Observed arrival · 2026-10-25

LightningLAN: files and games for the offline LAN

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Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A free tool for sharing files across a LAN party, with small multiplayer games to fill download time.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-25 issue.

For: LAN-party hosts and players sharing files across devices
Worth noticing: The page lists ten network games, including Ultimate tic-tac-toe, Battleship, and a typing race.

Field notes

The homepage links to Windows, Linux, and Android downloads, and explains the first-run prompts for Windows firewall access and Android APK installation. Its game list mixes familiar board and party games with a typing race and a short math sprint; a falling-blocks game is marked for solo play. The page also points to a GitHub project and an install guide.

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✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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