Sushi Go Party is the best drafting game for large groups and handles its player count range — two to eight — better than almost any game at any weight. The card selection each round is fast and intuitive. The scoring variety keeps the game interesting across multiple sessions. The point salad structure ensures everyone scores something regardless of experience.

The Party version is strictly better than the original and costs only slightly more. The additional scoring menus create genuine variety across sessions. If you own the original, the Party upgrade is worth it.

For gaming groups that include non-gamers, Sushi Go Party is the game I bring. It teaches the drafting mechanism in ten minutes, creates laughs through its food theme, and plays fast enough to run twice in one sitting if the group enjoys it.