Also, dependent on the player count will be how many cards are up for grabs in the donut row. The counters with the numbers on will be used to number each ‘row’ and you will use 1 more than the number of players. The cards with the numbers on will be given to each player, one of each number up to the player count, plus 1 also. Maple Frosted – Scores 5 points at the end of the game as long as you have the fewest number of cards. This game is incredibly simple. As much as Sushi Go really set the bar for an easy introduction into set collection mechanics, slathered over a theme that was eye-catching and welcoming, I would argue that Go Nuts For Donuts is just as significant as a welcoming game. Where Sushi Go implements card drafting into set collection, Go Nuts For Donuts implements secret bidding instead. I think both are incredible games to have in your arsenal if you are bringing new people into the hobby. The Rich Flavour…

Some dounts are straight up points whereas others accumulate the more of that type you can collect. And that causes brilliant decision dilemmas – do I go for another Jelly Filled to increase my score, or do I go for a Donut Hole that will stop another player adding more points? Others like Penny Plain (okay so she’s not called Penny in the game but that’s what we know her as) score depending on how many of the same your opponents have. You will use the cards indicated for how many players you have, plus all the cards in lower count games.When you take this card, every player must give a card to the player on their left. If anyone has no cards, this card is discarded instead.

The cards are all incredibly easy to understand and are even colour coded for each different player count.So let us take a moment to take in the whimsical theme. Donuts. Before seeing this game, I would never have considered that drawing faces on donuts would make for such a cute little theme. It is undoubtedly the thing that will draw people to the game, and for good reason.

You may believe that a simple little game like this does not hold much depth to it, but you would be surprised. The more players you have, the larger the range of donuts you will have access to in Go Nuts for Donuts. This means, the more players there are, the more varying and interesting your tactics can be. It is not often I recommend playing a game with the maximum number of players, but it really does do this game more justice doing so. The Green Menu For 2 Players So, the number cards that everyone has hold of are known as the selection cards. At the start of each round, every player will secretly choose a donut that they want. They will then take the numbered card that matches the number token above the donut they want, and place it face down in front of them. Once everyone is ready, then the cards are revealed at the same time. The component is also decent. Whilst not mind-blowing by any means, the fact that the cards are linen finish make them water-resistant. This is great, as the likelihood of drinking being involved when playing with adults is (in my experience) pretty damn high. The game is also damn good value for money and easy to replace if any damage were to unfortunately happen. The Final Bite…

Ratings and reviews

Mucho Matcha – Scores 3 points at the end of the game as long as you have fewer than 7 types of donuts.

The game itself is one of the lighter games I have ever played. And coming from a guy who tends to find himself playing more light games than any other, that is saying something. The game can be learned and taught within a minute and can be played within ten minutes. It is the first game I have ever come across that actually plays in LESS time than the box estimates.

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I love how every different donut type has their own different faces drawn on to them, it really brings the extra personality touches that help you engage with the game. If it had just simply been artwork of donuts, the game would have a very mundane feeling to it. This is a brilliant example of a game where the choice of artwork really helps to elevate the game itself. Go Nuts For Donuts is a great little game. Perfect for many different occasions and situations and adapts well for player counts and ages. It is a lot of fun to play (especially after a few tipples) and brings smiles aplenty. The game adds a bit of childish charm and personality to your game collection and will be pulled out fairly often with a group that has a playful sense of humour. Maple Bar – Scores 3 points at the end of the game, but only if you have more than 6 types of donuts. The great thing about all of this combined (the theme, ease of play, short game length) is that you can easily play this game with your game group between bigger games, use it to introduce new gamers into set collecting and secret bidding mechanics, and even teach it to your children. Being such a joyful theme really does propel the game into being what I would consider a staple game for a collection. The Cream Filling…