Zamboni Challenge
Simulation
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Simulation
Languages
English
Fri Nov 07 2025
Address Unity build.
Zamboni Challenge puts you in the driver's seat of the legendary ice resurfacing machine. Your task is to clear the ice of scuffs and scratches as efficiently as possible. Navigate the rink with precision, manage your water and fuel levels, and try to achieve 100% coverage in record time. Featuring realistic physics and multiple rink sizes, Zamboni Challenge is a fun and surprisingly difficult test of your driving skills and strategic planning.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
The Zamboni Challenge is a niche but surprisingly engaging simulation that captures the satisfying rhythm of ice resurfacing. For any hockey fan, the Zamboni is an icon, and this game turns the act of cleaning the rink into a tense race against the clock. The controls require a gentle touch; oversteering is easy on the ice, and missing even a small patch of rough surface will penalize your score. It’s a game of precision and pathfinding.
Graphically, the game is simple but effective, providing a clear bird's-eye view of the rink that allows you to plan your route. The 'Challenge' aspect comes from the fuel and water management—you can't just drive aimlessly. You have to optimize your path to ensure every square inch of the ice is gleaming before your resources run out. It’s a quirky, oddly relaxing experience that offers a unique perspective on the 'behind the scenes' of winter sports.
Features
Official Zamboni license
Realistic ice physics
Multiple rinks and challenges
Leaderboards for the fastest cleaners
Tips & Walkthrough
Start from the outside and work your way in using a spiral pattern. This minimizes the number of sharp turns you have to make, which saves time and fuel.
Gameplays
Drive over the scuffed areas to 'clean' them. Watch your water meter; if you run out, you'll need to refill before you can continue resurfacing.
Screenshot
Q&A
Yes, as you complete challenges, you can unlock various classic and modern Zamboni machines.
Ratings & Reviews
Good game
Mon Dec 17 2012 AKmountainkidGood game exept you should be timed for the time in between periods and how bout exact colors instead of sliding a bar over more levels please there should be a score on the scoreboard and a mood for how long the players have to skate the corners are a little sharp and the zamboni should have sponsors
Rip off
Sat Nov 03 2018 daqauvis jonesBought this game a long time ago and decided to reinstall it and I have an iPhone 8+ so now I can’t play it and this was my favorite game you guys should really make it to all phones again
Too Glitchy
Mon Aug 14 2017 TJP-5I wish I could like this app. It's a simple but great idea. BUT It freezes going around corners. It leaves parts of the ice unclean after you go over with it. It doesn't always clean close to the boards. Such potential. But horrible, annoying glitches.
Absolute Garbage
Wed May 22 2019 dhejehxjkwjNever buy this game because you don’t even do anything. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!
Metro DC DJs
Sun Jul 08 2012 Metro DC DJsI have driven both Zamboni ice resurfacers and Olympia ice resurfacers and this is close to the real thing. Add in the extras for board brush, ice break, water control, etc and you will have the full package. Only real "ice resurfacers" use the manual settings because we like the control. I would try to make the corners a little more realistic as the sharp 90 degree turns are a little too tight, especially for the Zamboni. High kudos to The Zambonis band for providing the music, just why "Beast of New Haven" for the title song and not the obvious, "Drive the Zamboni"?
It's ok
Thu Dec 29 2011 puncturerIt was an okay game. The controls with the gyro made it more annoying than fun. I would prefer an option with a D-pad and control with my thumb. Not a game to play while driving in the mountains it is to touchy. I was all over the.
This is great fun!
Wed Aug 10 2011 TColbyI picked up Zamboni Challenge from the App store and it is a lot of fun! I recommend everyone who has an iPhone IPad or iTouch to go ahead and buy it!
Great game
Wed Dec 05 2012 Ej gmannLove this game. Would love an update with board brush, and be able to drive off of the Ice and dump the snow that's in it. Also maybe achievements?
