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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

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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.