{"id":24,"date":"2024-06-12T14:05:12","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T14:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mikeypc.ca\/gaming\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2025-08-24T17:16:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T17:16:02","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mikeypc.ca\/gaming\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A 24-hour gaming marathon is an event where participants play video games continuously for 24 hours, often for fun, community building, or charity fundraising.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Bring anything you need for 24-hours of gaming. Here are some ideas:<\/p>

– Gaming console and TV
– Computer
– 25ft+ Ethernet cable (Will be available for purchase at the event)
– Board or Table Top Games
<\/span>– Trading Card Games
<\/span>– Headset
<\/span>– Snacks
<\/span>– Water
<\/span>– Sleeping bag & pillow if you will require some rest<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This is a family-friendly event. There is a zero-tolerance policy towards alcohol, drugs, weapons & violence. No nudity or pornographic content will be allowed. Those who don’t respect the rules will be asked to leave without refund.\u00a0<\/p>

Your space is to be kept clean and tidy. Please don’t leave cables dragging on the floor to avoid tripping hazards.\u00a0<\/p>

We ask everyone to respect eachother and enjoy the event!<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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All proceeds go to a community charity or organizations. For this event, 100% of the proceeds will be going to the Papineau-Cameron Fire Department<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes! The fire hall has a Starlink connection that we will be connecting to. The connection to each client will be throttled to ensure everyone has an equal share of the pie.\u00a0<\/p>

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR GAMES AHEAD OF TIME!<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We will be selling food around 6PM. A menu will be provided when you arrive with an order form.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Prizes will be on display at the event. Total value of prizes is to be determined.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Stay tuned\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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While the goal is to game for 24 hours, you can take breaks as needed. Make sure to stay hydrated and rest when necessary.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No earlier than 10am. The network will be available by the start at noon.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Absolutely! We encourage it! We always can use a hand with setting up and running tournaments, set-up and take-down.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Each participant will be allocated one table. You are free to share the table with someone else. Most people use half a table.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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