How to Organize Secret Santa on WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide

With WhatsApp Messenger, you can quickly invite players to the Secret Santa exchange. Learn how to use a popular messenger to play, invite friends, and exchange gifts anonymously.

Why use WhatsApp to organize your gift exchange? 

WhatsApp is a popular messenger that most of your family members, friends, and coworkers use. You can use the MySanta organizer to draw names and WhatsApp to invite players and discuss game rules. Here’s how to use it to streamline this year’s gift exchange: 

1. Invite players – create a game in the MySanta app and share the link in your WhatsApp group so that all participants can join. 
2. Share the game rules – remind the Secret Santa rules to the participants, and discuss the game details (such as budget for gifts or what type of presents to bring) so that players don’t miss any important details. 
3. Send the draw results – send the results of the draw to each player as a private message to avoid confusion and ensure that everyone gets a present. 
4. Share emotions – share your impressions about the game, gift pictures, and other details with your friends or loved ones. 

By combining WhatsApp and the MySanta game organizer, you can set up the gift exchange without spreadsheets or manual name drawing. Here’s how to organize the game. 

How to organize the Secret Santa exchange on WhatsApp  

1. Create a game using the MySanta service

Start a new game in the MySanta app. There are two game types available. 

Quick game – with up to 9 players, you can draw names with no email if all players are in one room. Send the results of the draw to everyone using WhatsApp.

Online game – a game with unlimited players. Track gift progress, set reminders, and make wishlists. Add the name of the game and gift budget, and create a custom link to invite other players to the game.

In an online game, players can speak to their Santas anonymously, and you can also set exceptions so the game doesn’t match couples or people who don’t get along well. 

2. Send a link to the game on WhatsApp 

After you’ve created a new game, share a link in the WhatsApp messenger. To make it more convenient, create a group first and invite everyone participating in this year’s Secret Santa. Send a link to this group so everyone can easily join in, discuss the game in detail, and share their opinions (but make sure not to reveal who gives a present to whom!). 

3. Define the game rules 

Communicate the rules of the exchange to everyone to make Secret Santa a fun, inclusive, and bonding experience. Here’s what you’ll want to discuss before the draw: 

1. Gift budget – set the amount for gifts (for example, $20) to keep the exchange fair and avoid frustration. 
2. What to give and not to give – choose the gift theme (such as something green or gifts for home) or communicate what not to give (such as lingerie or personal hygiene items) 
3. Set the date when everyone should join the exchange – so that everyone joins before you draw names. 

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Draw names 

After everyone joins the exchange in the MySanta app, draw names in one click. Each player will be assigned a person to whom they need to buy a gift. If you’re doing a Quick Draw game without email, send the results of the draw to everyone on WhatsApp. 

4. Create wishlists 

Encourage all players to create wishlists in the MySanta app. You can add items from online stores to it or explore gift suggestions based on your age and location. Your Santa can see the wishlist and pick something that you would be thrilled to get! 

5. Plan a fun Secret Santa reveal 

Discuss the details of the gift exchange party on WhatsApp. Pick the location, choose a party theme, and plan some fun activities. On the exchange day, all guests bring their presents, unwrap them, and guess who their Santa is. A lot of fun and laughter is guaranteed! 

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Conclusion

A popular WhatsApp messenger works great for inviting multiple players to the Secret Santa game. Plus, you can use it to discuss important game details, set rules, and share emotions with your family or coworkers to create memories that last. 

Try organizing a gift exchange on WhatsApp, and the MySanta service will draw names and assign Santas for you in one click. 

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You can create wishlists, add exclusions, and communicate with your giftee secretly. Moreover, there is an option to track gifts and ensure that everyone buys a present on time.

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