What is this?

Secret Santa Generator, Played Like a Party Game.

For family, friends & offices. Set up a gift exchange instantly. Draw names live or on your own time. No sign-up.

Gather Round, Here's the Fun Part.

  • Live, Party Play

    Gather, in person, cherish the anticipation.

    Everyone gets their pick live at the same time, instantly.

  • Async Too

    Someone can't be there? That's okay.

    They can join early and their result will be available when they are.

  • No Sign-up

    Instant, no email, no account, no hassle

    Join with a link, or a simple code.

  • Share wishlists

    Add a link to your wishlist.

    The room leader can even make it required.

  • Customize your odds

    Easily exclude names. Perfect for your spouse or the name you got last year.

    Pick names you hope to draw, doubling your chances to get them.

  • Huge groups

    Supports up to 100 players.

    Great for the office, church groups, baseball teams, or just your giant family.

How to play.

  1. Everyone Joins

    Create a room. Send invites to your friends and family. Join on any device.

  2. Choose Your Preferences

    "Skip" names you cannot draw. "Wish" for names you hope to draw. Add your wishlist and ready up.

  3. Pick the names

    Once everyone is ready, the room leader starts the game. Names are sent to everyone instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Is picknames free?

Yes! I didn't even build a way to take payment.

Do I need an account or email to play?

No. You don't need an account or email address.

Does everyone have to be online at the same time?

No. It works just fine for groups where some or all aren't available. Just have them join and ready up. They can see their result when they have time.

How many people can play at once?

The game supports up to 100 players at the same time. Perfect for even the largest groups.

Can I stop couples or family members from drawing each other?

Yes. The room leader can specify how many "skips" to allow, giving each player the ability to exclude someone from their pool.

Can the room leader see who got whom?

No. The room leader is just another participant. Your secrets are yours to keep.