TACO, CAT, GOAT CHEESE, PIZZA

Duration: 10-30 min
Number of players: 2-8 player/s
Materials/ Tools needed: “Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza” board game
Publisher: Dolphin Hat Games
Language Eng/…
Links: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/253664/taco-cat-goat-cheese-pizza

“Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza” is a fast-paced and highly entertaining card game.

Short description/ Goal of the game:

“Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza” is a fast-paced and highly entertaining card game. In this game, players take turns revealing cards from their own decks one by one. When a card’s word matches the image on the card, players must quickly slap their hand on the corresponding stack of cards. The catch is that the words “Taco,” “Cat,” “Goat,” “Cheese,” and “Pizza” are the trigger words, and when they appear, players must perform specific hand actions.

The game is all about speed and reflexes, with players racing to be the first to correctly slap the deck when a matching word and image combination occurs. If someone makes a mistake or slaps the deck incorrectly, they must take the entire pile of cards. The goal is to get rid of all your cards to win. “Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza” is known for its hilarious and chaotic gameplay, making it a fantastic choice for social gatherings and parties.

Educational value/ Learning Objectives:

  • Improves quick reactions, mental focus
  • Helps to deal with stress, failure
  • Helps to connect with people throughout fun, laughter

Recommendations for use: 

  • Ice-breaker, energiser
  • In intercultural, multilingual groups
  • Up to age 8
  • use the cards to form groups

Tips and Tricks for Facilitators 

How to adapt game for different groups, topics, occasions/needs

  • create pattern with the use of the cards and pass it on by miming it, recreate it with another set of cards

Feedback questions

  • What skills have you improved?
  • What have you learned about yourself?
  • What were the key elements in the game in order to succeed?
  • What other skills can you improve while playing this game?
  • What made the game challenging?

Further discussion topics

  • What comes to your mind regarding the elements?