Snap - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Snap is a drinking game in the Card Games category for 2-6 players that takes about 10-15 min with a easy difficulty level.

Slap matching cards or drink

Equipment Needed

• Standard deck of cards
• Drinks

Setup

Deal entire deck evenly. Keep cards face down.

How to Play Snap

1. Deal cards evenly to all players
2. Take turns flipping your top card to center
3. When two consecutive cards match value, slap the pile
4. Last to slap drinks
5. False slap = drink 2
6. Winner takes the pile
7. Run out of cards = eliminated
8. Last player standing wins

Tips & Strategies

Keep your hand close to the pile. Hesitation loses.

Variations

Sandwich Snap: Slap when cards two apart match. Silent Snap: No talking during play.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a match?

Same value (two 7s, two Kings, etc.).

Can I slap if I flip my own match?

Yes! Anyone can slap on any match.

Players: 2-6 | Duration: 10-15 min | Difficulty: easy

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