Roll a die and bank your running total, but roll a 1 and you lose everything you gathered that turn. The push-your-luck tension between rolling again and holding makes this simple dice race a constant gamble against your opponent.
How to play Pig
- Roll the die on your turn to add to your turn total
- Choose to roll again or hold to bank your points
- Lose your turn total if you roll a 1
- Be the first player to reach the target score to win
Tips & strategy
- Hold after banking around 20 points to limit the risk of rolling a 1
- Push for more when you're trailing and need to catch up
- Play it safe and bank early when you're comfortably ahead
Controls: Tap or click to roll or hold.
Pig — FAQ
What happens if I roll a 1 in Pig?
You lose all the points you accumulated that turn and play passes to your opponent.
Can I play Pig with a friend?
Yes, it's a 2-player dice game on the same screen.
How do you play the dice game Pig?
On your turn you roll a die repeatedly, adding each roll to your turn total, and you can bank those points at any time. But if you roll a 1 you lose all the points from that turn, so it is a push-your-luck race to reach the target score.
What is a good strategy for Pig?
A common tactic is to keep rolling until you reach about 20 points in a turn, then bank, balancing reward against the risk of rolling a 1. Adjust when you are behind by taking bigger risks to catch up.
Can I play Pig with 2 players?
Yes, Pig has a 2-player mode where you take turns rolling on the same device. You can also play solo against the computer to practice your timing.
Is Pig free and does it work offline?
Yes, Pig is free to play online in your browser with no download or sign-up. It also works fully offline in the free Offline Games Arcade app for iOS and Android.
