Submit your idea for SNOWDOWN 2026 themes are chosen 2 years in advance. The winner will be announced during the Purgatory opening ceremony. Let your imagination run wild!! Submit your entries at Magpie's Newsstand no later than 5 PM Sunday Feb 2nd.    *Note: keep it family friendly and unique from previous themes. To see what themes have been used check our website Snowdown.org. All ages welcome!.   Event Cost: FREE  Prize: Winner receives a Purgatory Ski and Dine package

Level up your game with this year's Build-a-Bong contest at Prohibition Herb! Drop off your creation at Prohibition Herb Friday Jan 24 through Saturday Feb 1 ending at 9 PM. Entries shall be judged by our esteemed panel of judges and winners will be picked on Sunday Feb 2nd at 4:20 PM. Dirty bongs will not be accepted. Any bongs with residue will be given a game over card. Must be 21+.

Spikeball aka "that yellow trampoline game" aka "if volleyball and foursquare had a baby" is a game played by teams-of-two, volleyball-style (think bump, set, spike) competing to return a small ball back onto a round net with their three touches. Please bring your spikeball set if you own one! Text event coordinator to sign team up ahead of time. Must be 11+.   Entry Cost: $10 per team of two  Prizes!

Come have Brunch with us and compete with other families to build the tallest Giant Jenga tower! Only 10 slots available! 
Entry Cost: FREE
Entry Deadline: Saturday Jan 25, 7 PM
Prizes!

Step up and spin to win for your chance to win exciting prizes! With every order placed in the dining room during the SNOWDOWN time frame, one lucky player gets a chance to spin the prize wheel. Just place an order and get ready to play. It's a game of chance that's fun for all ages!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: FREE fries, FREE shakes and more

Snowdown rhyming showdown. There will be a Poetry Rhyming Board game that will move you forward with each rhyming word. The player with the most rhymes wins a FREE High Tea Party Ticket. All ages welcome!

The timer has started! There will be puzzles for contestants to choose from. Each time a puzzle is chosen to put together it will be timed so don't let the hourglass run out. By the end of the week the fastest times will win prizes. All ages welcome!

Give a toast to the most amazing winter celebration in the universe with this kickoff celebration that not only celebrates the start of Snowdown but announces next year’s theme! The Parade will start at the top of Lift 1 and head down a beginner trail. The 2026 theme will then be announced at Purgy’s patio, immediately following the parade where you can pick up a SNOWDOWN schedule and button. Gather at the beach 12:15 PM. Costumes are encouraged. All ages and abilities!    Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!

Ahhh the ultimate playground test of balance and aim. The rules are simple: throw an object and hop through numbered squares to retrieve said object without falling over. Perfect for kids, and adults brave enough to relive their glory days—or discover that balance isn't their strong suit anymore. All ages welcome!   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: Gift baskets for kids and gift cards for adults: 1st - $50, 2nd - $25, 3rd - $15

The One Piece Trading Card Game is your chance to assemble the ultimate pirate crew, except instead of treasure, you're hoarding shiny cards and smug victories. Players duel using characters from the One Piece universe. Don’t know how to play? Guild House Games staff will provide the decks and teach you! Must be 13+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: Promo Cards & Booster Packs

The stakes are high, the moves are slow, and the tension is palpable. It's a thrilling combo of intellectual warfare and quiet staring contests—perfect for anyone who thinks adrenaline is overrated. Single-elimination format with 3 competitive categories: 13 and Under, 14+ Beginners and 14+ Advanced. A limited number of chess boards are provided, but if you have a favorite board and/or clock, feel free to bring it! You must pre-register for this event by contacting the event coordinator. All ages welcome!   Entry Cost: $10  Entry Deadline: Saturday Jan 25  Prizes: 1st, 2nd for each category.

A card game that’s all about calling the shots, sometimes bluffing, and occasionally pretending you understand what’s happening. It's a fast-paced mix of strategy, luck, and sarcastic banter. Teams will be drawn in a random double elimination tournament. Registration begins at 12 PM and game play starts as soon as brackets are complete. Must be 21+.   Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for Teams and Best Costume

We are SO excited to be a part of Snowdown 2025! Our event will be a Hamster Derby at Creature Comforts. This event is open to all small pets that safely travel in an exercise ball that is size-appropriate for them. If the pet is not in a size-appropriate ball or is deemed too unsafe for them to participate, you will be asked to leave. Space is limited for both general admission and racer entrants.   Sign up for your pet today: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/2T1r958965

Hosted by Guild House Games, gather at Lola’s for an afternoon of mystery and deduction. Each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character. Good players share information to solve the mystery whilst evil players lie about who they are and what they know. The good team wins if they can piece together their knowledge, trust each other, and execute the demon. The evil team wins if the demon can sow distrust, evade detection, and wipe out the village. All ages welcome!

Hey Ya! Drop It Like It's Hot when you take the stage and sing alongside your favorite Y2K song accompaniments. The only catch: the lyrics will be behind you! Sing the correct words before the time runs out and move onto the next round. We will start off easy, so come and Get the Party Started for your chance at fabulous prizes! We don't judge on talent, only your lyrical knowledge! Must be 18+.   Entry Cost: FREE   Prizes!

"In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war" and now SNOWDOWN! Move your warriors through 2-hour rounds with preset terrain on each table, do not get in a Mousetrap of aliens and creatures or be Outsmarted. This is a 2-day event with 3 rounds. Players will be using 45-minute play clocks. Must be 11+.   Entry Cost: $20  Entry Deadline: Wed Jan 22, 5 PM   Prizes!

Apples to Apples is a fun, fast-paced card game of unexpected comparisons and endless laughter. Players take turns acting as the judge, presenting a green card with a descriptive word or phrase. The other players choose the best red card from their hands to match it—whether logical, outrageous, or hilariously absurd! The judge picks their favorite, awarding the green card to the winner. With silly combinations like “Slimy” paired with “Grandma’s Cooking,” every round delivers surprises and laughs. The first player to collect a set number of green cards wins. Easy to learn and endlessly entertaining! Must be 18+.    Entry Cost: FREE  Prizes!