About

Open Match Review looks at informal and open-format sport: matches where teams may rotate, rules are agreed by players, and the shape of play can change. It is for curious players, organisers and readers who want the game to be easier to understand and join.

What we cover

We explain formats, shared rules, changing roles and the choices that help a match run clearly. Topics include setting a match length, making rotations legible and agreeing how to restart play. We favour subjects a reader can use without specialist equipment or local rule checks.

How we approach it

We separate a useful convention from a universal rule. Where a suggestion depends on the group or game, we say so and explain what players should agree together. Our aim is clear choices, not a single formula for every match.

Who it is for

The publication is for people taking part in informal games, helping a group get started or simply trying to follow how open play works. No specialist knowledge is assumed; terms are explained when they matter.