6-7 Christmas Gift Exchange: A Hilarious Holiday Dice Game
Looking for a Christmas gift exchange game that gets everyone moving, laughing, and hoping for a lucky dice roll? This 6-7 Christmas Gift Exchange Game puts a hilarious holiday twist on the viral six-seven trend!
The “six-seven” catchphrase took off on social media and became a popular inside joke among kids and tweens. Now, you can bring the silly trend to your Christmas party with this gift exchange game.
Grab two dice, gather your wrapped gifts, and get ready for some Christmas chaos. Players move around the circle while the presents stay in their original spots. Each dice roll brings a new surprise, from shaking your gift to swapping places. And watch out for the Six-Seven Switch!
This easy Christmas dice game is perfect for:
- classroom parties
- family gatherings
- holiday playdates
- Christmas celebrations with kids, tweens, and adults
Just print the free game sheet by the blue download button below, grab two dice, and let the fun begin!
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Objective of the 6-7 Christmas Gift Exchange Game
The goal is to have fun, follow the dice-roll directions, and end the game with a wrapped Christmas gift!
Unlike a traditional gift exchange, the players move around the circle while the gifts stay in place. You never know which present you’ll end up with!
Supplies You Need
All you need to play this Christmas gift exchange game is:
- One wrapped gift per player
- Two standard six-sided dice
- The free 6-7 Christmas Gift Exchange printable below
- Enough space to arrange the gifts in a circle
Gift tip: Set a price limit ahead of time ($6 or $7?) so everyone brings a gift of similar value. For kids, small toys, books, card games, and fun accessories are great choices. For adults, try funny white-elephant gifts, cozy items, snacks, a stovetop simmer pot kit, or other great gift exchange surprises.
Easy Gift Ideas:
How to Play the 6-7 Christmas Gift Exchange Game
1. Have each player bring one wrapped gift. Arrange all the gifts in a large circle, leaving enough room for players to move around them.
2. Each player stands behind one gift. The gifts stay in their original spots throughout the game.
3. Roll the 2 dice and add up the total. Find the number on the printable and complete the action.
Important Playing Tip: When a rule says to move left or right, the player who rolled moves to the specified spot and swaps places with the player there. The other player moves to their old spot. Gifts stay at their spots unless the Six-Seven Switch is triggered, which makes players exchange gifts without moving.
4. Watch for the Six-Seven Switch! If someone rolls a 6 and the very next player rolls a 7, everyone yells “SIX-SEVEN!” and follows the special gift-swapping rule.
6. Play three rounds. Each player gets three turns to roll the dice.
7. At the end of the game, each player keeps the wrapped gift at their final spot and opens it.
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6-7 Christmas Gift Exchange Dice Rules
This is what you will find on the free printable for the 6-7 gift exchange game.
What to do when you roll…
- 2 – Swap spots with any player.
- 3 – Move one spot to the left.
- 4 – Move two spots to the left.
- 5 – Choose any player and swap spots.
- 6 – YELL “SIX!” Gently shake the gift at your spot. Guess what’s inside, then put it back!
- 7 – YELL “SEVEN!” Do your best Santa impression.
- 8 – Move two spots to the right.
- 9 – Move one spot to the right.
- 10 – Everyone moves three spots to the right.
- 11 – Choose two other players to swap spots.
- 12 – Freeze! Nobody moves.
THE SIX-SEVEN SWITCH!
Did someone roll a 6, followed immediately by the next player rolling a 7?
EVERYONE YELLS “SIX-SEVEN!”
Swap GIFTS with the player across from you! Stay in the same spot!
No one across from you? Choose another player to swap gifts with!
Tips for the 6-7 Roll: The 7 must be rolled on the very next player’s turn after a 6 is rolled. If the 6-7 sequence happens, use the special rule instead of the regular rule for 7.
Related: Best Gift Exchange Game Ideas
Grab the Free 6-7 Christmas Gift Exchange Printable
Ready to bring some six-seven silliness to your holiday party?
Download the free printable below to keep all the dice-roll rules in one easy place.
Pro Tip: You can print the printable on white card stock to make it more durable or laminate to use it year after year.
Tips for Playing with Kids and Large Groups
- Keep the gifts similar in value. This helps everyone feel good about the gift they receive.
- Set a no-peeking boundary. Players can gently shake their gift, but the peek rule should never mean fully unwrapping it.
- Make the moves clear. Arrange the gifts in a circle and remind players that they are moving between spots, not moving the presents.
- Adjust the number of rounds. Three turns per player is a good starting point. For a large group, two turns each may be enough.
- Keep it lighthearted. The fun comes from the surprises, not from ending up with a specific gift.
More Merry Christmas Activities
Don’t miss these other great things to do!
- Christmas Dicebreaker Game
- Christmas Song Bingo
- Free Christmas Pass The Present Game Printable
- Left Right Nativity Story
Printable Christmas Classroom Games Pack
Looking for more screen-free fun for your classroom this holiday season? Shop our Merry & Bright Six Stack for festive Christmas game printables that are ready to print and play in minutes! With fun activities for every age, holiday planning just got a whole lot easier.
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