How We Score
The same rubric, applied to every site. No brand pays for placement.
Independent
No Paid Placements
Re-scored Monthly
The Scoring Rubric
Boxes & Prizes
20%Range, quality, and real value of the boxes and prizes on offer.
Odds & Fairness
25%Provably-fair systems, transparent odds, and verifiable outcomes.
Value & Bonuses
15%Welcome offers, promo codes, and ongoing value for money.
Trust & Safety
20%Licensing, reputation, security, and how the platform treats users.
UX & Design
10%Usability, speed, and clarity of the opening experience.
Payouts
10%Withdrawal options, speed, and reliability of payouts.
Our Process
- 1 We sign up and deposit our own money
- 2 We open boxes across price points
- 3 We test payouts and withdrawal speed
- 4 We verify provably-fair systems
- 5 We re-score every site monthly
No Paid Placements
A site's score can never be bought. Editorial scoring and any future commercial relationships are kept strictly separate — see our affiliate disclosure.
Who Scores the Sites
The Mystery Boxes Editorial Team
Independent Reviewers
We sign up, deposit, open boxes, and test payouts on every platform we score — then re-score monthly. No brand pays for placement.