Dollars to Donuts

Crafty Games, MTS Games · Board game · 2021
7.8 Ludopedia 6.9 BGG 1–4 · best 3 Solo 30–45 min Weight 1.8/5
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7.8 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy a spatial puzzle with a cute theme and accessible rules, Dollars to Donuts is a delightful choice! It blends the satisfaction of pattern building with a touch of resource management, all while you construct your perfect donut shop. It's a game that challenges you every turn, but in a light and fun way, ideal for playing with family or even solo.

Highlights
  • Clever spatial puzzle
  • Adorable and inviting theme
  • Easy to learn rules
  • Engaging solo mode
  • Interesting tactical decisions
Keep in mind
  • Can be repetitive for some
  • Limited player interaction
  • Simple components
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Dollars to Donuts, you'll dive into the delicious world of a donut shop, where the goal is to assemble the most perfect treats and satisfy your clientele. The game is a charming tile-placement puzzle where you buy and position donut tiles on your 6x6 shop board. The trick is that the tiles come with half donuts on their edges, and your challenge is to match them to form whole donuts. When you connect two matching halves (like two sprinkle halves), you earn a scoring token of that flavor. If the halves don't match (a plain with a chocolate, for example), you draw a dollar tile from the bag, which can be used to buy more tiles later. But beware: jelly donuts don't give you a dollar if paired with a non-jelly donut, because, well, who would reward that? The cool thing is that you can even let tiles 'hang off' the edge of the board, expanding your possibilities. At the end of your turn, you can use a dollar tile to complete a donut or fill a space with 'donut holes,' which also scores points. On top of all that, you can serve customers waiting in line by delivering scoring tokens that match the donuts they want, which earns you even more points! The game ends when a player completely fills their shop or the donut tiles run out. Final scoring considers satisfied customers, neighborhoods served, leftover donuts, and donut hole pairs, but you lose points for empty spaces. Whoever has the most popular shop wins!

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: Sovranti Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Food & Drink: Donuts Theme: Food / Cooking
Publisher Crafty Games, MTS Games
Designer Molly Johnson, Robert Melvin, Shawn Stankewich
Artist Dylan Mangini

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Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
How many players can play Dollars to Donuts?
Dollars to Donuts can be played by 1 to 4 players, making it versatile for solo sessions or with a small group of friends and family.
What is the average playtime for a game?
A game of Dollars to Donuts typically lasts between 30 to 45 minutes, perfect for a quick and fun session.
What is the complexity level of the game?
The game has a BGG weight of 1.8/5, which means it's a light and easy-to-learn game, ideal for beginners and families.
What are the main components of the game?
You'll find a shop board, donut tiles (1x4), dollar tokens, donut scoring tokens, and customer cards, all with very cute illustrations!
Who is Dollars to Donuts recommended for?
It's highly recommended for anyone looking for a light puzzle game with a pleasant theme and tile-placement and set-collection mechanics. Great for families and those who enjoy solo games.
Are there any expansions for Dollars to Donuts?
As of now, there are no official expansions released for Dollars to Donuts, but the base game already offers plenty of replayability.
Is the game language dependent?
No, Dollars to Donuts has very little to no language dependency, as the components are mostly iconic and the rules are easy to understand. Customer cards have minimal and intuitive text.

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