Sushi you can play with

Sushi Go is a game easy to learn but hard to master Michael Hession YOUR GUIDE James Austin Sushi Go is easy to learn but hard to master. It’s as fun to play at family game night as it is out at a bar with friends. As the person in my friend group who is usually the one [introducing and explaining new games to the others]( I appreciate a game that is light on setup and simple to learn. Sushi Go nails this. It requires a measure of luck and memorization that keeps new and experienced players coming back for more. [Sushi Go]( is a card drafting game—meaning players are working to gather sets of cards worth different point totals. Instead of everyone drawing from one communal deck, each player starts with a hand of cards and picks one card to add to their set. Then they pass the remaining cards in the hand to the player on their left. This pass-and-play dynamic means you must keep track of not only the cards you have and need but also those your opponents have and need. Predicting the cards your rivals want and spoiling their plans is what keeps this game maddeningly fun. The objective of the game is simple: Score points. Each card is worth a certain number of points. Sometimes you need multiples of one card for it to be worth anything. That makes Sushi Go a game of dilemmas. Do you grab a shrimp tempura card knowing you still need one more? Do you let that delicious piece of sashimi go by so you can get more maki on your plate? What if another player grabs it before it has a chance to circle back? The internal dialogue is never ending. “Predicting the cards your rivals want and spoiling their plans is what keeps this game maddeningly fun.” The game ends after three complete rounds of passing hands around the group, which can consist of two to five players. Whoever has the most points at the end of three rounds is the winner—usually a 20-minute endeavor. The quick gameplay makes Sushi Go perfect for filling time at a bar, where I first learned to play, and it is largely the reason my friends and I keep coming back to it. Another reason this game remains a delight to play is the adorable art that jumps off each card. Combined with its unique hand-passing component, Sushi Go genuinely gives you the feeling of sitting at a sushi bar, watching rolls pass by on a conveyor belt as you agonize over which ones to snag before someone else does. If you find yourself getting tired of the basic cards, or you have more than five people you want to play with, the larger [Sushi Go Party]( builds off the original game by adding a lot of new cards for players to choose from. Sushi Go Party is more than twice the size of the original. So it’s significantly less portable than the base game—but you’ll be able to accommodate up to eight players. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Learn More ›]( How it compares Wirecutter has researched and tested more than 130 games to find ones we think would entertain everyone in your family. Sushi Go is one of the recommended family games in our guide to [board games we love for kids](. - The lack of text on the cards makes Sushi Go accessible for younger children, while the mechanics of the game keep it fun and engaging for older kids and adults. - The game’s packaging—a small tin box that keeps all of the cards organized and safe—makes Sushi Go easy to travel with. - It works well as a way to stay [entertained on a trip](. Read more in our guide to [board games we love for kids](. When to buy We usually see a sale on Sushi Go every few months, with the lowest prices around deals events like Black Friday and the holidays. The numbers $9 Average street price $6 Best price we've seen
 Make it last The game comes in a sturdy tin, so it is easy to store and to travel with. The tin won’t protect the cards during play, but fortunately you use only about half the deck during one round, so a few lost or damaged cards won’t ruin the fun. And if you do end up being a bit too rough on them, the game is less than $10. You are receiving this email because you signed up for Wirecutter’s Newsletter. Getting too many emails from us? [Unsubscribe here](. 
 Wirecutter, Inc. 620 Eighth Avenue. New York, NY 10018

 [Privacy Policy]( | [California Notices]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Contact Us]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for Wirecutter’s Newsletter. Getting too many emails from us? [Unsubscribe here](. 
 Wirecutter, Inc. 620 Eighth Avenue. New York, NY 10018

 [Privacy Policy]( [California Notices]( [Terms of Service]( [Contact Us](