
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,710
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Gimbap
- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Kushi Express: Grandmaster
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Kushi Express: Grandmaster is an expansion for Kushi Express released in 2024 for 2–6 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Yohan Goh and its main mechanics are Pattern Building and Finale Ending.
Grandmaster is an expansion for Kushi Express. It allows up to 6 players to enjoy the game together and introduces a new topping ingredient: leek. New skewer recipes featuring leek have been added, bringing more variety to the gameplay. After the main game, a tournament phase takes place to determine the ultimate Grandmaster. —description from the publisher
Kushi Express: Grandmaster supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Kushi Express: Grandmaster is 20–30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Kushi Express: Grandmaster for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Kushi Express: Grandmaster belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity, Real-time, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Pattern Building and Finale Ending. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Kushi Express: Grandmaster are: Yohan Goh. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Kushi Express: Grandmaster as an expansion for Kushi Express. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Kushi Express to use it. Check that your edition of Kushi Express is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.