Editorial Policy

1. Editorial Mission

Match 3 Games publishes original guides, FAQs, Infobox facts, and comparison articles so players can evaluate free browser Match 3 and related puzzles without relying on empty marketing copy. Team background and contact details are summarized on our About Us page.

2. Game Testing Standards

All HTML5 games hosted or embedded are manually reviewed for malware, performance, and cross-browser responsiveness before they are listed. We do not bulk-import unverified iframes into the public catalog.

• Security & trust — reject embeds that trigger known phishing patterns, forced downloads, or deceptive full-screen prompts unrelated to gameplay.
• Performance — confirm the player starts within a reasonable time on a typical broadband connection and remains playable during cascades.
• Compatibility — smoke-test mouse and touch controls on desktop and mobile viewports in major browsers.
• Age suitability — casual Match 3 listings target Everyone / PEGI 3–style content; we remove titles with unexpected mature material when reported and verified.

3. How We Rank Recommendations

Editor picks, Top 10 lists, and “best of” guides use a consistent rubric—not paid placement:

• Board clarity and fairness of early levels
• Control quality (mouse / touch) and stable embeds
• Theme variety relative to Bejeweled-style gems and Candy Crush–style sweets
• Replay value without aggressive life timers or install walls
• Availability as free HTML5 play on this site at the time of writing

Rankings are editorial opinions with dated publication timestamps. When a title breaks or leaves the catalog, we update or replace the entry in the next review cycle.

4. Content Standards

We avoid embed-only pages. Each game includes overview, controls, tips, and FAQ so a page stands on its own. Clear titles, unique copy per game, and periodic rewrites are required.

• Prefer precise catalog counts over vague phrases like “hundreds of games”
• Lead FAQs with a direct first-sentence answer suitable for citation
• Keep Infobox facts aligned with structured data on the same page

5. Updates

When game behavior, links, or display issues are confirmed, we update page copy and metadata. User reports are verified before we act. Blog comparison pieces carry published and updated dates so readers can judge freshness.

6. Advertising Independence

Ads are placed where they do not block reading. Sponsored placement—if any—will be labeled. Advertising relationships do not override QA failures or invent rankings.

• First screen prioritizes useful content
• No ad density that hurts readability
• No copy that violates law or ad network policies

7. Rights and Corrections

For suspected infringement, factual errors, or removal requests, contact us on the contact page. We verify facts before acting.

8. Operator Information

Site name: Match 3 Games
Domain: match-3games.com
Contact: info@match-3games.com