snowball fights

Frosty childhood battles

Snowball fights are playful winter battles in which participants throw packed balls of snow at each other.

The activity ranges from spontaneous exchanges between children to organized events with teams and rules.

A snowball fight requires wet, packable snow—powdery snow won't hold together.

The kids had a snowball fight in the backyard after the first big storm.

Related

winter · dodging · ducking down · running away · camaraderie · playful · mittens · laughter · retaliation · competitions · strategy · hiding · truce · aiming · slush · teamwork · gloves · cold hands

Categories
Opposites
playfulness/seriousness of conflict

snowball fightswarfare

Armed conflict between groups

violent conflict · fistfights · gang warfare · military engagements · mortal combat

seasonal/temperature context

snowball fightswater balloon fights

Outdoor game with thrown liquid-filled latex

swimming · beach games · beach activities · sandcastle building · sunbathing

social mode

snowball fightsholding hands

Gripping another's palm

cooperative games · mediation sessions

Family

fight, ball, snow, fighting, fighter, snowball, fights, snowstorm, snowflake

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G