diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 19dfaef2..29d404b8 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -238,6 +238,11 @@
                         "type": "boolean",
                         "default": false,
                         "description": "Throw ball with mouse"
+                    },
+                    "vscode-pets.disableEffects": {
+                        "type": "boolean",
+                        "default": false,
+                        "description": "Disable special effects like snowfall"
                     }
                 }
             }