One minute, then the next player
A round runs 60 seconds from the 3, 2, 1 countdown, so the line keeps moving. Play again skips the instructions and goes straight to the countdown.
Snatch the Sneaky Elves, a Christmas branded game
Players have 60 seconds to tap cheeky elves before they run off with Santa's presents. We build the game around your logo, colors and message.
- 60-second rounds that keep the line moving
- Plays in the browser, no app to download
- Your logo, colors and message built in
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A Christmas branded game anyone can play in one tap
It's Christmas Eve, and Santa's presents are laid out on the living room rug. Cheeky elves sneak in from every side to grab a gift and run. Players tap them before they get away. That's the whole game.
Each round lasts 60 seconds. The elves start out slow and few, then arrive faster and in bigger groups as the clock runs down. Fast catches build combos that multiply the score, and a missed tap costs nothing, so a second round is one button away.
It runs in the browser on a phone or a computer, with no app to download. We dress it in your logo, colors and message, so your brand is in the room while people play. The elves are cartoon cheeky, not scary: a caught elf drops its present and zips away in a puff of smoke.
Why this Christmas branded game works at events
The rules fit on one line, the rounds are short and the difficulty builds on its own. Here is what that looks like in the game.
Nothing to learn, nothing to lose
Players tap or click an elf to catch it. Missed taps and escaped elves never take points away, so nobody is punished for a slow start.
Combos give people a reason to replay
Catches within one second of each other build a combo. Five in a row doubles the points and ten triples them. The result screen shows the best combo and keeps a personal best in the player's browser.
The pressure builds as the clock runs down
The room goes from up to 4 elves at once to as many as 11, and they arrive faster and move quicker. In the last 10 seconds the timer flashes and the screen edges pulse red and gold.
How to play Snatch the Sneaky Elves
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Start the round
Press start and read the quick instructions. A 3, 2, 1 countdown follows, and the 60-second timer begins at go.
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Tap the elves
Tap or click an elf before it leaves the room with a present. A caught elf drops its gift and vanishes in a puff of smoke.
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Build a combo
Catch again within one second to grow your combo. Five in a row doubles each catch and ten triples it. When time is up, see your score and play again.
Want to see it in action? A full round takes a minute.
Play the gameMake this Christmas branded game yours
The room, the elves and the interface are all drawn in code, and the wording and difficulty live in a single settings file. That makes it quick to restyle and tune around your brand.
Ask about branding-
Your colors and look
Elf outfits, gift wrap and interface colors can switch to your palette. The festive room and the catch effects can be restyled to match.
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Your words
The title, tagline, result headlines, combo banners and a brand message can all carry your wording instead of ours.
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Your pace
Round length, how fast elves appear and how quickly they move are set in one file, so a booth game can be tuned for your crowd.
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Your logo, approved first
Send your logo and brand guide, and we'll share a proof for you to approve before the game goes live.
Game specs at a glance
What the game does today, straight from the build.
- Platform
- HTML5 game that runs in the browser. No app or install.
- Screen
- Portrait on every device. On a computer the game sits in the center with festive side bars and falling snow.
- Controls
- Tap on a touch screen or click with a mouse. One tap catches at most one elf.
- Round
- 60 seconds, after a 3, 2, 1 countdown.
- Scoring
- 10 points per elf. Catches within 1 second chain a combo: x2 from a combo of 5, x3 from a combo of 10.
- Misses
- No penalty for a missed tap or an escaped elf. Escapes are counted as Gifts stolen on the result screen.
- Difficulty
- Up to 4 elves at once at the start, up to 11 by the end. New elves arrive about every 0.95 seconds at first and every 0.38 seconds at the end.
- Result titles
- Santa's Hero at 1000 points or more, Elf Catcher at 600, Nice List at 300, and Naughty List below that.
- Result screen
- Caught, best combo, accuracy and gifts stolen. A personal best is saved in the player's browser.
- Sound
- A synthesized Jingle Bells chiptune plus festive effects, with separate music and effects toggles. Sound starts on the first tap, as browsers require.
- Pausing
- Pause button, or Esc or P on a keyboard. The game also pauses by itself if the tab is hidden or the window loses focus.
- Family-safe
- No blood. A caught elf drops its present and vanishes in a puff of smoke.
Where this Christmas branded game works best
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Holiday trade shows and expos
Put the game on a screen at your booth. A 60-second round keeps the line moving, and your team gets a natural opening to start a conversation while people wait for a turn.
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Corporate holiday parties and client events
Guests understand it at a glance: tap the elves, beat your score, go again. It is family-safe, so it suits events where partners and kids come along.
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Seasonal campaigns and promotions
Because it runs in a browser, the same branded game can sit on a campaign page for people to play on their own phones, as well as at your event.
Play Snatch the Sneaky Elves
Try a full 60-second round. Tap or click the elves before they leave with the presents.
- On a computer, the game opens right here on the page.
- On a phone, it opens in its own full window.
- Sound starts on your first tap. Music can be switched off from the menu.
Trouble playing? Open the game in a new tab
More branded games to pair with it
Running more than one activation, or still comparing formats? These games carry your logo, colors and message too.
Jingel Blocks
A 60-second Christmas puzzle. Players fit blocks onto a frosted board to reveal a hidden picture, and the picture can be your brand.
Holiday trade shows, seasonal lead-gen campaigns and corporate holiday parties.
Christmas ComBall
Christmas ComBall is a holiday branded game. Players pull back and release to launch balls across a festive pool table. When two balls of the same color touch, they combine, score points and give a ball back. It plays in the browser on phones and desktop, with your logo and message on the menu.
Holiday trade show booths, online holiday campaigns and corporate holiday parties.
Duck Carnival Shoot
A 60-second Christmas shooting gallery that plays in the browser. Shoot the festive ducks, dodge the bombs and build streaks for a high score, with your logo, colors and message built in.
Holiday campaigns, trade shows and expos, and client or team parties.
Milk Bottle Challenge
A hold-to-pour Christmas game played in 60-second rounds in the browser, with your logo, colors and message on it.
Best for holiday trade shows and seasonal campaigns.
Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle
Study a festive picture for five seconds, then drag the shuffled jigsaw pieces back into place before the 60-second clock runs out. Includes a leaderboard.
Best for holiday trade show booths, company Christmas parties and holiday email campaigns.
Snatch The Sneaky Elves
Snatch the Sneaky Elves is a 60-second Christmas branded game. Players tap cheeky elves before they run off with Santa's presents. It plays in the browser and can be built around your logo, colors and message.
Holiday trade shows, corporate holiday parties, and seasonal online campaigns.
Questions about this Christmas branded game
How long does one round take?
A round lasts 60 seconds, starting after a 3, 2, 1 countdown. When time is up, the result screen shows the player's score, and Play again goes straight to the next countdown without repeating the instructions.
Do players need to install anything?
No. Snatch the Sneaky Elves is an HTML5 game that runs in the browser on a phone or a computer. It is built for portrait screens, so on a computer it sits in the center of the window with festive bars on either side. If a phone is turned sideways, the game asks the player to rotate it and pauses.
What can you customize with my brand?
Colors, wording and look. The elf outfits, gift colors and interface colors can match your palette, and the title, tagline, result headlines, combo banners and brand message can carry your words. Send your logo and brand guide, and we'll share a proof for you to approve.
Is it suitable for family events?
Yes. The game is family-safe. There is no blood: a caught elf drops its present and zips away in a puff of smoke. A missed tap or an escaped elf never takes points away.
Get a quote for your branded games
Tell us about your event, your audience and your budget. We'll come back with games that fit.
- Share your event date so we can plan the timeline.
- Give us a budget range and we'll work within it.
- Send your logo when we reply, then approve a proof.