- BGG rank
- BGG #14,589
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Vidrado
- 2–4 players
- 25–30 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,892
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Gelato Mio
2019
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- 2–4 players
- 15–20 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.6/5
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Gelato Mio is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by João Quintela Martins and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Open Drafting, and Contracts.
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About the game
Gelato Mio is a game for 2-4 players and aims to get more victory points than opponents. Players have to collect ingredient cards to make ice creams and prepare them to meet customer orders. It is played in turns (clockwise) and in each turn players perform 1 of 4 possible actions. Draw an ingredient card from the display Discard ingredients cards to make ice cream Remove cards from the game to prepare ice cream for customers Discard 2 cards from hand to take 1 card randomly from an opponent hand —description from the designer Gelato Mio é um jogo para 2-4 jogadores e tem como objectivo fazer mais pontos de vitória que os oponentes. Os jogadores têm que juntar cartas de ingredientes para confeccionarem gelados e prepararem-nos de forma a atenderem os pedido dos clientes. Joga-se por turnos (ponteiros do relógio) e em cada turno os jogadores executam 1 de 4 ações possíveis. Levantar uma carta de ingrediente da montra Descartar cartas de ingredientes para fazer gelado Remover cartas do jogo para preparar gelados e atender clientes Descartar 2 cartas da mão para tirar 1 carta aleatoriamente da mão de um oponente —description from the designer (Portuguese) Card game illustrated by João Quintela Martins using some resources from Freepik.com
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Gelato Mio supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Gelato Mio is 15–20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Gelato Mio for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Gelato Mio has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Gelato Mio belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Open Drafting, and Contracts. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Gelato Mio are: João Quintela Martins. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Gelato Mio as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.