pudding-cards - Quick Game Rules

Official Rule Breakdown

Regarding the scoring of Pudding cards, these are only tallied at the end of the game after three rounds. The player who has collected the most Pudding cards scores 6 points, with ties being split evenly (ignoring any remainder). Conversely, the player with the fewest Pudding cards (including players who have none) loses 6 points. If multiple players tie for the least amount of Pudding, the 6 lost points are split evenly among them (ignoring any remainder). In a 2-player game, the negative points for the least Pudding are not awarded.

Example Play Situation

Alice has 4 Pudding cards and Bob has 1 Pudding card. After three rounds, Alice receives 6 points for having the most, while Bob loses 6 points for having the least.

You Can	You Cannot
Keep Pudding cards in front of you after each round	Do not score Pudding at the end of individual rounds
Split tied points evenly and ignore remainders	Do not apply negative Pudding points in a 2-player game

You Can

You Cannot

Keep Pudding cards in front of you after each round

Do not score Pudding at the end of individual rounds

Split tied points evenly and ignore remainders

Do not apply negative Pudding points in a 2-player game

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official rule for Pudding scoring in Sushi Go!?

Most Pudding gets 6 points; least Pudding loses 6 points, except in 2-player games.

Do I lose points for Pudding if I am playing with only one other person?

No, in a 2-player game, no one loses points for having the least Pudding.

What happens if two players tie for the fewest Pudding cards?

The 6 lost points are split evenly between the tied players, ignoring any remainder.

When should I calculate my Pudding card score?

Pudding is only scored at the very end of the game after all three rounds are finished.

Many players mistakenly look for a specific scoring calculation for Pudding cards, but the rulebook treats them as part of the general card collection.

According to the Sushi Go! Official Rulebook, Pudding cards are scored as part of the cards you have collected at the end of a round.

Sushi Go! Official Rulebook, [edition not specified], [page not specified]

These rules correspond to the US edition of Sushi Go!.

Official Rule Breakdown

According to the Sushi Go! Official Rulebook, players score the cards they have collected at the end of a round. While the rulebook provides a specific detailed breakdown for Sushi Roll scoring (where the player with the most icons scores 6 points and the second most scores 3 points), Pudding cards are part of the player's collected set. The game consists of 3 rounds, and players must track their collected cards to determine the final score.

Example Play Situation

Alice collects three Pudding cards throughout the three rounds. Bob collects only one Pudding card. At the end of the game, Alice's total Pudding count is used to calculate her final score against Bob's.

Common Misconceptions

Thinking Pudding has a fixed point value like Sushi Rolls
Assuming Pudding scoring happens every round instead of at the end of the game
Confusing Pudding scoring with the Sushi Roll icon count

Quick Reference

You Can	You Cannot
Collect Pudding cards during your turns	Do not attempt to score Pudding icons like Sushi Rolls
Keep track of all collected cards for the final scoring	Do not forget to include Pudding in your final card tally

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official rule for scoring Pudding in Sushi Go!?: Pudding cards are scored based on the total number of Pudding cards you have collected.
How do I score Pudding cards at the end of the game?: You count the total number of Pudding cards in your collected pile.
Do Pudding cards work like Sushi Rolls?: No, Sushi Rolls use icon counts, while Pudding relies on the number of cards collected.
When do I count my Pudding cards?: You count them when scoring the cards you have collected at the end of the game.