News & Announcements

Hot Summer Race Night Summer is heating up, and we're bringing the racetrack into Purple Dragon Games. On Friday, August 28 from 4–8 PM, join us for Hot Summer Race Night, a free gaming event combining video game racing with tabletop racing. We'll have Gran Turismo running with a real racing wheel, a Fast Lap leaderboard to conquer, racing board games across the tables, prizes for our winners, and some race-night snacks to keep everyone fueled. Gran Turismo Takes the Wheel Th

We can hardly believe it, but Purple Dragon Games is celebrating two incredible years in downtown Yreka! What started as a dream has grown into an amazing community of gamers, families, collectors, and friends, and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than spending an evening with all of you. Join us on Saturday, July 18, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Purple Dragon Games, 309 S. Broadway Street, Yreka, CA for an evening packed with games, prizes, food, and plenty of birth

Four More Days of Tabletop Guild Adventures Await! I couldn't be more excited to kick off another four days of our Summer Tabletop Guild events! We've had an incredible time watching new friendships form, seeing favorite games hit the table, and welcoming both seasoned gamers and first-time visitors into the fun. If you've been looking for an excuse to try something new, this is it. Every day features a brand-new theme with three featured board games to explore. Events are co

Learn from a Professional Comic Artist. Right Here in Yreka. What if your next level-up wasn't in a video game... but in your own creative journey? Purple Dragon Games is exploring interest in hosting a Comic Art & Creative Masterclass led by Joel Shelton, a local professional comic artist, sculptor, and creative visionary. Joel has worked on published comic projects, including CGC-graded comics, while building an impressive portfolio of illustration, sculpture, horror design

The Summer Tabletop Board Game Festival Begins This Saturday! The countdown is almost over! This Saturday marks the beginning of our annual Summer Tabletop Board Game Festival, and we're excited to unveil the first three days of our "Survival & Treachery" series, running Saturday through Monday from 4:00-8:00 PM. Each evening features a brand-new theme with a fresh lineup of board games already set up and ready to play alongside our friendly Game Masters. Whether you're solvi

Summer Board Game Festival Begins This Weekend! 🎲 FREE Event • 🍬 Candy Prizes for Everyone • 🍿 FREE Popcorn with RSVP Our annual Summer Board Game Festival kicks off this weekend, bringing nine days of themed tabletop adventures to Purple Dragon Games! Special Note: During the festival, Purple Dragon Games will also be OPEN Wednesday, July 8 from Noon-8:00 PM so everyone has another opportunity to join the fun. What is the Summer Board Game Festival? Every festival day fea

Purple Dragon Games is excited to share a new chapter in our story. We have just released the first episode of a video series that takes you inside our renovation and growth journey. This series offers a close and personal look at the heart of our project, showing how a small family-owned business with a deep passion is transforming a space to better serve the community. In this post, you will discover what the inside of our building looked like when we began work in November

The Old Newspaper Building at 309 S. Broadway Street in Yreka holds more than 6,800 square feet of space and a rich history tied to the town’s past. In October 2025, Purple Dragon Games purchased this landmark with a clear vision: to turn it into a vibrant creative hub for gamers, artists, and the local community. This article explores the exciting transformation underway, the challenges faced, and the opportunities this project offers for everyone passionate about games and