Pass The Pigs
Designed by: David Moffat
How many games are there where you can hurl tiny pigs across a table and then score them depending on how they land? One that we’re aware of – Pass the Pigs, which has been delighting (or disturbing) swinophobes since 1977.
On your turn, you simply throw two tiny pigs on the table. Depending on how they land, you score (or lose) points. Pigs upright or on their backs are good. Pigs in breakdancing positions are even better. Pigs on their sides – not so exciting. Don’t let the pigs touch – that’s like crossing the streams in Ghostbusters.
Having thrown the Pigs, you can effectively stick or twist – keep going, and keep scoring more points. But risk losing them all at the same time! The first bacon-sadist to hit 100 points wins.
Sam says
I have fond memories of playing this with family back in the distant past, but even back then it could sometimes go on a bit longer than ideal. The silliness is funny, and I do like the stick-or-twist aspect, but I don’t think the game really stands up well to repeated plays without starting to feel a little tired and repetitive.
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Take That!
None - bar the fickle hand of fate.
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Fidget Factor!
It's the type of game where, when it isn't your turn, at least you get to watch some miniature pigs bounce across a table.
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Brain Burn!
None really - the only thing to judge here is stick or twist. The rest is luck, chance, kismet...
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Again Again!
It truly does depend on how much you enjoy games of luck with a wide seam of absurdity.
