What is a "White Elephant Gift Exchange"?
First of all, a White Elephant Gift Exchange (also referred to as Yankee Swap, Dirty Santa, and Redneck Christmas) is a gift exchange game. In contrast to other games, this one involves stealing gifts from others. Gifts are between $20 and $30.Â
Official Rules
To start, each player has one of two options: pick an unopened gift or steal someone else’s gift. Furthermore, a present can only be stolen once per turn, and after three swaps, the turn automatically ends.
- First, each player brings one wrapped gift to contribute.
- Second, players draw numbers to determine what order they will go in.
- Third, players sit or stand in a line where they can see the gift pile.
- Fourth, the first player selects a gift from the pool and opens it.
- Fifth, the remaining players can choose either to select an unwrapped gift or steal a previous player’s gift. Anyone who gets their gift stolen can also do the same – choose a new, unopened gift, or steal from another.
- Lastly, after all of the players have had a turn, the first player gets a chance to swap the gift he or she is holding for any other opened gift. When someone declines to steal a gift, the game ends.
Gift Ideas For Tech Professionals
Look no further for geeky gift ideas!Â
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In Conclusion
Lastly, these gift ideas are great for family or friends in tech. As a matter of fact, you might see something to add to your own Christmas list! If you have any questions, let us know in the comments or message us!
Resources & Further Reading
Bloom, J. (2020, November 25). Techgadgetstrends.com. Retrieved November 25, 2020, from https://techgadgetstrends.com/tech/inventions/2019/gifts.php?placement=
Geek Gifts. (2020). Retrieved November 25, 2020, from https://www.uncommongoods.com/fun/by-interest/geek-gifts?aw_cid=332037777
Jeeves, R. (2019, October 24). Official White Elephant Gift Exchange Rules. Retrieved November 25, 2020, from https://www.whiteelephantrules.com/
Johnson, M. (2020, November 25). 20 Insanely Cool Gadgets That Are Going to Sell Out This November, Ideally As Christmas Gifts. Retrieved November 25, 2020, from https://gadgetslaboratory.com/trending/cool-gadgets-2020/20-insanely-cool-gadgets-that-are-going-to-sell-out-gg/?kw=gadgets+for+men