How to Organise a LAN Party (at Home or at a Café)
A LAN party is the best way to play with friends — same room, same game, lots of noise. Here's how to organise one.
Home or café?
At home is cheaper but means carrying PCs, sorting network cables and power. A gaming café has everything set up — you just book a row of stations for your group.
Pick games everyone can join
- A team shooter for the regulars.
- A party or racing game for mixed skill levels.
- A short tournament to finish the night.
If you host at home
- Use a switch and wired cables, not Wi-Fi.
- Check your power points can handle the load.
- Install and update games before the day.
Keep it moving
Have a rough schedule and a final match. Name your teams with the team name generator.
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