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Sneaks
2006
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- 2–8 players
- 25 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Sneaks
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Sneaks is a board game released in 2006 for 2–8 players, 25 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Alvin Madden and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
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About the game
From the Web page... Round up a group of friends and get ready for some fast-paced fun! The action heats up as players wildly pass cards around the table to collect four cards of the same kind. Once you have the right set, grab a sneaker, sit back and laugh while everyone else scrambles to snatch one too. Get stuck without sneakers too many times and you're out! Be the last player in the game to become the 'sole' survivor. - - - - - - - - And adopted from their guide on how to teach the game: - Players sit in a circle - Place the little plastic sneakers in the middle of the table, one less than the number of players - Shuffle the cards and deal 4 to each player - Players simultaneously select a card from their hand and place it face-down to their left (last player is creating a discard pile with his selected cards) - Players then simultaneously pick up the card to their right (first player takes from the draw pile) - Goal is to obtain an hand of 4 cards all of the same value - Wilds can be used for any card value to create four of a kind - When a player collects a 4-of-a-kind set, he grabs a sneaker from the middle of the table. Then all other players can take a sneaker, regardless of what is in their hand - If draw pile is exhausted, dealer shuffles discard stack to become the new draw pile - The player who did not get a sneaker receives a penalty letter – S. - As rounds continue and players spell S-N-E-A-K-S from penalties. When a player completes the word SNEAKS, they are eliminated from the game and 1 sneaker is removed from the center of the table - The last player in the game is the WINNER! - - - - - - - - I assume that the "dealer" (first player in the chain) shifts from round to round, otherwise they'll get all the wild cards that aren't dealt out at the beginning).
Editions
- SneaksenSimplyFun2008
- SneaksenSimplyFun2006
Questions and answers
Sneaks supports 2–8 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 Sneaks is 25 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 Sneaks for ages 6 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.
Sneaks 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.
Sneaks belongs to these categories: Card Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Sneaks are: Alvin Madden. 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 Sneaks 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.