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Block the Pig is a clean, turn-based puzzle game played on a hexagonal board. The premise is immediate: a lively pig starts at the center of the grid and wants nothing more than to slip past you and scamper off the screen. Your job is to place solid stone barriers on empty hex tiles to hem the pig in before it can reach the outer perimeter.

While Elastic Man and many companion games on the site lean into quick physics experiments, reflex runners, or fast action, Block the Pig offers a thoughtful tactical pause. There is no countdown timer rushing your decisions, making every round a deliberate battle of spatial planning and foresight.

Each puzzle starts with a few pre-existing obstacles scattered across the board. You are given three free block placements at the very beginning of a round before the pig moves. Once you place those initial barriers, the game switches to strict turn-based play: you drop one block, and the pig takes one step toward the nearest open border.

How to play

Controlling the game requires only a mouse click or a screen tap. Click or tap any empty hexagonal tile on the board to drop a stone block onto that space. Once a tile has a block, neither you nor the pig can pass through or reuse that space.

A typical round follows these steps:

• Survey the grid: Check the starting positions of the randomly generated blocks and spot which border paths are already partially closed.
• Place initial blocks: Position your three starting blocks to cut off the shortest escape corridors.
• Take turns: After each block you place, the pig will calculate its shortest route to freedom and take one step along the hex grid.
• Complete the enclosure: Continue blocking hexes until the pig is fully encircled with nowhere left to walk.

Tips and strategy

Succeeding in later rounds requires moving beyond reactive placements:

• Build a perimeter, do not chase: Placing a block right next to the pig usually fails because hex tiles have six adjacent neighbors. The pig will simply pivot around an adjacent block. Instead, construct your barrier several tiles out where fewer blocks can wall off entire sectors.
• Leverage pre-placed obstacles: Connect your new walls to the stationary blocks already on the board to save valuable turns.
• Anticipate the pivot: When you successfully seal the pig's favorite route, it immediately changes course toward the next shortest exit. Plan your next placement around that inevitable change of direction.
• Count the hex steps: Always verify whether the pig has a shorter path to the top, bottom, or side edges before committing your turn.

Similar games on Elastic Man

If you enjoy testing your problem-solving skills on Elastic Man, try other single-session favourites across the catalogue. For physics-based balance and steady hands, Eggy Car challenges you to navigate rough terrain without cracking your cargo. If you prefer precision timing and momentum, Stickman Hook and Dino Run deliver snappy obstacle-clearing action, while House Of Hazards turns everyday household timing into chaotic fun.

Block the Pig is ideal for short, focused breaks. Because it runs directly in HTML5 within your browser, you can load a round instantly on a computer, Chromebook, or mobile device with zero setup.