
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,331
- BGG rating
- 6.8
NMBR 9
- 1–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2017

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Pizza Theory: Anchovy Expansion is an expansion for Pizza Theory released in 2012 for 2–3 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Greg Powers and Brian Powers and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection.
The Pizza Theory: Anchovy Expansion, consisting of a set of 16 anchovy toppings and a rulebook, is used with the Pizza Theory board game to present players with an additional challenge. In addition to removing the opponents' toppings, each player must now work to keep the anchovies from taking over the pie, too. If all 16 anchovies end up on the pie before any player places his toppings, then everyone loses and the anchovies reign supreme!
Pizza Theory: Anchovy Expansion supports 2–3 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Pizza Theory: Anchovy Expansion is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Pizza Theory: Anchovy Expansion for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Pizza Theory: Anchovy Expansion has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Pizza Theory: Anchovy Expansion belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Pizza Theory: Anchovy Expansion are: Greg Powers and Brian Powers. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Pizza Theory: Anchovy Expansion as an expansion for Pizza Theory. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Pizza Theory to use it. Check that your edition of Pizza Theory is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.