- BGG rank
- BGG #8,165
- BGG rating
- 7.5
3 Tricky Pigs
2025
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- 3–5 players
- 30–60 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 3 players
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3 Tricky Pigs is a board game released in 2025 for 3–5 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Andrew Stiles and Steven Ungaro and its main mechanics are Trick-taking and Predictive Bid.
About the game
3 Tricky Pigs is a thematic trick-taking game for 3-5 players. Players take on the role of the 3 little pigs, where the laziest pig will win each trick if there is no wolf around. However, if a wolf is in the trick, the highest card will win. Players earn points by making correct bids on how many tricks they will win each round. The player with the most points at the end of 4 rounds is the winner. —description from the publisher
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- Baron Jon Games
Questions and answers
3 Tricky Pigs supports 3–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 3 Tricky Pigs is 30–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 3 Tricky Pigs for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
3 Tricky Pigs has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
3 Tricky Pigs belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Trick-taking and Predictive Bid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 3 Tricky Pigs are: Andrew Stiles and Steven Ungaro. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 3 Tricky Pigs as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.