What Games and Activities Can I Play at LAN-slide Melbourne?

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LAN-slide Melbourne is a BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) LAN party organisation that caters for up to 200 players, so the short answer is: you can play PC games on your own rig, enter organised competitions across a range of titles, and also take part in console, handheld, couch and non-gaming activities. The main condition to note is that the site currently lists no scheduled events, so these activities describe what the events offer rather than something you can book right now.

PC gaming and competitions

The core of a LAN-slide event is BYOC PC gaming. You bring your own computer, connect to the event network, and play with other attendees. Alongside casual play, the organisation runs competitions where you can compete for prizes.

Titles named on the site include:

  • CS2 (listed as CS:GO in the page excerpt)
  • Fortnite
  • Rocket League
  • Age of Empires 2
  • Halo

The site describes this as "much more", so the list above is a starting point rather than a complete schedule. If you want to enter a specific competition, check the event listing once one is scheduled, since the exact lineup can vary between events.

Console, handheld and couch gaming

Not everything is PC-based. LAN-slide also offers:

  • A console section — for attendees who prefer playing on consoles rather than a PC.
  • Handheld gaming — suited to portable devices.
  • Couch gaming — casual, social play rather than a formal competition setup.

These options mean you don't need a full PC build to take part in some form of gaming at the event.

Non-PC and AFK activities

Beyond screens, the events include:

  • Board games — tabletop play for those taking a break from the PC.
  • AFK comps — competitions that don't require you to be at a computer. The site gives the example of a pass-the-parcel game with 50+ players.
  • Charity raffle — a raffle run at the event.

These are useful if you want a change of pace, are attending with friends who game less, or want something to do between matches.

What to check before you go

A few practical points from the site:

  • LAN-slide is run as a community event by unpaid Event Coordinators.
  • Entry fees are charged to cover venue hire, electricity and other necessary equipment — so attendance is not free, though the site does not list specific prices.
  • The homepage states "Currently we have no scheduled events", so confirm an event date and its specific competition lineup before planning to attend.

If your goal is competitive play, the named titles (CS2, Fortnite, Rocket League, Age of Empires 2, Halo) are the safest starting point. If your goal is social or casual gaming, the console section, handheld gaming, couch gaming, board games and AFK comps cover that without requiring a competition entry.