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Plan your own holiday gift exchange with this Santa Sack Swap Exchange Game. It's great for groups of 10 or more and includes printable instructions.
I love my big family, and when we get together for Christmas parties, we have a lot of fun!
First, when I say big, I really mean huge. There are 7 siblings, all with spouses and kids. Plus, several of our kids have spouses and kids, too! Needless to say, it can get crazy and loud.
For my family, I created this gift exchange game that is perfect for large groups!
I think this will be a fun game, and I am excited to play it.
Grab the Santa Sack Swap Printable:
The printable includes everything you need to play Santa Sack Swap.
You will get one sheet with the rules, and one sheet with the actions.
How to Play Santa Sack Swap:
For our large group, we provide nice gifts with a spending limit of $20 per gift, which should not be gender-specific. That way, anyone will enjoy it.
Arrange players in a circle, everyone holding their own gift.
Read an action out loud.
Anyone who has done that action this Christmas season stands up and passes their gift to the right.
Those who have not done that action stay seated and do not pass their gift.
Swapping ends when all actions have been read.
Open and Steal Ending:
Start with the player whose birthday is closest to December 25th, and move around the circle clockwise.
Each player can choose to open their gift or steal an opened gift.
If the player steals, it is the turn of the player who stole from. They can then open, steal, or keep.
Each gift can only be traded three times before it can no longer be stolen.
Open without Stealing Ending:
After all of the actions have been read, see if anyone has their own gift. If more than one, they can trade. If only one person, then they can trade with anyone.
Everyone opens the gift they are holding.
Open them one by one or all at the same time. Whichever way you prefer.
Actions:
In each round, one action is read, and the actions are a fun way to see how others in the circle celebrate Christmas.
Some of the actions include:
- Your home has an Elf on the Shelf.
- You handmade a gift this year.
- You listened to Christmas music before Halloween.
- You have an inflatable decoration in your front yard.
- You're on the naughty list.
The printable includes 25 actions, but feel free to use as many as you want. That's the great thing about this game is you can make it last as long or as short as you want.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why I love Printables:
Printables are a great way to make something at home that costs much less than if you were to buy it in a store. Plus, you can print off as many as you need!
That is why I love creating printables to share with you. If I love and appreciate them, then you probably do, too!
What Printer I Use:
I have the HP Envy Inspire printer in my home office. This printer does EVERYTHING, and I absolutely love it!
It can print, copy, scan, and do two-sided printing, and it can also print beautiful photographs. I wasn't kidding when I said it could do everything!
Printable Essentials
- The HP Envy Inspire All-In-One Printer is great for a home or a small office!
- HP Instant Ink has a subscription that sends printer ink right when I need it!
- This Fiskars Paper Trimmer is easy to use and cuts nicely without frayed edges.
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Kathy Brandt
This is such a cute idea
Katie Adams
Thank you so much!
Jayne Treater
We can’t wait to try this out!
Katie Adams
Have so much fun!!!
jeannie
I have been looking for a game that will get everyone involved
Katie Adams
This will definitely include everyone and is lots of fun!