The Piggyback Brigade
Seven circus piglets race on narrow roads and overtake by climbing on each other.
Who it's for
Parents with kids from four who want something simple, funny, and fast. Great for bigger groups of small children, as up to seven can play.
Not for you if…
You or your older kids want any real decisions. The die rules everything, and adults may tire of it after one round.
Vibe's take
Giggly and gentle. Little ones love watching the pigs pile up, and a lucky black number gets cheers. There is almost nothing to decide and nothing to lose.
About this game
The Piggyback Brigade is a circus pig race for the very young. Seven multicolored piglets run along narrow roads where nobody can overtake, except by climbing on top of another pig. That is the joke and the strategy in one: landing on someone else means piling up like acrobats. You roll a special die with numbers from one to four, and rolling a black number can earn you another turn. It is quick, silly, and nearly rules-free, with enough giggle value to hold the attention of four-year-olds. Adults will find it simple, but they will also probably enjoy watching the stacks of pigs wobble.
Get it
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
15–25 min
Ages 4+
Complexity
1.0 / 5 — Very LightBGG Rating
5.6/10
Rank #10,007
472 ratings
Published
2001
Designed by
Alex Randolph
Published by
Korea Boardgames, Devir, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., G3, Mercurio and 5 more
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