Turn Pizza Night into an Epic Family Event: 10 Fun Recipes & Games Your Kids Will Love
Family night is a beautiful opportunity to bring your tribe together for food, laughter, and fun. It’s…
- creating memories
- building unbreakable bonds
- and enjoying the here and now with the people you love most.
Today, check out the best family pizza ideas plus simple and easy games to play.
Remember, your kids will be grown in the blink of an eye. Even the simplest family night is something to cherish!
Make Your Own Pizza Ideas for Family Night
Grab takeout, pop in a frozen pizza, or make your own unique creations using the fantastic ideas below.
Of course, pepperoni pizza is a crowd-pleaser. But these combinations add variety and excitement to your family pizza night!
| Four Cheese | Mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and blue cheese |
| Pesto & Veggies | Pesto sauce, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella |
| BBQ Chicken | BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, red onions, and cilantro |
| Margherita | Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil |
| Hawaiian Delight: | Ham, pineapple, and bacon |
| Meat Lovers | Pepperoni, sausage, bacon, ham, and ground beef |
| Veggie Supreme | Bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, black olives, and spinach |
| Taco Pizza | Ground beef, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and a drizzle of sour cream |
| Buffalo Chicken | Buffalo sauce, grilled chicken, red onions, and blue cheese crumbles |
| Mediterranean | Feta cheese, black olives, red onions, tomatoes, and spinach |
Pro Tip: I find it works well to buy pre-made crust for nights that you’re running low on time. Then, all we have to do is add the toppings we want!
7 Ways to Jazz Up Your Pizza Night
1. Make a DIY Pizza Bar
Set up a DIY pizza bar with a variety of toppings and sauces. Everyone can create their own personalized pizza. Let the kids get creative with their choices!
2. Throw a Themed Pizza Night
Choose a theme for your pizza night, like “Around the World” with international toppings or “Favorite Movie Characters” where everyone designs a pizza based on their favorite character.
3. Have a Pizza-Making Contest
Turn it into a friendly competition where each family member makes their own pizza. Then vote on the best-tasting, most creative, or most unique pie.
4. Try an Outdoor Pizza Oven
If you have access to one, use an outdoor pizza oven for an authentic experience. Cooking outside adds a fun twist and makes the night feel special.
5. Add a Pizza Taste Test
Make several different types of pizzas, including some unconventional ones (like dessert pizzas). Then, do a taste test to see which one the family likes best.
6. Pizza Picnic Pizazz
Instead of eating inside, have a pizza picnic in your living room or backyard. Spread out a blanket, bring out some pillows, and enjoy your pizzas in a relaxed, cozy setting.
7. Create a Family Pizza Recipe Book
Start a pizza recipe book where you document each pizza creation. Over time, it becomes a cherished family keepsake. And you’ll end up with the perfect pizza recipe!
10 Top Games to Play for Family Night
Now that you have the food, enjoy these incredibly fun and easy games.
1. Family Feud
This family feud game for kids is age-appropriate and so fun to play! Keep score or just have kids call out what they think the answers are. Either way, you’ll have plenty of conversation about what they think should be in each category. It’s also excellent for critical thinking.
Name something cold.
| Ice cream | 30 |
| Ice | 27 |
| Snow | 20 |
| Refrigerator | 17 |
| Popsicles | 6 |
2. 5 Second Game
The 5 Second Rule Game is a lively family game with quick thinking. Players must name three things in a category within 5 seconds.
Beware: Players may get tongue-tied, blurt out funny answers, and laugh a lot!
3. Minute to Win It
In this game, players compete in a series of 60-second challenges. The tasks are simple but require speed, precision, and creativity.
Here’s an example:
Gather straws, marshmallows, and plates for this entertaining game. Players aim to transfer marshmallows from one plate to another using only suction from the straw, without using their hands.
Game Variation: Goldfish crackers, small chocolate candies, or pom-poms work for this game too!
See more Minute to Win It Games >>
4. Desert Island
For this critical thinking game, the main player talks about what they would bring with them on a deserted island.
The trick is that the items must fit into a pattern or category.
For example, the main player says “I’m going to a deserted island and I’m bringing shoes. What else should I bring?”
Someone guesses “A compass.” The main player responds “I can’t bring that.”
“Gloves.” Ok, I can bring that.
“Earrings.” Ok, I can bring that.
What’s the category? Things that are pairs.
Get creative with your desert island game categories! Try: things that are round, colors, sizes, shapes, things that fit into something else, etc.
5. Charades
A player from each team draws a card and has one minute to act out their word. If their team guesses correctly in that time, they get a point. In the end, the team with the most points wins!
Find great charades ideas >>
6. The Best Question Games
Question games are amazing because they don’t require supplies and can be done anywhere.
Try:
- Would you rather for kids or this or that questions. You pick between two fun (or weird) things. The decision is quick and often sparks more conversation.
- How well do you know me questions. Test your tribe and see what they know.
- Who is most likely questions are hilarious. Who is most likely to eat with their hands? Who’s the most likely to not know what day it is?
- Never have I ever questions just might spill all your secrets!
7. Scattergories
Score points by coming up with unique words that fit the categories. Words must start with a specific letter and be written within the time limit. Pick up the free printable on this Scattergories game too!
8. Fishbowl Game
Fish Bowl combines Taboo, Charades, and Password into one game.
Split players into two teams. Each player takes three strips of paper and writes a word on each paper. The words can be anything – pizza, telephone, duck.
Place these into the fishbowl. Once all the papers are in the bowl, teams take turns in one-minute intervals to try to guess which words are written. The game starts with Taboo, and progresses into Charades and Password.
Learn more on how to play the Fishbowl Party Game!
Related: Christmas Taboo Game
9. Hilarious Truth or Dare
This conversation game is the most fun we’ve ever had on family night. The dares are wild, yet appropriate. You will laugh until you cry!
See the Family Truth or Dare Game >>
10. Trivia Night
Test your knowledge with kid-friendly trivia. Not only will you learn something new, but you’ll get into fascinating discussions over fun topics.
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