
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,538
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Swintus 2.0
- 2–10 players
- 15–20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2011

2006
Rules assistance for Свинтус (Svintus)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Свинтус (Svintus) is a board game released in 2006 for 2–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Timofey Bokarev and its main mechanics are Open Drafting.
From publisher: Svintus is a simple and exciting card game for any group of people. It is based around a deck of numbered cards in four different colors. To start the game, each player receives 8 cards and the goal is to get rid of them as soon as possible. The fun of the game lies in the special Pig cards that make the game unpredictable and exciting. You can force your opponent to miss their turn (Pigass), draw 3 additional cards (Greedypig), change the direction of play (The Pig-go-round), change the color of the card in front of you (Pigameleon), forbid any talking at the table (Silent-Pig), or check the reaction time of your friends (Lightning-Pork). Finally, it will be up to you to steal your friends’ turns right from under their noses, or sick the Pig cards on them. All in all, you’ll have to be a real pig to your friends. Re-implemented by: Swintus 2.0
Свинтус (Svintus) supports 2–8 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 Свинтус (Svintus) is 30 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 Свинтус (Svintus) 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.
Свинтус (Svintus) 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.
Свинтус (Svintus) belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting. 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 Свинтус (Svintus) are: Timofey Bokarev. 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 Свинтус (Svintus) 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.