Buffalo Games Chickapig Board Game - A Strategic Board Game Where Chicken-Pig Hybrids Attempt to Reach Their Goal While Dodging Opponents, Hay Bales, and an Ever-Menacing Pooping Cow.

I got a free copy of Chickapig to spread the word about on a different site, and liked it so much I decided to review it here too! Chickapig is a quirky, farm-themed strategy board game that works well for kids and adults. At first I was a little overwhelmed by all the pieces--there are 4 teams of chickapigs, a cow, a fence for the cow, 4 colors of hay bales, cow poop, poop cards, daisy cards, a dice, and a timer! But once I actually read the directions, I found the game pretty straightforward. The bulk of the gameplay is getting the chickapigs into their pens by moving hay bales strategically (chickapigs go in a straight line until they bump into something or someone else, so if you want to turn, you have to put an obstacle one square ahead of where you want your chickapig to stop and turn). I liked the variations suggested to make the game quicker and I think the 8+ recommendation is pretty solid, and that in general tweens, teens, and adults will enjoy it more than elementary age kids. If you like strategy board games and are looking for something new, Chickapig is definitely one my family and I enjoy and recommend.

We had only really had an opportunity to play this with 2 players until just recently. It's a great game at a 2 player count, but it was fantastic at 4 players. It just felt like there was so much more going on and the board changes drastically by the time it comes around to you again, making it harder to plan things out too far in advance, but also open up opportunities you hadn't even thought of. It was also amusing to watch the two people that started out as front runners start to only be concerned with each other (sitting across from one another) and if you stay quiet enough and fly under the radar they won't see how many chickapigs you have left to clear and you can shock them all and win the whole thing. Who knew chickapigs could be stealthy?! This is such a neat little game and packed in a cutesy theme. People walking by that have no idea what you are playing hearing you talk about poo out of context is just another perk.

My family and friends love playing this game. Instructions are well written and there are guides on YouTube and other sites that help walk you through how to play the game. I love the artwork style and the build quality is great for the price point. I first played this at a friend's house party and ordered the game before we had left the party! Very easy to play 1v1 in multiple variations, so this game stays fresh and challenging. We have played with 8 players even in a fun variant where you play a tag team style where you cannot talk to your partner and have to take turns on your team's turn.

We were looking for another game to add into the rotation. My husband and I played a two player game with our 4 year old and had a blast. I wasn’t sure whether it would work but we all had so much fun strategizing, even my 4 year old was talking about how to block mommy’s pigs. Simple game but very fun. Suggested age is 8+ but I challenge that statement, younger kids would understand this with help of an adult. Definitely will be apart of our game nights with friends, especially where kids are in attendance. Not cheesy at all. This would make an excellent gift to a family with kids 8+. Pieces were well made and instructions were easy to understand, not complicated at all. This is my honest review of this game. Please let me know how If it was “helpful.”

Had this sitting in my wishlist for some time. Finally got around to start building a board game collection to play with my children (4 and 6 at this time). Chikapig sounded like an entertaining concept and just goofy enough to keep them entertained. I was expecting cheepy cardboard like so many games out there now, I was pleasantly surprised to find wood pieces and a sturdy board. Moreover the directions were easy to understand and quick to pick up. My 6 year old caught on very fast and its now his favorite of our little collection of boardgames. He's got a knack for figuring out the best way to bounce his Chickapig to the pen while all the while setting dad up to slip in cow poos. A lot of fun for four players but easily played by two controlling two sides each. Highly recommend. Quality, Originality, and Cleverness 5/5

Great family game, good competitive 2 player variation. Light strategy, with a dash of take that and the randomness of a dice roll make it fun and entertaining. How can you not love a game with a roaming cow pooping on the board?! Easily taught to kids (I'd suggest 8 yrs and up), nice wooden components and burlap carrying bag. One of those games you will want to play several times in a row and can do so easily as they games are typically about 20-30 minutes long, or shorter if you play with the timer. Solid addition to a game collection as it can be a family game or a sit around and enjoy an adult beverage and screw over your friend kinda game. Price point might be a little high, but the components are of good quality and the amount of replay you can get out of it still make it cheaper than a night out at the movies. Serious gamers will be annoyed by the Poop and Daisy cards, but there are plenty of more serious games out there, this one is strictly about fun!

I bought this game 7 years ago, and it is STILL our favorite board game. When we first got it we would use it for nights with friends, now we have kids and our kids always choose to play it because they love the chickapigs. It has the perfect blend of strategy and fun, can be played with a variety of ages and we always find ourselves laughing and getting into it whenever we play. Highly recommend!!

I had no idea what to expect when I ordered this for my family. My 7yo read the directions and mostly was able to teach the rest of us how to play. It is pretty easy to learn, but not also so easy to win! strategy, planning, moving offensively v moving defensively- it's good for brain work and fun.

Awesome. Very well thought out. It's not often something that a new game comes along that is as playable as this.

Buen juego y fácil de aprender.

Gran juego! Hemos pasado horas y horas de mucha diversión.

Simple game and the kids loves it.

great game