Gift Exchange Games Guides
The best gift exchange games, explained: what to play with large groups, how White Elephant, Yankee Swap and Dirty Santa differ, and how to run each one. Browse the guides below. New to it? Start with Gift Exchange Games.
White Elephant vs Yankee Swap vs Dirty Santa
White Elephant vs Yankee Swap: they are the same steal-and-swap gift game under different regional names, along with Dirty Santa. Here is how each one works and differs.
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Dirty Santa Rules
The full Dirty Santa rules: bring a wrapped gift, draw numbers, open or steal on your turn, the 3-steal freeze, and player one's final swap. Plus variations and theme ideas.
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Gift Exchange Games for Large Groups
The best gift exchange games for large groups: White Elephant, Yankee Swap, Secret Santa and more party games that work smoothly with 10, 20, or 50+ people.
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