Devlog #02 - Expanded Gameplay GUI

This update makes the game now fully playable through the GUI and includes various bug fixes. The attached video shows the new GUI in action during a trick and a half of gameplay.

Also, the project hasn’t shipped yet, but you can still download and try the latest version on the GitHub Releases page.

GUI Improvements

I expanded the GUI to work in all phases of the game, so you now no longer need the terminal to play. It also now displays information such as the:

• current bid
• trump suit and dominant rank
• cards played in the current trick
• other turn information

Gameplay Improvements

Added an Auto button during the drawing round that automatically passes a player’s turn if passing is their only legal move (similar to a previous terminal feature).

Bug Fixes

• Fixed card corner transparency so the cards’ rounded corners render correctly.
• Fixed several move generation bugs.

Future Plans

• Add main menu.
• Show more information about the game.
• Decide on game variant and implement tractors and complicated throws.
• Ship the game once it’s feature-complete.
• Long term: Create an AI (using machine learning) to play against.