Many players mistakenly believe they simply sum the values on Maki cards, but the scoring actually depends on a comparison of total icons among all players.
According to the Sushi Go! Official Rulebook, scoring Maki rolls is based on the total number of sushi roll icons collected by each player.
To score Maki rolls, each player must first add up the total number of sushi roll icons located at the top of all their collected Maki roll cards. A player must possess at least one Maki roll card to be eligible for this specific scoring category. Once totals are calculated, the player with the highest number of icons receives 6 points. If there is a tie for the highest number, the 6 points are split evenly (ignoring any remainder). The player with the second-highest number of icons receives 3 points, and if multiple players tie for second, those 3 points are split evenly (ignoring any remainder).
Step-by-Step
Step 1: Identify all Maki roll cards collected during the round.
Step 2: Count the total number of sushi roll icons at the top of those cards.
Step 3: Compare your total icon count against all other players.
Step 4: Award 6 points to the player(s) with the most icons or split them if tied.
Step 5: Award 3 points to the player(s) with the second most icons or split them if tied.
Example Play Situation
Alice has collected Maki roll cards totaling 5 icons. Bob has 5 icons, and Charlie has 3 icons. Because Alice and Bob are tied for the most, they each receive 3 points (splitting the 6 points and ignoring the remainder). Charlie has the second most icons, so he receives 3 points.
Common Misconceptions
Thinking you get points for every Maki card regardless of others
Forgetting that you must have at least one Maki card to qualify
Assuming ties result in no points being awarded
Quick Reference
You Can
You Cannot
Count the icons at the top of the cards
Do not award second place points if there is a tie for first
Split points evenly during ties
Do not count players who have zero Maki roll cards
Ignore remainders when splitting points
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official rule for scoring Maki rolls in Sushi Go!?
Players count total icons; most icons get 6 points, second most get 3 points.
How do ties work for Maki roll points?
Tied players split the points evenly and any remainder is ignored.
Can I score Maki rolls if I have no Maki cards?
No, you must have at least 1 sushi roll card to be counted in the scoring.
What happens if two people tie for first place?
They split the 6 points evenly, and no second place points are awarded.
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