Tales & Games: The Three Little Pigs

Purple Brain Creations, 2 Pionki, Albi · Board game · 2013
2–5 · best 4 20 min Weight 1.2/5
7.3 rating Ludopedia
6.4 rating BGG
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7.3 rating Ludopedia
6.4 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy quick, family‑friendly games with a fun building‑vs‑wolf twist, this one hits the spot.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-learn rules
  • Bright, thematic components
  • Short playtime
  • Great for kids
Keep in mind
  • Limited strategic depth
  • High luck factor
  • Replay variety low
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In "Tales & Games: The Three Little Pigs", each player becomes a little pig dreaming of building the perfect home for the winter. No hammers or scaffolds are needed—everything is decided by a special pink die. On your turn you may roll the die up to three times, trying to pull symbols of straw, wood or brick that can be exchanged for doors, windows and roofs. Each piece adds volume and charm to your house, and the larger and more elaborate the dwelling, the more points you score at the end. The danger comes from the wolf: rolling two wolf symbols lets you huff and puff, blowing down another player's house and cutting their points. The game is quick (about 20 minutes), light‑hearted and family‑friendly, yet still offers strategic choices about when to stop rolling and when to risk the "huff and puff". Components are bright and easy to handle, and the box is shaped like a storybook, featuring illustrated pages of the classic tale. The final goal is to balance constructing your own home while surviving the wolf’s attacks, ensuring your shelter is the most sturdy and high‑scoring. "The Three Little Pigs" blends dice rolling, push‑your‑luck, and take‑that mechanics in a simple package, making it an excellent gateway for newcomers to dice games or a themed family hit.

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Best player count

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2–5 players
2 REC
3 REC
4 BEST
5 REC

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Game details

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Families

Animals: Pigs Animals: Wolves Containers: Book-like Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: Three Little Pigs Series: Tales & Games (Purple Brain Creations)
Publisher Purple Brain Creations, 2 Pionki, Albi, asmodee, Asterion Press, Delta Vision Publishing, GaGa Games, GoKids 玩樂小子, HomoLudicus, IELLO, Kaissa Chess & Games, Lex Games, Portal Games
Designer Laurent Pouchain
Artist Xavier Collette

Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
How many players can play?
2 to 5 players.
What is the typical playing time?
About 20 minutes.
How complex is the game?
Very low (BGG weight 1.2/5), perfect for beginners.
What components are included?
A special pink die, door/window/roof pieces in straw, wood and brick, symbol cards, and a story‑book style box.
Who is the game best suited for?
Families, kids aged 5+, and anyone looking for a quick, thematic game.
Do I need to read Portuguese or English to play?
No, the rules are short and icons guide play regardless of language.
Are there expansions or variants?
No official expansions yet; the base game stands well on its own.

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