Whether you discovered this game through “The League,” came across it on TikTok, or heard about it from a friend, you’re in the perfect spot.

Playing Snaps is both straightforward and enjoyable. With a grasp of the basic rules, you and your friends can dive into hours of fun.

Snaps Game Rules 

1. Understand the fundamentals of Snaps. This game is straightforward and only needs a minimum of two players, the ability to snap your fingers, and creativity. 

• In Snaps, the goal is to reveal the letters of a word through either spoken clues or finger snaps. 
• The game involves at least two participants: the snapper, who selects a word and communicates it through snapping, and the receiver, who listens and tries to guess the word based on the snaps.
• When spelling consonants, use a sentence where the initial word begins with the same letter you’re indicating. For instance, if the letter is “G” for “George Washington,” you might start with a phrase like “Get ready.” This approach signals to the receiver that the first letter of the name is “G.”
• When spelling vowels, you use finger snaps to convey each letter. Each vowel is represented by a distinct number of snaps: one snap for “A,” two for “E,” three for “I,” four for “O,” and five for “U.” So if the second letter in “George Washington” is “E,” you would give two snaps. Note that there is no signal for spaces between each word.

1. Select a person’s name for the receiver to identify. Pick a familiar and recognizable name for all players, like a celebrity or politician, to make the game more engaging.
   • For instance, you might choose “Hillary Clinton” or “Britney Spears.” It’s best to steer clear of challenging names or those starting with tricky letters. Names like “Xavier” are problematic because the “X” lacks straightforward cue sentences.
2. Determine whether you want to give the receiver a precise name or a hint about it. Instead of revealing the exact name, you can make the game more challenging by giving a clue. 
   • For instance, to lead the receiver to “George Washington,” you might snap out the hint “first President.” For “Marlon Brando,” use “Godfather” as a clue.
3. Plan suitable statements for consonants and, if needed, a clear clue for the name. Start by spelling out the chosen name and then address the consonants. If you opt for a clue rather than the exact name, create a precise hint for the receiver.
   • For instance, with the name “George Washington,” prepare brief statements representing each consonant or craft statement for the clue. For “George Washington,” you might use “Read the newspaper” for “R.” If you choose “first President” as the clue, “Party on” could represent the letter “P.”

How to Play Snaps

1. Provide your receiver with a hint about the word to be guessed. Before you begin spelling out letters with snaps and statements, briefly indicate the word’s nature with a straightforward sentence.
   • If you’re using a person’s name directly, you might say, “Snaps IS the name of the game.” This informs your receiver that you’ll be spelling out an individual’s name.
   • If you hint about the person, start by saying, “Snaps ISN’T the name of the game.” This indicates to the receiver that you’re giving a clue rather than spelling out the exact name.
2. Provide the first letter to your receiver. Once you’ve established that you’re giving a name or a clue, reveal the initial letter with a statement or snaps. 
   • Since most names start with consonants, you’ll use a statement to begin. For instance, if the name is “Sylvester Stallone,” start with “Superman” to indicate that the first letter is “S.”
3. Reveal the second letter. After your receiver has identified the first letter, provide the second letter of the name or clue. Do this only when they are prepared, and you have your next statement or snaps ready based on the second letter.
   • Since the second letter is usually a vowel, you’ll likely use a series of snaps for the next clue. For example, with “Al Pacino,” give one clear snap to signify that the next letter is “A.” Make sure each snap is distinct so your receiver can accurately hear and identify them.
4. Continue with the same approach for the remaining letters. Repeat the pattern of snaps and statements until you’ve completed spelling out the name or clue. 
   • If the receiver misses any parts, revisit those sections and provide the statements or snaps once more.
5. Have your receiver guess the name or clue once you’ve completed spelling it out. If they can’t figure it out, offer assistance or start a new round of snaps to reveal the name. 
   • If you provided a clue rather than the exact name, have your receiver guess the clue, then proceed to the name.