How to Host a LAN Party on an Extreme Budget
If you are into gaming and have friends who share your interest, then throwing a LAN party would definitely be a great idea. You can invite them over to your house to spend hours playing multiplayer games together. If you are on a tight budget and want to spend the minimum amount of money to set everything up, then there are certain things that you will need to look at. While you cannot save money on everything, there are a few things that can help you reduce your cost without affecting the fun atmosphere that you want your party to create.
Instructions
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The first and most important thing that you need to do when hosting a LAN party on an extreme budget is planning. You need to start planning the whole party in advance, taking in consideration all sort of details such as the place where you will set up the computers or consoles, timings, refreshments, etc. Planning will also allow you to get a better idea of the things that need to be done and the cost associated with getting those things done.
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One of the most expensive parts of a LAN party is the computers, monitors, TV screens and consoles, depending on whether you are throwing a computer or console LAN party. If you and your friends have planned on playing a computer game together, then you people will obviously need as many computers and monitors as the number of people attending the party. The best thing to do in such a situation is to ask your friends to bring their own computers and monitors. This way, you will not have to spend any money on arranging for additional computers. Same is the case with consoles and TV screens. Either ask your friends to bring their own consoles and TVs, or get rent them for a few hours from a shop if such an option is available. You will only need to pay for the installation charges if your friends bring their own TVs.
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Sodas and snacks are a must-have for any kind of a party, but since you are on an extreme budget, you may want to look for an alternative. Instead of spending money on sodas, pizzas and other snacks, have something cooked at home.
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Ask your friends to bring their own equipment such as mouse, mouse pads, keyboards, controllers, etc.
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You will need an Ethernet cable and maybe a HUB device to connect your computers or consoles. Visit your nearest computer shop and try to get a good deal on the cable or HUB. Take a person who is learned about these things with you, so that they can bargain better with the shopkeeper. If you know people who have held LAN parties at their house, ask them if they have Ethernet cables and HUB device and whether they can lend it to you for a few hours or a day.
