
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,900
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Pass the Pigs
- 2–10 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 1977

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Deluxe Pass the Pigs is a board game released in 2004 for 2–10 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by David Moffat and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Dice Rolling.
A battle of wits, snouts and pig outs! A deluxe version of the classic pig dice party game. Contains everything you need to play Pass the Pigs, plus new components so you can enjoy the ALL NEW Head-to-Head version of play! Roll your own pair of pig dice (pink or black) and place your betting chips on the gameboard. If you get greedy and pig out your opponent will roll all four pigs and win the chips in the pig pen.
Deluxe Pass the Pigs supports 2–10 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 Deluxe Pass the Pigs is 20 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 Deluxe Pass the Pigs for ages 7 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.
Deluxe Pass the Pigs has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Deluxe Pass the Pigs belongs to these categories: Animals and Dice. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Dice Rolling. 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 Deluxe Pass the Pigs are: David Moffat. 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 Deluxe Pass the 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.