🛰️ Orbit Relay
Time each tangent launch and chain glowing beacons without drifting into deep space.
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Controls
Desktop
Press Space or Enter to launch; P pauses and R restarts
Mobile
Tap the game area or the Launch button when the guide crosses the target
What is distinct here
Orbit Relay uses tangent timing rather than free dragging. A moving courier can launch only along its current orbital direction, so players learn to read position, velocity and the next beacon as one compact reflex decision.
Rules
- The courier circles the current beacon until you launch it along the visible tangent guide.
- Enter the next beacon’s capture ring to score and begin a new orbit; each successful relay increases the pace.
- Leaving the arena or flying for too long ends the run. Your highest score stays in this browser.
Strategy tips
- Watch the far end of the dashed guide instead of the courier itself.
- A launch slightly before perfect alignment is safer because the target has a wide capture ring.
- After every catch the orbit reverses, so read the new guide before tapping again.
What we tested
The motion model clamps frame time and checks beacon capture and out-of-bounds failure consistently. QA covers launch gating, relay order, lives, score, pause timing, restart, Space/Enter input and the full-screen touch action.
Frequently asked questions
Is Orbit Relay random or skill based?
Beacon positions vary each run, but the dashed tangent guide always shows the exact launch direction. Timing determines whether the path enters the capture ring.
Can I play Orbit Relay with one hand?
Yes. The only action is launch, available by tap, click, Space or Enter. Pause and restart also have visible buttons.
Does Orbit Relay upload my score?
No. The best score is stored only in local browser storage and no account is required.