Editorial policy for Arcade Surge checks

Pass/fail criteria that govern flange ranks. Impersonal protocol language only.

Pass criteria

• Primary mechanic completes inside the published session window.
• Failure states are readable without hidden timers.
• Best-for claim matches observed high-value play.
• Browser build plays on-site without a store install step.

Fail criteria

• Controls cannot finish a basic loop in the stated session range.
• High-value path relies on undocumented exploits.
• Copy invents public store ratings or download counts.

Independence

No payment changes rank order. Affiliate language is absent. Check recorded 12 November 2026 for the current shortlist.

Corrections

Factual slips route through Contact and, once verified, appear in the check archive.