Three is the smallest group that works.
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At least three people.
Up to 30 in one draw here.
More than 30? Split the group into smaller draws.
The draw asks for at least three names. Fewer, and it will not run.
Two is just a trade.
Each person would know exactly who has them.
There is no secret left to keep.
Buy each other a gift and call it what it is.
Three people can draw, and nobody draws their own name.
Each person gets one private link with one match.
The edge, in plain words: with three people, one match gives away the rest.
Once you know your match, the other two fall into place.
Four or more keeps the secret stronger.
With four people and pairs marked, one match can give away another.
That edge is printed on the Secret Santa rules page too.
That range covers most teams, classes, and clubs.
A bigger group splits into smaller draws.
Split by team, by class, or by table.
Each draw is its own game, with its own receipt.
Nobody crosses between draws.
Running a big one? Read Secret Santa for large groups.
Shared first names? Add a last initial for shared names.
Pairs to keep apart? Mark them before the draw.
Too many pairs? The draw can block. If the pairs leave no fair draw, the site says so.
One budget for everyone. Under $25, $25 to $50, $50 to $100, or over $100.
Each person gets six gift ideas inside that budget.
How many people do you need for Secret Santa: three is the smallest group that works.
Can the organizer see who got whom: what the organiser sees, and never sees.
Secret Santa generator without email: the whole draw, no accounts, no addresses.
Secret Santa gift ideas for coworkers: picks for the next desk.
Secret Santa invitation template: copy-ready words that announce the game.
Can you add someone to Secret Santa after the draw: two honest ways to add a late joiner.
Secret Santa gift ideas: real picks from the list of 212.
Secret Santa questionnaire: five questions to send first.
Virtual Secret Santa: the whole swap, far apart.
Secret Santa at work: one draw for the whole team.
How much to spend on Secret Santa: the four budgets, compared.
White elephant vs Secret Santa: two games, one clear winner per group.
How Secret Santa works: the game in four steps.
How to run a Secret Santa: the organiser's short list.
Secret Santa rules: the classic rules, plus the enforced ones.
Secret Santa for large groups: one draw for up to 30 people.
How many people do you need for Secret Santa?
At least three people. Three is the smallest group that works. One draw here holds 3 to 30 people.
Can two people play Secret Santa?
No. Two is just a trade. Each person would know exactly who has them.
What if my group has more than 30 people?
Split it into smaller draws, one per team or table. Each draw is its own game, with its own receipt.
Can pairs block a small draw?
Yes. Too many pairs can block the draw. If the pairs leave no fair draw, the site says so before any link is made.