Winter Wonderland Sweepstakes: Your Daily Escape Awaits

The holidays can feel overwhelming. Between endless to-do lists, family gatherings, and winter weather keeping you indoors, finding a moment for yourself can be a challenge. You deserve a break that's easy, rewarding, and entirely yours.

That's where the Winter Wonderland Sweepstakes comes in. From December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026, take a few minutes each day to play your favorite games and enter for a chance to win $100. Every day brings a new opportunity to unwind and potentially win while doing something you already enjoy.

Think of this as your personal winter retreat. No travel required, no complicated rules to navigate. Just you, your favorite puzzle or game, and a daily chance to win.

• Sign in to your Arkadium profile to make sure your progress is saved and your game play is counted
• Play any game from the list below to receive your free daily entry for a chance to win the $100 prize
• Come back every day of the Sweepstakes for a new chance to win

• Waffle Daily Word Puzzle
• Hurdle
• Daily Crossword
• Stan’s Daily Crossword
• Buzzwords: A Spelling Bee Game
• Bubble Shooter
• Mahjong
• Mahjong Solitaire 2: Legends Edition
• Block Puzzle: Block Champ 2
• Fruit Merge: A Suika Game
• Unblock Evolution
• Word Wipe

Remember: Play at least one of these games each day to get your entry. You'll receive a maximum of one entry per day.

Over these twelve days, you'll build a rhythm. Maybe you'll stick with your tried-and-true favorites, or finally try that game you've been curious about. You might discover a new daily routine that helps you decompress. Whatever path you choose, you're making time for yourself.

And at the end of each session? The satisfaction of a puzzle solved, a level cleared, and knowing you've given yourself a moment of calm in the chaos of the season.

Your first step is simple: sign in and play. You can learn more about all of the games included in the sweepstakes below Your daily chance to win starts December 22, and every day through January 2. Good luck and have fun!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends January 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. To enter and for Official Rules, visit https://www.arkadium.com/.

Learn more about the games included in Arkadium's Winter Wonderland Sweepstakes.

Unscramble letters by swapping them horizontally and vertically to form words on a waffle-shaped grid. Solve the puzzle in 15 moves or less—10 moves is perfect. Play Waffle Daily Word Puzzle for free.

Guess a five-letter word in six tries, using color-coded clues to guide you. Then solve four more puzzles before facing the ultimate challenge: a final puzzle pre-filled with your previous answers and only two tries to win. Play Hurdle for free.

Test your vocabulary with a new crossword puzzle every day. Classic clues, satisfying solves, and the perfect way to keep your mind sharp. Play Daily Crossword for free.

Get new puzzles daily from Newsday’s crossword editor, Stan Newman. A new challenge waiting for you each morning. Play Stan Newman’s Daily Crossword.

Build high-scoring words from 7 letters in a hive format, always using the center tile. A satisfying vocabulary workout that challenges your word-finding skills. Play Buzzwords: A Spelling Bee Game for free.

Match three or more bubbles to clear them and rack up points. Bounce shots off walls and pop lightning bubbles to clear entire rows. Play Bubble Shooter for free.

Match pairs of unblocked tiles to clear the board in this classic game. Test your memory and observation skills as you race against the clock. Play free Mahjong game today.

The follow-up to the original Mahjongg Solitaire, featuring new layouts and daily challenges. Play Mahjongg Solitaire 2: Legends Edition for free, only on Arkadium.

Drop blocks strategically to clear lines and build combos. Simple to learn, challenging to master. Play Block Puzzle: Block Champ 2 for free, only on Arkadium.

Drop and merge fruits to create bigger combinations, working your way from tiny blueberries to a giant watermelon. Control the pace and chase your high score in this addictive puzzle game. Play Fruit Merge: A Suika Game for free, only on Arkadium.

Clear layered blocks in the right sequence within a move limit. A meditative 3D puzzle that rewards patience and observation. Play Unblock Evolution for free today.

Create as many words as possible before time runs out. A fast-paced vocabulary challenge that tests your speed and word-building skills. Play Word Wipe for free.