Game update

Playtest Update #5

Bastards Playtest · published 10 Sep 2026, 18:37 UTC

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Added
- New sound when it's your turn
- Yellow glow behind the table on your turn
- Press Enter in the lobby to chat
- Jukebox screensaver mode (hides the menu to show the background; fades out when idle)

Changed
- Revolver reaction now shoots twice
- Lower sound for the mirror card (3)
- Fireworks fade out faster

Removed
- Removed the Crazy table category
- Removed Poker mode

Fixed
- Fixed players not showing up in the host's lobby
- Fixed a bot disappearing when someone joined and left
- Fixed a short green flash at the start of a game

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