Back in early 2025, Brawl Stars kicked off Season 34 with a collaboration that felt like a fever dream in the best possible way. Pizza Planet landed in the game, bringing Toy Story skins, Buzz Lightyear as a playable brawler, strange new 2v2 modes, contests, quests, and a free Epic brawler named Meeple. Now that 2026 has arrived, the event itself is long over, but Meeple is still part of the permanent roster. So what exactly made Pizza Planet so memorable, and what should a newer player know about Meeple today?
A Season Built on Pizza Slices and Toy Story Nostalgia
Pizza Planet was not just a shop refresh. It was an event hub with unusual game modes, daily contests, special quests, and a free new brawler. The collaboration brought Toy Story skins into Brawl Stars, and Buzz Lightyear joined the fight as a brawler. For players who grew up with Woody, Buzz, and the aliens, seeing those themes clash with Starr Park was surreal. Crossovers had become Brawl Stars' playground, and Pizza Planet was one of the wildest stops on the tour.
The event ran during Season 34, and it gave players plenty of reasons to log in every day. There were Pizza Slices to collect, Arcade bundles to buy, and new 2v2 modes to learn. Was it chaotic? Absolutely. Was it fun? For many players, yes—especially because one of the rewards was a brand-new Epic brawler.
Meet Meeple: The Controller Who Takes Board Games Too Seriously
Meeple is obsessed with board games, especially the rules. They do not tolerate cheating unless they are the one bending the rules. That personality translates into a Controller kit built almost entirely around projectiles. Meeple is a team player, but they are not the easiest brawler to master.
| Ability | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Boomhaven | Base Attack | Fires long-reaching projectiles that slightly home toward the nearest opponent. |
| Critical Success | Super | Buffs the entire team's projectiles. In the active area, all shots penetrate obstacles. |
| Do Not Pass Go | Star Power 1 | Shooting through the environment deals higher damage. |
| Rule Bending | Star Power 2 | Meeple's Super increases reload speed for allies within a limited area. |
| Mansions Of Meeple | Gadget 1 | The next Basic Attack is more damaging. |
| Ragequit | Gadget 2 | Meeple dashes toward opponents and stuns them. |
How to Play Meeple Without Ragequitting
Meeple is a team player, so the best builds emphasize survival and support. Shield or Health Gears can help protect Meeple during team attacks. Understanding the mode you are playing and focusing on team play are essential. Is Meeple a solo carry? Not exactly. They reward patience, positioning, and cooperation. In 2026, that makes them a solid pick for players who enjoy controllers that manipulate terrain and buff allies.
Meeple's Super, Critical Success, is especially strong when your teammates can take advantage of it. Shots that penetrate obstacles can turn a blocked lane into a deadly ambush. Rule Bending can also keep allies firing more often, which matters in longer fights. Meeple may not be the flashiest brawler, but they can quietly swing a match.
Getting Meeple Then vs. Now
During the Pizza Planet event, Meeple was available for free in the Arcade Shop starting Jan. 9. Players needed to accumulate Pizza Slices and exchange them for the new brawler. Daily logins gave 12 slices each time, and quests offered more. The advice back then was simple: do not spend Pizza Slices too early. Keep enough for Meeple.
After Feb. 5, 2025, Meeple moved to Starr Road. As an Epic brawler, Meeple costs 925 Credits. Credits come from Trophy Road, leveling up brawlers, and Brawl Pass tiers. In 2026, that Starr Road path is still the main way to unlock Meeple if you missed the event.
| Timeframe | How to unlock Meeple |
|---|---|
| During Pizza Planet (Jan. 9 - Feb. 5, 2025) | Free in the Arcade Shop by collecting Pizza Slices |
| After Feb. 5, 2025 | Starr Road for 925 Credits (Epic brawler) |
| In 2026 | Still available on Starr Road; event cosmetics may rotate back |
Contests, Quests, and the 2v2 Chaos
The main activities of Pizza Planet happened in the game modes section. Contests were special competitions where players earned points and climbed daily leaderboards. Free Pizza Slices were the reward. The quests section had special tasks that also awarded Pizza Slices. These quests included new 2v2 modes such as Special Delivery, Basket Brawl, and Brawl Hockey.
To get free Pizza Slices, players needed to log in daily. Each login gave 12 slices. Then they could head to the Arcade section through the left menu and exchange slices for bundles. Those bundles mainly contained skins and in-game items. One standout reward was Surge's Lightyear skin, based on Buzz Lightyear. If you had enough slices, you could also unlock the Legendary brawler Surge there.
What Happened After Pizza Planet?
Brawl Stars did not stop after Pizza Planet. Ollie was expected to enter Starr Park on a hoverboard soon after. Other brawlers, like Shade, kept arriving and changing the meta. But Pizza Planet left a mark because it mixed a free Epic brawler, a major Toy Story collaboration, and a currency system that rewarded daily play.
In 2026, the event itself is history, but Meeple remains unlockable. The Toy Story cosmetics were limited-time, so players who missed them may need to wait for a future rotation. Is that fair? Maybe not, but it is the nature of live-service events. The good news is that Meeple is not gone forever.
Should You Care About Meeple in 2026?
Absolutely, if you like controllers who reward team play and board-game villain energy. The Pizza Planet event may be over, but Meeple is still a unique Epic brawler with a kit that can bend rules—literally. Grab them from Starr Road, practice Boomhaven, and remember: rules are meant to be bent, especially when you are the one holding the rulebook. 🎲🍕
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