Cover of the game Go Go Gelato!

Go Go Gelato!

Blue Orange (EU), Blue Orange Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment · Board game · 2017
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Players
2–4 · best 4
Play Time
15 min
Weight
Weight 1.0/5
Year
Year 2017
Minimum age
Minimum age 6+
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Go Go Gelato! is one of those perfect games to liven up any gathering, especially with kids or friends who enjoy a physical challenge. The mechanic of moving ice cream scoops without using your hands is simple but creates hilarious moments of tension and desperation. It's fast, visually appealing, and hits the mark as a perfect icebreaker filler.

Highlights
  • Fun dexterity mechanic
  • Colorful and sturdy components
  • Fast and frantic gameplay
  • Easy to teach anyone
Keep in mind
  • Can be frustrating for some
  • Requires table space
  • Relies on physical skill
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you think serving ice cream is a simple task, Go Go Gelato! is here to prove you wrong! In this frantic dexterity game, each player takes on the role of an ice cream server under maximum pressure. The goal is easy to understand but hard to execute: you need to arrange your plastic ice cream scoops into the corresponding cones exactly as the challenge card shows. The detail that makes it crazy? You cannot touch the scoops with your hands! Everything must be done by maneuvering the cones cleverly to transfer the scoops from one to another. It's a race against time and your friends, where fine motor skills are your best ally. If a scoop hits the floor, you lose precious time trying to recover it while other players advance on their order. The game is extremely fast and generates many laughs, especially when someone tries to be too fast and ends up knocking over their whole tower of ice cream. With colorful and attractive components, Go Go Gelato! is the perfect choice for family gatherings, especially with kids, who usually have a natural advantage in this manual agility. Each round, a new card is revealed and the chaos begins anew. The first to complete five orders correctly wins! It's the kind of game that doesn't require reading, just quick spatial reasoning and steady hands. Prepare for moments of pure tension and fun, where success depends on your ability to manipulate the cones without letting the ice cream 'melt' (or rather, fall). It's a light, short experience that always begs for an immediate rematch after the first game. If you enjoy games that get everyone out of their seats cheering, this is an essential title for your collection. Don't worry about complex strategy here; the focus is on the pure, simple fun of seeing who can be the fastest gelato master at the table. So, grab your cones, set the table, and good luck, because the customer won't wait!

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Best player count

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2–4 players
2 REC
3 BEST
4 BEST

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Game details

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Mechanics

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Food & Drink: Ice Cream & Gelato Misc: LongPack Games
Publisher Blue Orange (EU), Blue Orange Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Desyllas Games, Feelindigo, Happy Baobab, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Lúdilo, Pegasus Spiele, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
Designer Roberto Fraga
Artist Stéphane Escapa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How long does a game take?
Matches are very quick, usually lasting around 15 minutes.
How many people can play?
The game is best for 2 to 4 players.
Can young children play?
Yes, it's an excellent game for kids since it focuses on dexterity rather than complex reading.
Is it allowed to touch the ice cream scoops?
No way! The challenge is to maneuver the pieces using only the cones.
What happens if a piece falls on the floor?
You lose precious time trying to pick it up, which usually costs you the round!
What is the final goal?
The first player to complete five challenge cards wins the game.

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