What is ClackSnack?
ClackSnack turns your TV into a split-flap Display made of 405 little machines, with a Controller on your phone to tell them what to do.
Show a few words, a drawing, or a photo reimagined for the board. Fill it with curious little Snacks, let the weather make an appearance, or gather everyone for a game.
What do I need?
A TV or screen and a phone.
If you have Google TV, you can run the ClackSnack app directly. Any TV or screen with a modern web browser can run the Display, too. Apple TV support is on the way.
The Controller runs in your phone’s web browser, so there’s nothing to install on your phone.
Is it a real split-flap display?
Not quite. It’s a TV pretending very hard.
Each of the 405 machines is simulated, complete with its own wheel of flaps. Rather than changing instantly, the machines turn through their characters just like the old mechanical boards.
If you’d prefer the genuine article, have a look at Vestaboard or Oat Foundry.
Does it make noise?
It certainly can.
Every little machine has its own clack, giving the board that familiar mechanical chatter as messages arrive.
You can turn the sound down or switch it off whenever you like.
How do I get in?
ClackSnack is invitation-only while we’re in beta.
Request an invite, and we’ll email you when there’s a spot for your household.
What does it cost?
Nothing during the private beta.
Can I make my own Snacks?
Absolutely. Write a message, draw directly on the board’s 405-machine grid, or Clackify a photo into something made for the Display.
You can bring your creations together in Packs, arrange them into a Spread, and choose what plays.
There’s a surprising amount you can do with so little room.
Can guests play games without an account?
Yes. Guests join from their own phones, using just a first name for the evening.
No account required. Their guest name is deleted the day after the game.
What about my data?
We keep only what ClackSnack needs to work, and we don’t sell your information or track you around the internet.
Our Privacy page explains what we keep and which services help us run ClackSnack.
How do I reach you?
Write to hello@clacksnack.com. We’d be happy to hear from you.
For questions about your data, you can also reach us at privacy@clacksnack.com.