# 12 orbits — 2-12 player local multiplayer > Local multiplayer game for 2-12 players on one screen with four game modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Roman Uhlig.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-orbits/id1125725627 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Roman Uhlig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122438493) - Category: Games, Casual, Family - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 112 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese and 4 more - Released: 2016-07-03 - Data updated: 2026-06-11 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-orbits/id1125725627/reviews.md ## What is 12 orbits? The only local multiplayer game that lets you challenge 2, 3, 4, 5, 6... up to 12 players at once on just one screen. One smartphone or tablet is all you need. • Competitive local multiplayer for everyone at once. Anywhere. On anything. • 4 vastly different game modes to choose from • Setup takes seconds, even for 12 players at once • The basic mechanics are simple and can be taught to a group quickly • ...yet they provide you with a lot of room for mastery and competition • Works just as well for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6… players as it does for 12 You can choose from 4 very different game modes: ○ Arena Fill the arena with spheres of your own color and avoid those of your opponents. A bullet hell game that constantly grows more intense. ○ Multiball (Teams) Kind of like football, but with exploding goals and multiple balls at once, which change color all the time. Teamplay is more important than mastery. ○ Trails Collect spheres to grow longer than your opponents. Then block their path and pay attention to your own. And should the other players try to keep their distance, just fling your spheres at them. ○ Blizzard (Teams) Think tennis. But you have to defend against a whole shower of spheres at once, and send them right back where they came from. Whether you prefer playing local multiplayer versus or as a team, defensively or offensively, competitively or in utter chaos, anything is possible. Even so, 12 orbits requires only one button per player. This makes it easy to learn and teach others how to play it, yet it still provides a surprising amount of control for perfectionists. 12 orbits is a local multiplayer game for many players at once. But of course, you can also start off with a smaller group. All game modes automatically adjust to 2 players just as well as to any other number: 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, 7 players, 8 players, 9 players, 10 players, 11 players, and of course 12 players can all easily compete with each other. Just try it out! The free version comes with all of the features and no more than a few ads. No micro transactions, no sharing of your data, and no unnecessary permissions. If you enjoy 12 orbits and would like to support me in its development, you can buy an ad-free version right here, in the Store. Thank you. ## Key features - Local multiplayer for 2-12 players - Four distinct game modes - Single-screen gameplay - Simple one-button controls - Adjusts to any player count - Quick setup ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | “Remove all ads from 12 orbits, forever” | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 32) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-orbits/id1125725627/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Good but one thing. *2025-10-15, version 1.570* Hey developers I love your game but one thing I want you to decrease the frequency of the no ads page and add a don’t show me this page again feature please thank you very much. ### 1/5 — Scam game *2023-05-30, version 1.523* Scam game ### 5/5 — thank you for making *2023-04-14, version 1.523* 5年ぶりに遊んだ。やっぱ楽しいや、知名度ないの勿体無いなぁ ### 5/5 — Good for a party *2023-02-12, version 1.523* This game is very good for a party! Last year on December I downloaded this game and it really fun! I played this by myself! sometimes I play game with friends! But you need more games so far you made 2 games ### 5/5 — Amazing Party Game *2022-11-20, version 1.523* The game with friends and family is amazing and fun especially when at night everybody is laughing so much and still competitive. ### 4/5 — Whos joe? *2022-01-24, version 1.523* Joe mama ### 1/5 — Chán *2021-10-21, version 1.523* Chán ### 5/5 — 楽しい *2021-08-15, version 1.523* 楽しいアプリです。本当に。お願いだから、バージョンアップをしてください！このまま終わらないで！ 追記 4年ぶりのマイナーアップデートありがとうございました！要望として、ステージを自作できると楽しいですね ### 5/5 — It’s good *2020-06-27, version 1.456b* It’s good. ### 4/5 — An Amazing But Old Game *2020-01-21, version 1.456b* I loved this game a while ago, and I’d play with my friends when I was the only one with a device. The fact it needs no internet is amazing too! But there’s a small issue: It feels as if this game is being abandoned. It is a wonderful app, not trying to be rude, but it lacks more updates and it’s already lost popularity. I wish more people could see this game too! But I may stop keeping it on my device since it is old. Really good game, just feels empty. ## Frequently asked questions about 12 orbits ### What is 12 orbits? 12 orbits is a local multiplayer game designed for 2 to 12 players to compete on a single smartphone or tablet. It offers four different game modes, simple controls, and can be easily taught to new players. ### What are the game modes in 12 orbits? The app features four distinct game modes: Arena, where players fill the screen with their color while avoiding opponents; Multiball, a team-based mode with exploding goals and multiple balls; Trails, where players grow longer to block opponents; and Blizzard, a team-based tennis-like mode defending against many spheres. ### How much does 12 orbits cost? The app offers a free version that includes all features with some ads. An ad-free version is available for purchase, allowing users to support the developer while enjoying an uninterrupted experience. ### What devices is 12 orbits compatible with? The game is designed to be played on a single smartphone or tablet, making it accessible for local multiplayer sessions. It automatically adjusts to function well with any number of players from 2 up to 12. ### Who is 12 orbits for? This game is ideal for groups looking for a fun and engaging local multiplayer experience. It's perfect for parties, family gatherings, or any situation where multiple people want to play a game together on one device, regardless of their gaming experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.570 — 2023-10-08 • Improved sound quality • Internal updates, to stay compatible with new devices ### 1.523 — 2021-08-10 • Engine updates • Minor bugfixes ### 1.456b — 2018-02-16 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ◦ Music playback quality improved ◦ Minor bugfixes for text and animations ### 1.456 — 2018-02-06 ◦ Some minor bugfixes ◦ Improved Japanese translation ### 1.452 — 2017-12-21 ◦ A new tutorial. Even if you have played the game before, I encourage you to try it out. The controls were not explained perfectly before, so there may be something new for you to see. ◦ The rules and controls are now displayed in the pause menu of each game mode. ◦ The practice modes now show the current score while you play. ## Apps similar to 12 orbits | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Fropy: Games 2 3 4 Players](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fropy-games-2-3-4-players/id1530706766) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Astro Party](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-party/id904693943) | 4.6 (14,552) | Free | Games | | [Bearbushkas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearbushkas/id967023931) | 3.6 (5) | Free | Games | | [Train Bandit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-bandit/id634584447) | 4.4 (137) | $0.99 | Games | | [Marble Wars!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-wars/id1633700915) | 3.5 (83) | Free | Games | | [Mini Blaster](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-blaster/id1577695195) | 4.5 (171) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Roman Uhlig - [12 orbits ○ premium](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-orbits-premium/id1122438494) All apps by Roman Uhlig: https://appshunter.io/developer/1122438493 ## Related topics [roman uhlig](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/roman-uhlig) · [12th player](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/12th-player) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-11.*