I use a three tier system:
- Essential Equipment (Must Own)
- Useful Gear (Want To Play Again)
- Leave Behind (Not Interested)
Other factors that I comment on:
- How easy are the rules to learn and how easy is it to teach the game to others?
- How often would I like to play this game? Is there enough content variety?
- Do I like the components? Did I feel compelled to upgrade them?
- How long does a game take? What’s the ease of setup and teardown?
- Do all the components fit in one box? Is it heavy or an unusual shape? Is there a separate neoprene playmat?
- What’s my favorite player count?