ChronoBoxesChronoBoxes lets a group build a Secret Santa chain with aliases and messages that stay hidden until the chosen opening time. It works well for remote teams, families and groups who want more than a name draw.
No account · Free to use · Photos + video included · Normal boxes open within 6 months
A good Secret Santa surprise creates curiosity before the reveal. Use short clues, inside jokes and an opening time that everyone knows. The goal is not to make the game difficult; it is to make the final reveal feel earned.
ChronoBoxes separates the moment of creation from the moment of discovery. The recipient gets a private link, sees the waiting experience and opens the content when the configured date and any optional gate conditions are met.
“Your gift is from someone who still remembers the coffee disaster in March. One more clue is waiting inside.”
Use the example as a structure, not as copy. The more specific the message is to the people and moment involved, the more valuable it becomes when it opens.
ChronoBoxes has no paid tier. Text-only boxes keep encrypted content inside the private link. If you add photos or video, those files use temporary server storage so they can be revealed later.
No. ChronoBoxes is designed for the message-and-reveal experience. You can use your usual draw method and use ChronoBoxes for the clues and final reveal.
Yes. The experience is shared by private link, so participants can contribute and open it from different locations.
No. The Secret Santa chain works in Free. ChronoBoxes is for the normal capsule when you want server-stored photos or video.
ChronoBoxes is free. Add photos or video only when they genuinely improve the reveal.