the games you remember. . .
No Wi-Fi.
No Problem.
Circuit Break is an old-school LAN experience without the heavy lifting. We supply the computers, the pizza, and even a Jolt koozie for your energy drink — just show up ready to play and have fun!
Whats it about
20 computers. 12 curated legendary games from 1998–2007. All wired together for pure, old-school LAN chaos. Pizza and your first soda is on us, served in your own Jolt Cola koozie to keep it cold.
GAMES LIST
CODE OF CONDUCT
Circuit Break is about competition, nostalgia, and community. Whether you’re here to relive 1999 or dominate the bracket, everyone deserves a safe and welcoming environment.
By attending, you agree to the following:
Competitive energy is welcome. Toxic behavior is not.
• Treat fellow players, staff, volunteers, and venue personnel with respect.
• No harassment, hate speech, slurs, threats, or discriminatory behavior.
• No bullying, excessive trash talk directed at individuals, or personal attacks.
• If someone asks you to stop a behavior, stop.
• Treat fellow players, staff, volunteers, and venue personnel with respect.
• No harassment, hate speech, slurs, threats, or discriminatory behavior.
• No bullying, excessive trash talk directed at individuals, or personal attacks.
• If someone asks you to stop a behavior, stop.
• No sexually explicit, hateful, or excessively violent content displayed on screens.
• No disruptive or offensive usernames.
• Maintain reasonable hygiene - we’re sharing a gaming space.
• No disruptive or offensive usernames.
• Maintain reasonable hygiene - we’re sharing a gaming space.
This is old-school LAN: skill > shortcuts.
No cheating, exploiting glitches, scripting, or intentionally disrupting games.
• Follow all tournament rules and staff decisions.
• Staff rulings are final.
No cheating, exploiting glitches, scripting, or intentionally disrupting games.
• Follow all tournament rules and staff decisions.
• Staff rulings are final.
We provide the computers - help us keep them in great condition.
• Do not tamper with hardware, networking equipment, or system settings.
• Do not install unauthorized software.
• No food or open drinks directly next to keyboards or PCs.
• Keep cables and walkways clear.
• Do not touch someone else’s station without permission.
You may be responsible for damage caused by negligence or misuse.
• Do not tamper with hardware, networking equipment, or system settings.
• Do not install unauthorized software.
• No food or open drinks directly next to keyboards or PCs.
• Keep cables and walkways clear.
• Do not touch someone else’s station without permission.
You may be responsible for damage caused by negligence or misuse.
Pizza and a drink are provided with your Jolt Cola koozie.
• Clean up after yourself.
• Dispose of trash properly.
• No outside alcohol or prohibited substances.
• Follow all venue rules.
• Clean up after yourself.
• Dispose of trash properly.
• No outside alcohol or prohibited substances.
• Follow all venue rules.
• Follow staff instructions at all times.
• No physical altercations, reckless behavior, or dangerous pranks.
• Keep exits clear.
• Report spills, hazards, or technical issues immediately.
• No physical altercations, reckless behavior, or dangerous pranks.
• Keep exits clear.
• Report spills, hazards, or technical issues immediately.
• The event may be photographed or recorded in common areas.
• Do not record or photograph someone after they ask you to stop.
• Respect posted media guidelines.
• Do not record or photograph someone after they ask you to stop.
• Respect posted media guidelines.
If you experience or witness misconduct:
• Notify event staff immediately.
• Reports will be handled discreetly and taken seriously.
• Notify event staff immediately.
• Reports will be handled discreetly and taken seriously.
Failure to follow this Code of Conduct may result in:
• Verbal warning
• Match penalty or disqualification
• Removal from the event without refund
• Ban from future Circuit Break events
• Involvement of venue security or law enforcement if necessary
Event staff reserve the right to take action to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Verbal warning
• Match penalty or disqualification
• Removal from the event without refund
• Ban from future Circuit Break events
• Involvement of venue security or law enforcement if necessary
Event staff reserve the right to take action to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment.
FAQ
Frequently Ask Questions
Below you will hopefully find answers to any questions you have. If you have a question that isn’t here, send an email and we will try to get back to you with an answer as soon as possible!
Circuit Break is a throwback LAN party featuring 20 fully networked PCs loaded with 40 classic multiplayer games from 1997–2009. It’s a night of side-by-side gaming, competition, pizza, and pure old-school energy.
Nope! We provide all 20 gaming PCs. Just show up ready to play.
We love hearing that, those nostalgic picks are always the best!
For this event, the game list is carefully curated ahead of time to make sure everything runs smoothly and works well in a group setting. That said, we’re absolutely open to suggestions!
Feel free to send us your favorite games, and we’ll definitely consider them for future events.
For this event, the game list is carefully curated ahead of time to make sure everything runs smoothly and works well in a group setting. That said, we’re absolutely open to suggestions!
Feel free to send us your favorite games, and we’ll definitely consider them for future events.
Yes. Your ticket includes pizza and a drink - plus your own Jolt Cola koozie to keep it cold. There will also be snacks and drinks available.
Outside food is generally fine, but no alcohol. All we ask is you try to keep drinks sealed and away from equipment.
Yes! You’re welcome to bring your own peripherals for comfort, as long as they are plug-and-play and don’t require software installation.
Circuit Break is open to ages 13+.
Attendees under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Event timing will be listed on the main event page. Plan to stay for multiple hours - once you’re in, you’ll want to keep playing.
The focus is on local multiplayer over LAN. Internet access may be limited or restricted to keep the network stable.
Perfect. Circuit Break is beginner-friendly. Staff will help you get set up and explain how matches work.
A good attitude
Optional: your own keyboard/mouse/controller
Optional: extra energy drinks (your koozie is included!)
Optional: your own keyboard/mouse/controller
Optional: extra energy drinks (your koozie is included!)
All attendees must follow our Code of Conduct. Violations may result in removal from the event.
CONTACT US
Need Any Help
Nees Any Help or have questions? Reach out:
Mail Us:
contactus@circuitbreak.ca
Location:
127.0.0.1, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada