A Zulu's Holiday Tradition · 2026

The Crawler's CallHelp Us Build the Dungeon Crawler Carl Tree

This year, our themed holiday tree isn't built by us — it's built by you. Craft a handmade ornament inspired by Dungeon Crawler Carl and become part of a 12-foot tree that returns to our display every holiday season.

How to Join the Quest Register Here

Since 2020, themed Christmas trees have become a Zulu's tradition. Every year we add a new tree to our holiday display, and our community looks forward to seeing what we create next.

This year we're doing something we've never done before. We're building a 12-foot Dungeon Crawler Carl tree that tells the story of the crawl — and we're inviting our community to build it with us. Our crew is crafting the tree topper, skirt, and foundational decorations. Everything in between will be made by you.

After the holidays, the tree and its ornaments will be carefully stored alongside our other themed trees. Every season, the Dungeon Crawler Carl tree will return as part of our display — a tree our community helped create, back year after year.


How to Take Part

Answer the Call

1

Register Your Ornament

Fill out this quick form so we know it's coming and can tell the story of the crawl, floor by floor.

2

Craft Your Treasure

Make a family-friendly, handmade ornament inspired by Dungeon Crawler Carl, 3–6 inches in size.

3

Bring or Mail It

Drop it off in store or mail it to us by early November so it makes the tree in time for the reveal.

Sending Your Ornament

Drop Off & Mailing

Drop Off In Store

Bring your finished ornament to our Bothell location during regular hours. Let a team member know it's for The Crawler's Call.

Zulu's Board Game Cafe
10234 Main St
Bothell, WA 98011

Mail It To Us

Mailing from out of town? Send your ornament to the address below. Please pack it carefully and mail early so it arrives by the deadline.

Zulu's Board Game Cafe
Attn: The Crawler's Call
10234 Main St
Bothell, WA 98011

Mark Your Calendar

Quest Timeline

Now – Early Nov

Ornament Submissions Open

Register and create your ornament. Bring it in or mail it so it arrives by early November. (Exact Date TBD)

Sun, Nov 22

Decorating Day

Our crew assembles every community ornament onto the 12-foot tree.

Mon, Nov 23

The Grand Reveal

See the finished tree unveiled — and kick off our annual Toys for Tots drive.

The Grand Reveal Kicks Off Toys for Tots

Our reveal on November 23 also launches our annual Toys for Tots drive. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate and help make the season brighter for kids in our community.

The Crawl So Far

Progress Updates

22
Submissions Received

Our goal: 100 ornaments 22% of the way there

Check back as the tree fills up — we'll update this counter as ornaments arrive!

Frequently Asked Questions

It's a community ornament project for our 2026 themed holiday tree. Instead of decorating the tree ourselves, we're inviting Dungeon Crawler Carl fans and Zulu's community members to create handmade ornaments that together tell the story of the crawl on a 12-foot tree.
Anyone! Whether you're a longtime Dungeon Crawler Carl fan or just love to craft, you're welcome to contribute. This is a family-friendly project, so crafters of all ages can take part.
Please keep ornaments between 3 and 6 inches so they fit well on the tree alongside everyone else's. Handmade ornaments only, please.
Anything inspired by the Dungeon Crawler Carl books! Characters, moments, items, creatures, inside jokes — it's all fair game. The one rule is that it must be family-friendly, since the tree will be on public display. (No profanity, sexual content, excessive gore, or adult phrases/references)
Yes, please register so we know how many ornaments to expect and can plan the tree's story floor by floor. Click here to view the registration form
Ornaments need to reach us by early November to be included in the decorating on November 22. (Exact Date TBD) We recommend mailing early to be safe.
Absolutely. You can drop it off in store or mail it to us — see the mailing details above. Please pack it carefully so it arrives in good shape.
Donated ornaments become a permanent part of the Dungeon Crawler Carl tree. After the holidays, the tree and all its ornaments are carefully stored and brought back out every holiday season as part of our display — so your creation returns year after year!
It joins our collection of themed trees in storage and returns every holiday season, while we introduce a brand-new themed tree each year for our community to discover.

Answer the Crawler's Call

Choose your floor, register your ornament, and become part of a Zulu's holiday tradition that returns every year — because you helped create it.

Register Your Ornament