dotio: Pips Domino Puzzles

leoncross

About this game

Finished today's Pips in two minutes and want more? This is the app you're looking for. dotio is the best NYT Pips alternative: 4,800+ domino logic puzzles, three fresh daily challenges, live leaderboards and four difficulty levels — from gentle warm-ups to genuinely devious.

No guessing, just pure deduction. Every solution is earned through careful reasoning, and every puzzle has exactly one answer.

WHAT PLAYERS SAY

"Better than pips in NYT… very engaging animations that feels rewarding every time you solve." — player review

"I was hesitant but really wanted to keep playing Pips after finishing the NYT ones. Beyond my expectations!" — player review

"The domino logic mechanics make you actually think instead of just guessing." — player review

"Always want to play one more!" — player review

SIMPLE TO LEARN

Place dominoes on the grid so every rule is satisfied. Match sums, find equals, and spot differences. The rules guide you towards the one valid solution.

CHALLENGING TO MASTER

Start with a handful of dominoes and simple rules, then progress to devious puzzles with layered constraints and deeper logic. Every puzzle is designed to feel fair, logical, and genuinely rewarding to solve.

COMPETE DAILY

Tackle three daily puzzles (Easy, Medium, and Hard), then see where you stand on the live leaderboard. Track your percentile, watch your rank update in real time, and compare your times with players around the world. When the day locks, your placement is final.

PLAY WITH FRIENDS

Create a group, share your code, and compete directly with the people you know. See live standings, final placements, and who conquered the day. Pick your own nickname so friends know exactly who's topping the board.

FEATURES

• Over 4,800 carefully crafted puzzles, each with exactly one solution
• Daily challenges in Easy, Medium, and Hard with live leaderboard and rankings
• Friends groups: create or join a group and compete with people you know
• Expert Mode: unlock the hardest puzzles by mastering Hard
• Ghost Mode: race against time as rules fade away
• Smart hints that guide without spoiling the answer
• Light & Dark themes: choose the look that suits you
• 45+ achievements to unlock including badges, milestones, and more
• Track your stats, streaks, and personal bests
• A gentle, interactive tutorial that teaches as you play
• Share results as image cards or copyable text
• Pay once, play forever.

A DAILY RITUAL

Whether you play one puzzle a day or settle in for a longer session, dotio is designed to be enjoyed at your own pace.

One puzzle. One solution. Pure, satisfying logic.

Ratings and reviews

If you love playing Pips on NYT, but want more than just the 3 games they post every day, then this game is what you're looking for! I searched for something similar to the Pips game and this is the ONLY game out there. I paid a one-time charge of only $3.99 US dollars, and it is worth every penny! Unlimited games every day at different levels from easy to difficult so you can play at the level you want. And no annoying ads!

Great Pips like experience. Both my mother and I enjoy this very much. Plenty of puzzles to dig into after the dailies are done if you're in the mood. And the app doesn't turn my phone into a little space heater, unlike some other well-known alternatives. The developer is very responsive and helpful!

If you can't get enough NYT pips, then this is for you. I downloaded this just to play casually, but the competitive aspect is addictive and super fun. I also love that there are endless expert level puzzles.