Nuts a GoGo!
Nuts a GoGo! Rulebook
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Components
- Cup x6
- Antonio P. Nuts x1 (this mascot of the game loves every nuts equally)
6 Types of Nuts:
- Ring Nuts (x16): Going well with other nuts. Enjoy the fine mix!
- Drum Nuts (x16): Filling with a heavy presence! Be careful of overeating!
- Baby Nuts (x16): These cute little nuts can be eaten in plenty!
- Corn Nuts (x8): You can eat them in a unique way, but take care not to let them slip!
- Dice Nuts (x8): Some of us are dying for their squarely delicious taste.
- Mushroom Nuts (x8): Try eating such odd ones too while swapping the nuts and lift your spirits!
Rule 1: Let's Keep on Eating!
Are your favorite nuts still there?
Preparation
Place the box in the center of the table, put all the nuts in it and mix them. Place Antonio erect in the middle. Players receive 1 cup each. (Applicable to all 5 rulesets)
Order of Play
1. Collect Nuts
At the call of "Nuts-a-go!", everyone starts collecting nuts at once. Choose whatever nuts you like and put them in your cup. You can only use one hand, but you can pick multiple nuts at once. If nuts drop from the box or cup, you can still pick them up and put them in your cup.
- Picking with one hand is OK!
- Picking multiple nuts is OK!
- Picking dropped nuts is OK!
- A heaping cupful of nuts is OK!
2. Stop Collecting Nuts
If your cup is filled with nuts, it is about time to stop collecting them. The first player to stop collecting nuts takes Antonio from the box and begins counting down aloud from "10". The player who has taken Antonio can no longer collect nuts.
As the countdown proceeds, other players also stop collecting nuts. If you decide to stop, announce it by clapping your hands. After you clap your hands, you can no longer collect nuts.
When the count reaches "0", everyone stops collecting nuts. As a penalty, the last player to stop collecting nuts chooses one of their collected nuts and gives it to the player who took Antonio.
Note: If any nuts drop from your cup to the table after you stop collecting nuts, you cannot return them to the cup. Return them into the box after everyone has stopped collecting nuts.
- If multiple players continued collecting nuts until the count reached "0", they all give 1 nut each to the player with Antonio.
- If anyone gives you nuts as a penalty, you do not need to put them in your cup. You can use them at any time during the game.
3. Hide the Nuts
Everyone takes their collected nuts out of their cups onto the table and hide them with their hands.
4. Let's Eat!
The player with Antonio picks and shows one of their nuts to everyone.
Other players each pick a same type of nut from their collection and hold it in their hand. Then, at the call of "Let's Eat!", open your hand to reveal the nut.
If you cannot find the same type of nut in your collection, just open your empty hand.
The same type of nut of a different size is OK!! A player who could not show the nut drops out.
5. Dropping Out
Players who fail to show the same type of nut drop out of the game.
Remaining players return the nuts they presented to the box. Then move Antonio to the next clockwise player and start "Let's Eat!" again. Repeat this until the winner is determined.
- In rare cases, the player with Antonio may not have any nuts. If this happens, the player announces it to everyone and drops out. Then move Antonio to the next clockwise player.
6. Winner
The last remaining player who did not drop out wins.
You may also play a few games to determine the winner!
Rule 2: Let's Eat from the Top!
Strategy and balance!
Point! With these rules, instead of putting the collected nuts out on the table, players take the nuts out from their cups. If you cannot (or do not want to) take out the nuts, pass instead of dropping out.
Order of Play
1. Collect Nuts
Apply the basic rules.
2. Stop Collecting Nuts
Apply the basic rules.
3. Keep the Cups
After you stop collecting nuts, leave your cup with the nuts in it. Do not hide your nut-filled cups, but keep them visible to everyone. However, you must not look into other players' cups.
4. Take a Turn and Let's Eat!
The player with Antonio takes 1 nut from their cup and presents it to everyone.
Other players each take a turn clockwise to take a nut(s) of the same type as the presented nut and present it to everyone. You can take any number of nuts out if possible. Line up the nuts you have taken out in front of you visibly to everyone.
Note: You can use only one hand to take the nuts out. You can move the nuts in the cup with one hand, but you must not pick or hold them on occasions other than taking them.
Note: If any nuts drop from your cup to the table while taking them out, return them into the box. You can also deliberately drop unwanted nuts to return them into the box. After returning the nuts into the box, continue your current turn.
5. Dropping Out
If you cannot (or do not want to) take out any nuts, pass instead of dropping out.
When everyone has either presented nuts or passed, move Antonio to the next clockwise player and start "Let's Eat!" again.
There is no dropping out. Aim for 10 nuts!
6. Winner
After each round of everyone each taking a turn to start "Let's Eat!", check if anyone has 10 or more nuts in front of themselves. If so, end the game. Compare the number of nuts and the player with the most nuts wins.
Rule 3: Let's Eat Together!
How long can you Let's Eat?
Point! With these rules, players try to "Let's Eat!" as many times as possible without anyone dropping out. Play this without discussing the type or number of nuts with each other.
Order of Play
1. Collect Nuts
Determine the player to receive Antonio by rock-paper-scissors or in whatever way you like. While that player counts down from "10" aloud, everyone collects nuts at once.
2. Stop Collecting Nuts
When the count reaches "0", everyone stops collecting nuts.
Note: If any nuts drop from your cup to the table after you stop collecting nuts, you cannot return them into the cup. Return them into the box.
3. Hide the Nuts
Apply the basic rules.
4. Let's Eat!
Apply the basic rules.
5. End or Success?
The game ends if anyone fails to present the nut.
If everyone can present the nut, it is "success". Line up your presented nuts in front of yourself to count the successes.
Move Antonio in clockwise order and repeat "Let's Eat!" until the game ends.
6. Rating
Your love for nuts is rated according to the number of successes.
| Successes | Rating |
|---|---|
| 1-3 | Picky? Nut Babies! You actually don't like nuts, do you? |
| 4-6 | Whimsical Nut People! Help yourself and eat some more! |
| 7-9 | Awesome Nut Fans! I believe you like nuts! |
| 10, 11 | Amazing Nut Maniac! Overflowing with love for nuts! |
| 12+ | GoGo Nut Legends! Here is a supreme love for nuts! |
Rule 4: Let's Pair Up to Eat!
Swap your cups and try!
Point! This ruleset is for 4 or 6 players only. Pair up to form 2-player teams in whatever way you like. Do not discuss the type or number of nuts with each other.
Order of Play
1. Collect Nuts
Apply the basic rules.
2. Stop Collecting Nuts
As an exception to the basic rules, when each team stops collecting nuts, they announce it by giving each other a high five. Either member of the first pair to stop collecting nuts takes Antonio and counts down from "10". The members of the last pair give one nut each to the pair with Antonio.
3. Swap the Nuts
Swap your cup with that of your teammate. (If any nuts drop while swapping the cups, put them back into the cups.) Take the nuts out of your cup onto the table and hide them with your hands.
4. Let's Eat!
Apply the basic rules.
5. Dropping Out
Apply the basic rules.
6. Winner
The pair whose member is the last remaining player wins.
Rule 5: Let's Eat a Lot!
Collect nuts to the limits!
Point! With these rules, try to collect as many nuts as possible, regardless of their types.
Order of Play
1. Collect Nuts
Apply the basic rules.
2. Stop Collecting Nuts
Apply the basic rules.
3. Count the Nuts
Everyone simultaneously takes 1 nut each from the top of their cup and puts it back into the box. Count aloud: "1", "2", ...
It's good also for practicing filling the cups!
4. Winner
The last remaining player to count their nuts wins.