I’ll admit it: I may be in my family’s football pool (currently in second place), but the real motivation is the snacks. With the big game coming up, I wanted to make personal snack boxes inspired by those movie snack packs you used to get as a kid—only this time, it’s an adult version made for a crowd.
We worked with Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps® for this project because our team genuinely loves them and they’re ideal for dipping. Their crisp texture pairs well with savory and sweet dips, which makes assembling individual snack boxes quick and fun. Below are some simple ideas to put together your own personal snack packs for game day.
Start with the snacks. Use small treat bags for each guest; if you can’t find minis, trim down standard lunch bags to size. Fill each bag with Pretzel Crisps®—we chose the original flavor because it pairs well with many dips and provides a satisfying crunch. The Everything flavor is also a tasty option if you want a little extra seasoning.
For dips, grab small cups from a party store or cut down larger cups to create dip-sized containers. Offer a variety of dips—salsa, guacamole, ranch, hummus, or a sweet option like chocolate or caramel—for guests to mix and match. You can pre-fill the cups or let guests assemble their own so everyone customizes their box.
To label the dips, use toothpicks, skinny sticky notes, and a marker to make little flags. These are quick to make and help guests identify each dip without confusion.
To complete the snack box, include a soda with a koozie (you can personalize koozies or offer options for different teams), a cute straw, and a napkin. These small touches make the box feel like a thoughtful, self-contained party kit.
And for extra fun, add Game Time BINGO to each box.
BINGO is a long-running Studio DIY tradition. We tucked a printable bingo card and a small stamp marker into each snack box so guests could play through the game, commercials, and halftime show. Printing cards ahead of time keeps the activity seamless and adds another layer of entertainment to the party.
Click HERE to download and print your BINGO cards
Photos by Jeff Mindell
Arrange everything in a small box or tray so each guest receives their own kit. This format is a playful, unexpected twist on traditional game day fare and makes snack time more convenient and memorable. If you try these snack boxes or use the bingo cards, tag the host so they can see how your party turned out.
This post was created in partnership with Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®. All content and opinions are my own.