How White Elephant Works
The chaotic, hilarious gift game where presents get stolen, re-stolen, and everyone ends up laughing.
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How to Host a White Elephant
- 1
Bring a Wrapped Gift
Everyone brings one wrapped gift within the agreed budget — typically $20–$30.
- 2
Draw Numbers
Everyone draws a number to determine the order of play.
- 3
Pick or Steal a Gift
The first player picks and unwraps a gift. Each player after that can either pick a wrapped gift or steal an opened gift from someone else. If your gift is stolen, you choose again.
- 4
Play Until Everyone Has a Gift
Continue until all gifts have been opened. Some groups add a freeze rule — a gift can no longer be stolen after it's been stolen 3 times.
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Everyone brings a wrapped gift and draws a number to determine play order. When it's your turn, steal an opened gift or unwrap a new one. A gift can’t be immediately stolen back. Play ends when everyone has a gift.
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