Hardwood Games 525 Windows Release Candidate!

    2 Mar
    None

    Changes since B520
      * Fixed the appearance of being able to see other players cards. Some folks saw cards face up in other players hands. Don't worry they     weren't thier actual cards, but we fix itm cuz well thats wierd.
      *Clearned up the controls for options like vlume and what not.  Now you can see a which cirection is up or down and now they are crispyier!
      *Fixed some wonky Trinkets that weren't clearing at the end of a game.  Now they know thier place, in the post game abyss! (no trinkets we're harmed)
      *Font outlines look better
      *Fixed swirl backgorund issues
    and a BUNCH of stuff, thatyou probably don't care about, but our coders and designers care about, Trust me, you'll sleep better at night.  We gotcha!

    And the stuff from build 520....

    Changes from build 400 games:
      * The big change is the new Godot game engine, setting us up for future features!
      * Totally redid the animations for shooting the Moon, Sun and Blind Nil in full 3D, you gotta check it out! They are super cool!
      * Various Animation changes, including more smooth card movements
      * Trick games now have card shadows!
      * Rebuilt the In game menu on the top of the screen, with a more fun animation.
      * Improved various effects like the Hearts tokens in Hearts are more fun. 

    Go check it out!
    https://www.hardwoodgames.com/beta/




     

    Hardwood Games B622 – Portrait Mode & More! Big Updates Since Build 617

    Hey Hardwood players!

    We’ve been working hard to bring exciting new features and major improvements to your favorite games! If you haven’t updated in a while, now’s the time—because we’ve added something completely new: Portrait Mode support!

    Along with this, we’ve polished the UI, improved gameplay responsiveness, and fixed key issues to make your experience smoother than ever.

    Here’s what’s new and improved since Build 617:

    Brand-New Portrait Mode!

    For the first time ever, you can now play in Portrait Mode on mobile!

    • Game menu layouts now adapt seamlessly whether you play in landscape or portrait. (We plan to bring this to games themsleves in the future)
    • Menus, buttons, and UI elements have been adjusted so everything fits naturally.
    • Bid box fixes ensure that your cards and bids are always visible, no matter how you hold your device.

    If you love playing one-handed or prefer a taller view, this update is for you!

    A Smoother & More Responsive Game

    We made gameplay faster and more reliable, especially on mobile:

    • Faster UI responses so buttons and menus feel snappier.
    • Bid box and in-game menus stay in place—no more frustrating overlaps.
    • Single-Player Start Button is now always visible, even on smaller screens.

     Quality of Life Fixes & Performance Upgrades

    We also tackled some important fixes to make sure everything runs smoothly:

    • Fixed occasional slowdowns on Android, so the game keeps up with you.
    • Session handling improvements—no more getting stuck if you’ve been away for a while.
    • General bug fixes and UI polish to make everything look and feel better.

    ✨ Why Update?

    If you’re on an older version, here’s what you’ll notice right away:
    ✅ A brand-new Portrait Mode for a Natureal way to get around the game
    ✅ Smoother, faster gameplay—no more lag or delays
    ✅ More reliable UI, so everything stays where it should
    ✅ A better, more polished game overall!