pig pile

Much like Uno, the cards are numbered 0 through 12, and the object is to get rid of your hand. With the exception of the "Hog Wild" card (the 0) you must play a card higher than the previous card, or else you must take the entire play pile into your hand. The "Lose a Turn" (4), "Hog Wash" (8), and "Ewe Turn" (11) cards liven up play by skipping a player, resetting the play pile to 0 cards, or reversing direction.

However, serious game players are likely to love or hate the game based upon the "slop pile" feature of the game. At the start of a hand, all players begin with a random set of 3 cards which form the "slop pile". Players cannot play from the "slop pile" until they have played all their known cards. So serious game play is hampered by 3 randomly selected cards at the end. This drives some players nuts, but other players might enjoy this bit of random fun at the end of the hand.

In summary, Pig Pile is a fun, light game that will certainly entertain the young and the young-at-heart, but it might be a bit too random for serious players.


Even teenagers like it   February 7, 2003
Connie Woods (So. Cal.)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful

It's hard to find games that 16 to 18 year olds will play. Pig Pile has become a household favorite. One of my daughter's boyfriends won't play any other games with us unless we start with his favorite, Pig Pile. I plan on buying one for him to take when he goes to college in the fall. Though the pigs are only used for scoring, they provide entertainment by playing with poses while waiting your turn. The description of play has already been explained by others so I won't go into detail. Suffice it to say, it's great for all ages.


Good family game   December 20, 2001
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

Pig Pile is a cross between War, Crazy Eights, and Uno. The winner of each hand collects pigs as the game goes along. The cards have funny drawings of pigs on them. Be sure to play your "Hog Wash" card when available because the hand could go on for a while if you don't. An overall fun game for any family.


Cute Game   January 12, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

My sister recieved this game for Christmas when she was 6 and we have enjoyed it ever since. The game is sort of like the card game Daihimi, but with more of a twist. You have to play as many cards as you want that are all the same number and of a higher number than the current card on the pile. If you can not play you have to pick up all the cards in the pile. I enjoy the 'Slop Pile' thing at the end where you pick up a face-down card randomly and play it. If you can play it, good job. If you can't you get really annoyed and pick up the pile.

The rubber pigs are very cute, but they have no point except to make the game more fun.

Whenever I have a friend come over and we have to include my sister in some of our play, we often choose to play Pig Pile because the rules are easy to explain and it is fun for everyone.


It is really fun when you play it with your friends   January 29, 2004
11 out of 14 found this review helpful

I am 6 1/2 years old. I like Pig Pile because I can play it with my whole family. Pig Pile can be a little hard when you are learning how to play, but it is still fun. I only had to play it twice to get the idea of how to play.