Game Rules
Irish SnapFaster, louder, sharper

A particularly direct variation of Snap with tighter timing and high reaction pressure.

Players2 – 8
Duration3 – 8 min
Deck52 cards
LevelEasy
I · Game Idea

Snap with
Number Calling

I

Irish Snap works like classic Snap, but adds an extra layer: Each player loudly announces a number when turning over a card – starting at one, ascending.

If the announced number matches the card value, or if two identical cards appear consecutively, "Snap!" must be called immediately. This makes the pace significantly faster than classic Snap.

II · Preparation

Before the
Game Begins

II
1
Deal Cards
Deal 52 cards evenly – face down as individual stacks.
2
Determine Order
Decide on clockwise play direction.
3
Agree on Counting
Count from one, starting over at one for King – or count all the way to 13.
III · Card Values
When to Call
Snap
III
#
Number Match
Snap!
The loudly announced number matches the value of the revealed card.
=
Two Alike
Snap!
Two identical cards directly on top of each other – just like in classic Snap.
✗
Called Incorrectly
Penalty
Whoever calls "Snap!" without reason gives a card to all other players.
S
Snap Pool
Pot
In case of a simultaneous call: Stacks collect until a clear winner is determined.
IV · Gameplay

Round by
Round

IV
1
Call Number
Take turns loudly announcing the next number in the counting sequence.
2
Reveal Card
Simultaneously reveal your top card.
3
Compare
Does the number match the card value, or are there two identical cards on top of each other?
4
Call Snap
Whoever calls "Snap!" first wins all visible discard piles.
5
Win
Whoever has all the cards at the end wins. Players with no cards left are eliminated.
V · Variations
Variations
V

Irish Snap is played in different tempo variations.

T
Turbo Counting
Numbers are called out every second – even more pressure.
D
Double Snap
Three identical cards in a row also trigger a Snap.
∅
No Number Calling
Reduced to classic Snap, just with a faster base tempo.
P
Penalty Round
Whoever calls incorrectly three times sits out a whole round.
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