- BGG rank
- BGG #11,098
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Hogs of War: The Miniatures Game
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,906
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Hogs Of War: The Card Game
2020
Rules assistance for Hogs Of War: The Card Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20–40 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Hogs Of War: The Card Game
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Hogs Of War: The Card Game is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Paul D. Allen and James Faulkner and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Turn Order: Progressive, and Chaining.
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About the game
Hogs Of War is back! As an exciting, fast-paced and simple to play card game suitable for 2 or 4 players, aged 8 and up! Command 5 Hogs against your enemy as you strive not to make a pig's ear of the war effort! Zap, bosh, shoot, immolate and detonate your enemies with Weapon Cards. Build defences or buff your troops with Deployables. Fly across the map, heal, sabotage and scheme using the Equipment Cards. Hogs Of War The Card Game is super re-playable, with games lasting around 20 - 30 minutes. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Stone Sword Games
Questions and answers
Hogs Of War: The Card Game supports 2–4 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 Hogs Of War: The Card Game is 20–40 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 Hogs Of War: The Card Game for ages 8 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.
Hogs Of War: The Card Game has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Hogs Of War: The Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Turn Order: Progressive, and Chaining. 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 Hogs Of War: The Card Game are: Paul D. Allen and James Faulkner. 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 Hogs Of War: The Card Game 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.