Game Mechanics and Gross Payouts
Orbit Sum uses two independent pointers that each draw a value from 0 to 6 uniformly. These values are added together and taken modulo 7, resulting in a uniform distribution across 0 to 6 outcomes. Players select an arc of 1, 2, or 3 positions starting at zero. If the result falls within the chosen arc, the gross return is 6.72 times for a 1-position arc, 3.36 times for a 2-position arc, or 2.24 times for a 3-position arc. Any result outside the selected arc returns zero. The gross return includes the original stake, meaning the net profit is the gross amount minus the stake.
Probability and Simulated Evidence
The underlying score function ensures that the sum modulo 7 is uniformly distributed. The expected return to player (RTP) is mathematically fixed at 96 percent for all arc choices, as demonstrated by the formula k/7 multiplied by the gross multiplier divided by k. Simulation data from one million rounds confirms this expected value. For a 1-position choice, the simulated RTP was 95.72 percent. For a 2-position choice, it was 95.93 percent. For a 3-position choice, it was 95.94 percent. These figures align closely with the theoretical 96 percent expectation, confirming the fairness of the demo mechanics.
Wallet Behavior and Settlement Rules
The demo features a virtual wallet with an initial balance of 1000 coins. When a round starts, the stake is deducted immediately and persisted before any animation begins. Payouts are calculated in hundredths of a coin. The system adds any saved fractional carry, credits the floor of the whole coins to the balance, and retains the remainder between 0 and 99. Manual balance restoration is available only when the balance falls below 10 coins, setting the balance to 1000 rather than adding to it. Reloading the page discards any unfinished round without refund or resumption, and the stake remains deducted. Controls are disabled while a round is active, and the minimum stake is 10 coins.
Frequently asked questions
How is the payout calculated in Orbit Sum?
Payouts are calculated by multiplying the stake by the gross multiplier corresponding to the selected arc length. The gross return includes the original stake, and fractional values are managed by crediting whole coins and retaining the remainder as a separate fractional carry.
What happens to my stake if I reload the page?
Reloading the page discards any unfinished round without a refund. The stake is already deducted at the start of the round, so it is lost if the round is not completed before the reload.
