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Event informationWhat Is a LAN Party?
Your first look inside

Same game. Same room.

At a LAN party, you bring your computer and play in the same hall as other gamers. Come with friends or get to know the players sitting next to you.

Players and illuminated gaming setups beneath the wooden roof of the Frag-o-Matic hall

What makes it a LAN?

LAN stands for local area network: the network connecting the computers in the hall. You bring your PC or laptop, settle into your seat and connect to the event network.

Some games use local servers; others still need the internet and your usual game accounts. Install games and updates before you leave, then keep your login and two-factor authentication ready for arrival.

From your desk to the LAN

  1. Bring your setup. Pack your computer, screen, keyboard, mouse, headset and the cables listed in the packing guide.

  2. Find your seat and connect. Check in, set up your equipment and follow the event network instructions. Ask the helpdesk if you get stuck.

  3. Play together. Join your friends, meet the players around you or enter a competition that suits your game and experience.

More than the next match

Your teammates are sitting next to you, so you can celebrate a win together or grab something to eat between games.

Play competitively, join casual games or take a break to watch. You don’t need a tournament team to enjoy a LAN party.

Friends sharing a gaming weekend at their PCs at Frag-o-Matic
Friends, games and the moments between matches at FoM.

Planning your visit

Your FoM starts here

Find the dates, location and practical information for Frag-o-Matic 28.0 in the event guide.

Read the event guide
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