Pig
Pig is one of the simplest and most addictive dice games around. You need one die, a pencil and paper, and the only real decision is when to stop.
🎲 1 die👥 2+ players🎂 Ages 6+⏱️ 15-20 minutes
How to play
- On your turn, roll one die again and again, adding each roll to your turn total.
- At any point you can choose to stop. Your turn total is added to your saved score and the turn passes on.
- If you roll a 1, you lose your whole turn total and the turn passes immediately to the next player.
- The first player to reach 100 points wins.
Tips
- A popular strategy: stop once your turn total reaches about 20.
- For younger kids, play to 50 instead of 100.
- Let kids keep score themselves. It is great mental math practice.
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Frequently asked questions
What happens if you roll a 1 in Pig?
You lose all the points you built up that turn, and play passes to the next player. Points you already saved are safe.
What is the best strategy in Pig?
A simple and strong rule of thumb is to stop when your turn total reaches about 20, and to take more risks when you are far behind.