LAN party
Alternatively referred to as a computer party, a LAN party describe a get together of individuals and their computers. Generally, LAN parties are held to play network games with other individuals and to share files. Most network LAN parties contain around 10 people and their computer; however, some companies and other enthusiasts can setup LAN parties to host several hundred, and sometimes thousands, of different players and their computers. Below is a picture taken by Oneras, an example of such an event.
- Help and information on LAN parties.
- A great page dedicated to LAN parties as well as listing local LAN parties across the world is Lanparty.com
Also see: BYOC, Game definitions, LAN