Secret Santa with Exclusions
Prevent couples, family members, or roommates from drawing each other. Set custom exclusion rules for fair and fun gift exchanges.
Create Event with ExclusionsWhy Use Exclusion Rules?
Avoid Couples
Prevent partners from drawing each other. They already exchange gifts - let them surprise someone else!
Family Fairness
Keep siblings or family members from drawing each other when mixing families and friends.
Roommate Rules
Prevent roommates from drawing each other to make the exchange more interesting.
Custom Exclusions
Set any custom rules you need. Maybe someone already knows what another person wants!
How to Set Exclusion Rules
Add Participants
Enter all participant names, one per line.
Click "Add Exclusion Rules"
Expand the exclusion rules section in the generator form.
Define Your Rules
Use this format:
This means Alice can't draw Bob, Bob can't draw Alice or Charlie, and Sarah can't draw Mike.
Generate Matches
Our algorithm will create matches that respect all your exclusion rules.
Common Exclusion Scenarios
Office Party with Couples
Participants: Alice, Bob, Charlie, Diana, Eve, Frank
Couples: Alice & Bob, Charlie & Diana
Family & Friends Mix
Keep siblings from drawing each other
Sarah, Mike, and Jenny are siblings
Roommate Situation
Prevent roommates from drawing each other
Alex & Jordan share an apartment, Sam & Taylor share another
Exclusion Tips
Keep It Simple
Too many exclusions can make matching impossible. Stick to essential rules.
Mutual Exclusions
If Alice can't draw Bob, add both "Alice: Bob" and "Bob: Alice" for fairness.
Test First
If matching fails, you may have too many exclusions. Try reducing them.
Exact Names
Use the exact names from your participant list. Spelling matters!
Create Fair Matches with Exclusions
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