SECRET SMASHER

This is intended to be a way for Gamers to share a piece of themselves with each other, to give gifts to each other. There are a couple stipulations that we’re going to ask you guys to follow regarding gifts you bring:

• Your Secret Smasher gift shouldn’t cost more than about $20. We’re not gonna throw a fit or anything if you find the perfect thing and it’s $25; but in general we don’t want gifts to be significantly more valuable than each other.

• Participation is completely optional. You don't have to bring something, but you can't get a present if you don't.

• There is no minimum price, however. Even if something didn’t cost you a cent that’s okay if it comes from the heart.

• Steer clear of gift cards as a present. They don’t require any thought, and we want these gifts to be something that really comes from you.

• Try to avoid gag gifts. Obviously this is very much subjective, but there are definitely some joke “gifts” out there that no one would really want even if they did think it was funny. We want these to be gifts that come from the heart.

• Avoid getting gifts with a specific person in mind. These gifts will be under a tree and up-for-grabs for anyone, so there is no guarantee that that person will select the gift that you brought.

• These gifts are meant to be anonymous, so don’t sign the present itself. If you would like the person who gets your gift to know it was you though, I don’t think it’s a huge deal if you want to tell them after the fact. Just don’t sign the present. That way, no one goes, “Oh, I want JACANA’S gift.”