While it originally came about in the 1970s, the game Pass the Pigs has seen a resurgence in popularity lately, thanks to TikTok. Users have shared their love for the game as well as the individual ways that they change the rules. This whimsical little game is pretty simple and straightforward, and it’s great for all ages. So if you’re looking for a fun way to pass the time, here is everything you need to know about the game and how to play.
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What Is Pass the Pigs?
Pass the Pigs was originally published in 1977 under the name Pig Mania. The game set includes two plastic pigs, each of which has a black dot on one side, as well as instructions and a scorepad. Pass the Pigs was based on a game called Pig, which was played with regular dice. This game involved rolling dice and adding to get the highest score possible, without rolling a one which would reset the score. Pass the Pigs took the same concept and translated it to the figurines, which can land in a number of ways.
How To Play Pass the Pigs
The objective of the game is to be the first to reach a certain score, usually 100. One player is the designated scorekeeper, and tallies up the points for each turn. Each player can roll the pigs as many times as they would like on their turn. Points are allocated based on how the pigs fall.
If both pigs are on their sides, and both are dot side up or dot side down, you get one point. If the pigs land on opposite sides, you lose all your points for that turn. If both pigs are on their feet, you get 20 points. If one pig is on its feet, you get 5 points. If both pigs are on their backs, you get 20 points. If one pig is on its back, you get five points. If one pig lands on its ear and one foot, you get 15 points. If a pig lands on its snout and front feet, you get 10 points. If both pigs land on their ear and one foot, you get 60 points. If the pigs touch, you lose all of your points.
Some Fun Variations
The game has many variations to spice things up. In one version, after you receive a certain number of points, players can ‘hog call’ or guess which position the pigs will land in. If you guess correctly, you get double the point value. If you guess incorrectly, you subtract the double value.
You can also play the ‘pig party’ version for a larger number of players, or even buy a set with giant pigs.
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