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Now Player 4 may steal from Players 1–3 or unwrap a gift.

With both gifts now stolen, Player 2 must choose an unwrapped gift from the table. She may NOT steal back the gift from Player 3 in this round, so she steals the socks and snowman mug from Player 2. “I LOVE scented candles!” If Player 3 steals a gift from one of the other players-let’s say he takes Player 1’s scented candle (given to her in the previous round when Player 2 stole the snowman mug and socks)-Player 1 may then take an unwrapped gift from the table or steal a gift from another player. With Round 2 finished, Player 3 gets to choose a wrapped gift from the table or he may steal an unwrapped gift from Player 1 or Player 2. “Oh my gosh, it’s a scented candle and a box of tea!” If Player 2 decides to steal Player 1’s gift, Player 1-who just lost her snowman mug and socks-must then unwrap a gift from the table and show it to the other players. “There are so many unknowns on the table, but I’ve been wanting a snowman mug with socks in it for years.” This continues until someone unwraps a gift or all available gifts have been stolen.įinally, after every player, from 1–10, has had a turn, Player 1 may choose from all the unwrapped gifts, trading their gift for any one they want.Īfter Player 1 unwraps the first gift in the Yankee Swap-remember that snowman mug and socks?-and shows it to everyone, Player 2 must now choose to unwrap a gift from the table or steal the unwrapped gift from Player 1. Once a gift is stolen, it can’t be stolen again during the same round, or the game will go on forever. If your gift is stolen, you then get to steal someone else’s unwrapped gift-except the one stolen from you-or take a wrapped gift from the table. The game continues with each player given the option to steal a previously unwrapped gift from the preceding players, or taking a wrapped gift from the table. Once you’ve chosen, unwrap the gift and show the other players: “Yay, it’s a fabulous pair of socks in a snowman mug!” The player may not touch any gift but the one chosen. We’re all adults here and unless someone asked for a specific item, we don’t need other people picking out our clothes for us.The Yankee Swap begins with Player 1 choosing a wrapped gift from the table.

Clothes – I know some people might appreciate clothes as a present, but if you’re anything like me, it’s the absolute worst.

Go shopping at a store and buy a real present.

Office supplies – Sure, Scott might be running low on staples and tape, but I can guarantee he doesn’t want them as a Christmas present.

Although intentions might be good with this one, most people might not want treats in place of an actual present.

Food – Cookies, candy, and brownies are sweet and delicious, but they’re not proper gifts.

Presents that poke fun at political issues, religious beliefs, or gender identity is a no-go as well.

Controversial gifts – Items like underwear, diet pills, toiletries, or gag gifts are not appropriate and should never be given to your co-worker, especially at a work event.

Going this route will make you look cheap and tacky.

Used or opened items – When it comes to gifting presents, it’s the thought that counts however, regifting shows you put zero thought into the gift at all.

Nothing says, “I don’t know anything about you” like money.

Gift cards or money – While gift cards are great for birthday or appreciation gifts, they scream “lazy” for Christmas.