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Yankee Heist

Creator

Yankee Swap. Way more fun. Steal, swap, and block your way to a present worth keeping.

Family and friends playing Yankee Heist with Christmas gifts and illustrated holiday characters

Mission

Turn the holiday gift exchange into a game everyone wants to play again.

The story

Bring a wrapped gift and a little competitive spirit. Yankee Heist adds surprise card plays, sneaky swaps, and last-second saves to a familiar holiday tradition. Play the free browser beta with friends or print the physical deck and rule kit for your next gathering.

By the numbers

  • Browser beta: Free · 2–10 players per room
  • Physical deck: 72 cards · 18 card designs
  • At the end: Everyone keeps a gift

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