Ideas & templates
White Elephant and Secret Santa dice games – ideas for lively gift rounds
Secret Santa dice games turn the gift presentation into a real event: gifts change places, people laugh, curse and cheer - and no one knows exactly which gift he or she will go home with at the end.
- White Elephant (chaotic & funny)
- Secret Santa evenings with friends & shared apartments
- relaxed team events
- Family groups with older children & young people
At a glance
What awaits you on this page
- 1Why dice games are perfect for Secret Santa
- 2Preparation for all Secret Santa dice games
- 3Dice game 1: Classic White Elephant with dice
- 4Dice game 2: Family-friendly version (without claws)
- 5Dice game 3: Robber Secret Santa with dice
- 6Dice game 4: Quiet team variant
Practical Guide
Why dice games are perfect for Secret Santa
Secret Santa dice games turn the gift presentation into a real event: gifts change places, people laugh, curse and cheer - and no one knows exactly which gift he or she will go home with at the end.
On this page you will find concrete dice game rules and tips on which groups work well with which variant - plus tips on how to organize the whole thing with Wichtlify.
Regardless of the exact variant, you need:
Preparation for all Secret Santa dice games
Regardless of the exact variant, you need:
You can find the core formats and house rules on our White Elephant rules page.
Dice game 1: Classic White Elephant with dice
This is the classic: all the gifts are in the middle and change hands several times with the dice. Perfect for friends, shared apartments & relaxed teams.
Tip: If you notice that someone doesn't have a gift yet, you can add a “fairness round” at the end and swap.
Dice game 2: Family-friendly version (without claws)
For families with children or groups in which no one likes to be “stolen”, a defused version without taking away is suitable:
This keeps the excitement going, but there is less frustration - ideal for family Secret Santa evenings.
Practical tips for private groups, teams and community rounds
In Robber Secret Santa, dice and “claws” come together. This variant is loud, chaotic and is a lot of fun with friends - you shouldn't use it in very sensitive groups.
This variant also works well as a White Elephant style exchange.
This way you can implement the topic directly in the app
Templates, rules and ideas work best when they flow directly into a clear process: create a group, share text, set rules, start a drawing.
Through private links, everyone involved only reads the information that is relevant to them. This reduces misunderstandings and keeps communication lean.
Wichtlify Pro
If you need more control: Wichtlify Pro
For larger or recurring rounds, Wichtlify Pro expands the standard process to include Smart Draw, emergency assistant, auto-reminder, admin broadcasts as well as insights and event status.
This allows you to reduce manual effort, react more quickly to changes and keep the group stable despite high dynamics.
FAQ
Which dice games suit which group?
Loud swapping games work best with friends and relaxed groups. Family rounds usually work better with softer rules and no stealing.
Ready for the next step?
Start directly on your preferred platform and lead the group to the result without any detours.