
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,514
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Spank the Yeti
- 2–10 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2016

2023
Rules assistance for Snarkas
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Snarkas is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Bryan Wilson, Sara Farber, and William Sakran and its main mechanics are Hand Management, End Game Bonuses, and Matching.
Battle to collect cards and win gems in this interstellar and highly competitive card game. The first player to earn 50 gems wins. In Snarkas, each player receives a hand of cards, and 4 cards are dealt onto the table. On each player's turn, one card is played. That card is either added to the table, or used to collect cards from the table through matching or adding. The game includes cards numbered 1-10, along with 2 different robot characters (Asters and Jolts), and ZAP cards that clear the entire table. Some cards have gems on them, which will add to a player's point total. If any player is able to clear the table with any card other than a ZAP, they yell "SNARKAS!" and earn the shiny Snarkas gem worth 10 gems!
Snarkas supports 2–4 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 Snarkas is 15–30 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 Snarkas 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.
Snarkas 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.
Snarkas belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, End Game Bonuses, and Matching. 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 Snarkas are: Bryan Wilson, Sara Farber, and William Sakran. 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 Snarkas 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.