Our House Style for Game Guides

Every article on Trickoteka Games Journal follows the same set of writing rules. They help us stay accurate and consistent, and they tell you what you can expect from any page, whichever writer on the team produced it.

1. Plain words first

We write for a curious adult, not an insider. Jargon is allowed only when it is the word you will actually meet at a table or on a betting screen, and we explain it the first time it appears. Terms we use often are collected in the Table Talk Glossary.

2. Numbers have to earn their place

We only use figures that follow from the rules of a game, such as the number of pockets on a roulette wheel or the tiles in a double-six domino set, or simple invented examples that are labelled as such. We do not quote statistics, studies or surveys we cannot point to, and we do not publish odds predictions for real events.

3. No promises about winning

We never suggest that a strategy, pattern or tip can overcome the margin built into casino games or betting prices. Where a strategy genuinely affects results, like discarding high cards early in gin rummy, we explain why. Where it only changes how a session feels, we say that too.

4. Every gambling article carries a reminder

Each piece on casino games, slots, poker or sports betting includes a short note about age limits, budgets or local law. We write it fresh for each topic so it reads like advice rather than a disclaimer. The full version lives on Keep the Game Fun.

5. Money and health writing stays general

Articles on budgeting, debt, investing, fasting or wellbeing describe widely accepted principles and include a line about seeking independent advice. Debt articles point out the risks of borrowing. Health topics remind readers to talk to a doctor before making changes. We do not promise income, quick wealth or cures.

6. Real people are handled with care

Some older titles in our archive mention well-known public figures. We do not put words in anyone's mouth or report claims about individuals that we cannot support. Where a name appears, the article treats the subject in general terms.

7. Structure that helps you scan

• A short introduction that says what the article covers.
• Clear headings in the order a newcomer would need them.
• Tables for rules and scoring, lists for steps and tips.
• One or two links to related guides, such as our guide for new online gamblers, rather than a wall of links.

8. Corrections are part of the job

When we get something wrong, we fix it and update the date. The process is described on When We Update a Post.