Release notes:
New Feature: Dynamic shift for environments.
When your screen size doesn't match the aspect ratio of an environment, what we generally do is scale it to fit, and clip off the extra bits, so we don't distort the image. Now we will randomly shift what part of that image you see if it gets clipped, so each time it will be a little different on that position so you can see more of your environment over multiple sessions.
New Feature for Spades: Select cards to bid
You can now select cards in your hand while bidding, to increment your bid. So just tap on the cards you think you will take tricks with, then click the bid button.
New Feature Spades
You can now change the sort order for the cards in your hand. from High to low, or Low to high.
Updated the graphics for the chat tabs
Improved support for running the IOS app on a Arm mac (m1, m2).
Fixed: Sidebar button was hidden behind avatar in 3 player games.
Fixed: drawing error on iPhone 13
Fixed: Last trick cards were missing
and a deckload of other fixes and tweaks
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!
