"Pass the Pigs" is a fun dice-like party game where instead of dice, you roll two small pig-shaped figures. The way the pigs land determines your score! Here’s how to play:
🎲 Setup
🐖 Basic Gameplay
🧮 Scoring Guide
The pigs can land in several positions. Here are the common ones (with classic points):
Position |
Description |
Points |
Sider (both) |
Both pigs lying on their sides (same side) |
1 point |
Sider (one each) |
Pigs on opposite sides |
0 points ("Pig Out") |
Trotter |
Pig standing upright on all 4 legs |
5 points |
Razorback |
Pig lying on its back |
5 points |
Snouter |
Pig balanced on its snout and front legs |
10 points |
Leaning Jowler |
Pig balanced on snout, ear, and a leg |
15 points |
Double positions |
If both pigs land in the same special position |
Double the points! (e.g., Double Snouter = 20) |
Mixed combo |
Add both individual pig positions together |
Varies |
☠️ Risky Rolls
Event |
What Happens |
Pig Out |
Pigs land on opposite sides (one left, one right) – lose all points for that turn |
Oinker |
Pigs touch each other – lose all points in the game |
Piggyback |
One pig lands on top of the other – you’re out of the game (optional house rule) |
🏁 Winning
📝 Tips