How we rate games
We rate games on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. I must admit that I stole the text for the descriptions from a post on the rec.games.board newsgroup. I agreed with the scale and it seems a good thing that there be a consistant view of what each number meant. The original version of these rankings comes from Mik Svellov and Aaron Fuegi.I will try to stay away from fractions (i.e. ratings of 7.5 and such). I think the 10 point scale should provide enough range. I think you will see a lot of "good" ratings because we tend to research games before we buy and don't go out on a limb too much, buying unknowns.
| Rating System | |
| Value | Meaning |
| 10 | Outstanding. Always want to play it and expect this will never change. All time favorite. |
| 9 | Excellent game, always want to play it |
| 8 | Very good game, will never turn down a game and am likely to suggest it |
| 7 | Good game, usually willing to play |
| 6 | Ok game, some fun or challenge at least, will play sporadically |
| 5 | Average game, slightly boring, take it or leave it |
| 4 | Not so good, it doesn't get me, but could be talked into it on occasion |
| 3 | Poor game, why bother, likely won't play this again |
| 2 | Extremely annoying game, won't play this ever again |
| 1 | Defies description of a game, you won't catch me dead playing this again |
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