White Elephant Rules

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White Elephant Variations

There are loads of variations to the above rules. Here are some extra rules you could use:

  • Three steals and you’re out – If you get stolen from three times, you’re out of the game and you get to keep the present you’re holding.
  • No unwrapping gifts until the end of the game – This will add some mystery and a whole lot of laughter to the game.
  • Add a theme – Add a theme to the White Elephant. Everyone then has to buy a gift that fits the theme. Think Christmas themed gifts, but also a type of gifts such as coffee table books, board games, decorations, etc. Re-gifts (an unwanted item you already have) are also a possible theme.
  • Mix up your White Elephant Exchange with a Secret Santa – In this variation you draw names and get a gift for the assigned person, but once everyone has unwrapped their presents you’re allowed to steal from each other. You can use our Online Secret Santa Organiser for this.
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