A chain is created when at least five subsequent shots generate five subsequent explosions. The 5th explosion results in a bonus of 100 points. The bonus for each subsequent explosion is calculated by taking the previous bonus and adding 10 points. Therefore, the bonus for the fifth explosion would be 100, the 6th would be 110, the 7th would be 120, and so on.
If a gap is created in the orbit, you can fire your shot through the cap to explode the other side of the orbit. Another way to score points is to shoot coins that appear in certain areas along the path; shooting a coin results in a bonus of 500 points.