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The Game of Sniglets
1989
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The Game of Sniglets is a board game released in 1989 for 3–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up.
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About the game
From the box: "What do you call that sticky mixture of coke syrup and popcorn butter that coats the floor in movie theatres? Comedian Rich Hall calls it "CINE-MUCK". He's the inventor of SNIGLETS - words that should be in the dictionary but aren't. Familiar to millions of television viewers of HBO's hit comedy series "Not Necessarily the News" and "Late Night with David Letterman" SNIGLETS labels those quirky everyday observations and experiences that have yet to be given a name. Now everyone can enjoy the fun of SNIGLETS in THE GAME OF SNIGLETS Challenge your friends to create names for things that never seemed to have one before - and make them laugh with SNIGLETS of your own. THE GAME OF SNIGLETS Laughter, fun and creativity - for people who didn't write the dictionary, but should have."
Editions
- The Game of SnigletsENThe Games Gang, LTD, Not the Network Company1990
Questions and answers
The Game of Sniglets supports 3–6 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 The Game of Sniglets is 45 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 The Game of Sniglets for ages 10 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.
The Game of Sniglets has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
The Game of Sniglets belongs to these categories: Word Game and Bluffing. 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 The Game of Sniglets and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists The Game of Sniglets 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.