Beer die
Beer die, or snappa is a table-based drinking game in which opposing players sit or stand at opposite ends and throw a die over a certain height with the goal of either landing the die in their opponent's cup or having the die hit the table and bounce over the scoring area to the floor. The defending team attempts to catch the die one-handed after it hits the table, but before it touches a non-table surface. The game typically consists of two two-player teams with each of the four players having a designated cup on the table, but can also be played one-vs-one.
| Other names | Snappa |
|---|---|
| Players | Two vs. two |
| Setup time | 2 minutes |
| Playing time | 30 minutes to 2 hours |
| Skills | accuracy, hand–eye coordination, reaction time |
| Materials required | Plywood table, pint glasses or solo cups, dice |
| Alcohol used | Beer |
There are three distinct attributes which define a beer die thrower: offense, defense, and stamina. A good offensive player throws many legal throws and often will put pressure on the defense by throwing near the opponents' cups and edge of the table. A good defensive player consistently catches routine throws, and often will snare "hot tosses". A player with good stamina is able to drink often over a period of many games without their game diminishing. When constructing a beer die team it is advantageous to bring different facets to the table.