/*
 * PROJECT: fairyblends.com
 * DOMAIN: fairyblends.com
 * GAME: Ninja Veggie Slice
 *
 * DESIGN:
 * - CSS: BEM
 * - Palette: Warrior-Woman (Red, Gold, Blue + arcade accents)
 * - Effect: Gradient Mesh + Neon Glow accents
 * - Fonts: Cormorant Garamond (headings) + Lato (body)
 * - Buttons: 3D Effect with Gradient
 *
 * Created: 2025
 */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:wght@400;600;700;800&family=Lato:wght@300;400;700;900&display=swap');

/* ===========================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   =========================== */
:root {
    --crimson-blade: #c0152a;
    --warrior-gold: #d4a017;
    --royal-blue: #1a3a6b;
    --deep-navy: #0d1f3c;
    --ember-orange: #e8541a;
    --jade-green: #2e7d5a;
    --ivory-white: #f5f0e8;
    --parchment: #ede8d8;
    --shadow-dark: #080f1e;
    --steel-grey: #7a8299;
    --gold-light: #f0c842;
    --blood-red: #8b0000;

    --font-heading: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body: 'Lato', Arial, sans-serif;

    --header-height: 70px;

    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-med: 0.35s ease;
    --border-radius-sm: 4px;
    --border-radius-md: 8px;
    --border-radius-lg: 16px;

    --shadow-card: 0 8px 32px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.45);
    --shadow-glow-red: 0 0 18px rgba(192, 21, 42, 0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(192, 21, 42, 0.25);
    --shadow-glow-gold: 0 0 18px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
}

/* ===========================
   RESET & BASE
   =========================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--deep-navy);
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

ul, ol {
    list-style: none;
}

/* ===========================
   MANDATORY OVERLAY RULES
   =========================== */
.article-card,
.offer-card,
.card {
    position: relative;
}

.article-card__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.stars {
    color: #ffc107;
}

/* ===========================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   =========================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem); }

p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--parchment);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ===========================
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
   =========================== */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.section--dark {
    background-color: var(--shadow-dark);
}

.section--navy {
    background-color: var(--deep-navy);
}

.section--accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue) 0%, var(--deep-navy) 50%, var(--blood-red) 100%);
}

.section__header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section__title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--crimson-blade), var(--warrior-gold));
    margin: 0.5rem auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section__subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===========================
   GRADIENT MESH BACKGROUND
   =========================== */
.mesh-bg {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 20%, rgba(192, 21, 42, 0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 80%, rgba(26, 58, 107, 0.22) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 10%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1) 0%, transparent 45%),
        var(--deep-navy);
}

/* ===========================
   HEADER
   =========================== */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
    transition: background var(--transition-med);
}

.site-header__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: var(--header-height);
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), text-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo:hover {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    text-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-gold);
}

/* ===========================
   NAVIGATION
   =========================== */
.site-nav__list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.site-nav__link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-nav__link:hover,
.site-nav__link--active {
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1);
}

.site-nav__link--cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-blade), var(--blood-red));
    color: var(--ivory-white) !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(192, 21, 42, 0.4);
}

.site-nav__link--cta:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ember-orange), var(--crimson-blade)) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-red);
    color: var(--ivory-white) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Burger */
.burger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.4rem;
}

.burger__line {
    display: block;
    width: 26px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--warrior-gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-med), opacity var(--transition-med);
}

.burger.is-open .burger__line:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.burger.is-open .burger__line:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.burger.is-open .burger__line:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ===========================
   HERO SECTION
   =========================== */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: var(--header-height);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 40%, rgba(192, 21, 42, 0.22) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 30%, rgba(26, 58, 107, 0.28) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 90%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        var(--shadow-dark);
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            -45deg,
            transparent,
            transparent 40px,
            rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.025) 40px,
            rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.025) 41px
        );
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

.hero__badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
}

.hero__title-accent {
    color: var(--crimson-blade);
    text-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-red);
}

.hero__description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 500px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero__stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero__stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.hero__stat-value {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    line-height: 1;
}

.hero__stat-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.hero__visual {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.hero__game-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), var(--shadow-glow-red);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
}

.hero__game-thumb-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue) 0%, var(--shadow-dark) 50%, var(--blood-red) 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.hero__game-icon {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.5));
}

.hero__game-info {
    background: rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.92);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.hero__game-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
}

.hero__game-meta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.hero__floating-swords {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    font-size: 3rem;
    opacity: 0.3;
    animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(8deg); }
}

/* ===========================
   BUTTONS
   =========================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    transition: all var(--transition-med);
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.btn-play,
.btn--primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-blade) 0%, var(--blood-red) 100%);
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(192, 21, 42, 0.45), 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    transform: translateY(0);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    transition: all var(--transition-med);
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-play:hover,
.btn--primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ember-orange) 0%, var(--crimson-blade) 100%);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-red), 0 8px 25px rgba(192, 21, 42, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: var(--ivory-white);
}

.btn-play:active,
.btn--primary:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn--secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    border: 2px solid var(--warrior-gold);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 0 var(--warrior-gold);
}

.btn--secondary:hover {
    background: var(--warrior-gold);
    color: var(--shadow-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--ghost {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--large {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
}

/* ===========================
   FEATURES SECTION
   =========================== */
.features__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.feature-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(26, 58, 107, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-med), box-shadow var(--transition-med), border-color var(--transition-med);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--crimson-blade), var(--warrior-gold), var(--royal-blue));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-med);
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
}

.feature-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.feature-card__icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(192, 21, 42, 0.2), rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.feature-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.feature-card__text {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ===========================
   GAME PREVIEW SECTION
   =========================== */
.game-preview {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.game-preview__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.game-preview__frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), var(--shadow-glow-red);
    border: 1px solid rgba(192, 21, 42, 0.35);
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    background: var(--shadow-dark);
}

.game-preview__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: var(--crimson-blade);
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-red);
    z-index: 2;
}

.game-preview__content {
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.game-preview__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.game-preview__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
}

.game-preview__desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.game-preview__details {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.game-preview__detail {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--parchment);
}

.game-preview__detail-icon {
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ===========================
   HOW-TO SECTION (Homepage)
   =========================== */
.howto__steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    counter-reset: step-counter;
}

.howto__step {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    counter-increment: step-counter;
}

.howto__step::before {
    content: counter(step-counter, decimal-leading-zero);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(192, 21, 42, 0.18);
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.5rem;
    right: 1rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.howto__step-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.howto__step-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.howto__step-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===========================
   ARTICLE CARDS / BLOG
   =========================== */
.blog__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.article-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(26, 58, 107, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-med), box-shadow var(--transition-med), border-color var(--transition-med);
}

.article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), 0 0 24px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
}

.article-card__image {
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-blue), var(--blood-red));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.article-card__category {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    left: 0.75rem;
    background: var(--crimson-blade);
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.article-card__content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.article-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-card__meta-dot {
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--steel-grey);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.article-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.article-card:hover .article-card__title {
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
}

.article-card__excerpt {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.article-card__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.article-card__link:hover {
    gap: 0.7rem;
}

/* ===========================
   FAQ SECTION
   =========================== */
.faq__list {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.faq__item {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq__item.is-open {
    border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
}

.faq__question {
    width: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq__question:hover {
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
}

.faq__icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--warrior-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    transition: transform var(--transition-med), background var(--transition-med);
}

.faq__item.is-open .faq__icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--warrior-gold);
    color: var(--shadow-dark);
}

.faq__answer {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.faq__item.is-open .faq__answer {
    display: block;
}

/* ===========================
   CTA SECTION
   =========================== */
.cta-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blood-red) 0%, var(--shadow-dark) 50%, var(--royal-blue) 100%);
    padding: 5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            45deg,
            transparent,
            transparent 30px,
            rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 30px,
            rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 31px
        );
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-section__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.cta-section__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
}

.cta-section__text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.75);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* ===========================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   =========================== */
.page-hero {
    padding: 120px 0 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--shadow-dark) 0%, var(--deep-navy) 100%);
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
}

.page-hero__breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.page-hero__breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.page-hero__breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.page-hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.page-hero__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===========================
   ARTICLE PAGE
   =========================== */
.article-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.article-body {
    min-width: 0;
}

.article-body h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
}

.article-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
}

.article-body p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--parchment);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
    margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    color: var(--parchment);
}

.article-body ul { list-style: disc; }
.article-body ol { list-style: decimal; }

.article-body li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.article-body strong {
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.article-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background: rgba(26, 58, 107, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.sidebar-widget__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
}

.sidebar-widget__link-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.sidebar-widget__link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--parchment);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sidebar-widget__link::before {
    content: '›';
    color: var(--crimson-blade);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.sidebar-widget__link:hover {
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
}

/* ===========================
   CONTENT PAGE (about, etc)
   =========================== */
.content-page {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
}

.content-page h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
}

.content-page h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    margin: 1.75rem 0 0.75rem;
}

.content-page p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--parchment);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.content-page ul {
    list-style: disc;
    margin: 0.75rem 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    color: var(--parchment);
}

.content-page li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ===========================
   HOW TO PLAY PAGE
   =========================== */
.htp__section {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.htp__controls-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

.htp__control-item {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.htp__control-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    display: block;
}

.htp__control-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.htp__control-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    margin: 0;
}

.htp__tip-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.htp__tip {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: rgba(192, 21, 42, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(192, 21, 42, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
}

.htp__tip-num {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-blade), var(--blood-red));
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.htp__tip-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--parchment);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===========================
   CONTACT PAGE
   =========================== */
.contact__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
}

.contact__info-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact__info-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact__info-items {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact__info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.contact__info-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact__info-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
}

.contact__info-value {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form {
    background: rgba(26, 58, 107, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--parchment);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    outline: none;
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--steel-grey);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--warrior-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12);
}

.form-textarea {
    min-height: 140px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.form-submit {
    width: 100%;
}

.form-success {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(46, 125, 90, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(46, 125, 90, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    color: #6bcf7f;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* ===========================
   COOKIE CONSENT
   =========================== */
.cookie-consent {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 380px;
    background: rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.97);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    z-index: 9999;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.cookie-consent__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cookie-consent__text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cookie-consent__text a {
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.cookie-consent__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.cookie-consent__btn {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.cookie-consent__btn--accept {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-blade), var(--blood-red));
    color: var(--ivory-white);
}

.cookie-consent__btn--accept:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ember-orange), var(--crimson-blade));
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-red);
}

.cookie-consent__btn--decline {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

.cookie-consent__btn--decline:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    color: var(--ivory-white);
}

/* ===========================
   FOOTER
   =========================== */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--shadow-dark);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
    padding: 4rem 0 0;
}

.site-footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem 3rem;
}

.site-footer__brand-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.site-footer__brand-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 280px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.site-footer__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.site-footer__links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.site-footer__link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-footer__link:hover {
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
}

.site-footer__bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.site-footer__copy {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--steel-grey);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===========================
   ABOUT PAGE SPECIFICS
   =========================== */
.about__team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.team-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(26, 58, 107, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-med), border-color var(--transition-med);
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
}

.team-card__avatar {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-blade), var(--royal-blue));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
}

.team-card__name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ivory-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.team-card__role {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--warrior-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
   =========================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero__actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero__stats {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero__visual {
        order: -1;
    }

    .hero__game-card {
        max-width: 360px;
    }

    .game-preview__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .article-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .article-sidebar {
        position: static;
    }

    .contact__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .site-footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .site-nav {
        display: none;
        position: fixed;
        inset: calc(var(--header-height) - 1px) 0 0 0;
        background: rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.97);
        backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        z-index: 999;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
    }

    .site-nav.is-open {
        display: block;
    }

    .site-nav__list {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .site-nav__link {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .burger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hero__inner {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem 3rem;
    }

    .hero__description {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .features__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .blog__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .site-footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 3.5rem 0;
    }

    .howto__steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .htp__controls-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero__stats {
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .htp__controls-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .btn--large {
        padding: 0.9rem 1.75rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .cookie-consent {
        right: 0.75rem;
        left: 0.75rem;
        max-width: none;
    }
}