Skylanders’ Origin Tied to Cattle Baron’s Ball

Spy Rise is my son's favorite Skylander ... for now. Give it a minute. — Spy Rise is my son’s favorite Skylander … for now. Give it a minute.

Are you like me? Are you the father of a little boy who talked about nothing but Skylanders Swap Force in the months leading up to Christmas and has done nothing but play the video game since Santa Claus granted his wish? Then you might be interested to know that the Cattle Baron’s Ball played a role in the game’s origin.

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Skylanders’ Origin Tied to Cattle Baron’s Ball

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