Dreidel.com – play dreidel with chocolate gelt
The classic Hanukkah game, played with chocolate gelt. Spin, laugh, and see who ends up with the whole pile.
Who's playing?
Choose the dreidel
★ Winner's dreidelsWin a game to unlock one
♦ Champion's dreidelCollect all 5 to unlock
How many players?
Names (optional)
Gelt to startPieces of chocolate gelt for each player
Faster gameEveryone adds 1 piece to the pot each round
Quick spinsShorter dreidel animation
Learn about the dreidel
Dreidel is the traditional Hanukkah game: a four-sided spinning top with a Hebrew letter on each side, played for a pot of chocolate gelt. New to it, or settling a rules debate? Start here.
The Dreidel Song, 16 waysHear it on bagpipes, banjo, kazoo, didgeridoo… and a whoopee cushion.
How to Play DreidelThe rules in plain English, plus house rules.
What the Letters MeanNun, Gimel, Hey, Shin, and the miracle behind them.
Dreidel FAQQuick answers to the questions people ask most.
Is Dreidel Luck?The odds, the math, and a game simulator.
History of the DreidelFrom the English teetotum to Hanukkah.
Make a DreidelA free printable paper dreidel that spins.
For TeachersLesson ideas and free classroom printables.
When to PlayHanukkah dates for 2026 through 2031.
See the full dreidel guide →
The pot0pieces of gelt