About Pig Dice
Pig is a classic push-your-luck dice game that takes one minute to learn and is full of tense decisions.
Pig Dice at a glance
| Genre | Multiplayer game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Tap, online or on one device |
| Typical game length | 3 to 8 minutes |
| Lives | None |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Pig Dice
- Choose a mode. Choose how to play: Online with friends (share a room link), Pass & play on one device, or vs Computer.
- Roll. Add the number to your turn total.
- Watch for 1. It wipes your turn total.
- Hold. Bank your turn total.
Rules
- First to 100 wins.
- Online rooms hold 2 to 4 players, and moves appear instantly on every screen.
Levels and difficulty
2 to 4 players.
Scoring
Winning scores 1,000 points, a draw 300 and taking part 100. Share your result with the people you played. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Pig Dice
- Holding around 20 per turn is a well-known strategy.
- Take more risk when you are behind.
History of the game
Pig was described by John Scarne in 1945, though it is based on older folk games.
How we built and tested Pig Dice
We tested every rule by having computer players play complete games against each other at every player count, confirming every game ends properly and no illegal move is accepted. Online play was tested with several simulated phones sharing one room.
Frequently asked questions
When should I hold?
A common rule of thumb is around 20 points.
Can I play with friends online?
Yes. Create a room, share the link on WhatsApp, and friends join from their own phones with no account needed.