I am now imagining a rule set where combat resolution is done by the casting of bones in the manner of a game of "Pass the Pigs."

"Alas! Hammurabi has cast "Makin' Bacon" causing his death and the rout of his army."

Quote from: Ithoriel on 08 November 2018, 08:56:28 PM
I am now imagining a rule set where combat resolution is done by the casting of bones in the manner of a game of "Pass the Pigs."

"Alas! Hammurabi has cast "Makin' Bacon" causing his death and the rout of his army."

I remember but have never played that one. Was it any good, or just a "beer and pretzels" novelty?

"Pass the Pigs" is a hoot.

Ideal as a game to play with kids, as an end of evening game for a gaming session or as a casual game for friends who "aren't really into gaming."

It's basically a game of knowing when to stop and when to push your luck.

The final positions of the pigs determines your score, if any. Keep rolling if you dare. The wrong roll ends your turn and loses you the points scored that round. If the pigs touch they are "makin' bacon" and your score is zeroed.

Plus it's a game where you roll small plastic pigs instead of dice ... what's not to like

Quote from: Ithoriel on 08 November 2018, 11:47:43 PM
"Pass the Pigs" is a hoot.

Ideal as a game to play with kids, as an end of evening game for a gaming session or as a casual game for friends who "aren't really into gaming."

It's basically a game of knowing when to stop and when to push your luck.

The final positions of the pigs determines your score, if any. Keep rolling if you dare. The wrong roll ends your turn and loses you the points scored that round. If the pigs touch they are "makin' bacon" and your score is zeroed.

Plus it's a game where you roll small plastic pigs instead of dice ... what's not to like

There is now a "Pass the big Pigs" version, with - you've guessed it BIG PIGS!

My kids all love it, even though they are not kids any more