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Sushi Go! Game Rules
Welcome to the exciting world of Sushi Go! Are you ready to learn how to play? I’ll explain the rules, step by step.
Let’s start with the basics. Sushi Go! is a fun and fast-paced card game where you try to grab the best combination of sushi dishes as they pass by. The goal is to score the most points and become the ultimate sushi master!
To begin, each player is dealt a hand of cards. You’ll see various types of sushi, such as nigiri, sashimi, and maki rolls. Your job is to strategically choose which cards to keep and which to pass on to your opponents.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “How do I decide which cards to keep?” Well, let me break it down for you. Each type of sushi has a different point value. For example, nigiri cards are worth one, two, or three points, depending on the topping. Sashimi cards are worth ten points, but only if you collect a set of three. Maki rolls are another story. The player with the most maki rolls at the end of each round gets six points, while the player with the second most gets three.
It’s important to pay attention to what your opponents are doing because some cards interact with each other. Wasabi cards, for instance, triple the value of the next nigiri card you play. And if you manage to collect a set of tempura cards, you’ll get five points.
Once everyone has chosen a card from their hand, they reveal it simultaneously. Then, they pass the remaining cards to the player on their left. This process continues until all the cards have been played.
After the last card is played, it’s time to count up the points. Remember, the goal is to have the highest score. Add up the points on your cards, and the player with the most points wins the round.
But wait, there’s more! Remember those maki rolls I mentioned earlier? Well, the player with the most maki rolls at the end of all the rounds gets an extra six points. This is where things get really interesting!
So, there you have it – the rules of Sushi Go! It’s a game of strategy, luck, and delicious sushi. Have fun, and may the best sushi master win!
First, let’s shuffle all the cards really well. Then, we’ll deal them out based on the number of people playing:
- If there are 2 players, each person gets 10 cards.
- If there are 3 players, each person gets 9 cards.
- If there are 4 players, each person gets 8 cards.
- If there are 5 players, each person gets 7 cards.
Make sure to keep your cards secret from your opponents by holding them in your hand.
Now, take the remaining cards and place them face-down in a pile at the center of the playing area.
Next, grab a piece of paper and a pencil. You’ll need them to keep score. Choose one person to be the scorekeeper.
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Let’s Start Playing
Alright, listen up! Here’s how the game goes down. We’re gonna have 3 rounds. It all starts with each player choosing a card from their hand that they want to keep. No peeking, now! Keep that card face-down in front of you. Got it? Good.
Once everyone has made their choice, we reveal our cards. Time to show your hand, folks!
After the big reveal, pass your remaining cards to the player on your left. That’s right, you’re getting a whole new hand. And this time, it’s gonna be smaller. Less cards, more decisions.
Now, pay attention! Those face-up cards you’ve got, they stick with you until the round is over. And when that time comes, we’ll score ’em. It’s gonna be real helpful if you group your cards of the same type together. Trust me on this one.
How to Use Wasabi
Hey there! Let me show you how to use wasabi when you’re playing the game. So, if you pick a squid, salmon, or egg nigiri card, and you already got a wasabi card in front of you, you gotta put that nigiri card right on top of the wasabi. This is to let everyone know that you dipped your nigiri in wasabi, which means it’s worth three times its original points!
Just a quick heads up: You can have multiple wasabi cards, but you can only put one nigiri card on each wasabi card. So keep that in mind!
The Art of Using Chopsticks
Hey, are you ready to unlock the secrets of using chopsticks? Let me show you how! It’s super easy, I promise.
Okay, here’s the deal: First, choose the card you want from your hand. That’s the card you’ll keep. But wait, there’s more! Before anyone else shows their cards, shout out “Sushi Go!” and grab a second card from your hand. Put it facedown on the table next to your first card.
Now comes the fun part. All the players, including you, reveal their cards. But don’t forget, before the hands are passed, slip that chopsticks card back into your hand. This way, it’ll keep moving around, and others can use it too!
Just a quick note: You can have a bunch of chopsticks cards in front of you, but you can only use one per turn. Got it?
Wrapping up the Game
Hey there! Let me explain what happens when the last card of each hand is passed on. You simply place it face-up with the other cards you’ve collected. Usually, this last card won’t be very helpful, but sometimes you might get lucky and end up with something valuable that another player had to leave for you.
Let’s Talk About Scoring
Here’s the Deal with Maki Rolls
So, here’s the deal: when we’re done playing, everyone has to tally up the little maki roll symbols on their cards. Whoever has the most icons, well, they score a solid 6 points. Sounds good, right? But wait, if there’s a tie for first place, don’t worry – we’ll just divide those 6 points evenly among the winners. No second place points, though. It’s all or nothing in this game! Now, if you didn’t snag first place but still managed to snatch up the second most icons, you’re in luck. You’ll still score 3 points. But, hey, if there’s a tie for second, we’ll just evenly split those points too. Fair is fair, right?
Tempura
Let’s talk about a fun game called Sushi Go! In this game, you can earn points by collecting different types of cards. One type of card is called Tempura. If you manage to collect a set of two Tempura cards, you will score 5 points! However, if you only have one Tempura card, it’s not worth any points. Don’t worry though, you can collect multiple sets of Tempura cards in a round to earn more points. It’s all about strategic thinking and trying to get the most points! Now, let’s move on to another type of card called Sashimi.
When it comes to scoring in the game, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Let’s start with sashimi cards. If you have a set of three sashimi cards, that’s a winner and you’ll get 10 points. However, a single sashimi card or a set of only two won’t earn you anything. It’s not easy to score multiple sets of sashimi, but if you can pull it off, you’ll be in for a big win.
Dumplings
Now let’s talk about dumplings. The more dumpling cards you have, the more points you’ll get. Here’s how it breaks down:
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 and more | 15 |
Nigiri and wasabi
Nigiri and wasabi also play a role in scoring points. Each nigiri card is worth the number of points indicated on the card. But if you have a wasabi card, the nigiri card played on top of it will triple its value.
Chopsticks
As for chopsticks, they don’t score any points on their own. However, they allow you to take two actions on your turn. You can pick up two cards from the middle of the table or swap the chopsticks card with one or two cards in your hand. Keep in mind that once you’ve used the chopsticks, they go back to the middle of the table for other players to use.
Starting a new round
After each round, there are a few things you need to do to start a new one:
First, announce your scores from the previous round to the scorekeeper so they can be recorded.
Next, discard your cards face-up beside the draw pile. Just remember, if you have any pudding cards, keep them in front of you. They won’t be discarded and will be scored at the end of the game.
Finally, deal each player another hand of cards from the draw pile. Make sure each player gets the same number of cards as in the last round.
End of the game
As the game comes to a close, it’s time to determine the winner. The player with the most points wins! So make sure you keep an eye on your scores throughout the game and plan your strategy accordingly.
Alright, so once the third round is all said and done, there might be a few cards left in the draw pile. No worries, we just ignore those. Now, onto the good stuff – dessert! It’s time to tally up the points for the pudding cards.
Let’s Talk Puddings
The player who has gathered the most cards with puddings will get rewarded with 6 points. If there is a tie between multiple players for the highest number of pudding cards, they will split the points equally, disregarding any remaining points.
On the other hand, the player who has the fewest pudding cards, even if they have none, will lose 6 points. In the case of a tie for the lowest number of pudding cards, the lost points will be divided equally among the tied players, disregarding any remaining points.
It’s important to note that in a game with only 2 players, no one loses any points for having pudding cards. Only the points for the most pudding cards are awarded.
The ultimate winner is the player with the most points after 3 rounds. In the event of a tie, the player with the most pudding cards will be declared the winner!