The strongest hand wins the game.
In case all should declare themselves satisfied without taking the widow, the dealer turns his hand upwards, and every one may draw a card from it.
SNIP-SNAP-SNORUM.
The point aimed at in this game by each player is to be the first to get rid of his cards, as the one who is first out is the winner, and can claim from all the other players the same number of counters as they have cards left in their hands.
We cannot recommend to young people fond of noise and excitement a game more likely to suit them; it is easily learnt, although at the same time the learner will soon perceive that a certain amount of thought and judgment must be exercised in order to play to the best advantage.
Any number may play, from six or seven upwards.
First of all, a whole pack of fifty-two cards is dealt out to the players, the first of whom, after the hands have been examined, begins by putting down any card he likes, at the same time calling out Snip.
Any one holding the next higher card of the same suit now places it upon the first card, and cries Snap; while the person possessing the higher card still calls out, as he plays it, Snorum.
The person holding the next card cries Hi-cockalorum; and should a higher card still be out, the possessor plays it, and cries Jig.