Free Play and Finding Games

We run official game servers, but they are only part of what’s available. You can play anything you have installed.

Beyond the official servers

If a game supports LAN or local multiplayer, go ahead and host your own session. No permission needed - your machine hosts, others join.

Common examples:

• LAN lobby: Many games (Factorio, Terraria, Minecraft) let you open your world to the local network.
• Local co-op: Bring a controller and play split-screen or shared-screen with someone next to you.
• Open-source classics: Minetest, Xonotic, OpenArena - grab the installer from our file server and go.

Finding people to play with

Not everyone arrives with a full squad. If you’re looking for company:

• Discord #general: Post what you want to play and how many people you need. Plenty of people check it.
• Ask around in person. The person next to you might be waiting for the same game.
• Watch the projector and announcements. Impromptu sessions get advertised there.

Board games and non-digital activities

The LAN is not screens only. If you want a break or a change of pace:

• The chill zone usually has board games and card games available.
• Feel free to bring your own - put it on a table and someone will sit down to play.

Etiquette

• If you’re hosting, let nearby players know they can join.
• Don’t hog bandwidth with a 20-player Minecraft server - keep the traffic reasonable.
• If you’re shutting down a session, give the others a heads-up first.
• Opt out anytime. It is fine to leave a game mid-session or sit out a round. Nobody tracks attendance.
• If you need a break from screens, the chill zone is there for that.

Looking for a tournament instead? See Tournaments & Team Sign-up. Can’t find the Discord channels? See Communication Channels.