The complete 100-point framework
The full review framework reserves points for actual experience as well as documented rules. At this stage 70 points are eligible for research scoring. Gameplay and bonus criteria assess the explanation of mechanics, not whether a game felt enjoyable.
| Criterion | Weight | Current treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Gameplay & Mechanics | 20 | Documentation assessed |
| Bonus Features | 15 | Documentation assessed |
| RTP Transparency | 15 | Published data assessed |
| Volatility / Risk Clarity | 10 | Published labels assessed |
| Mobile Experience | 15 | Not tested — excluded |
| Visual/UI Quality | 10 | Not tested — excluded |
| Paytable Clarity | 5 | Completeness of rule document |
| Provider Transparency | 5 | Direct title-specific source |
| Originality | 5 | Hands-on comparative assessment pending |
| Total | 100 | 70 eligible; 30 unscored |
Research scoring: the exact rules
Research rating = earned eligible points ÷ 70 × 10, rounded to one decimal. Excluded experiential points are not silently awarded or counted as zero performance. The result measures documentation quality and coverage, not overall gameplay quality.
Mechanics: 20 for a complete title-specific manual; 15 for a coherent product explanation; 10 where terminology conflicts. Features: 15 for a manual, 12 for an explained trigger/mode sequence, 8 for a short feature overview. RTP: 15 for an explicit variant list, 12 for one sourced value, 0 when absent. Volatility: 10 for an explicit supplier label, 2 for conflicting labels, 0 when absent. Paytable: 5 for the complete cited manual, 0 when it is not supplied. Provider transparency: 5 for a direct title-specific source.
A well-documented game can earn a high research score without being our favourite to play. This is why the label Research rating accompanies every score and no player-review stars are fabricated.
| Research criterion | Available points |
|---|---|
| Gameplay & mechanics documentation | 20 |
| Bonus-feature documentation | 15 |
| RTP transparency | 15 |
| Volatility / risk clarity | 10 |
| Paytable completeness | 5 |
| Provider transparency | 5 |
Ordering and comparison rules
Default order is research rating, then highest published RTP, then alphabetical game name. RTP sorting explicitly uses the highest listed supplier variant; it does not claim that a Philippine operator runs that version. Readers can filter by provider or search by game and feature.
High RTP means 96.50% or higher for the current comparison. Lower-volatility coverage uses the exact supplier label, including low–medium. No local popularity ranking is claimed because we do not have a representative Philippine gameplay dataset.
What a hands-on test must record
Before adding experience points, record the exact game/build, operator or demo source, device, OS, browser, date, connection conditions and observed actions. Examine readability, stake visibility, information access, orientation, loading and reconnection. Retain screenshots with provenance.
A provider screenshot is labelled as provider material. An AI illustration is labelled as artwork. Neither is described as a screenshot from our own session. No deposit or withdrawal test is implied by a game review.
Source checks and editorial judgment
We use official provider product pages and manuals for numerical specifications. A live configuration can differ, so its information panel takes precedence for that instance. Advertised maximums and simulated maximum observations remain separate fields.
Pros, cons and suitability are editorial judgments derived from the documented rules. We explain the reason rather than inventing a player anecdote. AI assists research and writing; a named human reviewer has not yet been confirmed.
Updates, corrections and commercial independence
Each game has a source-check date, source link and change record. If a specification changes, the relevant review and comparison data should be updated together. A correction needs the exact title, version and source.
Affiliate relationships are disclosed. Operator promotions sit separately from game rankings and do not contribute points. SlotVIP does not sell ranking positions, operate the games or guarantee availability at the partner.