Christmas social deduction game

Presents Requested

Presents Requested is a social deduction game set in Santa’s workshop. Every player is secretly a Nice Kid, Naughty Kid, or Elf Kid. Nice Kids and Elves are trying to build toys by playing helpful Bits ’n Bobs, while Naughty Kids sneak in slime, spray paint, and other chaos to break them instead. After each round you reveal what actually happened, argue about who’s to blame, and vote someone into Timeout, until Christmas is either saved or completely ruined.

About the game

Each player gets a hidden role as a Nice Kid, Naughty Kid, or Elf, plus a hand of Bits ’n Bobs cards that can either build or break the toys on Santa’s list. Each “day” in the workshop you secretly play cards to toys, reveal what actually happened, and move Present Point markers up and down the track.

Then comes a timed discussion and a vote to send one kid to Timeout. Nice Kids win by keeping the workshop running and catching the saboteurs. Naughty Kids win by wrecking enough toys or taking over the workshop. The Elf Kid is chasing their own Present Point goal in the middle of the chaos.

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How to Play

A quick overview of the rules, and basic tips on strategic gameplay.

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