Gift Trap
3–8 players • 60 min • ages 16+
- Players
- 3–8 players
- Playing time
- 60 min
- Age
- 16+
How it plays
Gift Trap plays 3–8 players, takes about 60 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 16 and up.
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Where it came from
Gift Trap was designed by Nick Kellet and first released in 2005. The game was created as a social experiment intended to reveal how well players truly know one another, focusing on the act of gift-giving rather than traditional board game mechanics like strategy or trivia. The central premise revolves around players selecting gifts for one another and predicting how much each recipient will value those items, turning personal taste into a competitive mechanic.
The game is noted for its distinctive visual design, which emphasizes vibrant, modern aesthetics to match its casual, party-oriented atmosphere. It received critical acclaim upon release for its innovative approach to social interaction and was recognized with several industry awards, including a Mensa Select award in 2006. Its reception highlighted its success as an icebreaker that prioritizes empathy and observation over luck or skill.
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About Gift Trap
Gift Trap is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 3–8 players • 60 min • ages 16+. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Gift Trap?
Gift Trap is a board game for 3–8 players, running about 1 hour. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Gift Trap for?
Gift Trap is built for 3–8 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Gift Trap take to play?
A game of Gift Trap is listed at about 1 hour. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Gift Trap for?
Gift Trap lists a minimum age of 16. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Has Gift Trap won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Gift Trap lists Spiel des Jahres – Sonderpreis Partyspiel.
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