The name of the game is to shout out a word that links the letter on one card to the category on another - a food that starts with P? A bald celebrity that begins with B? A string instrument that starts with G? The quickest player to yell out an answer wins the card to add to their pizza slice. The first player to win nine cards to complete their giant pizza slice is the winner. Easy cheesy.
It’s quite a fast-paced game, and with all the shouting it can get a bit chaotic, so this is something to bear in mind if you are playing with young children. My kids found it hard to keep up with the group, and I think they may have got on better with P for Pizza Kids, the junior version of the game that is suitable for players aged from six.
The adults enjoyed the game, although there was a complaint from one player who found it difficult to read the cards when the words were upside down. Of course this won’t be a problem for everyone, but this is worth bearing in mind if it is something you struggle with.
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Is P for Pizza a good family game?
P for Pizza is a good family game, and adults and children can play together. However younger kids may struggle to keep up, particularly if you have some super-competitive adults playing, so the junior version may prove a better buy for kids aged between six and eight.
P for Pizza is suitable for 2-4 players, so two kids can happily play on their own, but if you have a larger gathering, it is quite easy to turn P for Pizza into a team game.
If you are playing with older teens and adults who may like their pizza with a bit more sauce, Big Potato Games also do a P for Pizza Adult, with a bit of extra spice, for players aged 17 and over.
Looking for some more family board game fun? Check out our review of the udderly-addictive Herd Mentality and Chicken Vs Hotdog.
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