NEW RULES FOR 2025

The game starts promptly at 8:15 PM.

PLAYING IS OPTIONAL

But if you opt in, you must stay for the full 1.5 to 2 hours. No leaving halfway. No proxies. If you bring a gift, you play.

Not playing? No problem. You will not be judged and you’ll still have fun. Enjoy the plentiful bar and food table.

THIS GAME IS ADULTS ONLY

You must be 18 or older. It’s a savage game of joy and heartbreak. People will steal the gift you just fell in love with. You might cry. You’ll survive - your kid? Likely not. Hence, kids are not invited to play. We’re not here to emotionally scar your child.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Do not bring food, booze, drugs (yes, even weed), coffee, candy, sex toys, porn, or gift cards. Gift cards are banned.

NO MONEY LIMIT

But don’t go wild. Overspending will not earn you glory or adoration.

BRING SOMETHING GOOD

Bring something you would be excited to open. Not a sad re-gift. Think funny, cool, vintage, useful, artsy, weird, or so bad it’s good. If it sparks joy or screams steal me, you’re on the right track. But don’t stress. Just bring something fun that you genuinely like. Everyone’s taste is different. That’s what makes it great.

HOW TO PLAY

To play, check in your wrapped gift and put your name in the bag. Names are drawn randomly. The first person opens a gift. No stealing yet. Each new player can open a gift or steal one. If your gift is stolen, you go again. A gift can only be stolen once per round and three times total before it’s locked. All opened gifts must be visible. No hiding. No disappearing.

NEW THIS YEAR

After the final round, the crowd votes on the BEST gifts based on steals and enthusiasm. The top three win super commemorative prizes they will treasure for a lifetime.

The game ends and trading begins.

Take your gift home with you. Seriously.