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Secret Santa · Adult friend groups
Friend groups often want more personality than an office exchange — and less chaos than a group-chat spreadsheet. Set the vibe, then draw names with Gift Compass.
Ready to use the tool?
Friends only need email for private assignment links.
Open Secret Santa generator →Pick budget and tone. Funny, sentimental, or useful — say it out loud.
Decide on exclusions. Couples in the friend group may want exclusions.
Draw and share reveals. Use the generator so nobody accidentally spoils matches.
Optional wishlist round. Share Gift Compass lists before people buy.
Ugly sweater + Secret Santa is a classic.
Friends forget without a date.
If you want steals, switch tools.
Open the tool for this scenario
When the plan is clear, jump into the live tool and finish the job there.
Open Secret Santa generator →Yes. Adult friend groups can follow “How to do Secret Santa with friends” and open /tools/secret-santa-generator at no charge. Create a free account only if you want saved lists or email reminders.
Friends only need email for private assignment links. That applies to this “How to do Secret Santa with friends” playbook.
Use “Open Secret Santa generator” on this page, or go directly to /tools/secret-santa-generator.