Quick answer
The Neapolitan Ice Cream card is a promo card for Just Desserts v1.1, not a standalone game. To use it, shuffle it into your Just Desserts deck and play as normal. It functions as a dessert card, and scoring follows the standard Just Desserts rules. If you own v1.1, you can add this card to replace the Zucchini Muffin if you prefer.
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What the Neapolitan Ice Cream Card Actually Is
The Neapolitan Ice Cream card is a promotional card created for Just Desserts, Looney Labs' dessert-themed card game. When Just Desserts was reprinted as v1.1, the Neapolitan Ice Cream card was replaced with a Zucchini Muffin card. This promo card is offered separately for players who own the updated v1.1 and want to add Neapolitan Ice Cream back into their deck. It is not a standalone game, and it does not come with its own rulebook. You need a copy of Just Desserts v1.1 to use it.
Setup: Adding the Card to Your Just Desserts Deck
Before you play, decide whether to include the Neapolitan Ice Cream card. If you own Just Desserts v1.1, the Zucchini Muffin card is already part of the deck. You can simply add the Neapolitan Ice Cream card alongside it, or swap it in for the Zucchini Muffin. There is no official rule requiring one or the other; it is a matter of preference. Once you have made your choice, shuffle the card into the dessert deck and set up the rest of the game according to the Just Desserts rulebook.
How to Play: Using the Card During the Game
During play, the Neapolitan Ice Cream card behaves like any other dessert card in Just Desserts. You will draw it, hold it in your hand, and play it when you want to claim a matching customer or fulfill a set. The card's flavor text and art are purely cosmetic; it has no special ability beyond what is printed on the card. If you are familiar with Just Desserts, you already know how to play this card. If you are new, learn the base game first, then add this promo for variety.
Scoring: How Neapolitan Ice Cream Fits In
Scoring in Just Desserts is based on the customers you serve and the sets you complete. The Neapolitan Ice Cream card counts as a dessert, and its value is the same as any other dessert of its type. It does not have a unique scoring rule. When you play it to satisfy a customer, you score that customer as usual. The only difference is the card's name and artwork. If you are playing with the Zucchini Muffin instead, the scoring is identical. The choice between them is purely thematic.
Step-by-step: Using the Neapolitan Ice Cream Card
- Check your Just Desserts version: Look at the box or rulebook to confirm you have v1.1. If you have an earlier version, the Neapolitan Ice Cream card may already be included, and this promo is unnecessary. Common mistake: assuming any Just Desserts set works. The promo is designed for v1.1, which replaced this card with Zucchini Muffin.
- Decide whether to swap or add: You can either replace the Zucchini Muffin card with Neapolitan Ice Cream or keep both in the deck. There is no official rule against having both, but it may dilute the dessert mix. Checkpoint: For a closer experience to the original v1.0, swap out Zucchini Muffin. For more variety, keep both.
- Shuffle it into the dessert deck: Mix the Neapolitan Ice Cream card thoroughly into the dessert deck before dealing. This ensures it appears randomly during play, just like any other dessert. Common mistake: forgetting to shuffle it in, leaving the card sitting in the box.
- Play Just Desserts as normal: Follow the standard rules for drawing, playing, and scoring. The Neapolitan Ice Cream card has no special text that changes the game flow. Checkpoint: If you are unsure about base rules, review the Just Desserts rulebook first.
- Score it like any other dessert: When you play Neapolitan Ice Cream to satisfy a customer, score that customer according to the usual values. The card's point value is identical to the Zucchini Muffin or other desserts of its type. Common mistake: inventing a special scoring rule for this card. There isn't one.
Product facts
- Neapolitan Ice Cream: When we reprinted Just Desserts, we fixed a few errors but also replaced the Neapolitan Ice Cream with a Zucchini Muffin card. This promo card is for owners of the updated version (v1.1) who would also like to have a serving of Neapolitan Ice Cream. We are shipping Just Desserts v1.1 from this webstore. This card is only useful if you already own Just Desserts v1.1. It lets you add the original Neapolitan Ice Cream dessert back into your deck.
