Pizza Box Challenge

Ready for a wildly hilarious, surprisingly competitive showdown? The Pizza Box Challenge is a high-energy game where every player becomes a noodle-wielding warrior trying to knock pizza boxes out of opponents’ hands—all while carefully balancing their own. Great for groups, youth events, or parties!

Author

Josh Barriger
April 03, 2025

Gameplay

  • 7+ Players 👥

  • 3-7 Minutes ⏱️

What You’ll Need

  • Empty pizza boxes (one per player)

  • Pool noodles (one per player)

  • (Optional) Empty soda cans (one per player, for the twist!)

Setup

  • Give each player a pizza box and a pool noodle.

  • If using the twist, place an empty soda can on top of each pizza box.

  • Designate a clear playing space where players can safely move around.

How to Play

  • Explain the Objective: The goal is to be the last person holding your pizza box.

  • Hold It Right: Players must hold the pizza box on just the tips of their fingers. No gripping, hugging, or body support!

  • Noodle Combat: Use the pool noodle to try and knock other players’ boxes to the ground.

  • Watch the Rules:

    • You may only hit other players' boxes, not their hands, faces, or bodies.

    • If your pizza box drops or you touch it with anything other than fingertips, you're out.

  • Twist It Up (Optional): Add a soda can on top of the pizza box. If it falls, you're out—even if the box stays up!

  • Keep Playing: Continue until only one player remains. That player is crowned the Pizza Box Warrior Champion.

Say Something Like
“Alright warriors, get your noodles ready and your pizza boxes balanced. Your mission: protect your own box while taking down everyone else’s. Last one standing with their pizza box still floating on their fingers—wins the game!”

Variations

  • Soda Can Showdown: Add a soda can on top of the pizza box to test balance and focus.

  • Team Tag Mode: Play in pairs or teams, where one player defends while the other attacks.

Teaching Points
This game is great for teaching awareness and self-control—players must stay focused on their goal while defending from outside pressure. A perfect lead-in to talk about guarding your heart and staying on mission, no matter the distractions.

This game was sent in by Josh Barriger. If you want to support him, head over and buy him a coffee!

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