Circles: a game of trust

In most games you simply level up a hero. Here the main resource is people, and the main risk is people too. 🔴 Circles is a social game in Telegram where you build a team while remembering that someone may press a button and remove your circle.

The slogan reads like the statement of a puzzle: build your circle or destroy someone else's. Whoever survives takes the prize.

One button for everyone

According to the description, any player can press one button at any moment, and someone's circle disappears. This simple mechanic creates tension: you cannot relax for a minute.

A team can be both an ally and a threat. The more people in your circle, the stronger you are, but the higher the chance that someone decides to play against you.

Build it, hold it, or strike first

The game has three lines of behavior:

• Build. Gather people you trust.
• Hold. Make sure nobody breaks the team from inside.
• Attack. Take the risk and remove another circle before yours is removed.

Everyone picks a style. It decides whether the game turns out friendly or ruthless. 🎭

The last circle wins

The game runs until one circle remains. That circle takes the prize. Check the prize terms, the entry rules and the round schedule inside the Mini App before you start.

If the game asks for payment, read the conditions carefully. Put in only what you can afford to lose.

How to begin

1. Open the bot and press /start.
2. Launch the Mini App and read the round rules.
3. Invite friends into your circle or look for allies.
4. Decide in advance how you will act under threat.

The first steps take minutes. Most of the time goes into discussion and calculation. 🧠

The psychology of trust

Betrayal games work because each player faces the prisoner's dilemma. Cooperation pays everyone, but whoever breaks the deal first gets more. It is a familiar trap from economics and TV shows.

The advice is simple: do not get so attached to allies that you take the moves personally. These are game rules, not real relationships.

Tactics for your first round

Newcomers should watch first. See how others behave, who rushes to attack and who saves strength. One or two rounds of observation teach more than any theory.

Make deals early and keep them short. Long discussions give away plans, while a silent player draws suspicion. The middle path: a couple of clear agreements and a backup plan.

Do not take defeat to heart. A circle can vanish in a second, and that is a normal part of the game. Just make sure the excitement does not push you to put in more than you planned.

Who it fits

People who like intrigue, negotiation and team duels. If you cannot stand deception even in a game, skip it. Never give strangers access to your account and never type wallet recovery phrases at another player's request.