How Inverse Tape Works
The game generates eight independent uniform symbols from the set {A, a, B, b}. A stack-based cancellation process removes adjacent inverse pairs (A/a or B/b). The final score is the length of the reduced string. Equal but non-inverse letters do not cancel.
The payout is determined by selecting one of three score powers. Each mode is normalized over all 65,536 equally likely words to a 96% expected gross return.
| Mode | Power | Exact Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 1 | 4.7080078125 |
| Score² | 2 | 26.3173828125 |
| Score³ | 3 | 161.53125 |
Gross Payout Formula: 0.96 × captured whole stake × raw^(selected mode + 1) / mean[selected mode].
Controls and Auto-Play
The demo offers specific controls for managing draws:
- Auto10: Queues up to ten captured draws.
- Stop: Cancels future draws in the queue while the current draw settles.
- Sound: Remains available even during the settlement phase.
Stake, mode, and refill settings are locked while active and through any auto queue. With normal motion the animation settles after about 480ms; reduced-motion mode settles on its first animation frame.
Wallet, Balance and Restoration
The demo wallet starts with an initial balance of 1000 virtual coins. Fractional carry persists across settlement, refill, and reload.
Manual Restoration: When idle and the balance is below 10, you can manually restore the balance. This action sets the balance to exactly 1000 and preserves the fractional carry. It is not an automatic replenishment.
Persistence: Settled balances persist locally, including zero. However, reloading the page ends an unfinished draw without a refund or resume option.
Storage and Privacy
This demo uses browser localStorage for the settled demo balance and fractional carry. This storage mechanism does not establish anonymity or exclude other processing methods.
- Account Flow: None. There is no account login flow.
- Payment Flow: None. Virtual coins have no cash value.
- Third Parties: The template declares a Google Fonts stylesheet. Actual browser request capture is pending; this is not a claim that other requests or processing are absent.
Simulation vs. Exact Math
Simulation measurements are supporting sample observations, not the mathematical payout law.
| Mode | Exact Gross RTP | Measured RTP (1M rounds) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.96 | 96.04% |
| 2 | 0.96 | 96.03% |
| 3 | 0.96 | 96.01% |
The expected gross return is 96%; this is not a guaranteed net profit.
Identity and Query Context
This demo belongs to this independent guide and does not certify or reproduce any outside product. The query identity is unverified except for individually reviewed primary-source facts. No operator catalogue, affiliation, or official app is established by this page.
The intended audience is 18+, which is this guide's own policy and not a claim about local law or an implemented age gate.
Frequently asked questions
Does Inverse Tape use standard cancellation rules?
No. It uses a specific stack-based cancellation where only adjacent inverse pairs (A/a or B/b) cancel. Equal letters do not cancel. The score is the final reduced length.
What is the difference between the three modes?
The modes differ by the power applied to the raw score: Score (power 1), Score² (power 2), and Score³ (power 3). Each is normalized to a 96% expected gross return with different exact means.
How do I restore my balance?
You can manually restore the balance when idle and below 10. This sets the balance to exactly 1000 and preserves fractional carry. It is not automatic.
Does reloading the page refund unfinished draws?
No. Reloading ends an unfinished draw without refund or resume.
What happens if I press Stop during Auto10?
Stop cancels future draws in the queue while the current draw settles. The current draw will complete.
Is my balance stored securely?
The balance is stored in browser localStorage. This does not guarantee anonymity or exclude other processing. Clearing cached files may leave local storage depending on browser behavior.
Does the demo have an account login?
No. This demo has no account-login flow. It is a standalone browser-based experience.
Can I withdraw the virtual coins?
No. Virtual coins have no cash value and cannot be withdrawn.
Is the 96% RTP guaranteed?
No. The 96% is the expected gross return over many rounds. It is not a guaranteed net profit for a single session.
What symbols are used?
Eight independent uniform symbols from the set {A, a, B, b}.
Does the demo track my personal data?
The demo uses localStorage for balance. The absence of account controls does not prove no personal data is processed. Third-party requests like Google Fonts may occur.
Is this the official Inverse Tape game?
No. This is an independent demo guide. The game name and mechanics are based on the supplied contract, but it is not certified by an external operator.
