Responsible Play

Why this page exists

Mapleorbits's games are designed to feel like a relaxed pastime - never urgent, never pressuring. Because the games still look like the ones you might find at a real-money casino, we believe it is important to be open about how we handle player wellbeing and to point clearly to Canadian support resources for anyone who needs them. Publishing this information prominently is part of our operating philosophy, not a legal footnote.

How we keep the platform calm

• No real money, ever. The single most powerful harm-reduction measure in social casino entertainment is removing the financial dimension entirely. We do not accept payments, we do not run in-app purchases and we do not partner with real-money casinos in any way.
• No fake near-misses. Our slot mechanics do not artificially engineer near-miss animations to encourage another spin. Outcomes are shown honestly.
• No pressure tactics. There are no countdown timers, no daily streak bonuses, no login-hostile mechanics, no aggressive push notifications and no "come back or lose your progress" messaging.
• No dark patterns. Buttons that stop play (close, exit, back) are always clearly visible, always the same size as buttons that continue play, and never hidden behind confirmation steps designed to keep you on the site.
• No infinite scroll or endless feeds. Games run one round at a time. Nothing on the platform is designed to trap attention for hours.
• Calm audio and calm colour. The forest green and warm brass palette, the typography and the sound design were all deliberately chosen to feel dignified rather than urgent.

Signs that social casino play may not be healthy

Even without real money at stake, casino-style mechanics can become uncomfortable for some players - particularly those who have previously experienced difficulty with real-money gambling. Signs worth paying attention to include:

• Playing for significantly longer than you intended in a single session.
• Feeling anxious, restless or irritable when not playing.
• Thinking often about the games between sessions, in a way that intrudes on other activities.
• Using play to escape from worry, low mood or other difficult feelings.
• Feeling an urge to seek out real-money versions of the games in order to "make it real".
• Neglecting sleep, work, study, relationships or health because of play.

None of these signs are unique to social casino play - they can apply to many kinds of entertainment. But if you notice one or more of them, stepping away is always the right move. Mapleorbits does not track you, does not send you back-to-play messages and will still be here when you choose to return.

Canadian support resources

If gambling or gambling-like play is causing you concern - either your own play or that of someone close to you - the following Canadian resources provide free, confidential support. All are open to residents of Canada and none require a Mapleorbits account or any information from us.

• ConnexOntario - free, confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with gambling, alcohol, drugs or mental health. 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1-866-531-2600 or visit connexontario.ca.
• Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) - a Canadian non-profit dedicated to problem gambling prevention. Educational resources and self-assessment tools at responsiblegambling.org.
• Gambling Support BC (British Columbia) - free counselling and support. Call 1-888-795-6111 or visit gamblingsupportbc.ca.
• AGCO (Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario) - the provincial regulator; information on player protection at agco.ca.
• Provincial helplines - every Canadian province and territory operates a problem gambling helpline. A quick web search for "problem gambling helpline" plus your province will surface the appropriate local number.
• Kids Help Phone - for anyone under 20 seeking support: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.

Self-management tips

A few small habits can keep social casino play in a healthy place:

• Decide before you start how long a session will last, and set a timer on your phone.
• Treat play as one entertainment option among many - not the default when you have a spare hour.
• Take regular breaks. Standing up and stretching every 20 minutes is a good rule of thumb.
• Never use social casino play as a way to cope with stress, sleep problems or low mood.
• If you are recovering from real-money gambling difficulty, consider avoiding social casino play entirely, and speak with your support worker about whether it fits your recovery plan.

How to step away from Mapleorbits

There is nothing on Mapleorbits that prevents you from leaving at any time. Because we do not use accounts, there is no cancellation flow, no "are you sure?" confirmation and no risk of losing progress by walking away - every session simply ends when you close the tab. If you want to reduce the temptation to return, you can also block the domain mapleorbits.com in your browser or in your device's parental controls. Instructions vary by device but are readily available from your operating system's help pages.

Access for minors

Mapleorbits is strictly for adults 18 or older. If you are a parent, guardian, teacher or carer, the most effective protection is a device-level block on the domain mapleorbits.com combined with the age filters built into your household's operating system, mobile network or router. Modern devices (iOS Screen Time, Android Family Link, Windows Family Safety, macOS Screen Time) all allow domain-level content restrictions in a few taps.

Social entertainment only · No real money · Adults 18+ in Canada