- BGG rating
- 5.0
Nightmares of Sushi: Butt Eye Variant
- 2–6 players
- 15–30 min
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,941
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Nightmares of Sushi
2023
Rules assistance for Nightmares of Sushi
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 15–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Nightmares of Sushi
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Nightmares of Sushi is a board game released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Geoffrey Chia and its main mechanics are Hand Management, End Game Bonuses, and Memory.
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About the game
There's something strange in the Nightmares of Sushi. Players assume the roles of Sushi enthusiasts who fell asleep and entered a strange dreamland where they get to eat Sushi. Will it be a sweet tasty dream or a nightmare of disgust? The game is played over 4 rounds. Each round consists of the following phases: 1. Choose Cards - Players choose a grade of Sushi card and Ability card from their hand. 2. Eat Sushi - Players choose a piece of sushi by placing their Player token. 3. Reveal Cards - Reveal all Sushi and Ability cards. 4. Scoring - Players will be awarded with Gold and Penalty points. Players can win the game with one of these victory conditions: • After 4 rounds, players will determine their final score by adding their final Gold points and then subtracting their Penalty points. • The first player(s) to reach 10 Penalty points wins the game. As announced by Good Spirit Games, Nightmares of Sushi is the first title of the Shiba Senpai Game Series. —description from the publisher Awards: Asian Board Game Festival Thailand 2023 - Best Family Game Nominee
Designers
Publishers
- Good Spirit Games
Questions and answers
Nightmares of Sushi 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 Nightmares of Sushi is 15–30 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 Nightmares of Sushi for ages 8 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.
Nightmares of Sushi has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Nightmares of Sushi belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, End Game Bonuses, and Memory. 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 Nightmares of Sushi are: Geoffrey Chia. 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 Nightmares of Sushi as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.