If you game alone or take a bag with you
An individual bag is easy to grab without opening a large sharing bag. Check the weight per bag: the multipacks listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo come in different portion sizes.
Who are individual crisp portions useful for?
If you’re hosting a gaming session
Individual bags let each player choose their own portion. With a mixed box, the number of bags of each flavour determines whether the selection really suits everyone in the group.
If you’re stocking up for several sessions
Compare the number of bags and the amount in each one with the number of occasions you want snacks for. If you don’t need pre-portioned snacks, you could also serve a larger bag yourself.
What should you look for in crisps for a gaming session?
First decide whether everyone needs their own bag. Then compare the amount per portion, the flavour selection and, where relevant, the ingredients in each variety.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Individual portions | Count the individual bags and check the weight of each one. | If I want to grab a bag while gaming or on the go, I don’t have to leave a large bag open. Individual portions are a priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Flavour variety | Check which crisps and other snacks are included in the selection, and how many bags there are of each variety. | When friends want different flavours, I look for a box that lets them choose. Flavour variety is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Portion size and supplies | Compare the total weight with the number of bags and the weight per bag. | For several gaming evenings, I want to estimate how many individual portions a pack will provide. Around 21% of consumers prioritise portion size and planning their supplies. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the up-to-date ingredients and allergen information for the exact box and each individual variety. | If a box contains different types of snacks, I want to know what’s in each bag. Ingredients and allergens come first for around 14% of consumers. |
Common multipack mistakes
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Comparing only the number of bags
More bags doesn’t automatically mean more crisps per portion. For example, Jumbo lists a sharing pack of 15 × 25 g, while Albert Heijn lists Pringles Original as 12 × 40 g.
Compare the number of bags, the weight per bag and the total contents before deciding how many packs you need.
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Assuming there are equal numbers of each flavour
A selection doesn’t have to be evenly split. For its Lay's Party Mix, Jumbo lists five paprika bags, five ready salted bags and five Bugles Nacho Cheese bags; other boxes may have a different mix.
Check the quantities of each variety if several players want the same flavour.
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Assuming every bag in a selection contains the same kind of crisps
A mixed box may combine potato crisps and corn snacks, with different ingredients in each variety. The flavour name alone won’t tell you which allergens a bag contains.
Check the current labels for the exact varieties. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Brands and shops to consider
Lay's
Lay's offers boxes of individual bags for anyone who wants to hand out snacks during a gaming session.
- Lay's Benelux lists a Celebration Box with 30 bags and a Chill Box with 12 bags; Jumbo also lists a Party Mix with 15 bags.
- The boxes may combine crisps with other snacks. Check the flavour selection, portion size and allergens for the box you choose.
Pringles
An option if you’re looking for individual portions in one familiar flavour.
- Albert Heijn lists Pringles Original as 12 packs of 40 g and describes the packaging as resealable.
- This Original variety isn’t a flavour selection. Check the exact pack for information about wheat, cereals containing gluten and potential allergens.
Smiths
A brand to consider if you want to serve a particular savoury snack rather than choose pre-portioned bags.
- Jumbo lists Smiths Sticks in barbecue and paprika flavours, each in a 100 g pack.
- Check the pack size if every player needs their own unopened bag.
Albert Heijn
A shop where you can compare own-brand and branded multipacks by their contents.
- Albert Heijn lists products including AH Ready Salted Crisps 20-pack, Pringles Original 12-pack and a Lay's Mega Box.
- Check the pack for up-to-date ingredients, nutritional information and allergens for the variety you choose.
Jumbo
A shop to try if you’re looking for sharing bags in a familiar portion size.
- Jumbo lists an own-brand sharing pack with 15 bags of 25 g: eight ready salted and seven paprika.
- Jumbo’s product page says this sharing pack contains milk. Check the current packaging and don’t rely on the flavour names alone.
Snack Day (Lidl)
An own-brand option to consider if you want to serve crisps yourself and don’t need individual bags.
- Lidl Netherlands lists Snack Day crisps in varieties including ready salted, paprika, bolognese and cheese and onion.
- Check the pack size if you need pre-portioned snacks.
Crisp multipacks for individual portions
These Joybuy products are multipacks of individual portions for one player or a group. Some come in one familiar flavour, while others combine crisps with different snacks. Check the contents of the exact box before choosing.
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Pringles Original Crisps 12 × 40 g
For anyone who wants to hand out individual portions in one familiar flavour. The pack contains 12 portions of 40 g; if you’re looking for different flavours, this Original variety isn’t a selection.
Check the current label for ingredients and allergens, including information about wheat and cereals containing gluten.
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Lay's Fun Mix Box Crisps 2 × 15-pack
A box for a group that wants to share out individual bags and enjoy more than one snack variety. It contains 2 × 15 bags; if the selection matters, check how many bags of each variety are included.
For mixed contents, check the ingredients and allergens for each variety.
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Lay's Fun Mix Box Crisps 15-pack
For a smaller gaming session where you want to hand out individual bags and cater for different snack preferences. This is a 15-pack; check how the varieties are split before planning portions for players.
Check the up-to-date ingredients and allergen information for each individual bag.
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Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box, 20-pack
For a group that wants to hand out individual portions of different snacks. The box contains 20 items; the Joybuy product description lists bags of 22 g and 27,5 g, so the portions aren’t all the same size.
Check how the different snacks are split and read the current allergen information on each bag.
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Lay's Doritos Chill Box, 12 bags
For a smaller group where everyone needs an individual bag and you don’t want to stick to just one flavour. The box contains 12 bags; check the weight per bag and the flavour selection if you want to plan portions in advance.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact box.
Frequently asked questions
How many bags do I need for a gaming session?
If you want to give every player their own portion, choose at least as many bags as there are players. Also check the weight per bag: Jumbo, for example, lists a sharing pack with 25 g per bag, while Albert Heijn lists Pringles Original at 40 g per pack.
Can everyone with a food allergy choose from the same snack selection?
You can only assess that for each specific snack variety. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on every bag. For example, Albert Heijn lists wheat and cereals containing gluten for the Pringles Original variety, as well as the possible presence of milk and soya.
How should I store any bags left over after the gaming session?
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging. Jumbo advises storing its crisp sharing pack in a cool, dry place; keep an opened outer pack closed according to the instructions for the product you’ve chosen.