Santa can't do it
all by himself.

Meet the crew

Four friends run the show

• SantappanRuns the show
• PipHead elf, your guide
• GingerKeeper of the crumbs
• RobinCarries secret notes

How it works

The story, start to finish

Every room plays out the same tale, from the first invitation to reveal night.

1. A letter from Santappan

   “Ho ho. I have more letters than one sleigh can carry this year. Would you gather a few deputies for me?” — Santappan

   Create a room in a minute. Pick a budget and a party date. No accounts needed.

2. Gather the crew

   “I'll hand out the invitations. Everyone who joins writes a wishlist, which is really a letter to their Santa.” — Pip

   Share one link on WhatsApp, or paste a list of emails. People join with their name and email.

3. The draw

   “Every name goes into my hat. Hold the ribbon, untie your present, and meet the person you're shopping for.” — Santappan

   A fair draw where nobody gets themselves. Keep partners or teammates apart if you like.

4. The crumb trail

   “Santas snack while they plot, and they are messy eaters. Do a few small jobs each day and sweep up the crumbs they leave.” — Ginger

   A short daily list earns crumbs. Spend them on clues about your Santa.

5. Secret post

   “Need a shoe size? Write it down and I'll fly it over. I never say who sent it. Not even for a biscuit.” — Robin

   Anonymous chat both ways: ask your giftee anything, and hear from your own Santa.

6. The unmasking

   “Unlock clues, cross off suspects and lock in your guess. On reveal night, every Santa hat comes off.” — Pip

   Clues from your Santa, a private suspect board and up to three guesses. Santas are revealed on the date you set.

7. The party

   “Gifts are open, guesses are counted, and the best guesser gets the bragging rights. Same time next year?” — Santappan

   Thank-you notes, room awards and a crumb leaderboard. Run it back next year with one tap.

Also in the box

The sensible bits, sorted

• Keep-apart rulesPartners and close teammates never draw each other.
• Living wishlistsYour Santa is told when you add a new idea.
• Reminders that helpDraw day, party day and reveal night, in email and on your phone.
• No passwords, no adsJoin with a name and an email, and verify it to get in. Only the organiser can see your email.