- BGG rank
- BGG #19,762
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Avalanche
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1965
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,495
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Oh Snap!
1965
Rules assistance for Oh Snap!
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- 1–6 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Oh Snap!
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Oh Snap! is a board game released in 1965 for 1–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Frank W. Sinden and its main mechanics are Physical Removal.
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About the game
This classic game of the mid 60's featured a wooden box with a spring bar that was pulled back with dozens of small wooden circular pieces of different sizes sandwiched in it. The play consists of removing pieces from within the spring bar "trap" in hopes of not making it move. Different sized pieces are worth a certain amount of points each. Point penalties are incurred if the bar moves. The player who has accumulated the most points at the end of the game is the winner. Game ends when the number of pieces left in the board equal the number of players.
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Questions and answers
Oh Snap! supports 1–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Oh Snap! is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Oh Snap! for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Oh Snap! has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Oh Snap! belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Physical Removal. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Oh Snap! are: Frank W. Sinden. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Oh Snap! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.