Tomten
Board game of Christmas gnomes for 2-4 players
$35.00
The Swedish Christmas gnome, known as Tomten, is eager to bring joy and gifts during the holiday season. Though you and your fellow gnomes have a busy schedule filled with many tasks, you’ll also have time for resting and friendly meetings. By planning well, you’ll enjoy a blissful holiday as you and your friends soak in the beautiful tradition of a heart-warming Scandinavian Christmas.
Key Mechanisms
Time Track – calendar position determines play order
Worker Placement with Dice Workers – manage and spend dice to do tasks
Contracts and Open Drafting – nimbly navigate tasks to claim cards
End Game Bonuses and Tags – plan a massive celebration on St. Knut’s Day
Competitive / Cooperative / 2-vs-2 teams
Additional Resources
Upcoming Expansion (2025): Kickstarter
Digital Edition: Itch
2024 Launch: Kickstarter
Acknowledgements
Thank you to the dozens of people who playtested Tomten between 2020 and 2024, especially those who played multiple times, particularly the following: Ali, Becca, Calvin, Charissa, Daniel, Don, Erika, Federico, Jacob, Josiah, Melissa, and Monica.