How To Play Snaps Game?
Welcome to the game of Snaps! Whether you heard about it from “The League,” TikTok, or a friend, you’ve come to the right place.
Snaps is an easy and fun game that promises hours of entertainment for you and your friends. Here’s how to get started.
How to Play Snaps?
Snaps is a simple and engaging game that requires at least two players, the ability to snap your fingers, and a bit of creativity. Here’s a quick rundown of the basic rules:
Objective: Spell out a word or name using a mix of spoken clues and finger snaps.
Roles in the Game:
1. The Snapper: Picks a word or name and gives clues for the other player to guess.
2. The Receiver: Listens to the clues and tries to guess the word or name being spelled.
3. Consonants: The Snapper gives a verbal clue, with the first word of the sentence starting with the letter being spelled. For example, to spell “George Washington,” the Snapper might say, “Get ready” to indicate the letter “G.”
4. Vowels: The Snapper uses finger snaps, with each vowel represented by a specific number of snaps:
1. “A” = 1 snap
2. “E” = 2 snaps
3. “I” = 3 snaps
4. “O” = 4 snaps
5. “U” = 5 snaps
To spell the vowel “E” in “George Washington,” the Snapper would give two clear snaps.
5. Spaces: There is no indication for spaces between words.
Playing the Snaps Game
1. Introduce the Word or Clue:
Begin by telling the Receiver what they will guess. If you’re spelling out the name, say, “Snaps IS the game’s name.” If you’re giving a hint instead, say, “Snaps ISN’T the name of the game.”
2. Provide the First Letter
Start with the first letter of the word. If it’s a consonant, use a statement to represent the letter. For example, for the letter “S” in “Sylvester Stallone,” you might say, “Super duper.”
3. Give the Second Letter:
Move on to the second letter. If it’s a vowel, use snaps. For example, for the letter “A” in “Al Pacino,” give a single clear snap.
4. Continue for Remaining Letters:
Use the same method for the rest of the letters—statements for consonants and snaps for vowels. Repeat as needed if the Receiver struggles.
5. Guess the Name or Clue:
After spelling out the entire word or clue, the Receiver should guess. If they can’t figure it out, give them hints or start a new round with a different name.
Choosing the Name:
Select a name for the Receiver to guess. Pick a familiar name, like a well-known politician or celebrity, such as “Hillary Clinton” or “Britney Spears,” to keep the game fun.
Avoid names with tricky letters, like “Xavier,” which might be hard to clue.
Decide on a Direct Name or Hint:
You can give the Receiver the exact name or offer a clue for added challenge. For instance, if the name is “George Washington,” you might use “first President” as the clue.
For “Marlon Brando,” “The Godfather” could be the hint.
Determine Consonant Statements:
After choosing a name, focus on the consonants. If you’re giving a clue, prepare a simple statement for each consonant.
For example, to spell “George Washington,” you might say, “Read the newspaper” for “R” or “Party on” for “P” in “First President.”