Hardwood Games New update: Build 541
Build B541 is out for Windows and Android
Release notes:
New Feature: Now you can see someone's rating status by just tapping on their name. before you had to go to their profile, but now you can just see it next to their name in the context menu which is faster.
New Feature for Spades: Select your bid by clicking the cards in your hand you think you can win a trick with. You can also still just tap on the number on the bid screen. this can come in handy if you have a complex hand and want to think it out.
New Feature for Spades: You can now change the sort of the cards in your hand from High to low, or Low to high. The setting is in options-> Game.
Lots of little bug fixes. So if you had some annoying issue in the last build, it may have been sorted out :)
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!
