Cyber Sword BBS

Welcome to Cyber Sword BBS, a modern bulletin board system with a classic command-line experience. Log in via Telnet, SSH, or RLogin, explore message boards, play door games, enjoy interactive fiction, and classic terminal games — all styled in ANSI text and true to the BBS spirit.

A BBS (Bulletin Board System) is an online community you can access via Telnet, SSH, RLogin, or web terminal, where you can message others, play games, and explore digital content — much like an old-school dial-up experience.

Newcomers: No terminal client? No problem. Try our web terminal right in your browser and start exploring instantly!

How to Connect

  • Telnet: bbs.excalibursheath.com port 23
  • SSH: ssh bbs@bbs.excalibursheath.com port 22
  • RLogin: rlogin bbs.excalibursheath.com port 5513
  • Recommended clients: SyncTERM, Netrunner, or any ANSI-compatible terminal

Web Terminal

Access Cyber Sword BBS directly from your browser — no installation needed.

New to BBSes?

If you're just getting started, here's how to log in:

  1. Download SyncTERM or Netrunner
  2. Add a new BBS entry pointing to bbs.excalibursheath.com
  3. Select Telnet, SSH, or RLogin and connect
  4. Follow the prompts to create a handle

No special setup required — just a keyboard and curiosity.

Featured Games & Boards

Some of the highlighted games available on Cyber Sword BBS. Many more are accessible once logged in.

Message Boards

  • General BBSS Communication
  • Linux & Unix
  • Retro Computers
  • Vintage Technology
  • Ham Radio
  • Analog Lifestyle, Pens, Journals, & Art

Message Networks

  • Fidonet (classic dial-up network for BBSes)
  • fsxNet
  • DoveNet

Interactive Fiction

  • Adventure (BSD Games) – Classic text adventure that started it all
  • Zork I–III – Iconic dungeon exploration trilogy
  • Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – Humorous, narrative-driven adventure
  • Jigsaw – Mystery and puzzle-solving adventure
  • Ballyhoo – Wacky, humorous adventure
  • Deadline – Detective/mystery investigation adventure

Terminal Games

  • NetHack – Classic dungeon crawl, extremely popular
  • Dwarf Fortress (ASCII) – Complex simulation and adventure
  • Hangman – Simple, iconic word game from BSD Games
  • Mastermind – Logic puzzle, quick to play
  • Backgammon – Classic board game, fun with two players
  • Cribbage – Strategic card game, great for two players

Classic DOS Doors via Door Party

  • LORD – Classic dungeon crawl and adventure
  • TradeWars 2002 – Strategic space trading and combat game
  • Netrunner – Cyberpunk hacking and adventure RPG
  • Planets: TEOS – Space strategy and exploration game
  • Operation Overkill – Action/RPG adventure with combat and missions

System Information

  • SysOp: Jordan McGilvray (aka jordanjm)
  • BBS Software: Synchronet
  • Nodes: Ten concurrent login nodes
  • Network: Local message boards, plus Fidonet, fsxNet, and DoveNet
  • Server: Ubuntu Linux

Resources