Objective of the Game
Sushi Go! is a fast-paced card game in which players aim to collect the most valuable combinations of sushi dishes. The goal is to have the most points after three rounds.
Game Components
- A deck of cards featuring various sushi dishes.
- Each card has a specific point value or special function.
Gameplay
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Card Deal: At the beginning of each round, each player receives a certain number of cards (depending on the number of players).
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Card Selection: Players look at their hands and pick one card to keep, placing it facedown in front of them.
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Card Passing: After selecting a card, players pass the remaining cards to their left.
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Card Reveal: All players simultaneously reveal their selected card and add it to their collection.
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Repeat: This process repeats until all cards have been played.
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Scoring: Once all cards are played, the round is scored.
- Nigiri Cards: Nigiris are sushi cards that provide direct points: 1 point for egg nigiri, 2 points for salmon nigiri, and 3 points for squid nigiri.
- Wasabi Cards: If you play a nigiri on top of a Wasabi card, the nigiri’s point value is tripled.
- Sashimi Cards: You score 10 points if you collect three Sashimi cards.
- Tempura Cards: Two Tempura cards score 5 points.
- Maki Rolls: Players compare who has the most and second most maki rolls to score points accordingly.
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Dumpling Cards: The points for dumplings increase with the number of collected cards (1, 3, 6, 10, 15 points).
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Round Repetition: The game consists of three rounds played in the same manner.
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Final Scoring: After the third round, the total points from all rounds are tallied. The player with the most points wins.
Strategy and Tips
- Plan Combinations: Pay attention to which cards you want to collect to maximize your points.
- Observation: Try to figure out what your opponents are collecting and block them when possible.
- Balance: Find a balance between collecting different types of cards and adapt your strategy accordingly.
Sushi Go! promotes strategic thinking and quick decision-making while being a lot of fun. A complete game typically takes only about 15-20 minutes.
