Rules Terminology
Stable definitions for Snap zones, timing labels, keywords, combat terms, counterplay concepts and progression rules.
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A required condition that must be met before a Prime Singular or similar effect can be used.
The primary Monster position used for normal combat. A player usually attacks with and attacks into the Active Slot unless a rule or effect says otherwise.
A combat action declared by a legal attacking Monster against a legal target.
The turn step in which legal attacks are declared and combat is resolved.
A Support Card state in which the card can be played when its card type and timing are legal.
The printed or database-defined IMP value before temporary modifiers are applied.
The public Monster area for inactive Monsters. Bench Monsters normally do not attack and are not default attack targets.
A combat-focused keyword that can protect, intercept or redirect according to its card text and legal timing.
A physical or digital Mintayn game object with an identity, card type and format-assigned gameplay properties.
The rules identity of a card, such as Monster, Spell, Counter, Evolution, Prime Singular or Prime Evolution.
A limited response structure created by legal Counters in a legal Counter Window. Chains resolve in reverse order.
The maximum number of Counter contributions allowed in a Chain unless a rule or card explicitly overrides it.
The point where a declared attack compares current IMP, applies resolved modifiers and determines defeat or no defeat.
The player who controls a card, effect or Monster object for purposes of ordering, targeting and responsibility.
A reactive Support Card played only when its timing condition and Counter Window are legal.
An effect that negates a Counter before that Counter resolves, if the timing and target are legal.
A specific timing window in which a legal Counter may be played.
The IMP value after all currently applicable modifiers are applied.
The rules for building a legal Snap deck, including Monster lineup, Support Cards, Singleton and allowed Reserve contents.
The state of a Monster being removed as a remaining Monster through combat or an effect that defeats it.
A keyword that interferes with normal protection or targeting, often allowing pressure beyond the default Active Slot pattern.
A gameplay instruction produced by a card or rule after its timing, condition and targets are legally satisfied.
The closing step of a turn, used to clear temporary effects and finish turn-based timing.
A combat state where opposing current IMP values are equal after all relevant modifiers resolve.
A game occurrence that may cause a Trigger, Counter Window, state-based check or other rule process.
A Monster Reserve card that upgrades a corresponding Monster under the Evolution Rules.
The combined Monster object created when an Evolution is placed on its eligible Monster.
The turn step in which a player may perform one legal Evolution if eligibility and timing allow it.
A card state in which a card exists in the game but its face information is hidden from the opponent.
A card state in which the card identity and relevant public information are visible.
A limitation applied during the opening sequence to prevent overloaded immediate interaction, including Player 1’s skipped first-turn Unlock and the first-round attack restriction.
An optional additional slot that exists only when a rule, effect or format condition makes it available.
The turn step in which relevant face-down Monsters are revealed and public board state is established.
The principle that a Mintayn card can keep its identity and collectability while different formats define playable properties.
The immediate conclusion of the game when a player has no remaining Monsters or another official win condition applies.
The goal of Snap: defeat the opposing Monsters so the opponent has no remaining Monsters.
The complete current arrangement of cards, zones, visible information, pending effects, current step and restrictions.
The public zone for defeated Monsters and resolved or discarded cards unless a rule sends them elsewhere.
The private available Support area. In Snap, hand normally contains unlocked Support options rather than randomly drawn Monsters.
A chosen target that no longer satisfies the targeting requirements when the effect attempts to resolve.
The single combat value used by Monsters in Snap. Current IMP is compared during combat to determine the result.
An action allowed by the current step, card type, zone, timing label, target requirements and active restrictions.
Last-in, first-out resolution. The most recently added Counter in a Chain resolves first.
The act of committing Support for future access. Opening Lock-in commits three cards once; ongoing Lock-ins commit exactly one card.
The turn step in which, from Round 4 onward, the active player locks exactly one Support Card if possible.
A Support Card committed for future access but not yet freely available as a playable hand option. Its identity is visible to its controller and hidden from the opponent.
The zone that holds committed locked Support Cards until they unlock, are removed or are otherwise moved by a rule or effect.
An effect that must resolve when its timing and conditions are satisfied.
A card type that can occupy Monster zones, attack, compare IMP and be defeated. Prime Singulars are special Monsters.
A private auxiliary zone that holds eligible Evolution cards and included Prime Singulars. It is not a normal hand.
The authoritative reference for current format-assigned gameplay properties when printed minimal cards do not contain all active rules data.
The recurring procedure from Round 4 onward in which the active player locks exactly one Support during every own Lock-in Phase.
The public record of announced game actions, revealed cards, Support movement, Chains and resolved effects.
The one-time Setup procedure in which each player commits exactly three Support Cards before the first turn begins.
An effect a player may choose to use when its timing and conditions are satisfied.
A keyword that grants an additional attack or follow-up benefit after its stated combat condition is fulfilled.
The player whose deck or collection a card started from for the game.
A participant who controls a board, Monster lineup, Support access and Monster Reserve.
The event of a Prime Singular entering play from the Monster Reserve through its replacement rule.
A Prime-aligned Evolution that follows Evolution structure. It is not the same as a Prime Singular.
A unique Monster that counts toward the five-Monster lineup, begins in the Monster Reserve and enters by replacement after its condition is met.
The turn step in which an eligible Prime Singular may enter through its Prime rules.
A rule event where one Monster object is replaced by another, most importantly during Prime Singular entry.
The process of applying an effect or Chain element after it has legally been declared and all responses are complete.
A future-facing Counter subtype for special Counter interactions. It applies only when printed or format-enabled.
A card or piece of information that has become public through setup, Flip Step, effect or announcement.
A full cycle of play structure containing player turns according to the Snap turn model.
The pre-game procedure that verifies legal decks, initializes zones and creates the first game state.
A deckbuilding rule limiting repeated card copies unless an official exception allows otherwise.
A proactive Support Card played during the legal Spell timing, usually on the player’s own turn.
The turn step in which the turn player may play legal Spells proactively.
A rules check performed by the game to determine whether a game-ending or cleanup condition is true.
A practical grouping for Spells and Counters, accessed through the deterministic Support system.
The Support Card origin used by Snap’s deterministic access system instead of random card draw. Its owner may inspect the complete own deck manifest, identities and current card zones at any time.
A keyword that moves or exchanges Monster positions according to legal timing and card text.
The turn step in which legal Swap actions or related movement effects may be used.
The card, player or game object chosen by an effect or attack, if the rule or card requires a choice.
A change to current IMP that lasts only for the duration stated by the rule or card, such as until end of turn.
A precise period in which a specific type of action, effect or response is legal.
A keyword for an effect that becomes ready when its stated condition occurs.
The turn step or timing process used to resolve eligible Trigger effects.
One player’s structured opportunity to perform Snap steps in order.
The fixed sequence of Snap steps from Unlock through End Phase.
The process of choosing one eligible Locked Support and moving it into the available hand state.
The turn step in which exactly one eligible Locked Support chosen by its controller becomes available. Player 1 skips this step on the first turn; Player 2 does not.
A defined game area that determines visibility, legal contents, access and movement rules.
Any movement of a card or card object from one zone to another.
