/* ============================================================
   PLAY OR DIE — pod.rapidloop.ai
   Futuristic neon word-duel · RapidLoop AI brand
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --bg:#05060f;
  --bg2:#080b1a;
  --surface:#0d1226;
  --surface2:#131a33;
  --surface3:#1a2242;
  --line:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  --line2:rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  --text:#eaf1ff;
  --muted:#9fb0d6;
  --muted2:#6d7ba6;

  --cyan:#3de0ff; --blue:#5ea0ff; --pur:#9a6bff; --mag:#ff4fa3;
  --danger:#ff3b57; --danger2:#ff6b7f;
  --good:#3ff0a8;

  --grad:linear-gradient(135deg,#3de0ff,#5ea0ff 48%,#9a6bff);
  --grad-txt:linear-gradient(120deg,#7ff0ff,#5ea0ff 45%,#b48bff);
  --grad-danger:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff5d7a,#ff2d55);

  --r:16px; --r-lg:24px;
  --glow:0 0 0 1px rgba(94,160,255,.25),0 22px 60px -22px rgba(94,160,255,.45);
  --glow-cy:0 0 24px rgba(61,224,255,.5);
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  font-synthesis:none;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html,body{height:100%}
body{
  background:var(--bg);color:var(--text);
  font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow:hidden;overscroll-behavior:none;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(900px 560px at 8% -6%,rgba(61,224,255,.16),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 620px at 100% 4%,rgba(154,107,255,.18),transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(1000px 700px at 50% 118%,rgba(94,160,255,.12),transparent 60%);
  background-attachment:fixed;
}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;color:inherit;border:0;background:none}
b{font-weight:700}
.grad{background:var(--grad-txt);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.danger{color:var(--danger2)}

/* app shell = phone-like chat frame, centered */
.app{
  position:relative;
  width:min(560px,100vw);height:100dvh;margin-inline:auto;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(13,18,38,.55),rgba(5,6,15,.85));
  border-inline:1px solid var(--line);
  overflow:hidden;
}
@media (min-width:600px){
  .app{height:min(920px,100dvh);margin-block:auto;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
    border-radius:26px;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 40px 120px -40px #000,0 0 0 1px rgba(94,160,255,.08);}
  body{display:block}
}

/* ---------------- top bar ---------------- */
.topbar{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  padding:calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-top)) 14px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);   /* safe-area top: installed-PWA status bar / Dynamic Island must not cover the buttons */
  background:rgba(8,11,26,.94);z-index:5;flex:0 0 auto;   /* solid-ish (no live backdrop-blur) — blur recomputed every frame content scrolled behind it = battery */
}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-right:auto;text-decoration:none}
.brand__tag{font-size:.62rem;color:var(--muted2);letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600}

/* ---- the lowercase "pod" wordmark, with the "o" as the AI orb ---- */
.wm{font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.55rem;line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;
  background:var(--grad-txt);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.wm-o{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:.7em;height:.7em;margin:0 .03em;
  position:relative;top:.03em}
.wm-o i{width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:50%;
  background:#0b1020 url(assets/milo-o.png) center/cover;   /* the "o" is Milo 🐾 (tight face crop) */
  box-shadow:0 0 .4em rgba(61,224,255,.4),inset 0 0 0 .05em rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
.wm-o::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-8%;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(94,160,255,.35)}
/* (orbPulse/orbRing keyframes removed — nothing referenced them; the wm-o orb is static by design, battery) */
.wm--xl{font-size:clamp(3rem, 15vw, 4rem)}   /* pod logo — Milo IS the "o"; sized for an elegant, uncluttered look */
.wm--lg{font-size:2.7rem}
.wm--sm{font-size:1.05rem;vertical-align:-.05em}
.topbar__actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}

.iconbtn{
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:var(--surface2);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--muted);
  font-size:1rem;transition:.2s var(--ease);
}
.iconbtn:hover{border-color:var(--line2);color:var(--text);transform:translateY(-1px)}
/* leaderboard "new season" notice (SP world ranking + MP board) — temporary; remove when it's run its course */
.lb-notice{margin:0 0 12px;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:12px;font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.45;text-align:center;
  color:#dbe9ff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(61,224,255,.13),rgba(154,107,255,.11));
  border:1px solid rgba(94,140,255,.42);box-shadow:0 0 18px -7px rgba(94,140,255,.55)}
.lb-notice b{color:#fff}
/* music/background-music toggles — bright cyan SVG so the icon is clearly visible on the dark bar */
.iconbtn--music{color:#5fe6ff;border-color:rgba(61,224,255,.35);background:rgba(61,224,255,.10)}
.iconbtn--music svg{display:block;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(61,224,255,.45))}
.iconbtn--music:hover{color:#a8f2ff;border-color:rgba(61,224,255,.7)}
.iconbtn--music.is-off{color:var(--muted2);background:var(--surface2);border-color:var(--line);opacity:.6}
.iconbtn--music.is-off svg{filter:none}
.iconbtn--music.is-on{color:#a8f2ff;border-color:rgba(61,224,255,.65);box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(61,224,255,.35)}

.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.4em;
  font-weight:600;border-radius:999px;padding:.7em 1.2em;font-size:.92rem;
  transition:transform .2s var(--ease),box-shadow .2s var(--ease),background .2s,opacity .2s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn--sm{padding:.5em .9em;font-size:.82rem}
.btn--ghost{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid var(--line2);color:var(--text)}
.btn--ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
/* RapidLoop-branded secondary button — dark glass with a live cyan→violet gradient border + glow (the "RL look") */
.btn--rl{position:relative;border:1.5px solid transparent;color:#e2ebff;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.02em;
  background:linear-gradient(#0e1533,#0b1026) padding-box,linear-gradient(135deg,#3de0ff,#5b8dff,#9a6bff) border-box;
  box-shadow:0 3px 12px -6px rgba(120,80,255,.5)}
.btn--rl:hover{color:#fff;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 0 16px -2px rgba(94,140,255,.6),0 6px 16px -8px rgba(120,80,255,.7)}
.btn--rl:active{transform:scale(.96);filter:brightness(1.12)}
.btn--play{background:var(--grad);color:#04122b;font-weight:700;padding:.95em 1.6em;font-size:1.02rem;
  box-shadow:var(--glow);width:100%}
.btn--play:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(94,160,255,.5),0 26px 54px -18px rgba(94,160,255,.6)}
.btn--play:active{transform:scale(.96);filter:brightness(1.18)}   /* clear "pressed" feedback on tap */
/* (.btn--online / .btn--send / .send-ar removed — the online CTA is now the .np-chip--mode card in npod.css
   and Send lives on the keyboard as .key--go; nothing in npod html/js referenced these) */

/* ---------------- HUD ---------------- */
.hud{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  padding:12px 16px 6px;flex:0 0 auto;z-index:4;
}
.hud__word{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px}
.hud__label{font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.24em;color:var(--muted2);text-transform:uppercase}
.hud__value{
  font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:.16em;
  background:var(--grad-txt);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
}
.hud__timer{position:relative;width:104px;height:104px;justify-self:center}
.ring{position:absolute;inset:0;transform:rotate(-90deg)}
.ring__bg{fill:none;stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.08);stroke-width:7}
.ring__fg{fill:none;stroke:var(--cyan);stroke-width:7;stroke-linecap:round;
  stroke-dasharray:326.72;stroke-dashoffset:0;transition:stroke-dashoffset 1s linear,stroke .3s}
.hud__time{position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center;z-index:2;
  font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.5rem}
.hud__turn{display:none}   /* "YOUR TURN"/"pod…" label removed — the orbiting planet + ring say it */
/* ⭐ planetary timer: a glowing orb orbits the countdown ring (RapidLoop planetary motif) */
/* the planet FOLLOWS the countdown — its rotation is set once per timer tick (in paintTimer), NO continuous
   animation, so the compositor fully idles between ticks = as battery-cheap as a moving element gets. */
.hud__orbit{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:1}
.hud__planet{position:absolute;top:6.5%;left:50%;width:12px;height:12px;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 36% 32%,#fff 0%,#eafcff 20%,#3de0ff 50%,#2b7bff 76%,#123a8a 100%);
  box-shadow:0 0 8px 2px rgba(61,224,255,.85),0 0 18px 6px rgba(94,160,255,.5),inset 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.hud__planet::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-45%;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(127,232,255,.32)}
.hud__score{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-end;gap:8px}
/* (.scorepod* removed — the old you-vs-pod score pods were replaced by .hud__scorebox in v9) */

/* timer states */
/* #19 — the countdown cycles through RapidLoop-brand hues every 30s (fresh look as time passes).
   These come BEFORE warn/danger so the amber/red urgency colours still win in the last 30s/10s. */
.hud__timer[data-ts="0"] .ring__fg{stroke:#3de0ff}.hud__timer[data-ts="0"] .hud__time{color:#3de0ff}
.hud__timer[data-ts="1"] .ring__fg{stroke:#5b8dff}.hud__timer[data-ts="1"] .hud__time{color:#8fb4ff}
.hud__timer[data-ts="2"] .ring__fg{stroke:#9a6bff}.hud__timer[data-ts="2"] .hud__time{color:#b79bff}
.hud__timer[data-ts="3"] .ring__fg{stroke:#35d6d6}.hud__timer[data-ts="3"] .hud__time{color:#7fe6e6}
.hud__timer[data-ts="4"] .ring__fg{stroke:#7f9dff}.hud__timer[data-ts="4"] .hud__time{color:#a9bcff}
.hud__timer[data-ts="5"] .ring__fg{stroke:#b07bff}.hud__timer[data-ts="5"] .hud__time{color:#cbb0ff}
.hud__timer.warn .ring__fg{stroke:#ffd84d}
.hud__timer.warn .hud__time{color:#ffd84d}
.hud__timer.danger .ring__fg{stroke:var(--danger)}
.hud__timer.danger .hud__time{color:var(--danger)}
/* the orbiting planet reacts to urgency: gold at 30s, red in the last 10s (speed + freeze handled in JS) */
.hud__timer.warn .hud__planet{background:radial-gradient(circle at 36% 32%,#fff,#fff2c8 24%,#ffd84d 62%,#a9791a);
  box-shadow:0 0 8px 2px rgba(255,216,77,.85),0 0 18px 6px rgba(255,180,40,.45)}
.hud__timer.danger .hud__planet{background:radial-gradient(circle at 36% 32%,#fff,#ffd0d8 24%,#ff3b57 64%,#7a1020);
  box-shadow:0 0 9px 2px rgba(255,59,87,.9),0 0 20px 6px rgba(255,59,87,.5)}
.hud__timer.flash{animation:flashPulse .5s var(--ease)}
.hud__timer.danger.tick{animation:dangerPulse 1s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes flashPulse{0%{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(61,224,255,0))}40%{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(61,224,255,.9))}100%{filter:none}}
@keyframes dangerPulse{0%,100%{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(255,59,87,.4))}50%{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(255,59,87,.95))}}
.app.shake{animation:shake .4s}
@keyframes shake{0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}20%{transform:translateX(-6px)}40%{transform:translateX(6px)}60%{transform:translateX(-4px)}80%{transform:translateX(4px)}}
@media (min-width:600px){.app.shake{animation:shakeDesk .4s}
  @keyframes shakeDesk{0%,100%{transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(0)}20%{transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(-6px)}40%{transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(6px)}60%{transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(-4px)}80%{transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(4px)}}}

/* ---------------- chat ---------------- */
.chat{flex:1;min-height:0;position:relative}
.chat__scroll{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow-y:auto;padding:10px 16px 18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;scroll-behavior:smooth}
.chat__scroll::-webkit-scrollbar{width:6px}
.chat__scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--surface3);border-radius:6px}

.row{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;gap:9px;max-width:88%;animation:pop .32s var(--ease)}
.row--pod{align-self:flex-start}
.row--you{align-self:flex-end;flex-direction:row-reverse}
.row--sys{align-self:center;max-width:92%}
@keyframes pop{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px) scale(.96)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

.av{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:10px;flex:none;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:700;
  border:1px solid var(--line)}
.av--you{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2a1440,#1a0f30);color:var(--mag)}
/* (.av--pod consolidated into the single v2 block below — it duplicated at the same specificity) */

.bub{padding:10px 13px;border-radius:16px;position:relative;line-height:1.35;font-size:.95rem}
.row--pod .bub{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(150,110,255,.16),rgba(122,92,255,.07));border:1px solid rgba(150,110,255,.36);border-bottom-left-radius:5px}
.row--you .bub{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(61,224,255,.16),rgba(94,160,255,.14));border:1px solid rgba(94,160,255,.32);border-bottom-right-radius:5px}
/* 🎨 EACH other multiplayer player gets a distinct colour, shown as a GLOW on their chat tile (bubble) — never on the letter tiles.
   pod stays purple, I stay cyan; the 4 palette colours below are handed out per-player (mp.js S.pcMap). */
.row--other{align-self:flex-start}
.av--other{border:1px solid var(--line)}
.row--other.pc-0 .bub{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(67,224,160,.16),rgba(67,224,160,.05));border:1px solid rgba(67,224,160,.5);border-bottom-left-radius:5px;box-shadow:0 0 15px rgba(67,224,160,.30)}
.row--other.pc-0 .av--other{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f3a2c,#0c241c);color:#5fe6b4}
.row--other.pc-0 .bub__meta{color:#7fecc4}
.row--other.pc-1 .bub{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,138,61,.16),rgba(255,138,61,.05));border:1px solid rgba(255,138,61,.5);border-bottom-left-radius:5px;box-shadow:0 0 15px rgba(255,138,61,.30)}
.row--other.pc-1 .av--other{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3a220f,#241408);color:#ffb27f}
.row--other.pc-1 .bub__meta{color:#ffc79f}
.row--other.pc-2 .bub{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,93,177,.16),rgba(255,93,177,.05));border:1px solid rgba(255,93,177,.5);border-bottom-left-radius:5px;box-shadow:0 0 15px rgba(255,93,177,.30)}
.row--other.pc-2 .av--other{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3a0f28,#24081a);color:#ff9fd0}
.row--other.pc-2 .bub__meta{color:#ffb8de}
.row--other.pc-3 .bub{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(53,214,214,.16),rgba(53,214,214,.05));border:1px solid rgba(53,214,214,.5);border-bottom-left-radius:5px;box-shadow:0 0 15px rgba(53,214,214,.30)}
.row--other.pc-3 .av--other{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f3535,#082424);color:#6fe6e6}
.row--other.pc-3 .bub__meta{color:#9fecec}
.bub__meta{font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:5px;display:flex;gap:6px;align-items:center}
.bub__pts{color:var(--good);font-weight:700}

/* the played word, letter tiles inside bubble */
.wordchips{display:flex;gap:5px}
.wordchips span{
  position:relative;   /* for the RapidLoop watermark (::after) */
  width:30px;height:34px;border-radius:8px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;
  background:var(--surface3);border:1px solid var(--line)}
/* 🌐 RapidLoop LOGO (ring + bolt) in the TOP-RIGHT CORNER of every chat tile (the bubble) — a clear, recognizable brand mark */
.bub::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:6px;right:8px;width:16px;height:16px;pointer-events:none;opacity:.6;
  background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 48 48'%3E%3Cpath d='M15.5 38.72 A17 17 0 1 1 32.5 38.72' fill='none' stroke='%235ea0ff' stroke-width='3.6' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='15.5' cy='38.72' r='3.4' fill='%235ea0ff'/%3E%3Cpath d='M26.5 11.5 L16.5 25.5 H22.3 L20.3 36.5 L31.5 22 H25.7 L29 11.5 Z' fill='%237fc4ff'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center/contain}
.bub__meta{padding-right:20px}   /* keep the meta line clear of the corner logo */
/* 🪙 coins earned for THIS answer, shown right on the answered chat tile */
.bub__coin{color:#ffd45a;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.02em}
/* whole-word theming so pod vs player is obvious at a glance, not just the one changed letter */
.row--you .wordchips span{background:rgba(94,160,255,.16);border-color:rgba(94,160,255,.36)}   /* PLAYER = cyan */
.row--pod .wordchips span{background:rgba(150,110,255,.17);border-color:rgba(150,110,255,.5);box-shadow:0 0 9px rgba(150,110,255,.32)}   /* POD (Milo) = PURPLE glow */
.wordchips span.changed{
  background:var(--grad);color:#04122b;border-color:transparent;
  box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(61,224,255,.6);animation:landChip .4s var(--ease)}
/* the pod (Milo) plays in a rich PURPLE so its tiles are instantly distinguishable from the player's cyan ones */
.row--pod .wordchips span.changed{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#b487ff,#7a5cff);color:#04122b;box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(150,110,255,.7)}   /* dark ink like the player's chip — white on light purple was 2.68:1 */
@keyframes landChip{from{transform:translateY(-8px) scale(1.15)}to{transform:none}}

/* system / referee message */
.sys{
  font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);text-align:center;padding:7px 14px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.sys--bad{color:var(--danger2);border-color:rgba(255,59,87,.35);background:rgba(255,59,87,.08)}
.sys--key{color:var(--cyan);border-color:rgba(61,224,255,.3);background:rgba(61,224,255,.07);font-weight:600}

/* typing indicator */
.typing{display:flex;gap:4px;padding:12px 14px}
.typing span{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--muted);animation:blink 1.2s infinite}
.typing span:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.2s}.typing span:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.4s}
@keyframes blink{0%,60%,100%{opacity:.25;transform:translateY(0)}30%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(-3px)}}

/* ---------------- input dock ---------------- */
.dock{padding:10px 16px calc(14px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));border-top:1px solid var(--line);background:rgba(8,11,26,.95);flex:0 0 auto;position:relative}
/* (.dock__hint/.dock__row/.dock__btns removed — the dock is now lockbar+tiles+kbd only; hint moved to .hud__chg in v22) */
.tiles{display:flex;gap:7px;justify-content:center;touch-action:none}   /* touch-action:none → swipe-to-toggle isn't stolen by scroll */
.tiles .tile{touch-action:none}
.tile{
  position:relative;   /* for the RapidLoop watermark (::after) */
  width:46px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;padding:0;margin:0;
  appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;cursor:pointer;line-height:1;
  font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;text-transform:uppercase;
  background:var(--surface2);border:1.5px solid var(--line2);color:var(--text);outline:none;
  transition:.15s var(--ease);
}
.tile:disabled{cursor:default}
.tile.is-active{border-color:var(--cyan);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(61,224,255,.22),var(--glow-cy)}
.tile.changed{border-color:var(--mag);color:var(--mag);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,79,163,.18)}
.tile.changed.is-active{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(61,224,255,.22),var(--glow-cy)}
.tiles.bad{animation:shakeX .35s}
@keyframes shakeX{0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}25%{transform:translateX(-5px)}75%{transform:translateX(5px)}}

@media (max-width:400px){
  .tile{width:40px;height:48px;font-size:1.3rem}
  .hud__timer{width:92px;height:92px}
  .hud__value{font-size:1.25rem}
}

/* ---------------- overlays ---------------- */
.overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:40;display:grid;place-items:center;
  padding:16px 18px calc(18px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  background:rgba(3,4,12,.82);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);animation:fade .3s}
/* #14 — RapidLoop short logo pinned to the top-right corner of the landing */
.rl-corner{position:absolute;top:calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-top));right:14px;z-index:2;
  width:44px;height:44px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(10,16,40,.5);border:1px solid rgba(94,140,255,.32);transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.rl-corner:hover{border-color:rgba(94,140,255,.7);box-shadow:0 0 16px -3px rgba(94,140,255,.6);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.rl-corner:active{transform:scale(.94)}
/* 🔊 landing sound (music) toggle — mirror of .rl-corner on the LEFT (the topbar's music button is
   covered by the intro overlay). On = cyan speaker + waves; muted = dimmed speaker + ✕. */
.snd-corner{position:absolute;top:calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-top));left:14px;z-index:2;
  width:44px;height:44px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:12px;cursor:pointer;
  color:#5fe6ff;background:rgba(61,224,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(61,224,255,.35);transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.snd-corner svg{display:block;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(61,224,255,.45))}
.snd-corner:hover{color:#a8f2ff;border-color:rgba(61,224,255,.7);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.snd-corner:active{transform:scale(.94)}
.snd-corner .snd-x{display:none}
.snd-corner.is-off{color:var(--muted2);background:var(--surface2);border-color:var(--line);opacity:.62}
.snd-corner.is-off svg{filter:none}
.snd-corner.is-off .snd-waves{display:none}
.snd-corner.is-off .snd-x{display:block}
@keyframes fade{from{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}
.panel{
  width:100%;max-width:420px;max-height:calc(100% - 20px);overflow:auto;
  scrollbar-width:thin;   /* long overlays (rules/boards) show a slim scrollbar so overflow is discoverable */
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--surface),var(--bg2));
  border:1px solid var(--line2);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:26px 22px;position:relative;
  box-shadow:0 40px 120px -30px #000,inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.05)}
.panel::-webkit-scrollbar{width:6px}
.panel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--surface3);border-radius:6px}
/* the HOME panel keeps the invisible scrollbar (clean landing) — its cue is the .has-more bottom fade (npod.css) */
.panel--intro{scrollbar-width:none}
.panel--intro::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
/* adapt smartly: compress the intro's vertical rhythm on short viewports so it FITS without scrolling at any size */
@media (max-height:780px){
  .panel--intro{padding:16px 20px}
  .panel--intro .hero{margin-bottom:2px}
  .panel--intro .wm--xl{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,12vw,3.2rem)}
  .panel--intro .dedication{margin:1px auto 3px}
  .panel--intro .panel__tag{margin:5px 0 10px;font-size:.86rem}
  .panel--intro .namefield{margin:9px 0 2px}
  .panel--intro .diff{margin-bottom:10px}
  .panel--intro .levels{gap:6px}
  .panel--intro .levels button{min-height:50px}
  .panel--intro .freebar{margin:9px 0 5px}
}
@media (max-height:680px){
  .panel--intro{padding:12px 18px}
  .panel--intro .panel__tag{margin:4px 0 8px}
  .panel--intro .wm--xl{font-size:clamp(2rem,10vw,2.6rem)}
  .panel--intro .diff{margin-bottom:7px}
  .panel--intro .levels button{min-height:44px}
  .panel--intro .levels button small{font-size:.64rem}
}
/* close ✕ — the glyph stays small but the tap target is a full 44px square (it's the only way out of most overlays) */
.panel__x{position:absolute;top:2px;right:4px;width:44px;height:44px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--muted);border-radius:14px}
.panel__x:hover{color:var(--text)}

/* (.panel__logo + .glitch/gl1/gl2 removed — the glitch logo left the panels long ago; wordmark .wm took over) */
.panel__tag{text-align:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin:8px 0 18px;line-height:1.5}
.panel__tag b{color:var(--mag)}

/* (legacy numbered .rules list + .segbtns removed — the rules overlay uses .rules__h/.ruleslist,
   the level picker uses .levels; both live below) */
.diff{margin-bottom:18px}
.diff__label{font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.24em;color:var(--muted2);display:block;margin-bottom:8px;text-align:center}

/* (.panel__foot consolidated into the single v3 block below — it duplicated at the same specificity) */
.panel__foot a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}   /* never a cheap blue hyperlink */

.panel--rules h2{text-align:center;font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:16px;font-weight:700}
.ruleslist{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px;margin-bottom:18px}
.ruleslist li{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.45}
.ruleslist li b{color:var(--text)}

/* scorecard */
.panel--score{text-align:center}
.result__word{font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:800;font-size:2.4rem;letter-spacing:.06em;line-height:1}
.result__sub{color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px;font-size:.92rem}
.result.win .result__word{background:var(--grad-txt);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(61,224,255,.4))}
.result.lose .result__word{background:var(--grad-danger);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(255,59,87,.4))}
.statgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px;margin:22px 0}
.stat{background:var(--bg2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:14px 6px}
.stat__n{display:block;font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.7rem;
  background:var(--grad-txt);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.stat__l{font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted2)}
.ladder{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:5px;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:20px;max-height:132px;overflow:auto;padding:2px}
.ladder__w{font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;
  padding:5px 8px;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface2)}
.ladder__w.you{border-color:rgba(61,224,255,.35);color:var(--cyan)}
.ladder__w.pod{border-color:rgba(150,110,255,.5);color:#b487ff}   /* pod = brand PURPLE (matches .row--pod chat tiles; was legacy magenta) */
.ladder__w.key{border-color:var(--line2);color:var(--muted)}
.scoreacts{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px}

/* ===================== v2 additions ===================== */

/* HUD: live-word meaning + right column (score + power) */
.hud__word{min-width:0}
.hud__def{font-size:.66rem;color:var(--muted2);line-height:1.25;margin-top:2px;
  display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;max-width:150px}
.hud__right{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;gap:7px}
/* (.hud__power removed — power moved onto the keyboard (.kbd__act--bonus) then the HUD lifeline (.hud__life)) */

/* pod avatar image in chat — Milo in a round brand frame 🐾 (the ONE .av--pod block; an older duplicate was merged in) */
.av--pod{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;padding:0;object-fit:cover;color:var(--cyan);
  background:#0b1020;border:1.5px solid rgba(150,110,255,.6);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(150,110,255,.42),0 0 14px rgba(150,110,255,.34)}   /* purple frame = pod's colour (Milo's face unchanged) */

/* meaning subtitle inside a word bubble */
/* 🔤 IPA pronunciation shown under the word (e.g. /bʌlk/) — subtle, dictionary-style */
.bub__ipa{font-size:.74rem;color:#7fb0e6;letter-spacing:.01em;margin-top:6px;font-family:"Segoe UI","Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-variant-ligatures:none;-webkit-font-feature-settings:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;opacity:.92}
.bub__def{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5;margin-top:5px;
  border-top:1px dashed var(--line);padding-top:6px;max-width:260px}   /* the learning payload — upright + roomy enough to actually read */
.bub__pw{color:#ffd84d;font-weight:700}
.hw{font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--text)}
.pw{color:#ffd84d}

.iconbtn:disabled{opacity:.4;cursor:not-allowed;transform:none}
/* (armPulse box-shadow keyframes removed — armed/ready gold glows now pulse a pre-baked ::after's OPACITY
   (goldGlow below), same compositor-only technique as the Send button's goReadyGlow) */
@keyframes goldGlow{50%{opacity:1}}

/* dynamic tiles: shrink for longer words */
.tiles--6 .tile{width:44px}
.tiles--7 .tile{width:40px}
@media (max-width:520px){ .tile{width:44px} .tiles--6 .tile{width:40px} .tiles--7 .tile{width:36px} }
@media (max-width:400px){ .tile{width:40px;height:48px;font-size:1.3rem} .tiles--6 .tile{width:36px;font-size:1.2rem} .tiles--7 .tile{width:32px;font-size:1.1rem} }
@media (max-width:340px){ .tiles--6 .tile{width:32px;font-size:1.05rem} .tiles--7 .tile{width:29px;font-size:.98rem} }

/* intro hero */
.panel--intro{max-width:440px}
.hero{text-align:center;margin-bottom:6px}
/* (.hero__pod removed — the hero is the wordmark now; float kept, the loader's Milo (.loader__pod) still floats) */
@keyframes float{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-7px)}}
.hero__wm{line-height:1}
.hero__tag{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.34em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:4px}
.hero__tag b{color:var(--danger2);letter-spacing:.34em}

/* 4-level chooser */
.levels{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:8px}   /* minmax(0,1fr) lets columns SHRINK so long labels never overflow the phone */
.levels button{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:2px;padding:.7em .5em;border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--bg2);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--muted);transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.levels button b{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--text);font-weight:700}
.levels button small{font-size:.7rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.04em;text-align:center;line-height:1.3;white-space:normal}
.levels button:hover{border-color:var(--line2);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.levels button.is-on{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(61,224,255,.14),rgba(154,107,255,.14));
  border-color:var(--cyan);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(61,224,255,.3),0 12px 30px -14px rgba(61,224,255,.5)}
.levels button.is-on b{background:var(--grad-txt);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.levels button[data-level="insane"].is-on{border-color:var(--danger);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,59,87,.3),0 12px 30px -14px rgba(255,59,87,.5)}
/* 🔥 Insane (8L) fire · 💀 Nightmare (9L) void-violet — with 6 levels they pair on the last
   row (the old full-width insane bar gave way when Nightmare arrived, keeping a clean 2×3 grid) */
.levels button.level--insane{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,59,87,.15),rgba(255,140,40,.13));border-color:rgba(255,90,70,.5)}
.levels button.level--insane b{color:#ff9a6b}
.levels button.level--insane small{color:#ffb28c;white-space:normal;text-align:center}
.levels button.level--insane:hover{border-color:rgba(255,90,70,.78)}
.levels button.level--insane.is-on{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,59,87,.3),rgba(255,140,40,.24));
  border-color:var(--danger);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,90,70,.5),0 14px 34px -14px rgba(255,80,60,.6)}
.levels button.level--insane.is-on b{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#ffb15a,#ff5a6e);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.levels button.level--night{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(154,107,255,.16),rgba(58,28,120,.2));border-color:rgba(154,107,255,.5)}
.levels button.level--night b{color:#b99aff}
.levels button.level--night small{color:#cdb6ff;white-space:normal;text-align:center}
.levels button.level--night:hover{border-color:rgba(154,107,255,.78)}
.levels button.level--night.is-on{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(154,107,255,.32),rgba(80,36,150,.28));
  border-color:#9a6bff;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(154,107,255,.5),0 14px 34px -14px rgba(130,80,255,.6)}
.levels button.level--night.is-on b{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#cfa9ff,#8a5cff);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}

/* power lines */
.powerline{margin:14px 0 0;text-align:center;font-size:.8rem;color:#ffd84d;
  background:rgba(255,216,77,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,216,77,.28);border-radius:12px;padding:8px}
.powerline b{color:#fff}
.powerwin{margin:14px 0 -4px;text-align:center;font-size:.9rem;color:#ffd84d;font-weight:600;
  background:rgba(255,216,77,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,216,77,.32);border-radius:12px;padding:9px;
  animation:pop .4s var(--ease)}
.powerwin b{color:#fff}

/* (.boot/.boot__spin/@keyframes spin removed — dictionary waits reuse the #loader (§5.7); nothing builds a .boot element) */

/* ===================== v3 additions ===================== */
/* name field */
.namefield{display:block;margin:16px 0 2px;text-align:left}
.namefield__l{display:block;font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted2);margin-bottom:7px}
.namefield__l i{opacity:.7;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:none;font-size:.92em}
#nameInput{width:100%;padding:.8em 1em;border-radius:14px;background:var(--bg2);border:1px solid var(--line2);
  color:var(--text);font-family:inherit;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;outline:none;transition:.2s var(--ease)}
#nameInput::placeholder{color:var(--muted2);font-weight:500}
#nameInput:focus{border-color:var(--cyan);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(61,224,255,.16)}
.btn--play:disabled{background:var(--surface3);color:var(--muted2);box-shadow:none;cursor:not-allowed;transform:none}
/* #15 — flag the name field when the player tries to start without a name */
.namefield.shake{animation:shakeX .4s}
.namefield.shake #nameInput{border-color:var(--danger);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,59,87,.2)}

/* free-for-all bar */
.freebar{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:14px 0 8px;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted)}
.freebar span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:4px}

/* intro footer: bookmark chip + challenger no — the ONE .panel__foot block (an older duplicate was merged in) */
.panel__foot{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin-top:12px;color:var(--muted2);
  text-align:center;font-size:.72rem}
.chip{padding:.55em 1.1em;border-radius:999px;background:var(--surface2);border:1px solid var(--line2);
  color:var(--text);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.chip:hover{border-color:var(--cyan);color:var(--cyan);transform:translateY(-1px)}
/* (.foot__meta removed — dead; .challenger consolidated into the single v9 block below) */

/* music toggle off state */
.iconbtn.is-off{opacity:.4}

/* toast (bookmark hint) */
.toast{position:fixed;left:50%;bottom:26px;transform:translate(-50%,20px);z-index:200;
  background:var(--surface2);border:1px solid var(--line2);color:var(--text);padding:.8em 1.2em;border-radius:14px;
  font-size:.85rem;box-shadow:0 20px 50px -20px #000;opacity:0;transition:.3s var(--ease);max-width:90vw;text-align:center;pointer-events:none}
.toast.show{opacity:1;transform:translate(-50%,0)}

@media (max-width:430px){ .brand__tag{display:none} .iconbtn{width:34px;height:34px;font-size:.92rem} .topbar{gap:8px} .topbar__actions{gap:6px} }
@media (max-width:360px){ #newBtn{padding:.5em .7em;font-size:.76rem} .topbar{gap:6px} }   /* the row must never spill past the viewport */
.iconbtn#fsBtn{font-size:1.05rem}
.iconbtn.is-on{color:var(--cyan);border-color:var(--cyan)}

/* ===================== v4 additions ===================== */
/* sparkle flash (word already used) */
.sparkle{position:absolute;top:44%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:35;pointer-events:none;display:grid;place-items:center}
.sparkle__card{padding:16px 28px;border-radius:18px;text-align:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,79,163,.24),rgba(154,107,255,.24));
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,120,190,.65);
  box-shadow:0 0 46px rgba(255,79,163,.55),0 20px 50px -18px #000,inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);animation:spkCard 1.9s var(--ease) forwards}
.sparkle__word{font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:800;font-size:2rem;letter-spacing:.05em;color:#fff;text-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(255,130,205,.95)}
.sparkle__lbl{margin-top:5px;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#ffd3ec}
@keyframes spkCard{0%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.5) rotate(-4deg)}16%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.12) rotate(1.5deg)}30%{transform:scale(1) rotate(0)}75%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(1.04) translateY(-16px)}}
.spk{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;opacity:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,#fff,#ff9dd3 55%,transparent);animation:spkFly 1.05s var(--ease) forwards;animation-delay:var(--d,0s)}
@keyframes spkFly{0%{opacity:1;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)}100%{opacity:0;transform:translate(calc(-50% + var(--dx)),calc(-50% + var(--dy))) scale(.2)}}

/* ⭐ power-word "+1 letter" celebration */
.pwflash{position:absolute;top:42%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:36;pointer-events:none;display:grid;place-items:center}
.pwflash__card{padding:18px 32px;border-radius:20px;text-align:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(63,240,168,.24),rgba(255,216,77,.20));
  border:1.5px solid rgba(120,240,190,.7);
  box-shadow:0 0 52px rgba(63,240,168,.55),0 22px 52px -18px #000,inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);animation:pwCard 2.1s var(--ease) forwards}
.pwflash__badge{font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:900;font-size:2.7rem;line-height:1;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:baseline;gap:7px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#8affc4,#3ff0a8 46%,#ffd84d);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(63,240,168,.85))}
.pwflash__badge span{font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.26em;-webkit-text-fill-color:#c7f7de;color:#c7f7de;filter:none}
.pwflash__title{margin-top:7px;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.22em;color:#ffe08a}
.pwflash__word{margin-top:3px;font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.18rem;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#fff}
@keyframes pwCard{0%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.5) rotate(-3deg)}14%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.14) rotate(1.2deg)}28%{transform:scale(1) rotate(0)}78%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(1.05) translateY(-18px)}}
.pwspk{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;opacity:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,#fff,#7dffba 55%,transparent);animation:pwFly 1.1s var(--ease) forwards;animation-delay:var(--d,0s)}
@keyframes pwFly{0%{opacity:1;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)}100%{opacity:0;transform:translate(calc(-50% + var(--dx)),calc(-50% + var(--dy))) scale(.2)}}

/* volume popover */
.audiopop{position:absolute;top:54px;right:10px;z-index:70;width:216px;
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line2);border-radius:14px;padding:12px 14px;
  box-shadow:0 24px 50px -20px #000;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;animation:pop .2s var(--ease)}
.audiopop__row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}
.audiopop__row label{width:78px;flex:none}
.audiopop__row input[type=range]{flex:1;accent-color:var(--cyan);height:4px;cursor:pointer}
.audiopop__row b{width:28px;text-align:right;color:var(--text);font-size:.76rem}
.audiopop__row--btns{justify-content:flex-start}
.audiopop__row--btns .iconbtn{width:38px;height:38px;flex:none}

/* (.iconbtn--surrender removed — surrender is a keyboard action now; #surrenderBtn.is-armed in v5 handles the armed state) */

/* lifeline bubble */
.row--life{align-self:center;max-width:92%}
.av--life{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ffe7a3,#ff8a00);color:#241800;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:800;border-color:transparent;box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(255,180,40,.55)}
.row--life .bub{background:rgba(255,216,77,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,216,77,.3)}
.row--life .bub__meta{color:#ffd84d}
.row--life .wordchips span{background:rgba(255,216,77,.12)}
.ladder__w.life{border-color:rgba(255,216,77,.4);color:#ffd84d}

/* live validity glow: when the whole word is valid, EVERY tile glows green (no red at all).
   red only appears on the changed tiles while the word is still invalid. */
.tiles.is-valid .tile{border-color:var(--good);color:var(--good);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(63,240,168,.22),0 0 14px rgba(63,240,168,.45);animation:validPop .22s var(--ease)}
@keyframes validPop{from{transform:scale(.96)}to{transform:none}}
.tiles.is-invalid .tile.changed{border-color:var(--danger);border-style:dashed;color:var(--danger2);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,59,87,.2),0 0 14px rgba(255,59,87,.42)}   /* dashed = a non-colour cue for colour-blind players (valid stays solid) */
/* NOTE: the Send button stays the RapidLoop-branded gradient at ALL times (the valid/used feedback lives on the
   TILES above, not on Send) — only the anti-bot .is-locked state recolours Send (red). */
/* RED glow — a real word, but already on the ladder (yours or pod's): can't be replayed */
.tiles.is-used .tile{border-color:var(--danger);color:var(--danger2);box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,59,87,.26),0 0 16px rgba(255,59,87,.55)}

/* ===================== v9: leaderboard / branding / player-only / fit ===================== */
/* player-only score (no vs pod) */
.hud__scorebox{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;line-height:1}
.hud__scoren{font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:900;font-size:1.9rem;
  background:var(--grad-txt);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.hud__scorel{font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted2);max-width:74px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap;margin-top:2px}

/* (.rl-top/.rl-foot removed — superseded by .rl-brand + .rl-lockup below) */
.challenger{text-align:center;font-size:.74rem;color:var(--cyan);font-weight:600;margin:2px 0}   /* the ONE .challenger block */

/* rules moved below the CTA (keeps top clean) */
/* (.rulesblock removed — the landing's inline rules section is gone; rules live in the #rulesOv overlay) */

/* world ranking board */
.rankboard{margin:16px 0;background:var(--bg2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:13px 13px 9px;text-align:left}
.rankboard__head{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:900;color:var(--text);text-align:center;margin-bottom:8px}
.rankboard__me{text-align:center;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--cyan);margin-bottom:11px}
.rankboard__me b{color:var(--text)}
.rankboard__list{list-style:none;max-height:210px;overflow:auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;margin:0;padding:0}
.rankboard__list li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:26px 1fr auto auto;gap:9px;align-items:center;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:9px;font-size:.83rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.025)}
.rankboard__list li.me{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(61,224,255,.16),rgba(154,107,255,.13));border:1px solid rgba(94,160,255,.4)}
.rankboard__list li.empty{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;color:var(--muted);padding:12px}
.rankboard__list .rk{color:var(--muted2);font-weight:800;text-align:center}
.rankboard__list li:nth-child(1) .rk{color:#ffd84d}.rankboard__list li:nth-child(2) .rk{color:#cfd8e6}.rankboard__list li:nth-child(3) .rk{color:#e6a86b}
.rankboard__list .rn{color:var(--text);font-weight:700;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap}
.rankboard__list .rd{color:var(--muted2);font-size:.66rem}
.rankboard__list .rs{color:var(--good);font-weight:900;min-width:34px;text-align:right}

/* ---- scorecard: compact fit so the RapidLoop footer is never clipped (esp. under the iOS Safari toolbar) ---- */
.panel--score{padding:20px 20px 18px}
.result__word{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,8.6vw,2.4rem)}
.panel--score .statgrid{margin:15px 0}
.panel--score .stat{padding:11px 6px}
.panel--score .stat__n{font-size:1.5rem}
.panel--score .rankboard{margin:13px 0}
.rankboard__list{max-height:min(200px,30vh)}
.panel--score .scoreacts{gap:8px}
.panel--score .rl-brand{margin-top:13px}
@media (max-height:760px){
  .panel--score{padding-top:16px}
  .result__word{font-size:1.85rem}.result__sub{margin-top:5px;font-size:.86rem}
  .panel--score .statgrid{margin:12px 0}.panel--score .stat{padding:9px 5px}.panel--score .stat__n{font-size:1.35rem}
  .panel--score .rankboard{margin:10px 0}.rankboard__me{margin-bottom:8px}.rankboard__list{max-height:24vh}
  .ladderwrap{margin:2px 0 6px}
}
@media (max-height:640px){
  .result__word{font-size:1.6rem}.result__sub{margin-top:3px;font-size:.8rem}
  .powerwin{margin:8px 0 -2px;font-size:.82rem;padding:7px}
  .panel--score .statgrid{margin:9px 0}.panel--score .stat__l{font-size:.58rem}
  .panel--score .rankboard{margin:8px 0}.rankboard__list{max-height:20vh}
  .panel--score .scoreacts .btn{padding:.72em 1.2em}
}

.ladderwrap{margin:6px 0 10px;text-align:center}
.ladderwrap>summary{cursor:pointer;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);list-style:none;user-select:none}
.ladderwrap>summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.ladderwrap>summary:hover{color:var(--text)}
.ladderwrap .ladder{margin-top:10px}

/* ---- ALWAYS FIT: shrink on short screens so nothing overflows ---- */
@media (max-height:760px){
  .hud__timer{width:90px;height:90px}.hud__time{font-size:1.3rem}.hud__value{font-size:1.3rem}.hud__scoren{font-size:1.6rem}
  .hud{padding:9px 16px 3px}.tile{height:48px}.key{height:42px}.kbd__act{height:36px}
}
@media (max-height:670px){
  .topbar{padding:calc(8px + env(safe-area-inset-top)) 12px 8px}
  .hud__timer{width:76px;height:76px}.hud__time{font-size:1.1rem}.hud__value{font-size:1.15rem}
  .hud__def{-webkit-line-clamp:1}
  .tile{height:42px;font-size:1.3rem}.key{height:38px;font-size:.98rem}.kbd__act{height:33px;font-size:.74rem}
  .kbd__row{gap:4px}.kbd{gap:5px}
}
@media (max-height:580px){
  .hud__def{display:none}
  .hud__timer{width:64px;height:64px}.hud__time{font-size:.95rem}.hud__turn{font-size:.46rem;bottom:9px}
  .tile{height:38px;font-size:1.15rem}.key{height:34px;font-size:.9rem}.kbd__act{height:30px;font-size:.68rem}
}

.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}

/* ===================== v5: on-screen keyboard ===================== */
.kbd{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;margin-top:10px;
  max-height:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;transform:translateY(14px);
  transition:max-height .3s var(--ease),opacity .26s,transform .3s var(--ease)}
.kbd--show{max-height:320px;opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
/* action row inside the keyboard: surrender / lifeline / reset */
.kbd__actions{display:flex;gap:5px;margin-bottom:3px}
.kbd__act{flex:1 1 0;height:40px;border-radius:9px;appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;
  background:var(--surface2);border:1px solid var(--line2);color:var(--text);
  font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:4px;transition:.12s;user-select:none;padding:0 6px;white-space:nowrap}
.kbd__act:active{transform:translateY(1px);background:var(--surface3)}
.kbd__act:disabled{opacity:.45;cursor:default}
.kbd__act b{color:#ffd84d;font-size:.92em}
/* (.kbd__act--power removed — the power play is .kbd__act--bonus + .hud__life now) */
.kbd__act--bonus{color:var(--good);border-color:rgba(63,240,168,.35)}
.kbd__act--bonus b{color:var(--good)}
.kbd__act--bonus:not(:disabled):hover{border-color:var(--good)}
.kbd__act--bonus.is-armed{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3ff0a8,#1fbf82);color:#062018;border-color:transparent;box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(63,240,168,.55)}
.kbd__act--bonus.is-armed b{color:#062018}
#surrenderBtn.is-armed{background:var(--grad-danger);color:#fff;border-color:transparent;box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(255,59,87,.6)}
@media (max-width:400px){ .kbd__act{font-size:.74rem;height:38px;gap:2px} }
.kbd__row{display:flex;gap:5px;justify-content:center}
.key{flex:1 1 0;max-width:42px;height:46px;border-radius:9px;appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;
  background:var(--surface2);border:1px solid var(--line2);color:var(--text);
  font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;cursor:pointer;
  display:grid;place-items:center;transition:transform .07s,background .12s;user-select:none;padding:0}
.key:active{transform:translateY(1px);background:var(--surface3)}
.key:disabled{opacity:.45;cursor:default}
/* (.key--wide consolidated into the single v21 block below — it duplicated at the same specificity.)
   SEND (.key--go): FOUR same-specificity blocks (v5 base + v5 :disabled + v10 repeat + v21 :disabled repeat)
   used to fight over its look. Consolidated into ONE authoritative chain in the v10 keycap section below —
   it must sit AFTER the generic .key gradient to win the cascade. Rule of law: Send is ALWAYS the RapidLoop
   gradient, red ONLY for the anti-bot .is-locked state. Don't re-add competing .key--go blocks here. */
@media (max-width:400px){ .key{height:44px;font-size:1rem} }
/* anti-brute-force LOCK banner — sits above the tiles so you can't miss that Send is locked + for how long */
.lockbar{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:0 0 9px;
  padding:9px 12px;border-radius:13px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,93,122,.20),rgba(255,45,85,.10));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,93,122,.55);color:#ffd6de;font-weight:800;font-size:.9rem;
  box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(255,60,90,.28);animation:lockIn .2s var(--ease,ease)}
.lockbar[hidden]{display:none}
.lockbar b{color:#fff}
.lockbar__n{font-family:"Merriweather",serif;font-weight:900;font-size:1.15rem;color:#fff;min-width:1.4em;text-align:center}
.lockbar i{font-style:normal;color:#ff9fb0;font-weight:600;font-size:.76rem;width:100%;text-align:center;line-height:1.3}
.lockbar__bar{width:100%;height:4px;border-radius:3px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);overflow:hidden}
.lockbar__bar span{display:block;height:100%;width:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ff5d7a,#ff2d55)}
@keyframes lockIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-5px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* draw result */
.result.draw .result__word{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#ffe7a3,#ff8a00);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(255,180,40,.4))}

/* ===================== v10: polish + native-app mobile feel ===================== */

/* kill the mobile tap-flash + 300ms delay on everything interactive → feels like a native app */
button,a,input,label.namefield,.tile,.key,.kbd__act,summary{
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;touch-action:manipulation;
}
/* momentum scrolling on scroll surfaces */
.chat__scroll,.panel,.rankboard__list,.ladder{-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
.chat__scroll,.rankboard__list,.ladder{scrollbar-width:thin}   /* .panel is thin too now; only .panel--intro stays scrollbar-width:none (its cue = the has-more fade) */

/* accessible focus ring — keyboard nav only, never on mouse/touch */
:focus{outline:none}
button:focus-visible,a:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,summary:focus-visible{
  outline:none;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--bg),0 0 0 4px rgba(61,224,255,.9)}

/* unified springy press feedback */
.iconbtn:active,.chip:active,.levels button:active,.btn:active{transform:scale(.95);filter:brightness(1.2)}
/* (the universal `*{-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(...)}` flash was removed — it contradicted the
   transparent rule above; transparent WINS: press feedback comes from the :active transforms instead) */
.btn--play:active{transform:scale(.985)}
.iconbtn{transition:transform .18s var(--ease),border-color .18s,color .18s,background .18s,box-shadow .18s}
.iconbtn:active{background:var(--surface3)}

/* tiles: subtle depth + tactile press */
.tile{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--surface2),#0e1428);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.05),0 2px 8px -4px #000}
.tile:not(:disabled):active{transform:translateY(1px) scale(.98)}
.tile.is-active{animation:tileSel .18s var(--ease)}
@keyframes tileSel{from{transform:scale(.9)}to{transform:none}}

/* keyboard keys: real-key feel — gradient face, top highlight, 3D bottom edge, press-down */
.key{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#1b2547,#0f1631);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.07),0 2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.5),0 5px 12px -7px #000}
.key:active{transform:translateY(2px);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.05),0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
/* SEND (.key--go) — THE one authoritative chain (base + :disabled + .is-locked); consolidated from the four
   same-specificity blocks that used to fight across v5/v10/v21. Placed after the .key keycap gradient above
   so the RL brand gradient wins the cascade. Premium RapidLoop button (cyan→blue→violet), bold, glowing;
   opacity-pulse on ::after when ready (GPU-composited, ~free). Valid/used feedback lives on the TILES, never here. */
.key--go{position:relative;max-width:none;flex-grow:3.4;min-width:104px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;
  font-size:1.02rem;color:#04122b;border:1px solid rgba(170,195,255,.6);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3de0ff 0%,#5b8dff 46%,#9a6bff 100%);
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(94,140,255,.5),0 6px 16px -6px rgba(120,80,255,.65),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.42)}
  /* dark navy ink like every other gradient button (.btn--play/.np-btn) — white was 1.58:1 on the cyan end */
.key--go::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;
  box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(94,150,255,1),0 0 0 1px rgba(185,205,255,.85)}
.key--go:not(:disabled):not([aria-disabled="true"])::after{animation:goReadyGlow 2.2s ease-in-out infinite}   /* opacity pulse = GPU-composited, ~free (was an expensive box-shadow repaint) */
@keyframes goReadyGlow{50%{opacity:1}}
/* idle SEND stays the SAME bright branded button (just no pulse until a word is ready).
   v98: JS never sets the disabled ATTRIBUTE on Send anymore — a disabled button swallows the tap (no click
   event) while this chain keeps the full gradient, i.e. a live-looking button that does NOTHING on a phone.
   The game uses aria-disabled instead, so every tap reaches submit()/submitAnswer() and gets an explanation.
   The :disabled block below stays as a safety net in case anything ever re-disables it. */
.key--go:disabled{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3de0ff 0%,#5b8dff 46%,#9a6bff 100%);color:#04122b;border:1px solid rgba(170,195,255,.6);opacity:1;animation:none;
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(94,140,255,.5),0 6px 16px -6px rgba(120,80,255,.65),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
/* LOCKED (anti-brute-force): unmistakable red state with a countdown baked into the label — the ONLY non-gradient Send */
.key--go.is-locked,.key--go.is-locked:disabled{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff5d7a,#ff2d55);color:#2a0409;
  opacity:1;animation:goLocked 1s ease-in-out infinite;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,100,130,.6),0 0 22px rgba(255,60,90,.6)}
@keyframes goLocked{50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,100,130,.9),0 0 30px rgba(255,60,90,.9)}}
@media (max-width:400px){ .key--go{font-size:.9rem;min-width:88px} }   /* mirrors the .key shrink in the v5 media above */
.kbd__act{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--surface2),#0f1631);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.05),0 2px 6px -4px #000}

/* level chooser: bigger tap target, keep the NAME on one line but let the sub-label WRAP (never overflow) */
.levels button{min-height:58px}
.levels button b{white-space:nowrap}

/* panels: refined slide-up entrance */
.panel{animation:panelIn .34s var(--ease)}
@keyframes panelIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px) scale(.985)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* ⏸ paused-clock state (game out of focus) */
.hud__timer.paused{opacity:.62;cursor:pointer}
.hud__timer.paused .ring__fg{stroke:var(--muted);animation:none}
.hud__timer.paused .hud__time{color:var(--muted)}
.hud__timer.paused .hud__turn{color:#ffd84d}
/* (pausePulse keyframes removed — the paused state burns steady now; an infinite pulse exactly while
   the player has put the phone down was against the game's own battery discipline) */

/* respect reduced-motion for a calm, professional feel */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.001ms!important}
}

/* ===================== v13: full-game preloader (loading view) ===================== */
.loader{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:100;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:15px;
  padding:24px;text-align:center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(680px 460px at 50% 32%,rgba(61,224,255,.16),transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(560px 420px at 82% 108%,rgba(154,107,255,.18),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,var(--surface),var(--bg));
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease)}
.loader--done,.loader--done *{opacity:0;pointer-events:none;animation:none!important}   /* kill the 3 infinite loader animations once booted (they kept running forever behind the home screen) */
.loader__pod{width:92px;height:92px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(94,160,255,.5),0 0 30px rgba(61,224,255,.4);animation:float 3.4s ease-in-out infinite}
/* dedication link on the start screen 🐾 */
.dedication{display:flex;width:max-content;max-width:100%;gap:.35em;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:2px auto 6px;   /* block-level + max-content so the auto margins truly CENTER the pill (inline-flex ignored them) */
  font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none;
  padding:5px 12px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;background:rgba(94,160,255,.06);transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.dedication b{color:var(--cyan);font-weight:700}
.dedication:hover{color:var(--text);border-color:rgba(94,160,255,.5);background:rgba(94,160,255,.12)}
.loader__wm{line-height:1}
.loader__tag{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.34em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:-4px}
.loader__bar{width:min(240px,64vw);height:8px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--surface3);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.55);margin-top:8px;position:relative}
.loader__bar i{position:absolute;inset:0 auto 0 0;width:8%;border-radius:999px;background:var(--grad);
  box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(61,224,255,.65);transition:width .35s var(--ease)}
.loader__bar i::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:999px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.5),transparent);animation:loadShine 1.2s linear infinite}
@keyframes loadShine{0%{transform:translateX(-100%)}100%{transform:translateX(100%)}}
.loader__status{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:2px}
.loader__msg{font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);animation:loadPulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite}
.loader__pct{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:900;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;min-width:2.6em;text-align:right;
  background:var(--grad-txt);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
@keyframes loadPulse{0%,100%{opacity:.5}50%{opacity:1}}

/* ===================== v14: lifeline-in-HUD, brand lockup, rules page, button polish ===================== */

.good{color:var(--good)}

/* ⚡ lifeline / swap — now a small icon button in the HUD score bar (moved off the keyboard) */
.hud__life{position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:1px;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:999px;line-height:1;
  background:var(--surface2);border:1px solid rgba(255,216,77,.38);color:#ffd84d;font-family:inherit;font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;
  cursor:pointer;transition:.16s var(--ease)}
.hud__life b{color:#fff;font-size:.86rem;margin-left:2px}
.hud__life:not(:disabled):hover{border-color:#ffd84d;box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(255,216,77,.45);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.hud__life:not(:disabled):active{transform:scale(.95)}
.hud__life:disabled{opacity:.4;cursor:default;color:var(--muted);border-color:var(--line)}
.hud__life:disabled b{color:var(--muted)}
.hud__life.is-armed{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ffd84d,#ff8a00);color:#241800;border-color:transparent;
  box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(255,180,40,.55)}
.hud__life.is-armed::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;
  box-shadow:0 0 26px rgba(255,180,40,.95);animation:goldGlow 1s ease-in-out infinite}   /* opacity pulse — compositor-only */
.hud__life.is-armed b{color:#241800}

/* proper RapidLoop brand lockup (replaces the plain blue-link footer) */
.rl-brand{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;text-decoration:none;
  padding:9px 16px;border-radius:14px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(94,160,255,.1),rgba(154,107,255,.08));
  border:1px solid var(--line2);transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.rl-brand:hover{border-color:rgba(94,160,255,.5);box-shadow:0 12px 30px -14px rgba(94,160,255,.6);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.rl-brand__logo{display:block;flex:none;filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(94,160,255,.45))}
.rl-brand__txt{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.15;text-align:left}
.rl-brand__txt small{font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--muted2);font-weight:700}
.rl-brand__name{font-size:1.02rem;font-weight:900;
  background:var(--grad-txt);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}

/* landing chip row (How to play + Bookmark) */
.chiprow{display:flex;gap:8px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:12px}

/* rules / guide page: sectioned */
.rules__h{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cyan);font-weight:900;
  margin:15px 0 8px;padding-bottom:5px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.rules__h:first-of-type{margin-top:4px}
.panel--rules .ruleslist{margin-bottom:2px;gap:8px}
.panel--rules .ruleslist li{font-size:.85rem}
.panel--rules .btn--play{margin-top:16px}

/* keyboard action row — cleaner, distinct accents */
.kbd__act{border-radius:11px;font-weight:700}
.kbd__act--give{color:var(--muted)}
.kbd__act--give:not(:disabled):hover{border-color:var(--danger);color:var(--danger2)}
.kbd__act--reset{color:var(--muted)}
.kbd__act--reset:not(:disabled):hover{border-color:var(--line2);color:var(--text)}

/* ===================== v15: challenger counter — RapidLoop main-site "visitor counter" style ===================== */
.visitorwrap{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin:6px 0 2px}
.visitor{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;position:relative;line-height:1;
  padding:.36rem .82rem .36rem .72rem;border-radius:999px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(94,160,255,.12),rgba(154,107,255,.09));
  border:1px solid var(--line2)}
.visitor__dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cyan);flex:none;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(61,224,255,.55);animation:visitPulse 2.2s ease-out infinite}
.visitor__label{text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.09em;font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--muted2)}
.visitor__num{font-weight:800;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;letter-spacing:.02em;display:inline-block;
  background:var(--grad-txt);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
/* a live challenger just joined → the number pops */
.visitor__num.numpop{animation:numPop .55s var(--ease)}
@keyframes numPop{0%{transform:scale(1)}30%{transform:scale(1.4);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(95,230,255,.85))}100%{transform:scale(1)}}
@keyframes visitPulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(61,224,255,.5)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(61,224,255,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(61,224,255,0)}}
/* the gliding "planet" that walks the pill's border */
.visit-planet{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none;z-index:1;will-change:transform;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 34% 30%,#fff 0%,#fff 42%,#dff1ff 68%,#9ec8ff 100%);
  box-shadow:0 0 6px 1px rgba(255,255,255,.9),0 0 13px 3px rgba(94,160,255,.55)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.visitor__dot{animation:none}}

/* ===================== v15: RapidLoop brand lockup (mark + wordmark + slogan, from the main site) ===================== */
.rl-lockup{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;text-decoration:none;
  padding:9px 17px;border-radius:15px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(94,160,255,.11),rgba(154,107,255,.09));
  border:1px solid var(--line2);transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.rl-lockup:hover{border-color:rgba(94,160,255,.5);box-shadow:0 14px 32px -14px rgba(94,160,255,.6);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.rl-lockup__mark{display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(61,224,255,.42))}
.rl-lockup__text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.1;text-align:left}
.rl-lockup__eyebrow{font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted2);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:2px}
.rl-lockup__name{font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.14rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--text)}
.rl-lockup__name span{color:var(--cyan)}
.rl-lockup__name b{color:var(--pur);font-weight:800;margin-left:.12em}
.rl-lockup__slogan{font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:600;
  font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:4px;
  background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(94,160,255,.5))}   /* static glow — was an infinite drop-shadow animation (per-frame GPU filter) on the idle home screen */

/* ===================== v21: key accents, pause button ===================== */
/* (.smoke/.smoke__w/.smoke__t/@keyframes smokeRise removed — the "already used" cue is the .usedtag pill + sparkle now) */

/* keyboard: backspace gets a subtle distinct colour — the ONE .key--wide block (structural props merged from v5) */
.key--wide{max-width:58px;flex-grow:1.4;font-size:1.15rem;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#2b1c26,#1a1119);border-color:rgba(255,150,170,.28);color:#ffc0cc}
.key--wide:active{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#3a2531,#241620)}
@media (max-width:400px){ .key--wide{font-size:1rem} }   /* matches the generic .key shrink (the old cascade did this implicitly) */
/* (the v21 .key--go:disabled repeat was merged into the authoritative v10 chain above) */

/* ⏸ pause button — glows amber while paused (▶ = tap to resume) */
.iconbtn--pause.is-on{color:#ffd84d;border-color:rgba(255,216,77,.6);background:rgba(255,216,77,.12);
  box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(255,180,40,.4)}

/* ===================== v22: compact HUD hint, used-word sparkle, pause veil, scorecard row ===================== */

/* compact "change N letters" hint in the HUD (moved off the dock → bigger chat area) */
.hud__chg{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;max-width:160px}
.hud__chg b{color:var(--cyan);font-weight:700}

/* "already used" — a calm amber pill that floats just above the tiles WHILE a used word is formed.
   No per-keystroke flashing/sound; it just appears and stays. Pressing Send pulses it once. */
.usedtag{position:absolute;left:50%;top:8px;z-index:20;transform:translate(-50%,-105%) scale(.92);pointer-events:none;
  font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#ff8a9c;white-space:nowrap;text-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(255,59,87,.75);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .2s var(--ease),transform .2s var(--ease)}
.usedtag.show{opacity:1;transform:translate(-50%,-105%) scale(1)}
.usedtag.pulse{animation:usedPulse .45s var(--ease)}
@keyframes usedPulse{0%{transform:translate(-50%,-105%) scale(1)}36%{transform:translate(-50%,-105%) scale(1.28)}100%{transform:translate(-50%,-105%) scale(1)}}

/* ⏸ paused veil — tap anywhere to resume */
.pauseveil{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:39;display:grid;place-items:center;cursor:pointer;
  background:rgba(3,4,12,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(3px);animation:fade .25s}
.pauseveil__box{text-align:center;pointer-events:none}
.pauseveil__ic{font-size:2.4rem;color:#ffd84d;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(255,180,40,.5))}   /* steady — no infinite pulse while the phone is set down */
.pauseveil__t{margin-top:6px;font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.3rem;letter-spacing:.1em;color:#fff}
.pauseveil__s{margin-top:4px;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}

/* scorecard: New game + Share side by side under Play again */
.scoreacts__row{display:flex;gap:8px}
.scoreacts__row .btn{flex:1}

/* 🐾 Milo memorial — full-screen in-game overlay (iframe of milo.html); the game keeps running behind it, music included */
.milo-ov{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:60;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:#05060f;animation:fade .25s var(--ease)}
.milo-ov__frame{flex:1;width:100%;border:0;background:#05060f}
.milo-ov__back{position:absolute;top:calc(env(safe-area-inset-top) + 12px);left:12px;z-index:2;
  font-family:"Merriweather",Georgia,serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.02em;color:#eaf1ff;cursor:pointer;
  background:rgba(18,26,48,.86);border:1px solid rgba(94,160,255,.55);border-radius:999px;padding:9px 16px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);box-shadow:0 6px 20px -8px #000;transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.milo-ov__back:hover{background:rgba(40,60,110,.92);border-color:rgba(94,160,255,.8)}

/* 🔥 INSANE (8-letter) — the whole board runs hot */
.hud__mode{display:none;font-size:.56rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.2em;color:#ff6b6b;line-height:1;margin-bottom:2px;text-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(255,60,60,.55)}
.lvl-insane .hud__mode{display:block}   /* burns steady like Nightmare's — one motion rule for sibling modes (battery) */
.lvl-insane{box-shadow:0 40px 120px -40px #000,0 0 0 1px rgba(255,70,70,.22),inset 0 0 150px -55px rgba(255,55,60,.6)}
.lvl-insane .hud__value{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#ff9a5a,#ff4d6a);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.lvl-insane .hud__label{color:#ff8a8a}
.lvl-insane .hud__scoren{color:#ff6b7f}
.lvl-insane .hud__scorel{color:#ff9090}
.lvl-insane .hud__chg b{color:#ff8a6b}
.lvl-insane .ring__fg{stroke:#ff5a5f}
.lvl-insane .ring__bg{stroke:rgba(255,80,80,.13)}

/* 💀 NIGHTMARE (9-letter) — the board sinks into void-violet. Deliberately NO pulse animation
   (battery discipline): the badge burns steady. */
.lvl-night .hud__mode{display:block;color:#b99aff;text-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(154,107,255,.6)}
.lvl-night{box-shadow:0 40px 120px -40px #000,0 0 0 1px rgba(154,107,255,.24),inset 0 0 150px -55px rgba(110,60,230,.55)}
.lvl-night .hud__value{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#cfa9ff,#7b5cff);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.lvl-night .hud__label{color:#b39bff}
.lvl-night .hud__scoren{color:#a98bff}
.lvl-night .hud__scorel{color:#c2adff}
.lvl-night .hud__chg b{color:#b99aff}
.lvl-night .ring__fg{stroke:#9a6bff}
.lvl-night .ring__bg{stroke:rgba(154,107,255,.13)}

/* rank-list average-time column (⏱) */
.rankboard__list .rt{color:var(--muted);font-size:.7rem;white-space:nowrap;text-align:right}

/* 🏆 leaderboard overlay: level tabs + hint */
.lbtabs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;margin:4px 0 12px;justify-content:center}
.lbtabs button{font-family:inherit;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer;
  padding:9px 13px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--surface2);border:1px solid var(--line2);transition:.15s var(--ease)}
.lbtabs button:hover{color:var(--text)}
.lbtabs button.is-on{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(61,224,255,.16),rgba(154,107,255,.14));border-color:var(--cyan);color:var(--text)}
.lbtabs button.lbtabs__fire{color:#ff8a6b}
.lbtabs button.lbtabs__fire.is-on{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,59,87,.28),rgba(255,140,40,.22));border-color:var(--danger);color:#fff}
.lbtabs button.lbtabs__skull{color:#b99aff}
.lbtabs button.lbtabs__skull.is-on{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(154,107,255,.3),rgba(80,36,150,.24));border-color:#9a6bff;color:#fff}
.rankboard__list--lb{max-height:min(52vh,440px);gap:2px}
.rankboard__list--lb li{padding:4px 9px;font-size:.76rem}
.rankboard__list--lb .rk{font-size:.72rem}
.rankboard__list--lb .rt{font-size:.64rem}
.lbhint{margin-top:10px;font-size:.66rem;color:var(--muted2);text-align:center}

/* (.hero__say + sayBob removed — Milo's landing speech bubble left the hero; also killed an always-on transform loop) */

/* 8-letter (Insane) tiles — dedicated compact sizing so all 8 fit cleanly */
.tiles--8 .tile{width:37px}
@media (max-width:520px){ .tiles--8 .tile{width:34px;font-size:1.15rem} }
@media (max-width:400px){ .tiles--8 .tile{width:31px;font-size:1.02rem} }
@media (max-width:340px){ .tiles--8 .tile{width:27px;font-size:.9rem} }
/* 💀 9 tiles need a tighter gap too, or they overflow narrow phones */
.tiles--9{gap:5px}
.tiles--9 .tile{width:33px;font-size:1.2rem}
@media (max-width:520px){ .tiles--9 .tile{width:30px;font-size:1.05rem} }
@media (max-width:400px){ .tiles--9{gap:4px} .tiles--9 .tile{width:27px;font-size:.95rem} }
@media (max-width:340px){ .tiles--9 .tile{width:24px;font-size:.85rem;border-radius:9px} }
/* the live word must never clip under the timer (long 7-8 letter words) */
.hud__value{overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap;max-width:100%}
.lvl-insane .hud__value{font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.01em}
.lvl-night .hud__value{font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.02em}   /* 9-letter words must never ellipsize on phones */

/* 🪙 coins counter (HUD) + earn burst */
.hud__coins{position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:2px;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:800;color:#ffd84d;text-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(255,200,60,.35)}
.hud__coins b{color:#fff;font-weight:900}
.hud__coins.coinpop{animation:coinPop .45s var(--ease)}
@keyframes coinPop{0%{transform:scale(1)}40%{transform:scale(1.28)}100%{transform:scale(1)}}
.coingain{position:absolute;right:-2px;top:-14px;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:900;color:#ffd84d;pointer-events:none;white-space:nowrap;
  text-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(255,200,60,.6);animation:coinGain 1.1s var(--ease) forwards}
@keyframes coinGain{0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px)}18%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-20px)}}
/* 💡 reveal (letter-hint) button + its ready glow */
.kbd__act--hint{color:#ffd84d;border-color:rgba(255,216,77,.32)}
.kbd__act--hint:disabled{opacity:.4}
.kbd__act--hint.is-ready{position:relative;color:#241800;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ffe27a,#ffb02e);border-color:transparent;
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(255,200,60,.4)}
.kbd__act--hint.is-ready::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;
  box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(255,200,60,.75);animation:goldGlow 1.5s ease-in-out infinite}   /* opacity pulse — compositor-only (was a per-frame box-shadow repaint) */
.kbd__act--hint.is-ready b{color:#241800}
/* the revealed hint tile — gold (overrides the red is-invalid / green is-valid on that tile) */
.tiles .tile.is-hint{border-color:#ffd84d!important;color:#ffe98a!important;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,216,77,.45),0 0 16px rgba(255,200,60,.7)!important;animation:validPop .22s var(--ease)}

[hidden]{display:none!important}

/* build tag — ALWAYS visible bottom-right on every view (owner request 2026-07-03: at z-index 9 it
   was getting buried on phones). Body-level element + high z + a subtle pill so it reads over any
   background; pointer-events:none so it can never block a tap. */
.hero__ver{position:fixed;bottom:max(7px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom));right:max(10px, env(safe-area-inset-right));z-index:9999;
  font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted2);opacity:.9;font-weight:800;pointer-events:none;
  background:rgba(8,12,18,.55);padding:2px 8px;border-radius:9px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09)}
/* on phones the pill shrinks into the dock's bottom padding strip so it never sits on the Send key's corner */
@media (max-width:560px){ .hero__ver{font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.1em;padding:1px 6px;bottom:max(2px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom))} }
#bgBtn.is-on{color:#7fe8ff;text-shadow:0 0 9px rgba(120,220,255,.55)}
#nameInput{text-transform:uppercase}   /* player name is always uppercase */