What the team does
Before a game goes live, someone on the team plays it in a normal browser tab on a laptop, and on a phone when the game supports touch. We note what the goal is, how the controls feel, whether progress saves, and anything that could confuse a first-time player. That becomes the game page you read under the player.
We also read each game's license and source code. A game is only added when both the code and the art or sound use an open license that allows hosting, and every page credits the original creator with a link to their code.
How we write and check a page
- Play first. We describe only what we saw in the game or confirmed in its source code.
- Check the numbers. Scores, timers, levels and costs come from the game's own code, not from memory or other websites.
- Write for students. Short paragraphs, plain words and honest notes, such as when a game needs a keyboard.
- Review. Facts, links and spelling are checked again before the page is published.
- Update. When a game changes or a reader reports a problem, we fix the page and note the date.
Our standards
- No fake ratings, reviews, play counts or testimonials.
- No copied descriptions from app stores or other game sites.
- No games with gore, real-money gambling or chat with strangers.
- External links only go to trustworthy sources, such as official help pages, next to the fact they support.
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