Dumplings are the stars of Trade Squishy Dumplings — the squishy collectibles that you gather, show off and swap with other players. Everything else in the game, from the trading board to the value list, exists to serve the simple joy of collecting them. This hub links the four pages that explain the dumplings themselves.
Everything about dumplings
- Rarities — the tier ladder that decides how valuable each dumpling is.
- Dumpling List — a catalogue of the dumplings and how to read it.
- How to Get Dumplings — the most efficient ways to add new dumplings to your collection.
- Mutations — the special variants that make a dumpling dramatically rarer and more valuable.
Why rarity is everything
The game’s own description sums it up: some dumplings are far rarer than others. That single sentence drives the entire economy. A common dumpling is easy for anyone to obtain, so it carries little trade value. A rare one is hard to get, so players will give a lot to obtain it. Understanding where each dumpling sits on the rarities ladder is the foundation of every good trade you will ever make.
When you pair rarity with demand — how many players actually want a given dumpling — you get its real trade value. That is the logic behind our value list, and it is why learning the rarities is the first step toward trading well.
Building a collection
There are two ways your collection grows, and the best players use both:
- Obtaining dumplings directly through normal play. This is your steady supply of new items and, just as importantly, duplicates you can trade. See how to get dumplings for the most efficient approach.
- Trading for what you are missing. Duplicates are not waste; they are fuel. Trade them up the ladder for the specific dumplings your collection still needs. The how to trade guide shows you how.
Together, these turn a random pile of dumplings into a deliberate, growing collection. When you are ready to chase the final missing pieces, how to complete your collection maps out the endgame.
The role of mutations
Some dumplings appear in special mutated forms that are far rarer than their normal versions. A mutation can lift a dumpling several tiers up the value list, turning an ordinary collectible into a grail. Knowing how to recognise a mutation — and how to avoid being tricked into trading one away cheaply — is essential, which is why we cover it in detail on its own page.
Where to go next
If you are just starting, read how to play for the core loop, then come back to learn the rarities. If you already have a handful of dumplings, jump to how to get dumplings to build up trade fuel, then take it all to the trading board. And whatever you do, keep the value list handy so you always know what your dumplings are truly worth.