How we test
This page explains exactly what we do before a number, screenshot or game description ends up on the site — and equally exactly what we do not do.
The method is deliberately boring. It's also the only reason to trust anything written here.
1. Figures are read from the game's own info
Every catalogue game's RTP, volatility, grid and max win are read from the game's own info panel or the manufacturer's published game details. We don't copy numbers from other sites or counters, because mistakes would be replicated forward without anyone checking the original source.
If a figure hasn't been published, the game page will state that it has not been disclosed. An empty field is information too — guessing is not. When a game is part of an RTP range series, it is noted separately, because in that case the casino selects the active return version and you should check the figure for the exact game you're playing. The topic is covered in full in the article RTP and volatility in plain language.
2. Games are played by the player
Before the game page is finished, the game is played through: the base game rhythm, bonus triggering and the paytable are checked with our own eyes, and screenshots are taken from the session. The images visible on the game page are from our own session — we do not publish marketing images as gameplay.
When a game has just been released and no session has yet been run, the page will state that this is preliminary data and which points will be confirmed later. The page is completed once our own session has been run.
If a game feature hasn't been seen on screen, it won't be written down as an observation. A feature list may state that the game has a bonus buy; how much the buy costs and what it actually awards will be written only after it's been observed.
3. Game data dated by source
The game’s RTP, volatility, bet limits, bonus buy price and max win are recorded on the game page with a date. Studios can update a game, so the date is part of the information: it shows when the figure was last checked.
We also record what the game details do not state. If max win or volatility has not been published, that is an observation in itself and we say it out loud. We do not write our own “player experiences” or invent names under our texts.
4. What we don't do
- We do not promise wins. Every spin is drawn separately, and no figure tells you when a game will “pay”. We do not publish winning tips or betting systems.
- We do not publish a number we haven't seen in the source. The same applies to dates, play counts and bonus terms.
- We do not invent figures or usernames. The site contains no fabricated player testimonials.
- We do not sell placements. The commercial link does not affect the figures or the order.
- We do not promise wins. No systems, no “hot” games, no claims about when a game pays.
5. How a game page is built
A game page has no stars or points. It brings together four things: what the game states in its details, how it looks when played, how clearly the rules and the paytable are explained, and whether the numbers and the gameplay match. Every claim is backed by the text or a screenshot.
Pros and cons are listed from the game’s own features — not by the ad link or the studio’s popularity.
6. Updates and bug fixes
Pages are updated when game information changes, and the update date is shown on the page. If we notice an error, we fix it immediately and not silently: the corrected section and date remain visible on the page. An outdated figure is not left in place just because it looks better.
7. How we earn
MedusaSlots is free for the reader. The site is funded by affiliate links: yellow buttons and the floating offer badge lead to our network partner site, and they are marked with the word "Ad. Links open in a new tab and are technically marked as advertising links.
A commercial button is always labelled as an ad and does not change the figures on a game page: RTP, volatility and max win are the same whether or not there is a button. We do not charge for placements on the list. The matter is explained in more detail on the page Affiliate disclosure.
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