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Gamewright Sushi Go! 249

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Gamewright Sushi Go! 249

A 15-minute pick-and-pass card game where players draft sushi dishes for points.

$16.99 at Gamewright · Price checked Oct 7

Prices at other stores may differ · Links go to the retailer


Our verdict

Sushi Go! is a small card game from Gamewright: each round you keep one card from your hand and pass the rest, building sets of maki rolls, sashimi, nigiri with wasabi and dessert for points. The box holds 108 cards and a rules sheet, Gamewright rates it for ages 8 and up and 2 to 5 players, and a game runs about 15 minutes. It is stock number 249, the box measures 4 x 5.63 x 1.5 inches and weighs 0.6 lb. Ceaco, Gamewright's parent company, listed it at $16.99 and in stock on October 7, 2026.

On BoardGameGeek the game has 53,250 ratings with an average of 6.98 out of 10 and a light weight rating of 1.16 out of 5. The owner comments we read praise how fast it is to teach and play; one parent says their 11-year-old asked to play again, and another notes that kids do not need to read to join in. The critical comments say it is too simple for regular gamers and feels repetitive after a handful of plays.

It suits families who want a short game to teach in a few minutes, and children around 8 to 12 who are ready for light strategy and counting points at the end. Skip it if your group already plays deeper drafting games, or if you want a game for younger children who cannot yet add up scores.

Key details

  • Ages 8+
  • 108 pieces
  • Games & puzzles
  • Gamewright
  • Available

More info

  • Stock number: 249
  • Age: 8+ (Gamewright)
  • Players: 2 to 5
  • Play time: about 15 minutes
  • Contents: 108 cards, rules of play
  • Box size: 4 x 5.63 x 1.5 in
  • Weight: 0.6 lb
  • Designer: Phil Walker-Harding
  • UPC: 0759751002497
Best for and who should skip it

Best for

  • Families who want a game that is taught and played in about 15 minutes
  • Kids 8 to 12 starting on strategy and simple scoring
  • Groups of up to 5 players, including mixed ages

Skip it if

  • Your group already plays heavier card-drafting games and wants more depth
  • Your children cannot yet add up scores without help
What we like and what to keep in mind

What we like

  • Rounds are short, about 15 minutes per game
  • Plays 2 to 5 people from one small box
  • Owners report kids pick up the pass-and-keep rule quickly

Keep in mind

  • Several owners find it repetitive after many plays
  • Scoring at the end of each round needs some adding up
  • Only 108 cards in the box, so no board or pieces
How we reviewed it

This review is researched: based on the maker's specifications and public owner reviews, checked Oct 7, 2026. We have not tested it hands-on.

Gamewright Sushi Go!, box with cards

Gamewright Sushi Go! 249

Researched · Ages 8+

$16.99

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Gamewright Sushi Go! 249

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What owners say.

  • 2 positive
  • 1 negative

Paraphrased from public owner reviews. Each one links to where it was posted.

Positive
A parent says the whole family took to it, that it is easy to learn and fast, and that their 11-year-old daughter asked to play again right away, which was rare for them.
BoardGameGeekDec 1, 2014
Positive
An owner says it works well for family game night because kids do not need to read to play, and the fast pace keeps them engaged.
BoardGameGeekOct 17, 2017
Negative
A critical owner says it is too simple and turns automatic after four or so plays, though they note non-gamer family members still liked it.
BoardGameGeekApr 16, 2022

Sources.

What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.

  1. 01 Gamewright. Sushi Go! gamewright.com · Checked Oct 7, 2026
  2. 02 Ceaco. Sushi Go! product listing ceaco.com · Checked Oct 7, 2026
  3. 03 BoardGameGeek. Sushi Go! ratings and comments boardgamegeek.com · Checked Oct 7, 2026

How it compares.

This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.

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Price$16.99$14.99$39.99
Maker’s ageAges 8+Ages 6+Ages 8+
CategoryGames & puzzlesGames & puzzlesGames & puzzles
Pieces10855–
Good forFamilies with kids 8 and up who like quick card gamesKids 6 to 10 who like fast, noisy card gamesFamilies with kids 8 and up who like silly chaos
StockAvailableAvailableAvailable

Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.