Pizza Box Drinking Game Rules: Create Rules & Cause Chaos!

What is the Pizza Box Drinking Game? 🤔

This is the ultimate creative party game that you build as you play. You start with a blank canvas, a simple pizza box or a piece of cardboard, and take turns tossing a quarter. Where it lands determines who drinks or, more importantly, gives you the power to create a new rule. The game evolves with every turn, becoming a unique minefield of hilarious and challenging rules created by you and your friends.

If you enjoy games where players shape the rules, you might also like the classic Kings Cup, where each card drawn introduces a new rule.

What You'll Need 🛠️

To get started, you just need a few simple things:

A Pizza Box: Or a broken down beer case, or any large piece of cardboard.
A Quarter: Or any similar coin.
Markers or Pens: For writing names and rules.
Players: 3 or more is ideal for maximum creativity and chaos.
Drinks: Your beverage of choice.

Getting Set Up ⚙️

Prepare the Board: Lay the pizza box flat in the middle of the group.
Sign Your Names: Every player takes a marker, writes their name on the cardboard, and draws a circle around it. Spread them out!
Drinks Ready: Make sure everyone has their drink ready to go. The game starts fast!

How to Play the Game 🍕💧

The gameplay is simple. Players take turns tossing the quarter onto the box.

Your Turn:

On your turn, you get one toss. The outcome depends entirely on where your quarter lands.

The Outcomes:

1. The Quarter Lands on Someone's Name: If your quarter lands inside the circle around someone's name, that person has to drink. Your turn is now over, and play passes to the next person.

2. The Quarter Lands on a Blank Spot: If your quarter lands on an empty space on the box, you get to create a new rule!

Write a rule of your choice in that location.
Draw a circle around your new rule. You can make this circle as big or as small as you want, adding a layer of strategy.
Your turn is now over.

3. The Quarter Lands in a Rule Circle: If your quarter lands inside a circle that contains a rule, you must immediately do what the rule says. These rules can be anything from "take a shot" to "call another player's mom." Once you've completed the rule, your turn is over.

Ending the Game 👋

You keep going, passing the turn from person to person, until the box is filled with rules and there's no more space to write. Or, more realistically, the game ends when the group decides they've had enough chaos for one night. There's no official winner; the goal is to create a legendary game board and have a great time doing it.

The Dojo's Take 🍻

Pizza Box is a top-tier party game because of its endless creativity. No two games will ever be the same. The power for players to create the rules leads to hilarious inside jokes and escalating challenges. It starts simple with "take a drink" rules and can end with incredibly specific and funny tasks. It’s a fantastic social game that gets everyone involved and invested in the outcome of every single toss.

Your Questions Answered: FAQ ❓

What are some good rule ideas for Pizza Box? The possibilities are endless! Start simple with "take 2 sips" or "give 2 sips." Get creative with "speak in an accent for the next round," "swap a piece of clothing with another player," or "shotgun a beer." The best rules are often inside jokes specific to your group.
What if the quarter lands on a line? It's best to establish this before you start. A common house rule is that if the quarter is touching any part of a line, it doesn't count, and the player gets to re-throw.
How many players do you need? You can play with as few as two, but the game truly shines with a group of 3 or more. More players mean more creativity and a faster-filling game board.