7 Ways President Snow Changed the Hunger Games Forever

The New Arenas

President Snow's decision to move the Hunger Games arenas out of the Capitol was a game-changer.

Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Hunger Games Arena

The complex arenas in later Hunger Games provided new settings for the citizens to watch the deadly events unfold.

Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 16 Tributes Hunger Games

The elaborate arenas also made it easier for Gamemakers to manipulate the events and create a more thrilling spectacle.

A image of the desiccate District 12 in The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games Escorts

Capitol Escorts were established to ensure the fairness of the District reapings.

District 12 with Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler) in the center at the reaping in Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes

The reaping ceremony was controlled by Capitol escorts to prevent rigging and unfair selections.

Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler) is bowing at the reaping in Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

President Snow's focus on the sanctity of the games led to the establishment of the Capitol escorts.

The Hunger Games Escorts

The Training Center

President Snow's decision to provide the tributes with a training center instead of a zoo enclosure ensured better preparation and performance in the Hunger Games.

Hunter Schafer as Tigris Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

The tributes were given a place to eat, rest, and train, leading to a more engaging show for the Capitol citizens.

Eugenie Bondurant as Tigris Snow in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

The 'good' treatment of tributes in the training center served to appease the guilt of Capitol citizens uncomfortable with the games.

Tigris with her feline markings when she first meets Katniss in Hunger Games Mockingjay

The Hunger Games Stylists

Stylists were introduced to make the District tributes more appealing to Capitol audiences.

Cinnna in the audience looking serious in The Hunger Games

The inclusion of stylists was crucial for obtaining sponsors and making the tributes appear spectacular.

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Mandatory Viewing

President Snow made watching the Hunger Games mandatory for the Districts to ensure the effectiveness of the games.

Effie at the microphone in magenta while Peeta and Katniss stand on either side of her in muted clothing at the District 12 reaping in The Hunger Games

The requirement for District households to watch the games in central squares was a strategic move to send a message to the Districts.

Effie holds the microphone in front of Katniss when she becomes the tribute in The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games became a powerful tool to maintain control and prevent rebellion in the Districts.

Effie talking into a microphone during the reaping from The Hunger Games

Victor Incentives

President Snow introduced prizes for the Hunger Games victors to ensure that the tributes fought harder.

The prizes, including cash rewards and houses in the Victor's Village, incentivized the tributes to strive for victory.

The incentives served as a reminder to Panem that even the most innocent of humanity are monsters who need to be kept under control.

Snow's Influence

President Snow's influence and decisions significantly altered the Hunger Games, shaping it into a more captivating and manipulative event.

The changes implemented by Snow reflected his desire to maintain control and establish the Hunger Games as a powerful tool in Panem.

Snow's impact on the Hunger Games demonstrated his cunning and determination to shape the course of the deadly competition.