Top critical review
3.0 out of 5 starsBuy the deluxe version, instead. Also, tins are horrible! Get a deck box.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2021
I got this game knowing that the Party version is better, but the base game was a third of the price of the Party version, so I wanted to give it a try. I also wanted it because the tin is far smaller than the Party version and I had planned on keeping the cute little Sushi Go! tin when I first ordered it.
I've changed my mind, and I'll tell you why: the Sushi Go! tin came pretty badly smashed in the corner, as shown in my pictures. Mine does still close, but it looks horrendous. I don't mean to sound terse, but putting games in tins is not a good idea in general, especially if you're going to use a bubble mailer to ship them.
Also, a few of my cards were damaged on a middle edge of the card. Weird defect, but I'm happy that they are not horribly marked (I barely noticed it while playing solo). Also, a lot of them have an arched curve to them. It's hard to see in the picture, but you can tell when you hold them.
Lastly, if you choose to sleeve the cards, they won't fit in the tin. This isn't a huge deal, as you can find a 100-card deck box for less than $10.00.
The biggest issue with the tin in that it's bad for traveling; it can definitely be dented with force. One wrong move with your bag or purse and boom: ruined tin. Again, you could buy a deck box to fit your
cards in for cheap, yes, but I just wanted to point out that the tin that the game comes with isn't good for traveling. Looks cute on display, though! The sushi are embossed, and the illustration makes me happy to look at.
To say something positive: the cards felt nice and thick, and the little illustrations and instruction manual are precious. This is also a simple and quick game, so I think kids and adults alike could have fun playing this together. If you just want to grab a little thing to put in your car or something, maybe this is for you. If you want a better game for a home family game night, get the deluxe version.