Setting up jello wrestling takes one inflatable pool, one pack of Party GOAT Jello Wrestling Mix per 100 gallons of water, a garden hose and about three hours of waiting. Pour the crystals into the empty pool, add water, and let it swell into chunky jello. No boiling, no fridge, and it will not melt in the sun.

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What you need for jello wrestling

  • Jello Wrestling Mix. One 4 lb pack makes 100 gallons (380 L) of jello.
  • An inflatable pool with at least two rings. More on choosing one below.
  • Padding for under the pool. An old mattress or a few blankets, especially on a hard surface.
  • A hose and fresh tap water.
  • At least three hours before the first match.

How do you set up a jello wrestling pool?

  1. Lay your padding and inflate the pool on level ground.
  2. Pour the crystals evenly across the bottom of the empty pool.
  3. Add 90 gallons (340 L) of fresh water per pack. Start under, because it is easier to add water later than to take it out.
  4. Wait at least 3 hours. The crystals swell into chunky jello while you get on with the rest of the party setup.
  5. Top up if needed, to no more than 100 gallons (380 L) per pack. Stop while the jello chunks still poke up above the water. Overfill it and all you see is a flat pool of colored water, which does not look as fun.
  6. Find your best wrestling outfit and get in.

Watch the set-up from start to finish

Tips that save a party

  • Use fresh water. Salt water or heavily chlorinated water (like water from a swimming pool) stops the crystals absorbing properly.
  • Hard water? Use filtered water. In hard water areas, such as parts of Arizona, the minerals in tap water can stop the jello swelling fully. Filter your tap water first.
  • Warm water works faster than cold. In a cold climate, set the pool up as early in the day as you can.
  • Make it ahead. The jello will not melt, so setting up early only helps. The day before your event is fine. Cover the pool to keep dirt and debris out. Do not leave it sitting for several days, because any standing water left out that long can go off.
  • Wrestle on your knees. Staying on your knees instead of standing means shorter falls and helps avoid injuries.
  • It is slippery, which is the point. Take care getting in and out, and clean up any jello that lands where people walk.
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How much jello do you need for jello wrestling?

One pack makes 100 gallons (380 L), and you do not need to fill the pool to the top. Aim for at least 5 inches of jello, which is plenty to slip, slide and land in. How many packs that takes depends on the size of your pool, so measure it before you order. Measure the inside of the pool, not the size printed on the box. The box size includes the inflatable rings, which can be 8 to 12 inches thick.

Our jello calculator works it out for you. Pick the shape that matches your pool first, then enter its internal measurements and the depth you want.

Which pool is best for jello wrestling?

Choose an inflatable pool with three rings. It keeps its shape when a wrestler lands on the edge, and if one ring pops mid-match the other two still hold the jello in. Skip any pool with a single ring at the top, because the jello pours out the first time someone falls on the side.

  • Rectangular pools suit one on one matches.
  • Octagonal pools give you room for more than two wrestlers at a time.

We do not sell pools, but there are good three ring inflatable pools on Amazon.

Why not use regular jello?

Regular jello has to be mixed with boiling water and chilled to set, and it melts back into sticky soup once the sun and a few warm bodies get to it. Wrestling mix is made for the job.

  • Sets with a garden hose. No boiling water and no fridge.
  • Will not melt in the sun.
  • 100 gallons (380 L) per pack, not hundreds of small boxes.
  • Gelatin free, with no animal by-products.
  • Fragrance free, so it does not attract bugs or animals.

We learned the fridge part the hard way. The first time we tried to make a pool of real jello, the steam from all that boiling water burnt out our parents' fridge.

Is wrestling jello safe?

  • Non-toxic

    Not food, and no flavor, but harmless if swallowed.

  • Non-staining

    Rinses off skin and washes out of clothes.

  • Gelatin free

    No gelatin and no animal by-products.

  • Garden friendly

    Made from the same base material gardeners use to keep water in their soil.

It looks like real jello, but it isn't food and isn't designed to be eaten. There's no flavor, taste or scent, so nobody gets far. If someone does swallow a bit, whether they were curious or just landed face first, it passes straight through and does no harm.

The jello is non-sticky and non-staining. Wipe the excess back into the pool, rinse off under a hose or shower, and put your clothes through a normal machine wash. Very light hair, like platinum blonde, can pick up a temporary tint.

Once it's mixed there's nothing in it that will harm a pet, and it's unscented so it doesn't attract them. Keep the dry crystals out of reach of children and pets before you mix, and get medical advice if dry crystals are swallowed.

How do you clean up after jello wrestling?

You have three options. Add salt to turn the jello back into water you can drain, scoop it into garden beds, or bag it for the trash. Whichever you choose, remove all of it, because jello left on the ground can swell up again the next time it rains.

1. Salt, then drain

Adding salt pulls the water back out of the jello. Stir in about 11 lb (5 kg) of salt for each 100 gallon pack and leave it overnight. Pool salt is the cheap way to buy that much. By morning you will have a pool of water with small granules on the bottom, which is easy to drain or siphon away. Scoop the granules out with a mesh scoop as you go, since anything left behind can swell up again next time it rains. Salt is not kind to lawns, so think about where the salty water goes before you pull the plug.

2. Scoop it into garden beds

This is what we do ourselves. The jello comes out in big chunks, so it lifts easily with a shovel or a bucket. Scatter it around gardens and trees, away from paths, then dig it into the soil or cover it with mulch. It's made from a potassium-based material, so what it leaves behind in a garden bed is potassium, which plants use, along with a granule that holds water.

3. Bag it for the trash or the dump

Scoop it into heavy duty bags for general waste or a trip to the dump. A strainer helps leave the excess water behind. This suits a smaller pool, because 100 gallons of jello is heavy. It also suits venues with large commercial dumpsters, like nightclubs.

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More games for your jello pool

Jello tug of war

Two teams line up on either side of the pool with a rope across it. The losing team gets pulled in face first. It gets harder as everyone gets covered, which is exactly why crowds love it. Tug of war works well as a fundraiser for colleges, churches and sports teams. Charge a small entry fee per person, or a higher fee per team.

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Find the prize

Bury coins or small objects in the jello and race to dig them out.

Fun run obstacle

Make the pool an obstacle that runners crawl or wade through on a color run, slime run or mud run.

Jello dunk tank

A standard dunk tank holds about 400 gallons, which takes four packs. Charge per throw and you have a fundraiser.

Jello tug of war in action

Jello wrestling fundraiser ideas

Jello raises money as well as eyebrows. Colleges, churches and sports teams run jello wrestling, tug of war and dunk tanks as fundraisers.

Charge an entry fee per person or per team, or sell throws at the dunk tank.

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Rules, matches and mud

For match formats and how to pick a winner, see our jello wrestling rules and games.

If mud is more your style, here is how to set up mud wrestling.

Jello wrestling game ideas: three second pin, remove your opponent's sweatbands, remove your opponent's singlet, race to find an object hidden in the jello

Jello wrestling set-up FAQ

How long does jello wrestling jello take to set?

At least three hours. Warm water speeds it up and cold water slows it down, so start early on a cool day.

Does wrestling jello melt in the sun?

No. Party GOAT Jello will not melt in the sun, so you can, and should, set the pool up outdoors hours before the event.

How deep should a jello wrestling pool be?

Aim for at least 5 inches of jello. You do not need to fill the pool to the top.

Is wrestling jello made from gelatin?

No. It is gelatin free and contains no animal by-products.

Can you use pool water to make it?

No. Water with a lot of chlorine, and salt water, stop the crystals absorbing. Use fresh tap water.

Does wrestling jello stain?

It is non-sticky and non-staining on skin and clothes, and it washes out in a normal machine wash. Very light hair, like platinum blonde, can pick up a temporary tint.

Why didn't my jello swell up properly?

Hard water is the usual cause. The minerals in hard tap water, common in parts of Arizona, can stop the crystals swelling fully. Use filtered water, and avoid salt water or pool water.

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