Originally the dreidel was not connected with Chanukah in any way. The German Christians also had the custom of spinning a top on Christmas eve. The Germans borrowed the game from the Greeks and Romans. The dreidel is spun by one player at a time. Whether he wins or loses depends on which face of the dreidel is up when it falls.
Player does nothing.
Player takes everything in the pot. Player takes half of what is in the pot. Player adds two objects to the pot. When only one object or none is left in the pot, every player adds one. When one person has won everything the game is over.