Pass the Pigs

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pass-the-pigs

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the game type?Dice game utilizing custom asymmetrical throwing pieces
2. What is the inventor?David Moffat
3. What is Pass the Pigs and how do you play it?Pass the Pigs is a game where you roll two plastic pigs that land in different positions. Each position gives you points, like a pig on its side is 1 point or a razorback is 10 points. The goal is to collect as many points as possible before you decide to stop.
4. Why are the pigs shaped the way they are?The pigs are made of plastic and have uneven shapes so they can land in many ways. This makes the game more fun and gives more possible scores than regular dice. The unique shapes also make the game look and feel special.

Asymmetrical: Lacking symmetry; having an irregular shape that results in varied outcomes when thrown.
Licensing Agreement: A legal contract granting permission to use intellectual property, such as a game design, for commercial purposes.
Risk Assessment: The process of evaluating the potential for loss or negative outcomes when making a decision.
Probability: The mathematical study of chance, quantifying the likelihood of specific events occurring.