
- BGG rank
- BGG #292
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Sushi Go Party!
- 2–8 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2016

2026
Rules assistance for Sushi Go Party! Chef's Special
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Sushi Go Party! Chef's Special is a board game released in 2026 for 2–8 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Phil Walker-Harding and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Variable Set-up, and End Game Bonuses.
The biggest Sushi Go! Ever! Players draft sushi cards each round to create the most rice and righteous combinations of sushi dishes, aiming to rack up the most points over three courses. It's an All You Can Eat sushi showdown — with all NEW Sushi and new menus with special features to play! Compatible with Sushi Go Party!
Sushi Go Party! Chef's Special supports 2–8 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 Sushi Go Party! Chef's Special 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 Sushi Go Party! Chef's Special 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.
Sushi Go Party! Chef's Special has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Sushi Go Party! Chef's Special belongs to these categories: Card Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Variable Set-up, and End Game Bonuses. 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 Sushi Go Party! Chef's Special are: Phil Walker-Harding. 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 Sushi Go Party! Chef's Special 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.