the BIG GAME - Question 1. What is a LAN Party? Why is LAN, Party?! Who is LAN Party?!

Question 1. What is a LAN Party? Why is LAN, Party?! Who is LAN Party?!

by Super User

in FAQs

on 04 October 2012

What is a LAN Party? Well according to Wikipedia a "LAN Party" is: “.. a temporary gathering of people with computers or compatible game consoles, between which they establish a local area network (LAN), primarily for the purpose of playing multiplayer video games”

Why is Lan, Party? the BIG GAME is well known for its inviting and friendly atmosphere where everyone is welcomed and competition and tournaments are kept light hearted and fun. With music and lighting filling the gaming hall from our event DJ it's sure to get you in the right mood for a fantastic weekend of gaming with the rich diversity of tournament and non tournament games. What ever you play, you are sure to be able to find others playing the same thing, whether in the latest FPS or something a little more classic!

Who is LAN Party? Find out more about the (evil) geniuses behind the event via the “Meet the crew” pages - from who set it up, to who emails you every few months.

LAN Principles

Great Prizes

At the BIG GAME we work in partnership with the best companies in the business to give you the opportunities to win fantastic prizes at our events. So get involved with the BIG GAME, team up and take apart in all the BIG GAMEs going on over the weekend, BIG GAMER tournament and pub quiz. You get points in every tournament you play in (no matter where you place) and points mean prizes!

Fun and Friendly Atmosphere

the BIG GAME LAN Party, well known for its fantastic friendly atmosphere, combines great game multiplayer gaming whether your meeting the rest of your clan at the event or coming as a lone wolf your sure to have a great time and find plenty to play and take part in over the course of the weekend.

Great LAN gaming

Whether you like playing competitive Call of Duty or Quake or just fancy endlessly slaughtering a billion zombies on Left for dead. The BIG GAME provides gamers a fantastic opportunity to play games, try out new one they might not of played before, connect with other gamers in their area, is also a great place for clan meets and ultimately a chance to pit yourself against the rest of the event in a range of gaming disciplines .

Fun Tournaments

With one central tournament (the BIG GAMER tourney!) running through the whole event taking in a range is gaming disciplines the tournament is fun and enjoyable for all, whether you are coming with a clan or as an individual.

Keep it about the gaming!

At the BIG GAME, its all about the gaming. Sure you might be playing something new for the very first time, the latest creation from the indie gaming scene or mixing it up in Quake3 showcasing your railgun accuracy! But it'll be gaming plain and simple!