How to find all the pigs in Chapter 5 of The Plucky Squire

The Plucky Squire is filled with puzzles to solve, some of which are definitely more complex than they first appear to be. In Chapter 5, you’ll be tasked with tracking down some errant pigs, and they’re definitely awkward swine. 

As soon as you step foot in Artia, you’ll be approached by Violet’s Mum. She’ll first do what all mothers do and comment on her daughter’s appearance, then send you off to help Uncle Umber with his pig problem. 

There are six pigs that you need to return, and a bonus overly large pig with the ironic name of Tiny. Completing this puzzle will allow you to not only move on with the story, but Uncle Umber will also reward you with an Art Scroll for your efforts.

How to unlock the Tilt Gauntlets in The Plucky Squire

Gameplay-wise, this is the main reason you’re in Artia, so it makes sense to cover this first.

The first step to unlocking the Tilt Gauntlets is by looking in on the giant pig taking a snooze in the northeastern area of Atria. Approaching the pig will prompt some dialogue from Moonbeard, telling you that you need to find a portal to get out of the book. Easier said than done. 

To find the portal, head to the southwest and find the hat-wearing dog next to the green and purple building. He’s concealing the portal, but he won’t move, so you’ll need to make him move. Violet will tell you that his owner might have some ideas and that he wears a matching bowler hat. 

The dog’s owner is Mr. Magri, who can be found east of the pumpkin house. Unfortunately, he needs inspiration before he can tell you how to move his pet, and he asks for an apple, which you can find in the juice bar to the west. 

Retrieve the apple, meet some of Violet’s less-than-friendly former schoolmates, and then return to Mr. Magri and give it to him. Then, once he’s told you that the best way to make the dog move is by telling him it’s time for his nap, head back and talk to the dog again to uncover the portal. 

Now you’re free to jump out of the book and search for the Tilt Gauntlets. They can be found in the attic of the dollhouse. Thankfully, the path to them is pretty well signposted, and all you need to do is follow the paving stones and arrows. 

Once you’ve made your way inside the dollhouse, make sure to attack all the furniture. This will ensure you find all the keys you need to unlock your way forward, allowing you to get the Tilt Gauntlets. Once you’ve got them, head back to the book, and as a tutorial of sorts, use them to roll the giant pig into its mud bath.

Where to find all of Uncle Umbers pigs

There are four pigs which are very easy to find, as shown in the images above:

1. In front of the Juice Bar where you got the apple for Mr. Magri
2. Inside the church-like building close to where the dog was sitting
3. Inside the Art Gallery towards the east
4. Roaming around behind the Salvador Dali-inspired pink house

Then there are two pigs which pose more of a problem, as you’ll need to find two hidden portals in order to reach them:

One pig can be found in the southeast corner of the book. You can’t reach this area while you’re in the book, as it’s across some water. Approach it from outside the book, and the hidden portal will appear:

The second troublesome piggy is in the northwestern corner of the book, and you’ll need to approach this one from outside the book as well because you can’t get over the wall. Once you’ve grabbed the pig, use the portal to hop back out of the book and then re-enter through the main portal where the dog was sitting.