Distribution is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, picked up in Cherry Popper Ice Cream Factory, Little Havana, Vice City Mainland. The objective: selling “ice cream”. This GTA Vice City Distribution walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Cherry Popper Ice Cream Factory, Little Havana, Vice City Mainland.
- Objective: Selling “ice cream”.
- Reward: Asset generates up to $3,000 a day.
- Unlocks: Cap the Collector (if Cop Land, Hit the Courier and four other assets are completed first).
- Unlocked by: Shakedown and Purchase of the Cherry Popper Ice Cream Factory.
GTA Vice City Distribution walkthrough
- Drive the Mr. Whoopee van around the city selling product at each stop.
- Expect more police attention the more sales you make.
- Watch out for hostile local gangs if you deal on their turf.
How GTA Vice City Distribution fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Mr. Whoopee destroyed.
- Exiting the Mr. Whoopee.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA Vice City missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Vice City? See all GTA Vice City missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA Vice City cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA Vice City Distribution?
Pick it up in Cherry Popper Ice Cream Factory, Little Havana, Vice City Mainland.
What do you get for completing GTA Vice City Distribution?
Asset generates up to $3,000 a day.
What fails GTA Vice City Distribution?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Mr. Whoopee destroyed; Exiting the Mr. Whoopee.
What does GTA Vice City Distribution unlock?
Cap the Collector (if Cop Land, Hit the Courier and four other assets are completed first).
Which version of GTA Vice City is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and mobile/Definitive Edition releases of GTA Vice City, aside from minor control differences.
