Draw gifts
Draw who gives a gift to whom
Each participant secretly gets one person to buy for. Before the draw, you can choose which pairings should be avoided.
- Secretly draw who gives to whom
- Assign people, not physical gifts
- Avoid self-matches and apply saved exclusions
- Share personal links instead of one public list
Meaning
Wichtlify assigns people, not physical gifts
With Wichtlify, drawing gifts does not mean randomly distributing physical gifts, prizes, or winners. The draw decides which person gives a gift to which other person.
Example: Anna, Ben, Clara, and David take part. After the secret draw, Anna only sees who she is giving to. Ben only sees his own result. No one receives the full assignment list in the group chat.
Wichtlify is useful for
- Drawing who gives to whom
- Secret gift exchanges
- Personal links
- Participant exclusions
With Wichtlify
Turn the gift exchange into a private draw
The organizer creates the group, adds the people taking part and saves exclusions before drawing. Wichtlify prevents self-matches and gives each participant one gift recipient.
That works beyond Christmas: birthdays, team events, club rounds, dinner groups or small friend-group gift exchanges can stay private without posting the whole assignment list.
Wichtlify handles
- Participant list
- Self-match prevention
- Exclusions before drawing
- Personal links
Group rules
Keep budget, gift style and handover clear before drawing
Wichtlify runs the secret draw. The group still decides the budget, gift type, date, handover and whether people reveal who gave each gift later.
If the exchange is closer to a classic Secret Santa round, set budget, wishes and exclusions before drawing.
Agree before the draw
- Who takes part
- Budget or range
- Gift tone
- Date and handover
Sharing
Personal links keep the result quiet
The organizer needs a Wichtlify account. Participants can open their personal link in the browser and see who they are giving to.
You can share those links through the channel your group already uses. Wichtlify does not automatically deliver them through WhatsApp or another messenger; the important part is that each person receives the correct link.
When sharing links
- Send the right link
- Do not forward links
- Include the rules
- Send questions to the organizer
Match the format
Agree on the exchange format before drawing
A visible gift exchange where everyone may see the outcome usually needs an open draw or clear group rules. Wichtlify is useful when each person secretly draws another person.
White Elephant can be part of the group format, but dice actions, swaps, steals and the live table flow stay outside Wichtlify.
Decide outside the draw
- Physical gifts or prizes
- Public winner lists
- Task assignment
- Team splitting
- Live swap play
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I draw gifts with Wichtlify?
Yes, if you mean drawing who gives a gift to whom. Wichtlify secretly assigns people to each other.
Does Wichtlify assign physical gifts to people?
No. Wichtlify does not distribute objects, prizes, or gifts. It assigns people to each other.
Does Wichtlify publish one full result list?
No. Wichtlify is built for secret personal draws. Each participant opens their own link and sees only who they will give to.
Who needs an account?
The organizer needs a Wichtlify account. Participants can open their personal link in the browser.
Can I keep one person from drawing a specific person?
Yes. Exclusions must be saved before the draw. If too many combinations are blocked, the draw may not be possible.
Does Wichtlify set the budget or gift rules?
No. Budget, gift style, handover and reveal rules are group decisions. Wichtlify helps with the secret draw and personal links.
Is this the same as White Elephant?
Not exactly. White Elephant often includes visible swapping or table rules. Wichtlify can help with secret assignments, but it does not control the live swap game.
Start a gift exchange draw
Secretly draw who gives to whom: add participants, set exclusions, and share personal links.
Organize a secret gift exchange