Player care

Orbitpop is free and has no prizes, but we still want your play to stay a light, enjoyable part of your day, so here are the tools and support available.

Your tools

Reminders and breaks are set from inside an account. Sign in to use them. If you want a break from all gambling-style sites, the helplines below can help, and GAMSTOP covers real-money sites in Great Britain.

Why player care matters on a free site

Slot machines are designed to be lively and absorbing, even when only play coins are involved. It is easy to keep spinning for longer than you meant to. Our tools are here to help you keep control of your time, and they are available to everyone with a free account, at no cost.

Signs it may be time for a break

Consider stepping away if you notice any of these:

you are playing for much longer than you planned, or losing track of time;
play is getting in the way of sleep, work, study or time with people you care about;
you feel restless, irritable or low when you are not playing;
you are using the games to escape worries or difficult feelings;
you are thinking about moving on to real-money gambling to recreate the feeling;
people close to you have mentioned how much you play.

None of these makes you a bad person. They are simply signals worth listening to.

Small habits that keep play light

decide how long you want to play before you start, and set a reality check to match;
play when you feel relaxed, not when you are tired, stressed or upset;
take regular pauses to stretch, drink some water or look away from the screen;
keep other hobbies and plans in your day, so games stay one choice among many;
remember that a balance of play coins means nothing outside the site.

Reality-check reminders

Set a reality check to show a reminder every 30 or 60 minutes of play. Each reminder tells you how long you have been playing, so you can decide whether to carry on or stop for now.

Taking a break

If you want some time away, you can take a break for 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days. During a break you will not be able to play. When it ends, you can return if you wish.

Self-exclusion

If you want a longer stop, you can self-exclude for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years. Self-exclusion cannot be undone early, so please choose a period you are comfortable with. While it is active, you should not use Orbitpop at all, including through a guest pass.

You will find all three tools in "My orbit". If you have any trouble setting one up, email us and we will help.

Free, confidential support

If gaming or gambling is worrying you, or someone close to you, these independent organisations offer free and confidential help:

GamCare — https://www.gamcare.org.uk/ — runs the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133.
BeGambleAware — https://www.begambleaware.org/ — information, self-assessment and routes to treatment.
Gamblers Anonymous UK — https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/ — local and online peer support meetings.

If you also gamble for money

Orbitpop is not a real-money site, and our results do not predict real-money gambling outcomes. If you use real-money gambling sites and want to stop, GAMSTOP at https://www.gamstop.co.uk/ is a free scheme that lets you exclude yourself from online gambling companies licensed in Great Britain.

Helping someone else

If you are worried about a friend or family member, the organisations above also support people affected by someone else's gambling. A calm, non-judgemental conversation is often the best first step.