
- BGG rank
- BGG #536
- BGG rating
- 7.3
PitchCar
2–8 players30 min1995

Rules assistance for Snifty Snakes
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Snifty Snakes is a board game released in 1975 for 2–4 players, 2 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up.
From those wacky Canadians comes this dexterity game in which you wear a nose/glasses apparatus with a long, flexible snake attached to the nose. You use your snake to push cones about the board (no hands!), trying to get them into various holes on the board to win points. From the box cover: Fit your snifty snake n' snout and push your crazy cones about. Fab new skill game full of fun, laughs and jokes for everyone!
Snifty Snakes 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 Snifty Snakes is 2 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 Snifty Snakes for ages 5 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.
Snifty Snakes has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Snifty Snakes belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Action / Dexterity. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Snifty Snakes and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Snifty Snakes 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.