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October 28, 2026 · News · 1 min read

Welcome to the new Gift Swap Central

We're rebuilding Gift Swap Central from scratch: name draws, wish lists and live gift swaps, made for families and friends.

Gift Swap Central is getting a fresh start. We're rebuilding it from the ground up, with a new look and a happy white elephant to show you around.

What we're building

  • Name draws for Secret Santa. Everyone gets one person to shop for, and nobody draws themselves.
  • Wish lists. So your Secret Santa isn't guessing.
  • Live white elephant swaps. Open gifts and steal them in a shared room, from wherever everyone is.
  • Your rules. Steal limits, price limits and the final swap are all settings, so the game works the way your group already plays it.

Made for families and friends

Gift swaps aren't only a December thing. Birthdays, reunions, book clubs and office parties all deserve a good swap, so Gift Swap Central works any time of year.

We'll post here as new pieces arrive, along with gift ideas and how-tos. Questions? Email us at support@giftswapcentral.com.

Ready to swap?

Plan your next gift exchange with Gift Swap Central.

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