Celebrate Pulp Fiction’s 30th anniversary with a budget-friendly evening that brings Tarantino’s iconic world right to your living room.
We’ve rounded up some simple, wallet-friendly snacks and drinks inspired by the film’s most memorable moments and characters.
Cue the soundtrack, put on the film, and let the Tarantino-inspired twists begin!
Snacks
Big Kahuna Burger Sliders
Grab mini buns, frozen burger patties, and a can of pineapple rings to channel that classic Big Kahuna vibe. Or, add a slice of cheese and call it a Royale with Cheese!
Either way, keep it simple and let the flavors bring out your inner Vincent Vega.
Pumpkin’s Chips & Yolanda’s Salsa
Stock up on budget-friendly tortilla chips and jarred salsa, and give them a criminally fun twist by naming them after Pumpkin and Honey Bunny, the movie’s unforgettable diner robbers.
Vincent Vega’s Five-Dollar Shakes
Take regular milk and ice cream and whip up your own “five-dollar shakes” throw in a splash of strawberry or chocolate syrup at no extra charge.
Serve with a retro straw for that Jack Rabbit Slim’s vibe!
Mr. Wolf’s Clean-Up Cheese Spread & Spicy Popcorn
Nothing says “problem solver” like Mr. Wolf. Serve up a cheese, cracker, and sausage tray alongside spicy popcorn (just add your favorite spices) for an easy clean-up snack that’s as cool as it is tasty.
Drinks
Mocktails
Create a Pulp Fiction-inspired mocktail by mixing your favorite fruit juices like cranberry, apple, grape, pineapple, or orange.
Serve over ice or blended—easy, affordable, and perfect for any character at your party!
Cocktails with Character
Grab a pre-mixed cocktail or make your own, and give it a name inspired by the film:
Bad Mother Margarita (Jules’s wallet flair)
Jack Rabbit Slim’s Twister (great for a dance-off)
Butch’s Knockout Lemonade
Marsellus’s Mojo
Mia’s Adrenaline Shot (without the needle, of course!)
To complete the experience, put on Pulp Fiction in the background or just your favorite scenes, and challenge guests to a twist contest à la Mia and Vincent.
This party may be budget-friendly, but it’s bound to be an unforgettable tribute!
And just in case you have two left feet like me, how about a movie inspired card game!
Pulp Fiction Card Game Rules
Objective
Complete the most missions by the end of the game to win.
Setup
- Use a standard 54-card deck (52 cards + 2 jokers) and five six-sided dice.
- Shuffle the deck and deal two cards to each player.
- Set the dice aside until they’re needed.
Gameplay
Each Turn:
- Draw a Card: Begin your turn by drawing one card from the draw pile.
- Choose an Action:
You may attempt a mission if you have the required Character and Item cards.
If you don’t want to attempt a mission, simply end your turn (no discard needed unless your hand exceeds five cards).
- Mission Declaration:
If attempting a mission, lay both required mission cards face-up to declare it.
- Opponent Interference:
Other players can interfere by playing cards to either postpone your mission attempt for one turn or steal the mission cards.
- Mission Attempt:
If there’s no interference, roll all five dice to try to complete the mission.
If you fail, check if you have a card that allows a second roll. If not, place the mission cards in the discard pile.
If you succeed, place the mission cards next to you as a completed mission. Completed missions are removed from play.
Hand Limit
Players can have a maximum of five cards in hand at the end of their turn.
If you end a turn with more than five cards, discard one card face-down into the discard pile.
Quick Reference Guide
Turn Sequence
- Draw a card.
- Choose to attempt a mission or end your turn.
- If attempting a mission, lay down mission cards face-up.
- Opponents may interfere (postpone or steal).
- Roll dice to complete the mission (if no interference).
- Discard if your hand exceeds five cards.
Mission Requirements
- Reviving Mia
Character Card: Jack of Clubs (Vincent Vega)
Item Card: Jack of Spades (The Syringe)
Success Roll: Pair of 6’s with the dice
- Rescuing Marcellus
Character Card: King of Hearts (Marcellus Wallace)
Item Card: Ace of Hearts (The Katana)
Success Roll: Pair of 5’s with the dice
- Diner Standoff
Character Card: King of Clubs (Jules Winnfield)
Item Card: Ace of Clubs (Pumpkin’s Gun)
Success Roll: Pair of 4’s with the dice
- Cleaning Up Marvin’s Mess
Character Card: King of Spades (The Wolf)
Item Card: Ace of Spades (Cleaning Supplies)
Success Roll: Pair of 3’s with the dice
- Retrieve Butch’s Gold Watch
Character Card: King of Diamonds (Butch Coolidge)
Item Card: Ace of Diamonds (The Gold Watch)
Success Roll: Pair of 2’s with the dice
Card Functions
2, 3, 4: Extra roll attempt.
5, 6: Draw an extra card (once per turn).
7, 8: Block the opponent’s mission.
9, 10: Trade a card with another player.
Red Jacks/Jokers: Steal a mission attempt.
Three Queens: Bonus mission—retrieve Marcellus’s Briefcase without a dice roll.
