secgen_batch`
+    # - The `scenario` field contains the XML path (e.g., "scenarios/ctf/foo.xml")
+    # - VmSet doesn't have a `display_name` method - use sec_gen_batch.title instead
+    # - Always eager-load :vms and :sec_gen_batch to avoid N+1 queries
+    def valid_vm_sets_for_user(user)
+      return [] unless self.class.hacktivity_mode? && requires_vms?
+
+      # Query Hacktivity's vm_sets where:
+      # - scenario matches our secgen_scenario
+      # - user owns it (or is on the team)
+      # - not relinquished
+      # - build completed successfully
+      ::VmSet.joins(:sec_gen_batch)
+             .where(sec_gen_batches: { scenario: secgen_scenario })
+             .where(user: user, relinquished: false)
+             .where.not(build_status: ['pending', 'error'])
+             .includes(:vms, :sec_gen_batch)
+             .order(created_at: :desc)
+    end
+
+    # Generate scenario data via ERB with optional VM context
+    def generate_scenario_data(vm_context = {})
       template_path = scenario_path.join('scenario.json.erb')
       raise "Scenario template not found: #{name}" unless File.exist?(template_path)
 
       erb = ERB.new(File.read(template_path))
-      binding_context = ScenarioBinding.new
+      binding_context = ScenarioBinding.new(vm_context)
       output = erb.result(binding_context.get_binding)
 
       JSON.parse(output)
@@ -77,13 +105,14 @@ module BreakEscape
 
     # Binding context for ERB variables
     class ScenarioBinding
-      def initialize
+      def initialize(vm_context = {})
         @random_password = SecureRandom.alphanumeric(8)
         @random_pin = rand(1000..9999).to_s
         @random_code = SecureRandom.hex(4)
+        @vm_context = vm_context  # VM/flag data for CTF integration
       end
 
-      attr_reader :random_password, :random_pin, :random_code
+      attr_reader :random_password, :random_pin, :random_code, :vm_context
 
       def get_binding
         binding
diff --git a/app/policies/break_escape/game_policy.rb b/app/policies/break_escape/game_policy.rb
index 85bf5f5..2b35010 100644
--- a/app/policies/break_escape/game_policy.rb
+++ b/app/policies/break_escape/game_policy.rb
@@ -49,6 +49,14 @@ module BreakEscape
       show?
     end
 
+    def container?
+      show?
+    end
+
+    def submit_flag?
+      show?
+    end
+
     class Scope < Scope
       def resolve
         if user&.admin? || user&.account_manager?
diff --git a/app/policies/break_escape/mission_policy.rb b/app/policies/break_escape/mission_policy.rb
index b2563b7..c4a34e8 100644
--- a/app/policies/break_escape/mission_policy.rb
+++ b/app/policies/break_escape/mission_policy.rb
@@ -9,6 +9,11 @@ module BreakEscape
       record.published? || user&.admin? || user&.account_manager?
     end
 
+    def create_game?
+      # Anyone authenticated can create a game for a mission they can view
+      user.present? && show?
+    end
+
     class Scope < Scope
       def resolve
         if user&.admin? || user&.account_manager?
diff --git a/app/views/break_escape/games/new.html.erb b/app/views/break_escape/games/new.html.erb
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4109c01
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/views/break_escape/games/new.html.erb
@@ -0,0 +1,263 @@
+<%# Game Setup / VM Set Selection Page %>
+<div class="game-setup container">
+  <div class="game-setup-header">
+    <h1><%= @mission.display_name %></h1>
+    <p class="mission-description"><%= @mission.description %></p>
+  </div>
+
+  <% if @mission.requires_vms? %>
+    <div class="vm-selection">
+      <h2>Select VM Environment</h2>
+      
+      <% if @available_vm_sets.any? %>
+        <div class="vm-set-list">
+          <% @available_vm_sets.each do |vm_set| %>
+            <%= form_with url: break_escape.games_path, method: :post, local: true, class: 'vm-set-form' do |f| %>
+              <%= f.hidden_field :mission_id, value: @mission.id %>
+              <%= f.hidden_field :vm_set_id, value: vm_set.id %>
+              
+              <div class="vm-set-card">
+                <div class="vm-set-header">
+                  <%# NOTE: VmSet doesn't have display_name - use sec_gen_batch.title instead %>
+                  <h3><%= vm_set.sec_gen_batch&.title || "VM Set ##{vm_set.id}" %></h3>
+                  <span class="vm-count"><%= pluralize(vm_set.vms.count, 'VM') %></span>
+                </div>
+                
+                <ul class="vm-list">
+                  <% vm_set.vms.each do |vm| %>
+                    <li class="vm-item">
+                      <span class="vm-title"><%= vm.title %></span>
+                      <% if vm.ip_address.present? %>
+                        <span class="vm-ip">(<%= vm.ip_address %>)</span>
+                      <% end %>
+                      <% if vm.enable_console %>
+                        <span class="vm-console-badge" title="Console available">🖥️</span>
+                      <% end %>
+                    </li>
+                  <% end %>
+                </ul>
+                
+                <%= f.submit "Start with this VM Set", class: "btn btn-primary" %>
+              </div>
+            <% end %>
+          <% end %>
+        </div>
+        
+        <% if @existing_games.any? %>
+          <div class="existing-games">
+            <h3>Continue Existing Game</h3>
+            <div class="existing-games-list">
+              <% @existing_games.each do |game| %>
+                <%= link_to game_path(game), class: "btn btn-secondary existing-game-btn" do %>
+                  Continue game started <%= time_ago_in_words(game.started_at) %> ago
+                  <span class="game-status badge"><%= game.status %></span>
+                <% end %>
+              <% end %>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        <% end %>
+        
+      <% else %>
+        <div class="alert alert-warning">
+          <h4>No VM Sets Available</h4>
+          <p>This mission requires VMs but you don't have any available VM sets.</p>
+          <p>Please provision VMs through Hacktivity first, then return here to start the mission.</p>
+          <%= link_to "← Back to Missions", missions_path, class: "btn btn-secondary" %>
+        </div>
+      <% end %>
+    </div>
+    
+  <% else %>
+    <%# Non-VM mission - just start %>
+    <div class="mission-start">
+      <%= form_with url: break_escape.games_path, method: :post, local: true do |f| %>
+        <%= f.hidden_field :mission_id, value: @mission.id %>
+        <%= f.submit "Start Mission", class: "btn btn-primary btn-large" %>
+      <% end %>
+    </div>
+  <% end %>
+</div>
+
+<style>
+  .game-setup {
+    max-width: 800px;
+    margin: 0 auto;
+    padding: 20px;
+    font-family: 'Press Start 2P', 'VT323', monospace;
+  }
+  
+  .game-setup-header {
+    text-align: center;
+    margin-bottom: 30px;
+  }
+  
+  .game-setup-header h1 {
+    color: #00ff00;
+    margin-bottom: 10px;
+  }
+  
+  .mission-description {
+    color: #cccccc;
+    font-family: 'VT323', monospace;
+    font-size: 18px;
+  }
+  
+  .vm-selection h2 {
+    color: #00ff00;
+    border-bottom: 2px solid #00ff00;
+    padding-bottom: 10px;
+    margin-bottom: 20px;
+  }
+  
+  .vm-set-list {
+    display: flex;
+    flex-direction: column;
+    gap: 20px;
+  }
+  
+  .vm-set-card {
+    background: #1a1a1a;
+    border: 2px solid #00ff00;
+    padding: 20px;
+    border-radius: 0;
+  }
+  
+  .vm-set-header {
+    display: flex;
+    justify-content: space-between;
+    align-items: center;
+    margin-bottom: 15px;
+  }
+  
+  .vm-set-header h3 {
+    color: #00ff00;
+    margin: 0;
+    font-size: 16px;
+  }
+  
+  .vm-count {
+    background: #00aa00;
+    color: #000;
+    padding: 4px 8px;
+    font-size: 12px;
+  }
+  
+  .vm-list {
+    list-style: none;
+    padding: 0;
+    margin: 0 0 15px 0;
+  }
+  
+  .vm-item {
+    padding: 8px;
+    margin: 5px 0;
+    background: rgba(0, 255, 0, 0.05);
+    border-left: 3px solid #00ff00;
+    color: #00ff00;
+    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
+    font-size: 14px;
+  }
+  
+  .vm-title {
+    font-weight: bold;
+  }
+  
+  .vm-ip {
+    color: #888;
+    font-size: 12px;
+  }
+  
+  .vm-console-badge {
+    float: right;
+  }
+  
+  .btn {
+    background: #00aa00;
+    color: #fff;
+    border: 2px solid #000;
+    padding: 10px 20px;
+    font-family: 'Press Start 2P', monospace;
+    font-size: 12px;
+    cursor: pointer;
+    text-decoration: none;
+    display: inline-block;
+  }
+  
+  .btn:hover {
+    background: #00cc00;
+  }
+  
+  .btn-primary {
+    background: #00aa00;
+    width: 100%;
+  }
+  
+  .btn-secondary {
+    background: #333;
+    color: #00ff00;
+    border-color: #00ff00;
+  }
+  
+  .btn-secondary:hover {
+    background: #444;
+  }
+  
+  .btn-large {
+    padding: 15px 30px;
+    font-size: 14px;
+  }
+  
+  .existing-games {
+    margin-top: 30px;
+    padding-top: 20px;
+    border-top: 1px solid #333;
+  }
+  
+  .existing-games h3 {
+    color: #888;
+    font-size: 14px;
+    margin-bottom: 15px;
+  }
+  
+  .existing-games-list {
+    display: flex;
+    flex-direction: column;
+    gap: 10px;
+  }
+  
+  .existing-game-btn {
+    text-align: left;
+    display: flex;
+    justify-content: space-between;
+    align-items: center;
+  }
+  
+  .badge {
+    background: #333;
+    padding: 4px 8px;
+    font-size: 10px;
+    border-radius: 0;
+  }
+  
+  .alert {
+    padding: 20px;
+    border: 2px solid;
+    margin: 20px 0;
+  }
+  
+  .alert-warning {
+    background: rgba(255, 165, 0, 0.1);
+    border-color: #ffaa00;
+    color: #ffaa00;
+  }
+  
+  .alert h4 {
+    margin-top: 0;
+  }
+  
+  .mission-start {
+    text-align: center;
+    padding: 40px;
+  }
+</style>
+
diff --git a/app/views/break_escape/games/show.html.erb b/app/views/break_escape/games/show.html.erb
index 00ad540..6996e3d 100644
--- a/app/views/break_escape/games/show.html.erb
+++ b/app/views/break_escape/games/show.html.erb
@@ -52,6 +52,8 @@
   <link rel="stylesheet" href="/break_escape/css/text-file-minigame.css">
   <link rel="stylesheet" href="/break_escape/css/npc-barks.css">
   <link rel="stylesheet" href="/break_escape/css/objectives.css">
+  <link rel="stylesheet" href="/break_escape/css/vm-launcher-minigame.css">
+  <link rel="stylesheet" href="/break_escape/css/flag-station-minigame.css">
 </head>
 <body>
   <div id="game-container">
@@ -116,7 +118,9 @@
       gameId: <%= @game.id %>,
       apiBasePath: '<%= game_path(@game) %>',
       assetsPath: '/break_escape/assets',
-      csrfToken: '<%= form_authenticity_token %>'
+      csrfToken: '<%= form_authenticity_token %>',
+      hacktivityMode: <%= BreakEscape::Mission.hacktivity_mode? %>,
+      vmSetId: <%= @game.player_state['vm_set_id'] || 'null' %>
     };
   </script>
 
@@ -128,6 +132,11 @@
   <%# Load game JavaScript (ES6 module) %>
   <script type="module" src="/break_escape/js/main.js" nonce="<%= content_security_policy_nonce %>"></script>
 
+  <%# Load Hacktivity ActionCable integration for VM console support %>
+  <% if BreakEscape::Mission.hacktivity_mode? %>
+    <script type="module" src="/break_escape/js/systems/hacktivity-cable.js" nonce="<%= content_security_policy_nonce %>"></script>
+  <% end %>
+
   <%# Mobile touch handling %>
   <script>
     // Allow zooming on mobile devices
diff --git a/config/routes.rb b/config/routes.rb
index 782c3a5..b7d17b1 100644
--- a/config/routes.rb
+++ b/config/routes.rb
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ BreakEscape::Engine.routes.draw do
   resources :missions, only: [:index, :show]
 
   # Game management
-  resources :games, only: [:show, :create] do
+  resources :games, only: [:new, :show, :create] do
     member do
       # Scenario and NPC data
       get 'scenario'          # Returns full scenario_data JSON (for compatibility)
@@ -30,6 +30,9 @@ BreakEscape::Engine.routes.draw do
       get 'objectives'                                      # Get current objective state
       post 'objectives/tasks/:task_id', to: 'games#complete_task', as: 'complete_task'
       put 'objectives/tasks/:task_id', to: 'games#update_task_progress', as: 'update_task_progress'
+      
+      # VM/Flag integration
+      post 'flags', to: 'games#submit_flag'  # Submit CTF flag for validation
     end
   end
 
diff --git a/db/migrate/20251128000001_remove_unique_game_constraint.rb b/db/migrate/20251128000001_remove_unique_game_constraint.rb
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a2638bc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/db/migrate/20251128000001_remove_unique_game_constraint.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+# frozen_string_literal: true
+
+# Remove unique constraint on games to allow multiple games per player+mission
+# This is needed for VM/CTF flag integration where each VM set gets its own game instance
+class RemoveUniqueGameConstraint < ActiveRecord::Migration[7.0]
+  def change
+    # Remove the unique index
+    remove_index :break_escape_games,
+                 name: 'index_games_on_player_and_mission',
+                 if_exists: true
+
+    # Add non-unique index for performance
+    # This maintains query performance without enforcing uniqueness
+    add_index :break_escape_games,
+              [:player_type, :player_id, :mission_id],
+              name: 'index_games_on_player_and_mission_non_unique'
+  end
+end
+
diff --git a/public/break_escape/css/flag-station-minigame.css b/public/break_escape/css/flag-station-minigame.css
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7665636
--- /dev/null
+++ b/public/break_escape/css/flag-station-minigame.css
@@ -0,0 +1,184 @@
+/**
+ * Flag Station Minigame Styles
+ */
+
+.flag-station {
+    padding: 20px;
+    font-family: 'VT323', 'Courier New', monospace;
+}
+
+.flag-station-header {
+    text-align: center;
+    margin-bottom: 20px;
+}
+
+.flag-station-icon {
+    font-size: 48px;
+    margin-bottom: 10px;
+}
+
+.flag-station-description {
+    color: #888;
+    font-size: 14px;
+    line-height: 1.4;
+}
+
+.flag-input-container {
+    margin: 20px 0;
+}
+
+.flag-input-label {
+    display: block;
+    color: #00ff00;
+    margin-bottom: 8px;
+    font-size: 14px;
+}
+
+.flag-input-wrapper {
+    display: flex;
+    gap: 10px;
+}
+
+.flag-input {
+    flex: 1;
+    background: #000;
+    border: 2px solid #333;
+    color: #00ff00;
+    padding: 12px 15px;
+    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
+    font-size: 16px;
+    outline: none;
+}
+
+.flag-input:focus {
+    border-color: #00ff00;
+}
+
+.flag-input::placeholder {
+    color: #444;
+}
+
+.flag-submit-btn {
+    background: #00aa00;
+    color: #fff;
+    border: 2px solid #000;
+    padding: 12px 20px;
+    font-family: 'Press Start 2P', monospace;
+    font-size: 11px;
+    cursor: pointer;
+    white-space: nowrap;
+}
+
+.flag-submit-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
+    background: #00cc00;
+}
+
+.flag-submit-btn:disabled {
+    background: #333;
+    color: #666;
+    cursor: not-allowed;
+}
+
+.flag-result {
+    margin-top: 15px;
+    padding: 15px;
+    text-align: center;
+    font-size: 14px;
+    display: none;
+}
+
+.flag-result.success {
+    display: block;
+    background: rgba(0, 170, 0, 0.2);
+    border: 2px solid #00aa00;
+    color: #00ff00;
+}
+
+.flag-result.error {
+    display: block;
+    background: rgba(170, 0, 0, 0.2);
+    border: 2px solid #aa0000;
+    color: #ff4444;
+}
+
+.flag-result.loading {
+    display: block;
+    background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.2);
+    border: 2px solid #ffaa00;
+    color: #ffaa00;
+}
+
+.flag-history {
+    margin-top: 30px;
+    border-top: 1px solid #333;
+    padding-top: 20px;
+}
+
+.flag-history-title {
+    color: #888;
+    font-size: 12px;
+    margin-bottom: 10px;
+    text-transform: uppercase;
+}
+
+.flag-history-list {
+    list-style: none;
+    padding: 0;
+    margin: 0;
+    max-height: 150px;
+    overflow-y: auto;
+}
+
+.flag-history-item {
+    display: flex;
+    justify-content: space-between;
+    align-items: center;
+    padding: 8px 12px;
+    margin: 5px 0;
+    background: rgba(0, 255, 0, 0.05);
+    border-left: 3px solid #00aa00;
+}
+
+.flag-value {
+    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
+    color: #00ff00;
+    font-size: 13px;
+}
+
+.flag-check {
+    color: #00aa00;
+}
+
+.reward-notification {
+    margin-top: 15px;
+    padding: 15px;
+    background: rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.1);
+    border: 2px solid #0088ff;
+    border-radius: 0;
+}
+
+.reward-notification h4 {
+    color: #0088ff;
+    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
+    font-size: 14px;
+}
+
+.reward-item {
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 10px;
+    color: #ccc;
+    font-size: 13px;
+    margin: 5px 0;
+}
+
+.reward-icon {
+    font-size: 18px;
+}
+
+.no-flags-yet {
+    color: #666;
+    font-style: italic;
+    font-size: 13px;
+}
+
diff --git a/public/break_escape/css/vm-launcher-minigame.css b/public/break_escape/css/vm-launcher-minigame.css
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..619295d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/public/break_escape/css/vm-launcher-minigame.css
@@ -0,0 +1,190 @@
+/**
+ * VM Launcher Minigame Styles
+ */
+
+.vm-launcher {
+    padding: 15px;
+    font-family: 'VT323', 'Courier New', monospace;
+    max-height: 400px;
+    overflow-y: auto;
+}
+
+.vm-launcher-description {
+    color: #888;
+    margin-bottom: 15px;
+    font-size: 14px;
+    line-height: 1.4;
+}
+
+.vm-list {
+    display: flex;
+    flex-direction: column;
+    gap: 10px;
+}
+
+.vm-card {
+    background: #1a1a1a;
+    border: 2px solid #333;
+    padding: 15px;
+    cursor: pointer;
+    transition: all 0.2s ease;
+}
+
+.vm-card:hover {
+    border-color: #00ff00;
+    background: #1f1f1f;
+}
+
+.vm-card.selected {
+    border-color: #00ff00;
+    background: rgba(0, 255, 0, 0.1);
+}
+
+.vm-card.launching {
+    opacity: 0.7;
+    cursor: wait;
+}
+
+.vm-header {
+    display: flex;
+    justify-content: space-between;
+    align-items: center;
+    margin-bottom: 8px;
+}
+
+.vm-title {
+    color: #00ff00;
+    font-size: 16px;
+    font-weight: bold;
+}
+
+.vm-status {
+    font-size: 12px;
+    padding: 3px 8px;
+    border-radius: 0;
+}
+
+.vm-status.online {
+    background: #00aa00;
+    color: #000;
+}
+
+.vm-status.offline {
+    background: #aa0000;
+    color: #fff;
+}
+
+.vm-status.console {
+    background: #0088ff;
+    color: #fff;
+}
+
+.vm-details {
+    display: flex;
+    gap: 20px;
+    font-size: 14px;
+    color: #aaa;
+}
+
+.vm-detail-label {
+    color: #666;
+}
+
+.vm-ip {
+    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
+    color: #ffaa00;
+}
+
+.vm-actions {
+    margin-top: 15px;
+    display: flex;
+    gap: 10px;
+    justify-content: center;
+}
+
+.vm-action-btn {
+    background: #00aa00;
+    color: #fff;
+    border: 2px solid #000;
+    padding: 10px 20px;
+    font-family: 'Press Start 2P', monospace;
+    font-size: 12px;
+    cursor: pointer;
+    transition: background 0.2s;
+}
+
+.vm-action-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
+    background: #00cc00;
+}
+
+.vm-action-btn:disabled {
+    background: #333;
+    color: #666;
+    cursor: not-allowed;
+}
+
+.vm-action-btn.launching {
+    background: #666;
+}
+
+.launch-status {
+    text-align: center;
+    padding: 10px;
+    margin-top: 10px;
+    font-size: 14px;
+}
+
+.launch-status.success {
+    color: #00ff00;
+}
+
+.launch-status.error {
+    color: #ff4444;
+}
+
+.launch-status.loading {
+    color: #ffaa00;
+}
+
+.no-vms-message {
+    text-align: center;
+    padding: 40px;
+    color: #888;
+}
+
+.no-vms-message h4 {
+    color: #ffaa00;
+    margin-bottom: 15px;
+}
+
+.standalone-instructions {
+    background: #1a1a1a;
+    border: 1px solid #333;
+    padding: 15px;
+    margin-top: 15px;
+    font-size: 13px;
+    line-height: 1.6;
+}
+
+.standalone-instructions h4 {
+    color: #00ff00;
+    margin-top: 0;
+    margin-bottom: 10px;
+}
+
+.standalone-instructions code {
+    background: #000;
+    padding: 2px 6px;
+    color: #ffaa00;
+}
+
+.standalone-instructions ol {
+    margin: 0;
+    padding-left: 20px;
+}
+
+.standalone-instructions li {
+    margin: 8px 0;
+    color: #ccc;
+}
+
diff --git a/public/break_escape/js/core/game.js b/public/break_escape/js/core/game.js
index be03193..4a27a2e 100644
--- a/public/break_escape/js/core/game.js
+++ b/public/break_escape/js/core/game.js
@@ -512,6 +512,14 @@ export async function create() {
         console.log('📋 Restored objectives state from server');
     }
     
+    // Restore submitted flags from server if available (for flag-station minigame)
+    if (gameScenario.submittedFlags) {
+        window.gameState.submittedFlags = gameScenario.submittedFlags;
+        console.log('🏁 Restored submitted flags from server:', window.gameState.submittedFlags);
+    } else {
+        window.gameState.submittedFlags = [];
+    }
+    
     // Initialize objectives system AFTER scenario is loaded
     // This must happen in create() because gameScenario isn't available until now
     if (gameScenario.objectives && window.objectivesManager) {
diff --git a/public/break_escape/js/main.js b/public/break_escape/js/main.js
index 2a7ca90..a440c8f 100644
--- a/public/break_escape/js/main.js
+++ b/public/break_escape/js/main.js
@@ -54,7 +54,8 @@ window.gameState = {
     biometricUnlocks: [],
     bluetoothDevices: [],
     notes: [],
-    startTime: null
+    startTime: null,
+    submittedFlags: []  // CTF flags that have been submitted
 };
 window.lastBluetoothScan = 0;
 
diff --git a/public/break_escape/js/minigames/flag-station/flag-station-minigame.js b/public/break_escape/js/minigames/flag-station/flag-station-minigame.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d986b0e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/public/break_escape/js/minigames/flag-station/flag-station-minigame.js
@@ -0,0 +1,474 @@
+/**
+ * Flag Station Minigame
+ * 
+ * CTF flag submission interface.
+ * Players can submit flags they've found and receive in-game rewards.
+ */
+
+import { MinigameScene } from '../framework/base-minigame.js';
+
+export class FlagStationMinigame extends MinigameScene {
+    constructor(container, params) {
+        super(container, params);
+        this.stationId = params.stationId || 'flag-station';
+        this.stationName = params.stationName || 'Flag Submission Terminal';
+        this.expectedFlags = params.flags || [];
+        this.submittedFlags = params.submittedFlags || window.gameState?.submittedFlags || [];
+        this.gameId = params.gameId || window.gameConfig?.gameId;
+        this.isSubmitting = false;
+    }
+    
+    init() {
+        this.params.title = this.stationName;
+        this.params.cancelText = 'Close';
+        super.init();
+        this.buildUI();
+    }
+    
+    buildUI() {
+        // Add custom styles
+        const style = document.createElement('style');
+        style.textContent = `
+            .flag-station {
+                padding: 20px;
+                font-family: 'VT323', 'Courier New', monospace;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-station-header {
+                text-align: center;
+                margin-bottom: 20px;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-station-icon {
+                font-size: 48px;
+                margin-bottom: 10px;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-station-description {
+                color: #888;
+                font-size: 14px;
+                line-height: 1.4;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-input-container {
+                margin: 20px 0;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-input-label {
+                display: block;
+                color: #00ff00;
+                margin-bottom: 8px;
+                font-size: 14px;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-input-wrapper {
+                display: flex;
+                gap: 10px;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-input {
+                flex: 1;
+                background: #000;
+                border: 2px solid #333;
+                color: #00ff00;
+                padding: 12px 15px;
+                font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
+                font-size: 16px;
+                outline: none;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-input:focus {
+                border-color: #00ff00;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-input::placeholder {
+                color: #444;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-submit-btn {
+                background: #00aa00;
+                color: #fff;
+                border: 2px solid #000;
+                padding: 12px 20px;
+                font-family: 'Press Start 2P', monospace;
+                font-size: 11px;
+                cursor: pointer;
+                white-space: nowrap;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-submit-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
+                background: #00cc00;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-submit-btn:disabled {
+                background: #333;
+                color: #666;
+                cursor: not-allowed;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-result {
+                margin-top: 15px;
+                padding: 15px;
+                text-align: center;
+                font-size: 14px;
+                display: none;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-result.success {
+                display: block;
+                background: rgba(0, 170, 0, 0.2);
+                border: 2px solid #00aa00;
+                color: #00ff00;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-result.error {
+                display: block;
+                background: rgba(170, 0, 0, 0.2);
+                border: 2px solid #aa0000;
+                color: #ff4444;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-result.loading {
+                display: block;
+                background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.2);
+                border: 2px solid #ffaa00;
+                color: #ffaa00;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-history {
+                margin-top: 30px;
+                border-top: 1px solid #333;
+                padding-top: 20px;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-history-title {
+                color: #888;
+                font-size: 12px;
+                margin-bottom: 10px;
+                text-transform: uppercase;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-history-list {
+                list-style: none;
+                padding: 0;
+                margin: 0;
+                max-height: 150px;
+                overflow-y: auto;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-history-item {
+                display: flex;
+                justify-content: space-between;
+                align-items: center;
+                padding: 8px 12px;
+                margin: 5px 0;
+                background: rgba(0, 255, 0, 0.05);
+                border-left: 3px solid #00aa00;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-value {
+                font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
+                color: #00ff00;
+                font-size: 13px;
+            }
+            
+            .flag-check {
+                color: #00aa00;
+            }
+            
+            .reward-notification {
+                margin-top: 15px;
+                padding: 15px;
+                background: rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.1);
+                border: 2px solid #0088ff;
+                border-radius: 0;
+            }
+            
+            .reward-notification h4 {
+                color: #0088ff;
+                margin: 0 0 10px 0;
+                font-size: 14px;
+            }
+            
+            .reward-item {
+                display: flex;
+                align-items: center;
+                gap: 10px;
+                color: #ccc;
+                font-size: 13px;
+                margin: 5px 0;
+            }
+            
+            .reward-icon {
+                font-size: 18px;
+            }
+            
+            .no-flags-yet {
+                color: #666;
+                font-style: italic;
+                font-size: 13px;
+            }
+        `;
+        this.gameContainer.appendChild(style);
+        
+        // Build main container
+        const station = document.createElement('div');
+        station.className = 'flag-station';
+        station.innerHTML = this.buildStationContent();
+        
+        this.gameContainer.appendChild(station);
+        this.attachEventHandlers();
+    }
+    
+    buildStationContent() {
+        const submittedCount = this.submittedFlags.length;
+        const totalCount = this.expectedFlags.length;
+        const progressText = totalCount > 0 
+            ? `${submittedCount}/${totalCount} flags submitted` 
+            : '';
+        
+        return `
+            <div class="flag-station-header">
+                <div class="flag-station-icon">🏁</div>
+                <p class="flag-station-description">
+                    Enter captured CTF flags below to validate your findings.
+                    ${progressText}
+                </p>
+            </div>
+            
+            <div class="flag-input-container">
+                <label class="flag-input-label">Enter Flag:</label>
+                <div class="flag-input-wrapper">
+                    <input type="text" 
+                           class="flag-input" 
+                           id="flag-input" 
+                           placeholder="flag{...}" 
+                           autocomplete="off"
+                           spellcheck="false">
+                    <button class="flag-submit-btn" id="flag-submit-btn">SUBMIT</button>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+            
+            <div class="flag-result" id="flag-result"></div>
+            <div class="reward-notification" id="reward-notification" style="display: none;"></div>
+            
+            <div class="flag-history">
+                <div class="flag-history-title">Submitted Flags</div>
+                <ul class="flag-history-list" id="flag-history-list">
+                    ${this.buildFlagHistory()}
+                </ul>
+            </div>
+        `;
+    }
+    
+    buildFlagHistory() {
+        if (this.submittedFlags.length === 0) {
+            return '<li class="no-flags-yet">No flags submitted yet</li>';
+        }
+        
+        return this.submittedFlags.map(flag => `
+            <li class="flag-history-item">
+                <span class="flag-value">${this.escapeHtml(flag)}</span>
+                <span class="flag-check">✓</span>
+            </li>
+        `).join('');
+    }
+    
+    attachEventHandlers() {
+        const input = this.gameContainer.querySelector('#flag-input');
+        const submitBtn = this.gameContainer.querySelector('#flag-submit-btn');
+        
+        // Submit on button click
+        this.addEventListener(submitBtn, 'click', () => this.submitFlag());
+        
+        // Submit on Enter key
+        this.addEventListener(input, 'keypress', (e) => {
+            if (e.key === 'Enter') {
+                this.submitFlag();
+            }
+        });
+        
+        // Focus input on start
+        setTimeout(() => input.focus(), 100);
+    }
+    
+    async submitFlag() {
+        if (this.isSubmitting) return;
+        
+        const input = this.gameContainer.querySelector('#flag-input');
+        const submitBtn = this.gameContainer.querySelector('#flag-submit-btn');
+        const resultEl = this.gameContainer.querySelector('#flag-result');
+        const rewardEl = this.gameContainer.querySelector('#reward-notification');
+        
+        const flagValue = input.value.trim();
+        
+        if (!flagValue) {
+            this.showResult(resultEl, 'error', 'Please enter a flag');
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        // Check if already submitted
+        if (this.submittedFlags.some(f => f.toLowerCase() === flagValue.toLowerCase())) {
+            this.showResult(resultEl, 'error', 'This flag has already been submitted');
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        this.isSubmitting = true;
+        submitBtn.disabled = true;
+        submitBtn.textContent = '...';
+        this.showResult(resultEl, 'loading', 'Validating flag...');
+        rewardEl.style.display = 'none';
+        
+        try {
+            const response = await fetch(`/break_escape/games/${this.gameId}/flags`, {
+                method: 'POST',
+                headers: {
+                    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+                    'X-CSRF-Token': this.getCsrfToken()
+                },
+                body: JSON.stringify({ flag: flagValue })
+            });
+            
+            const data = await response.json();
+            
+            if (response.ok && data.success) {
+                // Success!
+                this.showResult(resultEl, 'success', `✓ ${data.message || 'Flag accepted!'}`);
+                
+                // Add to history
+                this.submittedFlags.push(flagValue);
+                this.updateFlagHistory();
+                
+                // Update global state
+                if (window.gameState) {
+                    window.gameState.submittedFlags = this.submittedFlags;
+                }
+                
+                // Show rewards if any
+                if (data.rewards && data.rewards.length > 0) {
+                    this.showRewards(rewardEl, data.rewards);
+                    
+                    // Emit events for rewards
+                    this.processRewardEvents(data.rewards);
+                }
+                
+                // Clear input
+                input.value = '';
+                
+            } else {
+                this.showResult(resultEl, 'error', `✗ ${data.message || 'Invalid flag'}`);
+            }
+            
+        } catch (error) {
+            console.error('[FlagStation] Submit error:', error);
+            this.showResult(resultEl, 'error', '✗ Failed to submit flag. Please try again.');
+        } finally {
+            this.isSubmitting = false;
+            submitBtn.disabled = false;
+            submitBtn.textContent = 'SUBMIT';
+        }
+    }
+    
+    showResult(element, type, message) {
+        element.className = `flag-result ${type}`;
+        element.textContent = message;
+        element.style.display = 'block';
+    }
+    
+    showRewards(element, rewards) {
+        const rewardHtml = rewards.map(reward => {
+            switch (reward.type) {
+                case 'give_item':
+                    return `
+                        <div class="reward-item">
+                            <span class="reward-icon">📦</span>
+                            <span>Received: ${reward.item?.name || 'Item'}</span>
+                        </div>
+                    `;
+                case 'unlock_door':
+                    return `
+                        <div class="reward-item">
+                            <span class="reward-icon">🔓</span>
+                            <span>Door unlocked: ${reward.room_id}</span>
+                        </div>
+                    `;
+                case 'emit_event':
+                    return `
+                        <div class="reward-item">
+                            <span class="reward-icon">⚡</span>
+                            <span>Event triggered</span>
+                        </div>
+                    `;
+                default:
+                    return '';
+            }
+        }).filter(h => h).join('');
+        
+        if (rewardHtml) {
+            element.innerHTML = `<h4>🎁 Rewards Unlocked!</h4>${rewardHtml}`;
+            element.style.display = 'block';
+        }
+    }
+    
+    processRewardEvents(rewards) {
+        for (const reward of rewards) {
+            if (reward.type === 'give_item' && reward.item) {
+                // Emit item received event
+                if (window.eventDispatcher) {
+                    window.eventDispatcher.emit('item_received', {
+                        item: reward.item,
+                        source: 'flag_reward'
+                    });
+                }
+            }
+            
+            if (reward.type === 'unlock_door' && reward.room_id) {
+                // Emit door unlocked event
+                if (window.eventDispatcher) {
+                    window.eventDispatcher.emit('door_unlocked', {
+                        roomId: reward.room_id,
+                        source: 'flag_reward'
+                    });
+                }
+            }
+            
+            if (reward.type === 'emit_event' && reward.event_name) {
+                // Emit the custom event
+                if (window.eventDispatcher) {
+                    window.eventDispatcher.emit(reward.event_name, {
+                        source: 'flag_reward'
+                    });
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    
+    updateFlagHistory() {
+        const list = this.gameContainer.querySelector('#flag-history-list');
+        list.innerHTML = this.buildFlagHistory();
+    }
+    
+    getCsrfToken() {
+        const meta = document.querySelector('meta[name="csrf-token"]');
+        return meta ? meta.getAttribute('content') : '';
+    }
+    
+    escapeHtml(str) {
+        const div = document.createElement('div');
+        div.textContent = str;
+        return div.innerHTML;
+    }
+    
+    start() {
+        super.start();
+        console.log('[FlagStation] Started with', this.expectedFlags.length, 'expected flags');
+    }
+}
+
+// Register with MinigameFramework
+if (window.MinigameFramework) {
+    window.MinigameFramework.registerMinigame('flag-station', FlagStationMinigame);
+}
+
+export default FlagStationMinigame;
+
diff --git a/public/break_escape/js/minigames/index.js b/public/break_escape/js/minigames/index.js
index 36d1168..1a11011 100644
--- a/public/break_escape/js/minigames/index.js
+++ b/public/break_escape/js/minigames/index.js
@@ -16,6 +16,8 @@ export { PasswordMinigame } from './password/password-minigame.js';
 export { TextFileMinigame, returnToTextFileAfterNotes } from './text-file/text-file-minigame.js';
 export { TitleScreenMinigame, startTitleScreenMinigame } from './title-screen/title-screen-minigame.js';
 export { RFIDMinigame, startRFIDMinigame, returnToConversationAfterRFID } from './rfid/rfid-minigame.js';
+export { VmLauncherMinigame } from './vm-launcher/vm-launcher-minigame.js';
+export { FlagStationMinigame } from './flag-station/flag-station-minigame.js';
 
 // Initialize the global minigame framework for backward compatibility
 import { MinigameFramework } from './framework/minigame-manager.js';
@@ -77,6 +79,12 @@ import { TitleScreenMinigame, startTitleScreenMinigame } from './title-screen/ti
 // Import the RFID minigame
 import { RFIDMinigame, startRFIDMinigame, returnToConversationAfterRFID } from './rfid/rfid-minigame.js';
 
+// Import the VM launcher minigame
+import { VmLauncherMinigame } from './vm-launcher/vm-launcher-minigame.js';
+
+// Import the flag station minigame
+import { FlagStationMinigame } from './flag-station/flag-station-minigame.js';
+
 // Register minigames
 MinigameFramework.registerScene('lockpicking', LockpickingMinigamePhaser); // Use Phaser version as default
 MinigameFramework.registerScene('lockpicking-phaser', LockpickingMinigamePhaser); // Keep explicit phaser name
@@ -92,6 +100,8 @@ MinigameFramework.registerScene('password', PasswordMinigame);
 MinigameFramework.registerScene('text-file', TextFileMinigame);
 MinigameFramework.registerScene('title-screen', TitleScreenMinigame);
 MinigameFramework.registerScene('rfid', RFIDMinigame);
+MinigameFramework.registerScene('vm-launcher', VmLauncherMinigame);
+MinigameFramework.registerScene('flag-station', FlagStationMinigame);
 
 // Make minigame functions available globally
 window.startNotesMinigame = startNotesMinigame;
diff --git a/public/break_escape/js/minigames/vm-launcher/vm-launcher-minigame.js b/public/break_escape/js/minigames/vm-launcher/vm-launcher-minigame.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..45e7864
--- /dev/null
+++ b/public/break_escape/js/minigames/vm-launcher/vm-launcher-minigame.js
@@ -0,0 +1,416 @@
+/**
+ * VM Launcher Minigame
+ * 
+ * Displays available VMs and allows launching console connections.
+ * Works in two modes:
+ * - Hacktivity mode: Downloads SPICE console files via ActionCable
+ * - Standalone mode: Shows VirtualBox instructions
+ */
+
+import { MinigameScene } from '../framework/base-minigame.js';
+
+export class VmLauncherMinigame extends MinigameScene {
+    constructor(container, params) {
+        super(container, params);
+        this.vms = params.vms || [];
+        this.hacktivityMode = params.hacktivityMode || false;
+        this.selectedVm = null;
+        this.isLaunching = false;
+    }
+    
+    init() {
+        this.params.title = this.params.title || 'VM Console Access';
+        this.params.cancelText = 'Close';
+        super.init();
+        this.buildUI();
+    }
+    
+    buildUI() {
+        // Add custom styles
+        const style = document.createElement('style');
+        style.textContent = `
+            .vm-launcher {
+                padding: 15px;
+                font-family: 'VT323', 'Courier New', monospace;
+                max-height: 400px;
+                overflow-y: auto;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-launcher-description {
+                color: #888;
+                margin-bottom: 15px;
+                font-size: 14px;
+                line-height: 1.4;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-list {
+                display: flex;
+                flex-direction: column;
+                gap: 10px;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-card {
+                background: #1a1a1a;
+                border: 2px solid #333;
+                padding: 15px;
+                cursor: pointer;
+                transition: all 0.2s ease;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-card:hover {
+                border-color: #00ff00;
+                background: #1f1f1f;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-card.selected {
+                border-color: #00ff00;
+                background: rgba(0, 255, 0, 0.1);
+            }
+            
+            .vm-card.launching {
+                opacity: 0.7;
+                cursor: wait;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-header {
+                display: flex;
+                justify-content: space-between;
+                align-items: center;
+                margin-bottom: 8px;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-title {
+                color: #00ff00;
+                font-size: 16px;
+                font-weight: bold;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-status {
+                font-size: 12px;
+                padding: 3px 8px;
+                border-radius: 0;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-status.online {
+                background: #00aa00;
+                color: #000;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-status.offline {
+                background: #aa0000;
+                color: #fff;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-status.console {
+                background: #0088ff;
+                color: #fff;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-details {
+                display: flex;
+                gap: 20px;
+                font-size: 14px;
+                color: #aaa;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-detail-label {
+                color: #666;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-ip {
+                font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
+                color: #ffaa00;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-actions {
+                margin-top: 15px;
+                display: flex;
+                gap: 10px;
+                justify-content: center;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-action-btn {
+                background: #00aa00;
+                color: #fff;
+                border: 2px solid #000;
+                padding: 10px 20px;
+                font-family: 'Press Start 2P', monospace;
+                font-size: 12px;
+                cursor: pointer;
+                transition: background 0.2s;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-action-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
+                background: #00cc00;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-action-btn:disabled {
+                background: #333;
+                color: #666;
+                cursor: not-allowed;
+            }
+            
+            .vm-action-btn.launching {
+                background: #666;
+            }
+            
+            .launch-status {
+                text-align: center;
+                padding: 10px;
+                margin-top: 10px;
+                font-size: 14px;
+            }
+            
+            .launch-status.success {
+                color: #00ff00;
+            }
+            
+            .launch-status.error {
+                color: #ff4444;
+            }
+            
+            .launch-status.loading {
+                color: #ffaa00;
+            }
+            
+            .no-vms-message {
+                text-align: center;
+                padding: 40px;
+                color: #888;
+            }
+            
+            .no-vms-message h4 {
+                color: #ffaa00;
+                margin-bottom: 15px;
+            }
+            
+            .standalone-instructions {
+                background: #1a1a1a;
+                border: 1px solid #333;
+                padding: 15px;
+                margin-top: 15px;
+                font-size: 13px;
+                line-height: 1.6;
+            }
+            
+            .standalone-instructions h4 {
+                color: #00ff00;
+                margin-top: 0;
+                margin-bottom: 10px;
+            }
+            
+            .standalone-instructions code {
+                background: #000;
+                padding: 2px 6px;
+                color: #ffaa00;
+            }
+            
+            .standalone-instructions ol {
+                margin: 0;
+                padding-left: 20px;
+            }
+            
+            .standalone-instructions li {
+                margin: 8px 0;
+                color: #ccc;
+            }
+        `;
+        this.gameContainer.appendChild(style);
+        
+        // Build main container
+        const launcher = document.createElement('div');
+        launcher.className = 'vm-launcher';
+        
+        if (this.vms.length === 0) {
+            launcher.innerHTML = this.buildNoVmsMessage();
+        } else {
+            launcher.innerHTML = this.buildVmList();
+        }
+        
+        this.gameContainer.appendChild(launcher);
+        this.attachEventHandlers();
+    }
+    
+    buildNoVmsMessage() {
+        if (this.hacktivityMode) {
+            return `
+                <div class="no-vms-message">
+                    <h4>No VMs Available</h4>
+                    <p>No virtual machines are configured for this mission.</p>
+                    <p>Please provision VMs through Hacktivity first.</p>
+                </div>
+            `;
+        } else {
+            return `
+                <div class="no-vms-message">
+                    <h4>Standalone Mode</h4>
+                    <p>VMs are not available in standalone mode.</p>
+                    ${this.buildStandaloneInstructions()}
+                </div>
+            `;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    buildVmList() {
+        const description = this.hacktivityMode 
+            ? 'Select a VM to open its console. A SPICE viewer file will be downloaded.'
+            : 'These VMs are available for this mission.';
+        
+        let html = `
+            <p class="vm-launcher-description">${description}</p>
+            <div class="vm-list">
+        `;
+        
+        for (const vm of this.vms) {
+            const hasConsole = vm.enable_console !== false;
+            const statusClass = hasConsole ? 'console' : 'online';
+            const statusText = hasConsole ? 'Console' : 'Active';
+            
+            html += `
+                <div class="vm-card" data-vm-id="${vm.id}">
+                    <div class="vm-header">
+                        <span class="vm-title">${this.escapeHtml(vm.title)}</span>
+                        <span class="vm-status ${statusClass}">${statusText}</span>
+                    </div>
+                    <div class="vm-details">
+                        ${vm.ip ? `<span><span class="vm-detail-label">IP:</span> <span class="vm-ip">${this.escapeHtml(vm.ip)}</span></span>` : ''}
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            `;
+        }
+        
+        html += '</div>';
+        
+        if (this.hacktivityMode) {
+            html += `
+                <div class="vm-actions">
+                    <button class="vm-action-btn" id="launch-console-btn" disabled>
+                        Select a VM
+                    </button>
+                </div>
+                <div class="launch-status" id="launch-status"></div>
+            `;
+        } else {
+            html += this.buildStandaloneInstructions();
+        }
+        
+        return html;
+    }
+    
+    buildStandaloneInstructions() {
+        return `
+            <div class="standalone-instructions">
+                <h4>VirtualBox Instructions</h4>
+                <ol>
+                    <li>Open <code>VirtualBox</code> on your local machine</li>
+                    <li>Import the mission VM file (.ova)</li>
+                    <li>Start the VM and wait for it to boot</li>
+                    <li>Note the VM's IP address (shown on login screen)</li>
+                    <li>Return to this game and complete objectives</li>
+                </ol>
+            </div>
+        `;
+    }
+    
+    attachEventHandlers() {
+        // VM card selection
+        const vmCards = this.gameContainer.querySelectorAll('.vm-card');
+        vmCards.forEach(card => {
+            this.addEventListener(card, 'click', () => this.selectVm(card));
+        });
+        
+        // Launch button (Hacktivity mode only)
+        const launchBtn = this.gameContainer.querySelector('#launch-console-btn');
+        if (launchBtn) {
+            this.addEventListener(launchBtn, 'click', () => this.launchConsole());
+        }
+    }
+    
+    selectVm(card) {
+        if (this.isLaunching) return;
+        
+        // Clear previous selection
+        this.gameContainer.querySelectorAll('.vm-card').forEach(c => {
+            c.classList.remove('selected');
+        });
+        
+        // Select new card
+        card.classList.add('selected');
+        this.selectedVm = this.vms.find(vm => vm.id == card.dataset.vmId);
+        
+        // Update launch button
+        const launchBtn = this.gameContainer.querySelector('#launch-console-btn');
+        if (launchBtn && this.selectedVm) {
+            launchBtn.disabled = false;
+            launchBtn.textContent = `Open Console: ${this.selectedVm.title}`;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    async launchConsole() {
+        if (!this.selectedVm || this.isLaunching) return;
+        
+        this.isLaunching = true;
+        const launchBtn = this.gameContainer.querySelector('#launch-console-btn');
+        const statusEl = this.gameContainer.querySelector('#launch-status');
+        const vmCard = this.gameContainer.querySelector(`[data-vm-id="${this.selectedVm.id}"]`);
+        
+        launchBtn.disabled = true;
+        launchBtn.classList.add('launching');
+        launchBtn.textContent = 'Connecting...';
+        vmCard.classList.add('launching');
+        statusEl.className = 'launch-status loading';
+        statusEl.textContent = 'Requesting console file...';
+        
+        try {
+            if (window.hacktivityCable) {
+                // Use ActionCable integration
+                const result = await window.hacktivityCable.requestConsoleFile(
+                    this.selectedVm.id,
+                    this.selectedVm.event_id
+                );
+                
+                if (result.success) {
+                    window.hacktivityCable.downloadConsoleFile({
+                        filename: result.filename,
+                        content: result.content,
+                        contentType: result.contentType
+                    });
+                    
+                    statusEl.className = 'launch-status success';
+                    statusEl.textContent = '✓ Console file downloaded! Open it with a SPICE viewer.';
+                }
+            } else {
+                throw new Error('ActionCable not available');
+            }
+        } catch (error) {
+            console.error('[VmLauncher] Launch failed:', error);
+            statusEl.className = 'launch-status error';
+            statusEl.textContent = `✗ Failed: ${error.message}`;
+        } finally {
+            this.isLaunching = false;
+            launchBtn.disabled = false;
+            launchBtn.classList.remove('launching');
+            launchBtn.textContent = `Open Console: ${this.selectedVm.title}`;
+            vmCard.classList.remove('launching');
+        }
+    }
+    
+    escapeHtml(str) {
+        const div = document.createElement('div');
+        div.textContent = str;
+        return div.innerHTML;
+    }
+    
+    start() {
+        super.start();
+        console.log('[VmLauncher] Started with', this.vms.length, 'VMs');
+    }
+}
+
+// Register with MinigameFramework
+if (window.MinigameFramework) {
+    window.MinigameFramework.registerMinigame('vm-launcher', VmLauncherMinigame);
+}
+
+export default VmLauncherMinigame;
+
diff --git a/public/break_escape/js/systems/hacktivity-cable.js b/public/break_escape/js/systems/hacktivity-cable.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d9a0515
--- /dev/null
+++ b/public/break_escape/js/systems/hacktivity-cable.js
@@ -0,0 +1,221 @@
+/**
+ * Hacktivity ActionCable Integration
+ * 
+ * Handles real-time communication with Hacktivity's ActionCable channels
+ * for VM console file delivery and other asynchronous events.
+ * 
+ * This module is only loaded when in Hacktivity mode.
+ */
+
+class HacktivityCable {
+    constructor() {
+        this.cable = null;
+        this.consoleChannel = null;
+        this.pendingConsoleRequests = new Map(); // requestId -> { resolve, reject, timeout }
+        this.consoleRequestCounter = 0;
+        
+        this.initialize();
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * Initialize ActionCable connection
+     */
+    initialize() {
+        // Check if ActionCable is available (loaded by Rails/Hacktivity)
+        if (typeof ActionCable === 'undefined') {
+            console.warn('[HacktivityCable] ActionCable not available - console features disabled');
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        // Create cable consumer
+        this.cable = ActionCable.createConsumer();
+        
+        // Subscribe to console channel
+        this.subscribeToConsoleChannel();
+        
+        console.log('[HacktivityCable] Initialized');
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * Subscribe to the VM console channel
+     */
+    subscribeToConsoleChannel() {
+        if (!this.cable) return;
+        
+        this.consoleChannel = this.cable.subscriptions.create(
+            { channel: 'ConsoleChannel' },
+            {
+                connected: () => {
+                    console.log('[HacktivityCable] Connected to ConsoleChannel');
+                },
+                
+                disconnected: () => {
+                    console.log('[HacktivityCable] Disconnected from ConsoleChannel');
+                },
+                
+                received: (data) => {
+                    this.handleConsoleData(data);
+                }
+            }
+        );
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * Handle received console data
+     * @param {Object} data - Console file data from ActionCable
+     */
+    handleConsoleData(data) {
+        console.log('[HacktivityCable] Received console data:', data);
+        
+        // Expected format from Hacktivity:
+        // { type: 'console_file', vm_id: 123, filename: 'console.vv', content: '...base64...' }
+        if (data.type === 'console_file') {
+            // Find pending request for this VM
+            const pendingKey = `vm_${data.vm_id}`;
+            const pending = this.pendingConsoleRequests.get(pendingKey);
+            
+            if (pending) {
+                clearTimeout(pending.timeout);
+                this.pendingConsoleRequests.delete(pendingKey);
+                pending.resolve({
+                    success: true,
+                    filename: data.filename,
+                    content: data.content,
+                    contentType: data.content_type || 'application/x-virt-viewer'
+                });
+            } else {
+                // No pending request - may be a broadcast or late response
+                // Trigger download anyway
+                this.downloadConsoleFile(data);
+            }
+        } else if (data.type === 'console_error') {
+            const pendingKey = `vm_${data.vm_id}`;
+            const pending = this.pendingConsoleRequests.get(pendingKey);
+            
+            if (pending) {
+                clearTimeout(pending.timeout);
+                this.pendingConsoleRequests.delete(pendingKey);
+                pending.reject(new Error(data.message || 'Console file generation failed'));
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * Request console file for a VM
+     * @param {number} vmId - The VM ID
+     * @param {number} eventId - The event ID (for Hacktivity's event context)
+     * @returns {Promise<Object>} - Promise resolving to console file data
+     */
+    requestConsoleFile(vmId, eventId) {
+        return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
+            if (!this.consoleChannel) {
+                reject(new Error('Console channel not connected'));
+                return;
+            }
+            
+            const pendingKey = `vm_${vmId}`;
+            
+            // Set timeout for request
+            const timeout = setTimeout(() => {
+                this.pendingConsoleRequests.delete(pendingKey);
+                reject(new Error('Console file request timed out'));
+            }, 30000); // 30 second timeout
+            
+            // Store pending request
+            this.pendingConsoleRequests.set(pendingKey, { resolve, reject, timeout });
+            
+            // Send request to server via AJAX (ActionCable receives the response)
+            fetch(`/events/${eventId}/vms/${vmId}/console`, {
+                method: 'POST',
+                headers: {
+                    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+                    'X-CSRF-Token': this.getCsrfToken()
+                }
+            })
+            .then(response => {
+                if (!response.ok) {
+                    throw new Error(`HTTP ${response.status}: ${response.statusText}`);
+                }
+                // Response just acknowledges request - actual file comes via ActionCable
+                console.log('[HacktivityCable] Console request acknowledged');
+            })
+            .catch(error => {
+                clearTimeout(timeout);
+                this.pendingConsoleRequests.delete(pendingKey);
+                reject(error);
+            });
+        });
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * Download console file to user's device
+     * @param {Object} data - Console file data
+     */
+    downloadConsoleFile(data) {
+        try {
+            // Decode base64 content
+            const binaryString = atob(data.content);
+            const bytes = new Uint8Array(binaryString.length);
+            for (let i = 0; i < binaryString.length; i++) {
+                bytes[i] = binaryString.charCodeAt(i);
+            }
+            
+            // Create blob and download
+            const blob = new Blob([bytes], { 
+                type: data.contentType || 'application/x-virt-viewer' 
+            });
+            const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+            
+            const a = document.createElement('a');
+            a.href = url;
+            a.download = data.filename || 'console.vv';
+            document.body.appendChild(a);
+            a.click();
+            document.body.removeChild(a);
+            URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
+            
+            console.log('[HacktivityCable] Console file downloaded:', data.filename);
+        } catch (error) {
+            console.error('[HacktivityCable] Failed to download console file:', error);
+        }
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * Get CSRF token from meta tag
+     * @returns {string} CSRF token
+     */
+    getCsrfToken() {
+        const meta = document.querySelector('meta[name="csrf-token"]');
+        return meta ? meta.getAttribute('content') : '';
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * Disconnect from ActionCable
+     */
+    disconnect() {
+        if (this.consoleChannel) {
+            this.consoleChannel.unsubscribe();
+            this.consoleChannel = null;
+        }
+        if (this.cable) {
+            this.cable.disconnect();
+            this.cable = null;
+        }
+        
+        // Clean up pending requests
+        for (const [key, pending] of this.pendingConsoleRequests) {
+            clearTimeout(pending.timeout);
+            pending.reject(new Error('Disconnected'));
+        }
+        this.pendingConsoleRequests.clear();
+        
+        console.log('[HacktivityCable] Disconnected');
+    }
+}
+
+// Create global instance
+window.hacktivityCable = new HacktivityCable();
+
+// Export for module usage
+export default window.hacktivityCable;
+
diff --git a/public/break_escape/js/systems/interactions.js b/public/break_escape/js/systems/interactions.js
index 7a115f3..2ba78fc 100644
--- a/public/break_escape/js/systems/interactions.js
+++ b/public/break_escape/js/systems/interactions.js
@@ -629,6 +629,40 @@ export function handleObjectInteraction(sprite) {
         // If it's not in inventory, let it fall through to the takeable logic below
     }
     
+    // Handle VM Launcher interaction
+    if (sprite.scenarioData.type === "vm-launcher" || sprite.scenarioData.type === "vm_launcher") {
+        console.log('VM Launcher interaction:', sprite.scenarioData);
+        if (window.MinigameFramework) {
+            // Get VM data from scenario or gameConfig
+            const vms = sprite.scenarioData.vms || window.gameConfig?.vms || [];
+            const hacktivityMode = sprite.scenarioData.hacktivityMode || window.gameConfig?.hacktivityMode || false;
+            
+            window.MinigameFramework.startMinigame('vm-launcher', null, {
+                title: sprite.scenarioData.name || 'VM Console Access',
+                vms: vms,
+                hacktivityMode: hacktivityMode,
+                stationId: sprite.scenarioData.id || sprite.objectId
+            });
+            return;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    // Handle Flag Station interaction
+    if (sprite.scenarioData.type === "flag-station" || sprite.scenarioData.type === "flag_station") {
+        console.log('Flag Station interaction:', sprite.scenarioData);
+        if (window.MinigameFramework) {
+            window.MinigameFramework.startMinigame('flag-station', null, {
+                title: sprite.scenarioData.name || 'Flag Submission Terminal',
+                stationId: sprite.scenarioData.id || sprite.objectId,
+                stationName: sprite.scenarioData.name,
+                flags: sprite.scenarioData.flags || [],
+                submittedFlags: window.gameState?.submittedFlags || [],
+                gameId: window.gameConfig?.gameId
+            });
+            return;
+        }
+    }
+    
     // Handle the Lockpick Set - pick it up if takeable, or use it if in inventory
     if (sprite.scenarioData.type === "lockpick" || sprite.scenarioData.type === "lockpickset") {
         // If it's in inventory (marked as non-takeable), just acknowledge it
diff --git a/test/dummy/db/schema.rb b/test/dummy/db/schema.rb
index b67f3a2..0ab2cc7 100644
--- a/test/dummy/db/schema.rb
+++ b/test/dummy/db/schema.rb
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 #
 # It's strongly recommended that you check this file into your version control system.
 
-ActiveRecord::Schema[7.2].define(version: 2025_11_25_100000) do
+ActiveRecord::Schema[7.2].define(version: 2025_11_28_000001) do
   create_table "break_escape_cyboks", force: :cascade do |t|
     t.string "ka"
     t.string "topic"
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ ActiveRecord::Schema[7.2].define(version: 2025_11_25_100000) do
     t.integer "objectives_completed", default: 0
     t.integer "tasks_completed", default: 0
     t.index ["mission_id"], name: "index_break_escape_games_on_mission_id"
-    t.index ["player_type", "player_id", "mission_id"], name: "index_games_on_player_and_mission", unique: true
+    t.index ["player_type", "player_id", "mission_id"], name: "index_games_on_player_and_mission_non_unique"
     t.index ["player_type", "player_id"], name: "index_break_escape_games_on_player"
     t.index ["status"], name: "index_break_escape_games_on_status"
   end