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Orbital Triad

Predict shifting orbit speeds and clutch a ring to chart three color-specific constellations.

How to play

Chart at least TWO Ruby radial triples and ONE Azure triple. Plant in any empty ring slot; all rings then spin by the listed amounts, and aligned triples disappear. Button arrows preview the planted planet’s arrival slot. Every three plantings the inner two spin speeds exchange. Two clutch charges can hold one moving ring for the next planting; arming or releasing is free, planting spends the charge. The outer ring never spins. Finish before twelve plants or a full board. Row1 is ring1, row2 ring2, row3 the outer ring.

Tap action buttons, or Tab and Enter/Space. Directional games also accept arrow keys. Coordinates are row:column. Restart returns to the exact opening state.

About this original study

One compact handcrafted scenario inspired by a documented mechanic, not a clone or a complete remake. Original interface and rule implementation; no source artwork, code, music, accounts or purchases.