What is LANFest Chicago – Summer ’24?

LANFest Chicago is a Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) gaming event. We are teaming up with Chicago Gamers in putting together a weekend of PC Gaming, Tabletop Gaming and other mini game competitions and raffle prizes.  We will be hosting a main tournament and other mini games for chances to win other prizes or raffle tickets for other prizes.

When?

This is a three day event held from June 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM until June 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

Where?

Waterford Banquet & Conference Center

933 S Riverside Dr.

Elmhurst, IL 60126

Click on map for directions!

Events?

• PC Games, Console Games, Tabletop Games
• Competitive Gaming
• Casual Gaming
• Raffle prize drawings
• AFK Mini Games
• Competitive Gaming details will be announced soon

Schedule? 

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Tickets

Tickets are available at a first-come-first-serve basis. Buying a ticket allows you to reserve a BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) seat for yourself and your PC.
Click below to buy your ticket and make sure to check out the additional add-on options!  (scroll down for pricing info)

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Ticket Pricing

• BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) – $60
  • BYOC Seat – 3’ Table
  • Personalized Event Badge
  • Basic Lanyard
  • Raffle Ticket x1
  • Access to Event-specific Discord Channels
  • Event-specific Discord Role

Pre-LAN Checklist

• Update your games before coming so you don’t bog down the Internets!
• Steam, Origin, Uplay, Battle.net, League of Legends, etc.
• We will have a LAN Cache, but please don’t rely on it!
• Back up any of your personal files!
• Verify your seat location
• Join the LANFest Chicago Discord!  https://discord.gg/lanfestchicago

What to Bring

• PC, Laptop, or Gaming Console
• Computer Monitor (No larger than 32″)
• Network Cable, 25 feet or longer to reach the closest switch.
  • Network cables for sale for $10 if you forget yours!
• Headphones & Microphone
• Speakers will not be allowed! You will be asked to turn off or Mute your speakers.
• Power Strip (Only PCs, Monitors, Phone Chargers, and Portable Gaming Devices)
  • Power cords, 3 outlets, for sale for $10 if you forget yours.
• No daisy chaining power strips!
• No coffee makers, tea pots, microwaves, mini refrigerators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), or anything that draws lots of current!
• Power Cables, Phone Chargers
• Keyboard, Mouse, & Mouse Pad
• Chair
  • Chairs are provided but you are welcome to bring your own!
• Software
• LANFest will not provide any copies of any OS’s, games, or applications!
• Screw Driver, Multi-Tool
• If you feel you might need to fix or adjust something, we can’t guarantee we’ll have the proper tools to help you!
• General self care items
• Water Bottle, snacks, Tylenol(others)
• Be good to yourself!

Discord Communities

LANFest Discord
LANFest Chicago Discord
Chicago Gamers Discord

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About Us

LANFest Chicago formed approximately 8 years ago, and just like most events we have had our ups and downs. The event as a whole is recovering from the pandemic down. We are looking forward to bringing this event back up. We joined LANFest right before the pandemic and are excited to be a LANFest Chapter. LANFest 501c3 charitable organization. Our goal is to host multiple events throughout the year bringing entertainment, a safe gaming space, and bringing communities together through gaming.  We welcome all types of gamers from PC Gaming, Console gaming, and Tabletop games.  Those who come in attendance can win raffle prizes from our event’s sponsors. Participate in mini (AFK) game competitions and win additional prizes.

With more than 4 million volunteer hours and 21 years of gaming, LANFest strives to build healthy communities through gaming by providing safe spaces for people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and affiliations!

Event Rules

Rules

These are generalized rules for the event, and are not meant to supersede the event waiver.

General Rules

• Be kind to your fellow gamers and respect direction from LANFest staff and Waterford staff.
• Keep foul language to a minimum.
• No cheating.
• No hate speech.
• No illegal file sharing.
• No porn or questionable content.
  • This is a PG-13 event, we appreciate your help to keep it that way.
• If the equipment is not yours, do not touch or use it without permission of staff or owner of equipment.
• Have fun!

Facility Rules

• No outside food in the venue!
  • All food consumption delivered or not must be kept outside unless eating at the in-house restaurant.
• No drugs or alcohol!
• Use designated entrances and exit doors only to ensure security.
• Please dispose of garbage properly!

Hardware Curfew

Hours:
Friday and Saturday, 8:00 PM-10:00 AM

Attendees cannot take in or take out any equipment during hardware curfew. This is to help prevent any possible theft. If you really need to remove equipment during these hours, please talk with a staff member first.

Cheating / Hacking

LANFest has a zero tolerance for cheating / hacking! If you are caught cheating or hacking during an online match, including during tournaments, you will be escorted from the venue and banned from the current event.

Acts of Violence

Absolutely no acts of violence will be tolerated at LANFest. This includes both physical and verbal violence. The LANFest staff reserve the full right to discern what is and isn’t violence during any given situation. No damage to the venue or other attendee’s property will be tolerated.