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Game Night: LAN Party

SS: Game Night: LAN Party is a casual evening for PC games, team games, co-op games, strategy games, and whatever else people want to play together at Secret Shop Osaka.

The default hosted games are Deadlock, Counter-Strike, Dota 2, Left 4 Dead, Command & Conquer, and similar multiplayer games.

Those are just the defaults. If there is another game you want to play, bring it along, suggest it, or see if other people want to jump in.

About The Night#

This is a relaxed LAN party-style game night.

The focus is playing games together in the same space: team matches, co-op runs, custom lobbies, old favorites, strategy games, and casual multiplayer sessions.

You do not need to be highly competitive to attend. You are welcome to come play, watch, learn a game, meet other players, or bring something you want people to try.

The event is planned for roughly 18:00 - 22:00, but the schedule is flexible. If people are in the middle of a match, campaign, or long game, we can let the current game finish before changing activities or wrapping up.


Hosted Games#

The default game list may include:

  • Deadlock
  • Counter-Strike
  • Dota 2
  • Left 4 Dead
  • Command & Conquer
  • Other multiplayer, co-op, PvP, or strategy games depending on the group

The hosted list is not strict. If you have another game in mind, bring your setup, mention it on the day, or suggest it before the event.

If a game requires accounts, installs, updates, or a specific controller setup, please prepare those before arriving if possible.


Rough Schedule#

TimeActivity
18:00Doors open, setup, installs, network checks, and casual free play
18:30Game selection, lobby setup, and warm-up matches
19:00First play block: split into games, teams, or co-op groups
20:30Short break, switch games, shuffle teams, or keep the current match going
20:45Second play block: featured games, custom lobbies, co-op runs, or strategy matches
21:45Last rounds, final pushes, finish current games, and cooldown
22:00Flexible wrap-up; active games can finish if the group is still in the middle of something

The schedule is a guide, not a hard rule. LAN party nights work best when the room follows the energy of the players.


Tickets#


What To Bring#

You do not need to bring anything special to attend, but bringing your own setup can help.

Optional things to bring:

  • Laptop, handheld, or small PC setup
  • Mouse, keyboard, controller, or fight stick if you prefer your own gear
  • Headphones or headset
  • Charger, power adapter, dock, HDMI cable, or other adapters your setup needs
  • Games installed and updated before the event
  • Game accounts ready to log in
  • A multiplayer game you want people to try
  • Snacks or drinks to share, if you want

If you plan to connect something to a TV, projector, or shared display, please bring any adapters you need.


Code Of Conduct#

We want LAN Party nights to stay friendly, welcoming, and fun. Please:

  • Keep competition respectful
  • Help newer players understand games if they ask
  • Respect different skill levels, platforms, controllers, and play styles
  • Ask before touching someone else’s equipment
  • Ask before recording, photographing, or streaming someone else’s gameplay
  • Do not pressure people to play a game they are not interested in
  • Keep voice chat, jokes, and table talk respectful

Speak up if anything makes you uncomfortable. We want to address issues early and keep the space good for everyone.


Venue, Logistics & What To Bring#

What to bring:
You do not need to bring anything to attend.

  • Laptop, handheld, or small PC setup if you want to use your own machine
  • Mouse, keyboard, controller, headset, charger, and any adapters you need
  • Games installed and updated before the event, if possible
  • A game you want people to try
  • Snacks or drinks to share, if you want