One more memory
to share around the table.
A clue about a holiday, a shared recipe or a note only you understand.
“You always save me a seat beside you”.Your people. Your little secret.The gift is
The gift is
just the beginning.
Secret Santa with clues, missions and original gifts. For families, friends, classes and colleagues. Choose mystery or gift stealing and turn your exchange into a story to tell.
Organise a Secret SantaCompletely free
Draw names without an account and share envelopes on your device. Save a private backup to keep your gathering.
Where there is a group, there is a surpriseFrom home to classroom.
From home to classroom.
And from classroom to office.
Different people, different plans.
The joy of surprising stays.
One more memory
Your stories.
A new way to tell them.
Turn a group memory into a clue. The handover can be as good as the gift.
“I was the one who missed the train on that trip”.Little gifts.
The whole class included.
With the teacher, adapt missions to the students’ ages. Exchange drawings, bookmarks or kind messages without buying gifts.
A handmade card and a clue about your favourite book.Beyond
the coffee break.
A surprise among colleagues with an agreed budget and voluntary participation. Choose friendly clues the whole team can understand.
“My desk has a plant you all know”.Christmas, the end of term, a team celebration or a get-together just because. You choose the occasion.
Keep it simpleThe familiar game,
The familiar game,
with your own spark.
No need for a huge party.
Just gather your people and make
room for a surprise.
01
Gather your people
Agree on a date, venue and budget. List the participants and who should not give to whom.
02
Choose how much mystery
A classic exchange or clues, missions and personal notes. Start with just one idea if you like.
03
Enjoy the gathering
Place gifts on a table with each recipient’s name. Read the clues, guess and take turns opening.
You have the plan. Now gather your people.
Create my gathering No account needed. Email addresses are optional. You choose the budget. And the spark, too.
A little inspirationLess “here is your gift”.
Little gifts.Less “here is your gift”.
More “how did you come up with that?”.
Great stories.
The mystery01
Three clues. One secret.
Your recipient will try to discover their giver. Prepare three clues about yourself, from hard to easy.
It could look like this
“You always ask me for my cake recipe”. Do you know who it is yet?
The surprise02
An unexpected handover.
The giver prepares the mission. It might be an original presentation or a riddle to guess the contents; each mission explains when to do it.
It could look like this
A book inside a clean cereal box. Nothing is what it seems.
The memory03
Something only you know.
Add a note about a shared memory or something you appreciate about that person.
It could look like this
“I still laugh when I remember getting lost looking for the restaurant”.
What surprise will you prepare?
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A new story for something you already ownSecret Santa
Secret Santa
with second life gifts.
You do not use it. Someone else might love it. Give something from home without buying anything for the occasion.
Available in the organiserSomething you already own can be the gift
- Find something worth another chance. A book you have read, a complete game you rarely play or a mug still in the cupboard.
- Check it before wrapping. It must be clean, work and have all its parts. Give something you would enjoy receiving, even if you no longer need it.
- Tell its little story. Explain why you chose it or what you liked about it. If you use clues, save the note until the giver has been discovered.
It could look like this
“I loved this book, but it has been on my shelf for a year. I think you will enjoy its stories as much as I did”.
With assigned recipients
Choose something you own that suits your recipient. Add clues and a creative presentation if you like.
With gift stealing
Bring an item without an assigned recipient that someone in the group might like. Open or steal it following the agreed rules.
With a shared agreement
Original prices do not need to match. Agree on the kind of gift and that nobody has to shop. Allow a handmade alternative if someone has no suitable item.
Something you already own. A new delight.
Organise a second life exchange Enable “Second life · no shopping” in the game options step.Another way to playSecret Santa
Secret Santa
with gift stealing.
You love that gift.
But it might change hands.
Everyone brings a wrapped gift without a name, within the agreed budget. Take turns opening one from the table or taking one another person has opened.
Available in the organiserHere you draw the playing order, not recipients. Exclusions between people and clues to discover the giver belong to classic mode.
An easy version to start with
There are many variations. These are our suggested rules; agree on them before playing.
- Prepare the table and playing order. Each participant leaves a gift without a recipient. Draw who plays first, second and so on.
- The first person opens a gift. They choose one from the table and show it to the group.
- Next players choose: open or steal. Open a closed package or take another person’s open gift if it is not locked.
- If your gift is stolen, choose again. Open one from the table or steal an available gift. You cannot take a gift that has already been stolen during the same turn. The turn ends when someone opens a package.
- Two steals and it stays. Each gift can be stolen twice during the game. After the second steal it stays locked with its holder.
- When everyone has a gift, it ends. There is no extra final turn in this version. Everyone keeps their gift, which might be the one they brought.
A step-by-step example
Ana opens a mug. Bruno opens a game. Carla steals Ana’s mug: its first steal. Ana steals Bruno’s game. Bruno cannot recover the game or steal the mug this turn, so he opens a package from the table. Then the next person plays.
Prepare the table. Let the game begin.
Create a gift stealing gathering Choose gift stealing mode when setting up your gathering.Everything clear before you start
How to organise a Secret Santa
In Secret Santa, everyone gives a gift to another person without revealing their identity until the handover. Agree on a budget, prepare the draw and choose how to keep the surprise.
What should we decide before the draw?
Prepare the participant list, date, venue and budget. Add exclusions before drawing if certain people should not give to each other. Nobody should give to themselves, and everyone should receive a gift.
How do you play Secret Santa with clues?
The giver writes three clues about themselves, from hard to easy. The recipient reads them one at a time and tries to guess the giver before opening. See an example of clues.
How do we hand out gifts without revealing the giver?
Write only the recipient’s name on each package and leave it on a table without revealing who brought it. Open in turns. Read any clues before opening, then reveal the giver.
What are Secret Santa exclusions?
They prevent certain assignments, for example between people who already exchange gifts. An exclusion can apply in one direction or both. Too many restrictions can make a valid draw impossible.
Do clues and missions ask us to guess the same thing?
No. The three clues reveal the giver. That person prepares a mission for an original presentation. Some ask you to guess the contents before opening; others are enjoyed afterwards with nothing to guess. Each envelope explains the goal and timing.
Do missions cost extra?
No. Reuse a box to disguise the package, write a riddle or add a personal note. The mission changes the presentation; the budget stays as agreed.
How can we adapt Secret Santa for a class?
The teacher can agree on rules and adapt clues to the students’ ages. Choose handmade gifts or a budget that includes everyone. Clues can describe interests such as a favourite book, without private information or jokes about classmates. Share envelopes on one device without students’ email addresses.
How do we organise it with colleagues?
Keep participation voluntary and agree on a budget and date. Clues can describe hobbies or shared team moments. Avoid personal jokes and awkward gifts; if you do not know each other well, a kind note can replace a shared memory.
Can we play Secret Santa with things from home?
Yes. Agree to give things you already own that are clean, complete and in good condition. A read book or unused game can have a second life. Combine this with assigned recipients or gift stealing. See second life examples and rules.
What if I have nothing suitable to give?
Agree on an alternative beforehand, such as a drawing, handmade bookmark or letter. The idea is a thoughtful gift without requiring shopping or bringing an unsuitable item.
What is Secret Santa with gift stealing?
Everyone brings a gift without a recipient. Take turns opening a package or stealing an open gift. Anyone who loses theirs chooses again. Agree on a steal limit to keep the game moving. See our rules and an example.
Can we combine gift stealing with exclusions?
Exclusions prevent one person giving to another in a recipient draw. Our gift stealing mode has no assigned recipients, so exclusions do not apply. Agree on gifts suitable for anyone in the group.
Can I draw names on Quién Regala now?
Yes. Prepare a classic exchange with exclusions, clues and missions, or play with gift stealing. Results stay in this browser and you can download a private backup. You can send letters by email or share their PDFs. Create a gathering.
The next story is yours
All you need now are the names.
Family, friends, classmates or teammates. You choose who shares the surprise.
Create my Secret Santa Completely freeNo account and optional email addresses. Keep a private backup of your gathering.Completely free
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