The first game I played in 2026 was Mausritter, an all-ages tabletop game inspired by, and perhaps part of the tradition of, the Old-School Renaissance.

How useful is a ★★★★☆ rating? 7 out of 10? Do you have any idea what the author’s idea of a 10/10 is? What they mark stuff down for?

Let’s set out a rubric for reviewing RPG books & products. That way you’ll at least know what in the world I’m thinking when it comes to games.