
- BGG rank
- BGG #270
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Camel Up (Second Edition)
- 3–8 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Pig Hole
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Pig Hole is a board game for 2–6 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
Wooden Boardgame for 2-6 players with 60 pigs. 18x18x4cm The goal is to get rid of all your pigs. Distribute all pigs among other players. On your turn, roll the die (D6) and place one of your pigs into the matching numbered area of the board. If you roll a 6, drop your pig in the pig hole so it goes underneath the board. If the numbered area you rolled is already full, you take all pigs from that area. First round, you have to throw the die once. Second round, you have to throw the die twice. Last round, you can throw the die as many times as you want, but must roll at least once. —user summary
Pig Hole supports 2–6 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 Pig Hole is 15–20 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 Pig Hole for ages 6 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.
Pig Hole has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Pig Hole belongs to these categories: Animals and Dice. Its main mechanics are 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 catalogue lists Pig Hole 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.