Reindeer Games '25: GoAirheads’ Holiday Airsoft and Skill Week in Erie

Reindeer Games '25 brings holiday airsoft mayhem to GoAirheads, located at 4471 County Road 7 in Erie, Colorado. On December 26th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., players of age ten and up take over mixed terrain fields that sit where Colorado's shortgrass prairie meets the Front Range foothills. The playing area combines dirt berms, timbered patches, bunkers, and scavenged props converted into objective points, giving each match a compact, tactical feel against an open winter sky. Organizers promise seven hours of continuous themed play — brand-new scenarios alongside seasonal spins on classic games — and an inventive prize system that turns every skirmish into a treasure hunt. Instead of a traditional drawing, wrapped giveaway items are hidden on the fields during play; after the final whistle, players present their finds to Santa to claim prizes that range from GoAirheads swag and mystery patches to BBs, optics, pistols and rifles. Over $1,000 in prizes will be distributed, and the public player cap is 100; Year-Pass members enjoy a reduced $20 entrance and can join without a cap. This is an airsoft-only event and requires familiarity with GoAirheads' ruleset. Tickets are non-refundable but transferable with notification by December 25th; ID is required at check-in, and entrance includes event admission only. Ammo, rental gear and barrel bags are not included, so plan to bring your own ammo, certified eye protection and appropriate winter layers for Colorado weather. What makes Reindeer Games '25 special is its blend of community, competition and holiday spectacle. GoAirheads is known locally for staging high-energy events that pull players out of typical range play and into episodic, narrative-driven battles. The December timing takes advantage of low angling winter light across scrub grass and berms, producing dramatic sightlines for both tactics and photography. The setting—just outside Erie—feels less like a commercial field and more like a social arena where families, veteran players and new recruits trade strategies between rounds. Erie itself began as a crossroads for agriculture and the railways in the late 19th century and today functions as a gateway to outdoor recreation north of Denver. Practically, expect cold mornings, packed dirt underfoot and short, tactical bursts of movement rather than long hikes. Bring layers, backup batteries and a willingness to trade jokes with Santa. Parking at the field is typically ample on county road frontage; carpooling is encouraged to reduce congestion and help keep the focus on play. If you plan to rent gear, reserve early through local shops or contact GoAirheads ahead of the event. Hydration and a hot beverage will matter—bring an insulated bottle and hand warmers—and consider wearing muted colors or holiday-themed camo to blend seasonal fun with practical fieldcraft. Expect cold, spirited play.