The rules for the game can vary, but we present here a common variant.
In advance, you need to decide what the packages can cost, usually SEK 100-250 each.
How many dice should you have in the Christmas gift game?
You need 1-2 dice. In addition, something to occupy time is needed.
How many packages are needed in the Christmas gift game?
At least one package per person is required.
How to play the Christmas gift game?
Place the packages in a pile. The participants then get to roll dice, on the number 6 you get to take a package from the pile. If you get the number 1, you have to give away your package instead. Continue rolling the dice until all packets are dealt.
Then open the packages. Set the time you agreed on. Start rolling the dice again. If you get the number 6, you can take things from each other, if you get the number 1, you have to give something away.
When the time is up, the participants get to keep the things they managed to play for themselves.
How long to play the Christmas gift game?
A typical time to play is 5-10 minutes, but it can be shorter or longer. It depends on how many participants you have.