Sushi Go Party! - The Deluxe Pick & Pass Card Game by Gamewright, Multicolored

Highlights: This game is worth it, well thought out, anybody can play and enjoy it, can be set up for strategy or easy play, always makes a hit at parties, and even little kids can play (WITH adults) and everybody can have fun. Included in box: clear, well written rules, a "menu" board, cards, point-keeping playing pieces, and a useful card sorter at the bottom of the box.Sushi Go Party is the next game out after Sushi Go. At first glance we avoided buying this as we thought it looked like an empty money-grabber sequel with no real additions. This was FALSE. If in doubt between Sushi Go and Sushi Go Party - buy Sushi Go Party. We own Sushi Go, and it's really great, but Sushi Go Party includes Sushi Go and has fantastic additional gameplay, endless options, fun, and strategy and/or easy play (depending on cards chosen for an individual game).The main differences: Sushi Go includes a deck of cards which you deal from three times (three rounds in each game). Sushi Go Party includes several varieties of cards that CAN be included, but the main difference in game play to the original is that the cards in the deck chosen for a three round game is SHUFFLED in between rounds. SG Party includes a game board that helps you keep count of points gained (necessary for a few of the cards during a round, such as Uramaki).The game board acts as both a score keeper and a menu. Points are shown by moving a colorful mini soy sauce around the numbered blocks around the edge of the board. The "menu" aspect is shown by the representational cardboard cards put in the middle of the board - these are the cards that will be in play through the three rounds of a single game. The cards are basically divided into types of cards, and the menu helps you create your own playing deck types. The manual lists some game types that are advised, such as original (Sushi Go) but you can invent your own - we've played with no desserts, for example. Cards are broken up into types and a certain number of these are advised per game: 1 Maki per game, 3 appetizers, 2 Specials, 1 Dessert.Cards include:Nigiri;Maki: Maki, Uramaki, Temaki;Standard Sushi Go Appetizers: Dumpling, Sashimi, TempuraNew Appetizers: Edamame, Eel, Onigiri, Miso, Tofu;Specials: Chopsticks, Wasabi, Menu, Takeout Box, Soy Sauce, Spoon, Special Order, TeaDesserts: Pudding, Green Tea Ice Cream, FruitIf too many cards are overwhelming at first, and you've never played Sushi Go, play a practice round with only nigiri cards to start seeing how play works. Pick one card, pass your hand, everyone flips their chosen card. Once everybody gets this, add in new cards. Basically each card has it's own rules for play, and as you add in new cards it can get more complex with more strategy. Our little one has won just playing cards he liked, though, so don't discount the kids. Most of the cards have pretty easy rules printed on the cards themselves but it doesn't require reading to play. I wouldn't advise playing with a few of the specials cards (edamame and spoon cards for example) with little ones though.We love this game and play it over and over. Adults love it. Kids love it. And it's fun to play with even a mixed crowd of kids and adults. My kids and nieces (ages four and up) can play. That's quite a bonus for a game. Teach the card types one at a time and even little ones can play - we've successfully taught a three year old to play basic Sushi Go. If you don't have room for many games in your house, go for this one. You won't regret it. Highly advised for adults and kids alike!

*Sushi Go! Party* is the perfect upgrade for fans of the original game, offering a delicious array of new dishes and the ability to play with up to 8 players. With over 20 customizable cards to choose from, every game feels fresh, allowing for new strategies and fun combinations. The added option to adjust the difficulty level makes it perfect for both casual and competitive players alike. It's a fast, engaging party game that guarantees a good time for everyone!

I'm so sick of playing the board games my kids like. For a while now I've been in search of a game that's fun for kids, but also enjoyable for me. A friend recommended Sushi Go Party, and it's been a hit with the whole family.Ages:I was a little nervous about the ages of my kids because the box says 8+. It's perfect for my nine year old. My six year old completely understands the mechanics of the game (how the turns go, what the various cards do, etc.), but he often loses because he doesn't really understand the strategy involved. He gets a little frustrated, but he's still obsessed with playing the game, so I'm viewing it as a learning opportunity for him.Game Play:The game play itself is awesome. It's very well thought out, and involves luck, strategy, and some math thinking. As someone who uses a lot of math in my job, I liked that the game gets the kids thinking about probabilities in a basic way. I did not play the original Sushi Go, but my understanding is that this version has more game options to play and allows more people to play at once. I have noticed that the game is better with more players. While you can play with two people, it gets more predictable. We've had more fun playing with four or five.Quality:As some people noted, there is a problem with the quality of the playing cards, but I think that's a minor issue. We've played the game 15-20 times so far, and the cards are showing wear, but they are still completely usable. They're not going to last forever, but for me the game is easily worth the $20 I spent on it.

I was recommended this game, and got it as a "family gift". We have had it for a few months now, and it is so much fun! Everyone that I've played it with loves it! It is quick, and great for family game nights or for parties. I enjoy the re-playability of the game. As a deck-building game, it comes with eight dishes/categories for each gameplay (Nigiri, Sushi Roll, 2 Specials, 3 appetizers, and 1 dessert). These can be switched out for each game, meaning that each time, it can have a unique feel and set of abilities. The rules are fairly easy to learn, and setup is not difficult. I have yet to play this with children, but I imagine that older kids will enjoy this game a lot (especially because it is more of a strategy game and involves some mental math during gameplay). It is colorful, fun, and fast-paced! The board is very thick and the game seems very sturdy. I like that it comes in a tin container! I definitely recommend!