HOW TO PLAY KUBAR

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The Top

The kubar is a traditional wooden spinning top with a pointed tip. The body is typically cylindrical or conical, designed to maximize angular momentum when spun. Historically, tops were carved from hardwood and weighted for optimal balance.

Launching

Swipe your finger across the screen to launch the top. The gesture's speed determines initial spin velocity, while the angle affects stability. A clean, fast swipe creates a powerful, stable spin. A sloppy launch results in wobble and early collapse.

Solo Mode

In solo mode, players take turns spinning their tops. Each player's spin time is recorded. The player with the longest cumulative spin time across all rounds wins. This mode tests pure spinning technique and timing.

Battle Mode

Both tops spin simultaneously in the arena. Contact between tops transfers momentum - a faster-spinning top can knock a slower one off balance or out of the ring. Victory comes from either outlasting your opponent or forcing them out of bounds.

The Arena

The circular arena boundary defines the playing field. Tops that exit the boundary are eliminated. In battle mode, strategic positioning near the edge is risky but can lead to quick victories through knockouts.

Physics

Tops exhibit precession (wobbling in a cone shape) as they slow down. Angular momentum gradually decays due to friction with the surface and air resistance. A well-launched top maintains upright stability longer, while a poor launch causes rapid precession and collapse.

Scoring

Points are awarded based on spin duration in solo mode (10 points per second). In battle mode, surviving longer than your opponent earns the time differential as bonus points. Knockouts award an additional 50-point bonus.

Victory

The game consists of multiple rounds. The player with the highest total score after all rounds is declared the victor. Mastery requires both technical skill in launching and strategic awareness in battle mode.

VARIANTS

Endurance

SOLO // TEST OF PATIENCE

A pure test of spinning technique. No opponents, no battles - just you and the top. Achieve the longest possible spin time in a single launch. Global leaderboards track the all-time best spinners.

Battle Royale

MULTIPLAYER // CHAOS MODE

Multiple tops enter the arena simultaneously. Last top spinning wins. Alliances form and break as players jostle for position. The arena shrinks over time, forcing confrontation.

Precision Spin

CHALLENGE // TARGET MODE

Land your spinning top within marked zones on the arena floor. Closer to center earns more points. The top must remain spinning for at least 3 seconds after landing to count. Tests both launching accuracy and spin stability.