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Originally posted by FAB*SpiceySpice
What is this game? Can someone explain?? 
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Having just participated in a white elephant gift exchange this past Friday, I can explain it to you:
First of all, everyone provides a gift within a predetermined limit ($10 max, $15 max, etc). It may be a "serious' one or a gag gift. Then all parties draw a number based on how many are participate (12 participants, 12 numbers).
Now here's where the fun begins:
The person who pulls #1 gets the first gift. The person who pulls #2 gets to pick the second gift OR can take #1's gift and #1 has to pull another gift, but s/he cannot take back the gift #2 has taken away. This goes on down the line until all gifts are received. In other words, it is more advantageous to have a high number b/c you already know what gifts are out there and can choose to take one of those instead of taking the last few under the tree. It has a "Let's Make A Deal" type of ring to it.
Hope this helps.