Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Puzzle
- Platforms: iOS, Nintendo DS
- Developers: AWE Games, Universomo
- Publishers: THQ
Pass the Pigs: A Review
Pass the Pigs is a classic dice game that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for decades. It’s a simple game to learn, but it’s also challenging and exciting, making it a great choice for parties and family gatherings.
The game is played with two dice, each of which has six sides. The sides of the dice are numbered 1-6, and each number corresponds to a different pig pose. The poses are:
- Pig Out: The pig is lying on its back with its belly exposed.
- Razorback: The pig is standing on its hind legs with its front legs raised.
- Trotter: The pig is standing on all fours with its head held high.
- Leaning Jowler: The pig is leaning forward with its head resting on its front legs.
- Snouter: The pig is rooting around with its nose in the ground.
- Double Trouble: Both pigs are lying on their sides, belly to belly.
To play the game, players take turns rolling the dice. After each roll, the player must decide whether to keep rolling or to pass the dice to the next player. If the player keeps rolling, they can score points by rolling certain combinations of poses. For example, rolling a Pig Out and a Trotter scores 1 point, while rolling a Razorback and a Sloucher scores 2 points.
If the player passes the dice, they score 0 points for that turn. However, if the next player rolls a Double Trouble, the player who passed the dice loses all of their points for that round.
The game ends when one player reaches 100 points.
Pass the Pigs is a great game for people of all ages. It’s easy to learn, but it’s also challenging and exciting. It’s also a very portable game, making it perfect for taking on picnics, road trips, or camping trips.
Tips for Playing Pass the Pigs
Here are a few tips to help you improve your chances of winning at Pass the Pigs:
- Don’t be afraid to pass the dice. It’s tempting to keep rolling until you get a high score, but sometimes it’s better to pass the dice and avoid losing all of your points.
- Pay attention to the other players. If you see that someone is rolling a lot of high scores, it might be best to pass the dice to them.
- Don’t get discouraged if you lose a few rounds. Pass the Pigs is a game of luck, so don’t get discouraged if you don’t win every round. Just keep rolling the dice and having fun.
Variations on Pass the Pigs
There are many different variations on the classic Pass the Pigs game. Here are a few of the most popular:
- Pass the Pigs Extreme: This variation of the game uses two special dice that have different poses than the original dice. The Extreme dice also have a few new rules, such as the ability to “pig out” (roll two Pig Out poses) and “double down” (roll two of the same pose).
- Pass the Pigs Big Pigs: This variation of the game uses two larger dice that are shaped like pigs. The Big Pigs dice have the same poses as the original dice, but they also have a few new poses, such as the “Super Pig” and the “Mega Pig.”
- Pass the Pigs Pig Party: This variation of the game is designed for larger groups of people. It uses three dice instead of two, and it has a few new rules, such as the ability to “pass the pig” to another player.
Conclusion
Pass the Pigs is a classic dice game that is fun for people of all ages. It’s easy to learn, but it’s also challenging and exciting. Whether you’re playing with friends, family, or strangers, Pass the Pigs is a game that will provide hours of entertainment.
Review Score
8/10
