LEARN TO PLAY PASS THE PIGS
"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
- You need: the two pig figurines, a scorepad, and a pen.
- Decide who goes first (roll-off or flip a coin).
🐖 Basic Gameplay
- On Your Turn:
- Roll both pigs.
- Based on how they land, you score points.
- After each roll, you can either keep rolling to build more points or stop and bank your score.
- BUT — if you "Pig Out" or "Oinker," you lose points. More on that below.
🧮 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
- First player to reach 100 points wins (or whatever target score you all agree on).
- If multiple players go over 100 in the same round, highest wins.
📝 Tips
- It's a risk-reward game. The more you roll in one turn, the more you can score… or lose it all.
- Good for 2+ players, and very travel-friendly.