diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -80,6 +80,7 @@ frontend/.env.*.local
 # Websockets: NodeJs (in websockets)
 # -------------------------
 /websockets/node_modules/
+/websockets/.env
 # -------------------------
 # Other useful ignores
 # -------------------------
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diff --git a/frontend/src/App.vue b/frontend/src/App.vue
index 2f23a89..2d5ee1e 100644
--- a/frontend/src/App.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/App.vue
@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@
   <nav class="max-w-full p-5 flex flex-row justify-between align-middle">
     <div class="align-middle text-xl">
       <RouterLink to="/"> {{ pageTitle }} </RouterLink>
-      <span class="text-xs" v-if="authStore.currentUser">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
-        ({{ authStore.currentUser?.name }})
+      <span class="text-xs" v-if="authStore.currentUser"
+        >&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ({{ authStore.currentUser?.name }})
       </span>
     </div>
     <NavBar @logout="logout" :userLoggedIn="authStore.isLoggedIn" />
@@ -17,26 +17,22 @@
 </template>
 
 <script setup>
-import { RouterLink, RouterView } from 'vue-router';
-import { toast } from 'vue-sonner';
+import { RouterLink, RouterView } from 'vue-router'
+import { toast } from 'vue-sonner'
 import 'vue-sonner/style.css'
-import { ref, onMounted } from 'vue';
+import { ref, onMounted } from 'vue'
 import { Toaster } from '@/components/ui/sonner'
-import NavBar from './components/layout/NavBar.vue';
-import { useAuthStore } from './stores/auth';
-import { useSocketStore } from './stores/socket';
+import NavBar from './components/layout/NavBar.vue'
+import { useAuthStore } from './stores/auth'
+import { useSocketStore } from './stores/socket'
 
 const authStore = useAuthStore()
 const socketStore = useSocketStore()
 
-
 const year = new Date().getFullYear()
 const pageTitle = ref(`DAD ${year}/${String(year + 1).slice(-2)}`)
 
-
-
 const logout = () => {
-
   toast.promise(authStore.logout(), {
     loading: 'Calling API',
     success: () => {
@@ -44,15 +40,13 @@ const logout = () => {
     },
     error: (data) => `[API] Error - ${data?.response?.data?.message}`,
   })
-
 }
 
 onMounted(async () => {
   await authStore.restoreSession()
   socketStore.handleConnection()
 })
-
-
 </script>
 
-<style></style>`
\ No newline at end of file
+<style></style>
+`
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/game/DeckArea.vue b/frontend/src/components/game/DeckArea.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c2064ac
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/game/DeckArea.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,113 @@
+<template>
+  <div class="relative flex items-center justify-center w-64 h-48">
+    <div
+      class="absolute rotate-90 origin-center transition-all duration-700"
+      :class="[trumpReveal && 'scale-110']"
+    >
+      <div
+        class="ring-2 ring-amber-400/60 ring-offset-2 rounded-lg transition-all duration-700"
+        :class="[
+          trumpReveal &&
+            'ring-4 ring-amber-400 shadow-[0_0_30px_rgba(251,191,36,0.8)] animate-pulse',
+        ]"
+      >
+        <GameCard :suit="trumpCard.suit" :rank="trumpCard.rank" />
+      </div>
+      <div
+        v-if="trumpReveal"
+        class="absolute -bottom-8 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 bg-amber-500/90 text-white text-[10px] font-bold px-3 py-1 rounded-full whitespace-nowrap animate-pulse"
+      >
+        TRUMP
+      </div>
+    </div>
+
+    <div
+      v-if="!isEmpty && cardsRemaining > 0"
+      class="absolute -translate-x-8 -translate-y-4 transition-all duration-300"
+      :class="[cardsRemaining === 0 && 'opacity-0 scale-95', deckPulse && 'scale-105']"
+    >
+      <div class="relative">
+        <div
+          class="absolute inset-0 bg-gray-800 rounded-lg opacity-20 translate-x-1 translate-y-1"
+        ></div>
+        <div
+          class="absolute inset-0 bg-gray-800 rounded-lg opacity-15 translate-x-2 translate-y-2"
+        ></div>
+        <div
+          class="absolute inset-0 bg-gray-800 rounded-lg opacity-10 translate-x-3 translate-y-3"
+        ></div>
+
+        <div class="relative">
+          <GameCard suit="c" :rank="1" :face-down="true" />
+
+          <div
+            class="absolute -top-2 -right-2 bg-blue-600 text-white text-xs font-bold rounded-full w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center shadow-lg border-2 border-white transition-all duration-300"
+          >
+            <Transition
+              enter-active-class="transition-all duration-200"
+              enter-from-class="scale-150 opacity-0"
+              enter-to-class="scale-100 opacity-100"
+              leave-active-class="transition-all duration-200"
+              leave-from-class="scale-100 opacity-100"
+              leave-to-class="scale-50 opacity-0"
+              mode="out-in"
+            >
+              <span :key="cardsRemaining">{{ cardsRemaining }}</span>
+            </Transition>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { ref, watch } from 'vue'
+import GameCard from './GameCard.vue'
+
+const props = defineProps({
+  trumpCard: {
+    type: Object,
+    required: true,
+  },
+  cardsRemaining: {
+    type: Number,
+    required: true,
+  },
+  isEmpty: {
+    type: Boolean,
+    required: true,
+  },
+  revealTrump: {
+    type: Boolean,
+    default: false,
+  },
+})
+
+const deckPulse = ref(false)
+const trumpReveal = ref(false)
+
+// Pulse animation when cards remaining changes
+watch(
+  () => props.cardsRemaining,
+  () => {
+    deckPulse.value = true
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      deckPulse.value = false
+    }, 300)
+  },
+)
+
+// Trump reveal animation
+watch(
+  () => props.revealTrump,
+  (newValue) => {
+    if (newValue) {
+      trumpReveal.value = true
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        trumpReveal.value = false
+      }, 3000) // Show for 3 seconds
+    }
+  },
+)
+</script>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/game/FlyingCard.vue b/frontend/src/components/game/FlyingCard.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cf92227
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/game/FlyingCard.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,76 @@
+<template>
+  <Teleport to="body">
+    <div
+      v-if="isVisible"
+      class="fixed pointer-events-none z-[9999]"
+      :style="{
+        left: currentPosition.x + 'px',
+        top: currentPosition.y + 'px',
+        transition: isAnimating ? `all ${duration}ms ease-out` : 'none',
+      }"
+    >
+      <GameCard :suit="card.suit" :rank="card.rank" :face-down="faceDown" />
+    </div>
+  </Teleport>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { ref, onMounted, watch } from 'vue'
+import GameCard from './GameCard.vue'
+
+const props = defineProps({
+  card: {
+    type: Object,
+    required: true,
+  },
+  startPosition: {
+    type: Object,
+    required: true,
+    validator: (value) => 'x' in value && 'y' in value,
+  },
+  endPosition: {
+    type: Object,
+    required: true,
+    validator: (value) => 'x' in value && 'y' in value,
+  },
+  duration: {
+    type: Number,
+    default: 500,
+  },
+  faceDown: {
+    type: Boolean,
+    default: true,
+  },
+  delay: {
+    type: Number,
+    default: 0,
+  },
+})
+
+const emit = defineEmits(['complete'])
+
+const isVisible = ref(false)
+const isAnimating = ref(false)
+const currentPosition = ref({ x: 0, y: 0 })
+
+onMounted(() => {
+  // Start at the deck position
+  currentPosition.value = { ...props.startPosition }
+  isVisible.value = true
+
+  // Wait for delay, then start animation
+  setTimeout(() => {
+    // Force a reflow to ensure starting position is set
+    requestAnimationFrame(() => {
+      isAnimating.value = true
+      currentPosition.value = { ...props.endPosition }
+
+      // After animation completes, emit event and hide
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        emit('complete')
+        isVisible.value = false
+      }, props.duration)
+    })
+  }, props.delay)
+})
+</script>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/game/GameBoard.vue b/frontend/src/components/game/GameBoard.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..361fe8c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/game/GameBoard.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,116 @@
+<template>
+  <div
+    class="min-h-screen bg-linear-to-br from-green-700 via-green-800 to-green-900 grid grid-rows-[auto_auto_1fr_auto] grid-cols-[1fr_3fr_1fr] gap-6 p-8"
+  >
+    <!-- Score Display (Top Left) -->
+    <div class="col-start-1 col-end-4 row-start-1 flex justify-start items-start">
+      <ScoreDisplay
+        :player-score="playerScore"
+        :opponent-score="opponentScore"
+        :current-turn="currentTurn"
+        :round-number="1"
+      />
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Opponent Hand -->
+    <div class="col-start-2 col-end-3 row-start-2 flex justify-center">
+      <PlayerHand
+        :cards="opponentHand"
+        :face-down="true"
+        :max-cards="maxCards"
+        :playable-cards="[]"
+      />
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Play Area -->
+    <div class="col-start-2 col-end-3 row-start-3 flex items-center justify-center">
+      <PlayArea
+        :player-card="currentTrick.playerCard"
+        :opponent-card="currentTrick.opponentCard"
+        :winner="currentTrick.winner"
+      />
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Deck Area -->
+    <div class="col-start-3 col-end-4 row-start-3 flex items-center justify-center">
+      <DeckArea :trump-card="trumpCard" :cards-remaining="cardsRemaining" :is-empty="deckIsEmpty" />
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Player Hand -->
+    <div class="col-start-2 col-end-3 row-start-4 flex justify-center">
+      <PlayerHand
+        :cards="playerHand"
+        :face-down="false"
+        :max-cards="maxCards"
+        :playable-cards="playableCardIndices"
+        @card-clicked="handleCardClick"
+      />
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import PlayerHand from './PlayerHand.vue'
+import PlayArea from './PlayArea.vue'
+import DeckArea from './DeckArea.vue'
+import ScoreDisplay from './ScoreDisplay.vue'
+
+// Props for testing - in real implementation, these come from Pinia store
+const props = defineProps({
+  playerHand: {
+    type: Array,
+    default: () => [],
+  },
+  opponentHand: {
+    type: Array,
+    default: () => [],
+  },
+  currentTrick: {
+    type: Object,
+    default: () => ({
+      playerCard: null,
+      opponentCard: null,
+      winner: null,
+    }),
+  },
+  trumpCard: {
+    type: Object,
+    required: true,
+  },
+  cardsRemaining: {
+    type: Number,
+    default: 0,
+  },
+  deckIsEmpty: {
+    type: Boolean,
+    default: false,
+  },
+  maxCards: {
+    type: Number,
+    default: 3,
+  },
+  playableCardIndices: {
+    type: Array,
+    default: () => [],
+  },
+  playerScore: {
+    type: Number,
+    default: 45,
+  },
+  opponentScore: {
+    type: Number,
+    default: 23,
+  },
+  currentTurn: {
+    type: String,
+    default: 'player',
+    validator: (value) => ['player', 'opponent'].includes(value),
+  },
+})
+
+const emit = defineEmits(['card-clicked'])
+
+const handleCardClick = (payload) => {
+  emit('card-clicked', payload)
+}
+</script>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/game/GameCard.vue b/frontend/src/components/game/GameCard.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1d9884e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/game/GameCard.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+<template>
+  <div
+    class="relative w-32 aspect-[2.5/3.5] cursor-pointer transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out hover:scale-105 hover:-translate-y-2 hover:shadow-2xl"
+  >
+    <img
+      :src="cardImage"
+      :alt="faceDown ? 'Card back' : `${suit} ${rank}`"
+      class="w-full h-full object-cover rounded-lg shadow-lg select-none"
+      draggable="false"
+    />
+  </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { computed } from 'vue'
+
+const props = defineProps({
+  suit: {
+    type: String,
+    required: true,
+  },
+  rank: {
+    type: Number,
+    required: true,
+  },
+  faceDown: {
+    type: Boolean,
+    default: false,
+  },
+})
+
+const cardImage = computed(() => {
+  if (props.faceDown) {
+    return '/cards/semFace.png'
+  } else {
+    return `/cards/${props.suit}${props.rank}.png`
+  }
+})
+</script>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/game/GameOver.vue b/frontend/src/components/game/GameOver.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..19ddf8e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/game/GameOver.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,295 @@
+<template>
+  <Teleport to="body">
+    <Transition
+      enter-active-class="transition-all duration-500 ease-out"
+      enter-from-class="opacity-0"
+      enter-to-class="opacity-100"
+      leave-active-class="transition-all duration-300 ease-in"
+      leave-from-class="opacity-100"
+      leave-to-class="opacity-0"
+    >
+      <div
+        v-if="isVisible"
+        class="fixed inset-0 bg-black/70 backdrop-blur-sm z-[9998] flex items-center justify-center p-4"
+        @click.self="handleClose"
+      >
+        <Transition
+          enter-active-class="transition-all duration-500 ease-out delay-100"
+          enter-from-class="opacity-0 scale-75 -translate-y-10"
+          enter-to-class="opacity-100 scale-100 translate-y-0"
+          leave-active-class="transition-all duration-300 ease-in"
+          leave-from-class="opacity-100 scale-100"
+          leave-to-class="opacity-0 scale-90"
+        >
+          <div
+            v-if="isVisible"
+            class="bg-gradient-to-br from-gray-900 via-gray-800 to-gray-900 rounded-2xl shadow-2xl border-2 max-w-md w-full p-8 relative overflow-hidden"
+            :class="[
+              winner === 'player'
+                ? 'border-emerald-500/50'
+                : winner === 'opponent'
+                  ? 'border-rose-500/50'
+                  : 'border-gray-600/50',
+            ]"
+          >
+            <!-- Confetti Effect (if player wins) -->
+            <div v-if="winner === 'player' && showConfetti" class="absolute inset-0 pointer-events-none">
+              <div
+                v-for="i in 30"
+                :key="i"
+                class="absolute w-2 h-2 animate-confetti"
+                :style="{
+                  left: Math.random() * 100 + '%',
+                  top: '-10px',
+                  backgroundColor: ['#fbbf24', '#34d399', '#60a5fa', '#f472b6', '#a78bfa'][
+                    Math.floor(Math.random() * 5)
+                  ],
+                  animationDelay: Math.random() * 2 + 's',
+                  animationDuration: 3 + Math.random() * 2 + 's',
+                }"
+              ></div>
+            </div>
+
+            <!-- Winner Icon/Badge -->
+            <div class="flex justify-center mb-6">
+              <div
+                class="relative"
+                :class="[winner === 'player' ? 'animate-bounce' : 'animate-pulse']"
+              >
+                <div
+                  v-if="winner === 'player'"
+                  class="w-24 h-24 rounded-full bg-gradient-to-br from-emerald-400 to-emerald-600 flex items-center justify-center shadow-lg shadow-emerald-500/50"
+                >
+                  <span class="text-5xl">🏆</span>
+                </div>
+                <div
+                  v-else-if="winner === 'opponent'"
+                  class="w-24 h-24 rounded-full bg-gradient-to-br from-rose-400 to-rose-600 flex items-center justify-center shadow-lg shadow-rose-500/50"
+                >
+                  <span class="text-5xl">😔</span>
+                </div>
+                <div
+                  v-else
+                  class="w-24 h-24 rounded-full bg-gradient-to-br from-gray-400 to-gray-600 flex items-center justify-center shadow-lg"
+                >
+                  <span class="text-5xl">🤝</span>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+            <!-- Title -->
+            <h2
+              class="text-4xl font-black text-center mb-2 bg-clip-text text-transparent bg-gradient-to-r"
+              :class="[
+                winner === 'player'
+                  ? 'from-emerald-300 to-emerald-500'
+                  : winner === 'opponent'
+                    ? 'from-rose-300 to-rose-500'
+                    : 'from-gray-300 to-gray-500',
+              ]"
+            >
+              {{ title }}
+            </h2>
+
+            <!-- Subtitle -->
+            <p class="text-center text-gray-400 mb-8">{{ subtitle }}</p>
+
+            <!-- Scores -->
+            <div class="bg-black/30 rounded-xl p-6 mb-8 space-y-4">
+              <div class="flex items-center justify-between">
+                <span class="text-gray-300 font-medium">{{ playerName }}</span>
+                <span
+                  class="text-3xl font-black tabular-nums transition-all duration-500"
+                  :class="[
+                    playerScore > opponentScore
+                      ? 'text-emerald-400 drop-shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(52,211,153,0.6)]'
+                      : 'text-white',
+                  ]"
+                >
+                  {{ displayPlayerScore }}
+                </span>
+              </div>
+              <div class="h-px bg-gray-700"></div>
+              <div class="flex items-center justify-between">
+                <span class="text-gray-300 font-medium">{{ opponentName }}</span>
+                <span
+                  class="text-3xl font-black tabular-nums transition-all duration-500"
+                  :class="[
+                    opponentScore > playerScore
+                      ? 'text-rose-400 drop-shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(251,113,133,0.6)]'
+                      : 'text-white',
+                  ]"
+                >
+                  {{ displayOpponentScore }}
+                </span>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+            <!-- Stats (optional) -->
+            <div v-if="stats" class="grid grid-cols-2 gap-4 mb-8">
+              <div class="bg-black/20 rounded-lg p-3 text-center">
+                <p class="text-gray-400 text-xs mb-1">Your Tricks</p>
+                <p class="text-2xl font-bold text-white">{{ stats.playerTricks }}</p>
+              </div>
+              <div class="bg-black/20 rounded-lg p-3 text-center">
+                <p class="text-gray-400 text-xs mb-1">Opponent Tricks</p>
+                <p class="text-2xl font-bold text-white">{{ stats.opponentTricks }}</p>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+            <!-- Actions -->
+            <div class="flex gap-3">
+              <button
+                @click="$emit('play-again')"
+                class="flex-1 bg-gradient-to-r from-emerald-500 to-emerald-600 hover:from-emerald-600 hover:to-emerald-700 text-white font-bold py-3 px-6 rounded-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:scale-105 active:scale-95 shadow-lg"
+              >
+                Play Again
+              </button>
+              <button
+                v-if="!hideClose"
+                @click="handleClose"
+                class="flex-1 bg-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-600 text-white font-bold py-3 px-6 rounded-lg transition-all duration-200 hover:scale-105 active:scale-95"
+              >
+                Close
+              </button>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </Transition>
+      </div>
+    </Transition>
+  </Teleport>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { ref, computed, watch, onMounted } from 'vue'
+
+const props = defineProps({
+  isVisible: {
+    type: Boolean,
+    required: true,
+  },
+  winner: {
+    type: String,
+    required: true,
+    validator: (value) => ['player', 'opponent', 'draw'].includes(value),
+  },
+  playerScore: {
+    type: Number,
+    required: true,
+  },
+  opponentScore: {
+    type: Number,
+    required: true,
+  },
+  playerName: {
+    type: String,
+    default: 'You',
+  },
+  opponentName: {
+    type: String,
+    default: 'Bot',
+  },
+  stats: {
+    type: Object,
+    default: null,
+  },
+  hideClose: {
+    type: Boolean,
+    default: false,
+  },
+})
+
+const emit = defineEmits(['close', 'play-again'])
+
+const showConfetti = ref(false)
+const displayPlayerScore = ref(0)
+const displayOpponentScore = ref(0)
+
+// Computed title based on winner
+const title = computed(() => {
+  if (props.winner === 'player') return 'Victory!'
+  if (props.winner === 'opponent') return 'Defeat'
+  return 'Draw!'
+})
+
+// Computed subtitle
+const subtitle = computed(() => {
+  if (props.winner === 'player') return 'Congratulations! You won the game!'
+  if (props.winner === 'opponent') return 'Better luck next time!'
+  return 'The game ended in a draw'
+})
+
+// Animate score count-up
+const animateScore = (fromValue, toValue, callback) => {
+  const duration = 1000
+  const steps = 30
+  const stepDuration = duration / steps
+  const increment = (toValue - fromValue) / steps
+
+  let current = fromValue
+  let step = 0
+
+  const interval = setInterval(() => {
+    step++
+    current += increment
+
+    if (step >= steps) {
+      current = toValue
+      clearInterval(interval)
+    }
+
+    callback(Math.round(current))
+  }, stepDuration)
+}
+
+// Watch for visibility and trigger animations
+watch(
+  () => props.isVisible,
+  (newValue) => {
+    if (newValue) {
+      // Start confetti if player wins
+      if (props.winner === 'player') {
+        setTimeout(() => {
+          showConfetti.value = true
+        }, 300)
+      }
+
+      // Animate scores counting up
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        animateScore(0, props.playerScore, (value) => {
+          displayPlayerScore.value = value
+        })
+        animateScore(0, props.opponentScore, (value) => {
+          displayOpponentScore.value = value
+        })
+      }, 400)
+    } else {
+      showConfetti.value = false
+      displayPlayerScore.value = 0
+      displayOpponentScore.value = 0
+    }
+  },
+  { immediate: true },
+)
+
+const handleClose = () => {
+  emit('close')
+}
+</script>
+
+<style scoped>
+@keyframes confetti {
+  0% {
+    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
+    opacity: 1;
+  }
+  100% {
+    transform: translateY(100vh) rotate(720deg);
+    opacity: 0;
+  }
+}
+
+.animate-confetti {
+  animation: confetti linear forwards;
+}
+</style>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/game/PlayArea.vue b/frontend/src/components/game/PlayArea.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..56c8963
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/game/PlayArea.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,100 @@
+<template>
+  <div class="flex items-center justify-center h-64 relative">
+    <div class="relative w-96 h-full flex items-center justify-center">
+      <!-- Opponent Card Slot -->
+      <div
+        class="absolute top-4"
+        :class="[
+          winner === 'opponent' && 'ring-4 ring-green-400 ring-offset-4 rounded-lg animate-pulse',
+        ]"
+        :style="{ zIndex: opponentCard ? (firstPlayer === 'opponent' ? 1 : 2) : 0 }"
+      >
+        <div
+          v-if="!opponentCard"
+          class="w-32 aspect-[2.5/3.5] border-4 border-dashed border-gray-400/40 rounded-lg bg-gray-100/20 flex items-center justify-center"
+        >
+          <span class="text-gray-400 text-xs font-medium">Opponent</span>
+        </div>
+        <Transition
+          enter-active-class="transition-all duration-500 ease-out"
+          enter-from-class="opacity-0 -translate-y-[200px] scale-75"
+          enter-to-class="opacity-100 translate-y-0 scale-100 rotate-6"
+          leave-active-class="transition-all duration-500 ease-in"
+          :leave-from-class="`opacity-100 translate-y-0 scale-100 rotate-6`"
+          :leave-to-class="
+            winner === 'opponent'
+              ? 'opacity-0 -translate-y-[200px] translate-x-[300px] scale-50 rotate-0'
+              : 'opacity-0 translate-y-[200px] translate-x-[300px] scale-50 rotate-0'
+          "
+          mode="out-in"
+        >
+          <div
+            v-if="opponentCard"
+            :key="`${opponentCard.suit}-${opponentCard.rank}`"
+            class="rotate-6"
+          >
+            <GameCard :suit="opponentCard.suit" :rank="opponentCard.rank" />
+          </div>
+        </Transition>
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Player Card Slot -->
+      <div
+        class="absolute bottom-4"
+        :class="[
+          winner === 'player' && 'ring-4 ring-green-400 ring-offset-4 rounded-lg animate-pulse',
+        ]"
+        :style="{ zIndex: playerCard ? (firstPlayer === 'player' ? 1 : 2) : 0 }"
+      >
+        <div
+          v-if="!playerCard"
+          class="w-32 aspect-[2.5/3.5] border-4 border-dashed border-gray-400/40 rounded-lg bg-gray-100/20 flex items-center justify-center"
+        >
+          <span class="text-gray-400 text-xs font-medium">You</span>
+        </div>
+        <Transition
+          enter-active-class="transition-all duration-500 ease-out"
+          enter-from-class="opacity-0 translate-y-[200px] scale-75"
+          enter-to-class="opacity-100 translate-y-0 scale-100 -rotate-6"
+          leave-active-class="transition-all duration-500 ease-in"
+          :leave-from-class="`opacity-100 translate-y-0 scale-100 -rotate-6`"
+          :leave-to-class="
+            winner === 'opponent'
+              ? 'opacity-0 -translate-y-[200px] translate-x-[300px] scale-50 rotate-0'
+              : 'opacity-0 translate-y-[200px] translate-x-[300px] scale-50 rotate-0'
+          "
+          mode="out-in"
+        >
+          <div v-if="playerCard" :key="`${playerCard.suit}-${playerCard.rank}`" class="-rotate-6">
+            <GameCard :suit="playerCard.suit" :rank="playerCard.rank" />
+          </div>
+        </Transition>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import GameCard from './GameCard.vue'
+
+const props = defineProps({
+  playerCard: {
+    type: Object,
+    default: null,
+  },
+  opponentCard: {
+    type: Object,
+    default: null,
+  },
+  winner: {
+    type: String,
+    default: null,
+    validator: (value) => [null, 'player', 'opponent'].includes(value),
+  },
+  firstPlayer: {
+    type: String,
+    default: null,
+    validator: (value) => [null, 'player', 'opponent'].includes(value),
+  },
+})
+</script>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/game/PlayerHand.vue b/frontend/src/components/game/PlayerHand.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d19a7be
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/game/PlayerHand.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,98 @@
+<template>
+  <div class="flex justify-center items-end relative h-40">
+    <TransitionGroup
+      enter-active-class="transition-all duration-500 ease-out"
+      enter-from-class="opacity-0 -translate-y-8 scale-75"
+      enter-to-class="opacity-100 translate-y-0 scale-100"
+    >
+      <div
+        v-for="(card, index) in cards"
+        :key="`${card.suit}-${card.rank}-${index}`"
+        class="absolute transition-all duration-300 ease-out"
+        :style="getCardStyle(index)"
+        @mouseenter="hoveredIndex = index"
+        @mouseleave="hoveredIndex = null"
+        @click="$emit('card-clicked', { card, index })"
+      >
+        <div
+          :class="[
+            'transition-all duration-300',
+            isPlayable(index) && 'ring-2 ring-yellow-400 ring-offset-2 rounded-lg',
+            hoveredIndex === index && 'scale-110 -translate-y-4 z-50',
+          ]"
+        >
+          <GameCard :suit="card.suit" :rank="card.rank" :face-down="faceDown" />
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </TransitionGroup>
+  </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { ref, computed } from 'vue'
+import GameCard from './GameCard.vue'
+
+const props = defineProps({
+  cards: {
+    type: Array,
+    required: true,
+    default: () => [],
+  },
+  faceDown: {
+    type: Boolean,
+    default: false,
+  },
+  maxCards: {
+    type: Number,
+    default: 3,
+    validator: (value) => [3, 9].includes(value),
+  },
+  playableCards: {
+    type: Array,
+    default: () => [],
+  },
+})
+
+defineEmits(['card-clicked'])
+
+const hoveredIndex = ref(null)
+
+// Calculate overlap percentage based on max cards
+// 3 cards: 70% overlap, 9 cards: 85% overlap
+const overlapPercentage = computed(() => {
+  return props.maxCards === 3 ? 0.7 : 0.85
+})
+
+// Calculate card spacing dynamically
+const cardWidth = 128 // w-32 from GameCard component
+const getCardStyle = (index) => {
+  const totalCards = props.cards.length
+  const overlapOffset = cardWidth * (1 - overlapPercentage.value)
+
+  // Calculate total width needed
+  const totalWidth = cardWidth + (totalCards - 1) * overlapOffset
+  const startOffset = -totalWidth / 2 + cardWidth / 2
+
+  // Base position
+  let left = startOffset + index * overlapOffset
+
+  // If a card is hovered, shift neighbors
+  if (hoveredIndex.value !== null && hoveredIndex.value !== index) {
+    if (index < hoveredIndex.value) {
+      left -= 10 // Push left cards more to the left
+    } else if (index > hoveredIndex.value) {
+      left += 10 // Push right cards more to the right
+    }
+  }
+
+  return {
+    left: `calc(50% + ${left}px)`,
+    zIndex: hoveredIndex.value === index ? 50 : index + 1,
+  }
+}
+
+// Check if a card is playable
+const isPlayable = (index) => {
+  return props.playableCards.includes(index)
+}
+</script>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/game/ScoreDisplay.vue b/frontend/src/components/game/ScoreDisplay.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ecc14b7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/game/ScoreDisplay.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,176 @@
+<template>
+  <div
+    class="inline-flex bg-gray-900/80 backdrop-blur-sm border border-gray-700/50 shadow-xl rounded-md px-4 py-1.5 items-center gap-4"
+  >
+    <!-- Opponent Score (Left) -->
+    <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
+      <div class="flex flex-col items-start">
+        <span class="text-gray-400 text-[10px] uppercase tracking-wide mb-0.5">{{
+          opponentName
+        }}</span>
+        <span
+          class="text-2xl font-black tabular-nums transition-all duration-300"
+          :class="[
+            opponentScore > playerScore
+              ? 'text-amber-400 drop-shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(251,191,36,0.6)]'
+              : 'text-white',
+            scoreChanged === 'opponent' && 'scale-110',
+          ]"
+        >
+          {{ displayOpponentScore }}
+        </span>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Center Turn Indicator -->
+    <div class="flex flex-col items-center gap-1">
+      <div
+        class="px-3 py-0.5 rounded-full text-[9px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider transition-all duration-300"
+        :class="[
+          currentTurn === 'player'
+            ? 'bg-emerald-500/20 text-emerald-400 border border-emerald-500/40 shadow-[0_0_10px_rgba(52,211,153,0.4)]'
+            : 'bg-rose-500/20 text-rose-400 border border-rose-500/40 shadow-[0_0_10px_rgba(251,113,133,0.4)]',
+          turnChanged && 'animate-pulse',
+        ]"
+      >
+        {{ currentTurn === 'player' ? 'Your Turn' : "Bot's Turn" }}
+      </div>
+      <span v-if="roundNumber" class="text-gray-500 text-[10px] font-medium">
+        Round {{ roundNumber }}
+      </span>
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Player Score (Right) -->
+    <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
+      <div class="flex flex-col items-end">
+        <span class="text-gray-400 text-[10px] uppercase tracking-wide mb-0.5">{{
+          playerName
+        }}</span>
+        <span
+          class="text-2xl font-black tabular-nums transition-all duration-300"
+          :class="[
+            playerScore > opponentScore
+              ? 'text-amber-400 drop-shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(251,191,36,0.6)]'
+              : 'text-white',
+            scoreChanged === 'player' && 'scale-110',
+          ]"
+        >
+          {{ displayPlayerScore }}
+        </span>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { ref, watch, computed } from 'vue'
+
+const props = defineProps({
+  playerScore: {
+    type: Number,
+    required: true,
+  },
+  opponentScore: {
+    type: Number,
+    required: true,
+  },
+  playerName: {
+    type: String,
+    default: 'You',
+  },
+  opponentName: {
+    type: String,
+    default: 'Bot',
+  },
+  currentTurn: {
+    type: String,
+    default: 'player',
+    validator: (value) => ['player', 'opponent'].includes(value),
+  },
+  roundNumber: {
+    type: Number,
+    default: null,
+  },
+})
+
+const scoreChanged = ref(null)
+const turnChanged = ref(false)
+const displayPlayerScore = ref(props.playerScore)
+const displayOpponentScore = ref(props.opponentScore)
+
+// Animate score count-up
+const animateScore = (fromValue, toValue, callback) => {
+  const duration = 500 // Total animation duration in ms
+  const steps = 20 // Number of increments
+  const stepDuration = duration / steps
+  const increment = (toValue - fromValue) / steps
+
+  let current = fromValue
+  let step = 0
+
+  const interval = setInterval(() => {
+    step++
+    current += increment
+
+    if (step >= steps) {
+      current = toValue
+      clearInterval(interval)
+    }
+
+    callback(Math.round(current))
+  }, stepDuration)
+}
+
+// Watch for player score changes and trigger count-up animation
+watch(
+  () => props.playerScore,
+  (newScore, oldScore) => {
+    scoreChanged.value = 'player'
+
+    if (oldScore !== undefined && newScore !== oldScore) {
+      animateScore(oldScore, newScore, (value) => {
+        displayPlayerScore.value = value
+      })
+    } else {
+      displayPlayerScore.value = newScore
+    }
+
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      scoreChanged.value = null
+    }, 300)
+  },
+  { immediate: true },
+)
+
+// Watch for opponent score changes and trigger count-up animation
+watch(
+  () => props.opponentScore,
+  (newScore, oldScore) => {
+    scoreChanged.value = 'opponent'
+
+    if (oldScore !== undefined && newScore !== oldScore) {
+      animateScore(oldScore, newScore, (value) => {
+        displayOpponentScore.value = value
+      })
+    } else {
+      displayOpponentScore.value = newScore
+    }
+
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      scoreChanged.value = null
+    }, 300)
+  },
+  { immediate: true },
+)
+
+// Watch for turn changes and trigger pulse animation
+watch(
+  () => props.currentTurn,
+  () => {
+    turnChanged.value = true
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      turnChanged.value = false
+    }, 1000)
+  },
+)
+</script>
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/TestAllAnimations.vue b/frontend/src/pages/TestAllAnimations.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2e83f08
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/TestAllAnimations.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,342 @@
+<template>
+  <div class="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-br from-green-700 via-green-800 to-green-900 p-8">
+    <div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto">
+      <!-- Title -->
+      <h1 class="text-white text-3xl font-bold mb-8 text-center">
+        All Animations Test Page
+      </h1>
+
+      <!-- Control Panel -->
+      <div class="bg-gray-900/80 rounded-lg p-6 mb-8">
+        <h2 class="text-white text-xl font-semibold mb-4">Controls</h2>
+
+        <!-- Score Animation Tests -->
+        <div class="mb-6">
+          <h3 class="text-emerald-400 font-semibold mb-3">Score Count-Up Animation</h3>
+          <div class="flex flex-wrap gap-3">
+            <button
+              @click="increasePlayerScore"
+              class="px-4 py-2 bg-green-600 hover:bg-green-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+            >
+              +10 Player Score
+            </button>
+            <button
+              @click="increaseOpponentScore"
+              class="px-4 py-2 bg-red-600 hover:bg-red-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+            >
+              +10 Opponent Score
+            </button>
+            <button
+              @click="resetScores"
+              class="px-4 py-2 bg-gray-600 hover:bg-gray-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+            >
+              Reset Scores
+            </button>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Turn Transition Tests -->
+        <div class="mb-6">
+          <h3 class="text-blue-400 font-semibold mb-3">Turn Transition Animation</h3>
+          <div class="flex flex-wrap gap-3">
+            <button
+              @click="toggleTurn"
+              class="px-4 py-2 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+            >
+              Switch Turn
+            </button>
+            <button
+              @click="currentTurn = 'player'"
+              class="px-4 py-2 bg-emerald-600 hover:bg-emerald-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+            >
+              Your Turn
+            </button>
+            <button
+              @click="currentTurn = 'opponent'"
+              class="px-4 py-2 bg-rose-600 hover:bg-rose-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+            >
+              Bot's Turn
+            </button>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Trump Reveal Tests -->
+        <div class="mb-6">
+          <h3 class="text-amber-400 font-semibold mb-3">Trump Reveal Animation</h3>
+          <div class="flex flex-wrap gap-3">
+            <button
+              @click="triggerTrumpReveal"
+              class="px-4 py-2 bg-amber-600 hover:bg-amber-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+            >
+              Reveal Trump
+            </button>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Game Over Tests -->
+        <div class="mb-6">
+          <h3 class="text-purple-400 font-semibold mb-3">Game Over Screen</h3>
+          <div class="flex flex-wrap gap-3">
+            <button
+              @click="showGameOverPlayerWin"
+              class="px-4 py-2 bg-emerald-600 hover:bg-emerald-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+            >
+              Player Wins
+            </button>
+            <button
+              @click="showGameOverOpponentWin"
+              class="px-4 py-2 bg-rose-600 hover:bg-rose-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+            >
+              Opponent Wins
+            </button>
+            <button
+              @click="showGameOverDraw"
+              class="px-4 py-2 bg-gray-600 hover:bg-gray-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+            >
+              Draw
+            </button>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Full Sequence -->
+        <div>
+          <h3 class="text-pink-400 font-semibold mb-3">Complete Sequence</h3>
+          <div class="flex flex-wrap gap-3">
+            <button
+              @click="runFullSequence"
+              :disabled="isRunningSequence"
+              class="px-4 py-2 bg-pink-600 hover:bg-pink-700 disabled:bg-gray-600 disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+            >
+              Run Full Animation Sequence
+            </button>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Game Board Preview -->
+      <div class="grid grid-rows-[auto_1fr] gap-8">
+        <!-- Score Display -->
+        <div class="flex justify-center">
+          <ScoreDisplay
+            :player-score="playerScore"
+            :opponent-score="opponentScore"
+            :current-turn="currentTurn"
+            :round-number="1"
+          />
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Deck Area (with trump) -->
+        <div class="flex justify-center">
+          <div class="bg-gray-800/30 rounded-lg p-6">
+            <h3 class="text-white text-sm font-semibold mb-4 text-center">Trump Card</h3>
+            <DeckArea
+              :trump-card="trumpCard"
+              :cards-remaining="cardsRemaining"
+              :is-empty="false"
+              :reveal-trump="revealTrump"
+            />
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Instructions -->
+      <div class="bg-gray-900/80 rounded-lg p-6 mt-8 text-gray-300">
+        <h3 class="text-white font-semibold mb-2">Instructions:</h3>
+        <ul class="list-disc list-inside space-y-1 text-sm">
+          <li>
+            <strong>Score Count-Up:</strong> Click "+10" buttons to see scores animate smoothly
+            from old to new value
+          </li>
+          <li>
+            <strong>Turn Transition:</strong> Switch turns to see the indicator pulse and glow with
+            color change
+          </li>
+          <li>
+            <strong>Trump Reveal:</strong> Triggers a 3-second pulse/glow animation on the trump
+            card with label
+          </li>
+          <li>
+            <strong>Game Over:</strong> Shows victory/defeat modal with score count-up and confetti
+            (on win)
+          </li>
+          <li>
+            <strong>Full Sequence:</strong> Runs all animations in order: trump reveal → turn
+            changes → score updates → game over
+          </li>
+        </ul>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Game Over Modal -->
+    <GameOver
+      :is-visible="gameOverVisible"
+      :winner="gameOverWinner"
+      :player-score="playerScore"
+      :opponent-score="opponentScore"
+      :stats="gameOverStats"
+      @close="gameOverVisible = false"
+      @play-again="handlePlayAgain"
+    />
+  </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { ref } from 'vue'
+import ScoreDisplay from '@/components/game/ScoreDisplay.vue'
+import DeckArea from '@/components/game/DeckArea.vue'
+import GameOver from '@/components/game/GameOver.vue'
+
+// Game state
+const playerScore = ref(23)
+const opponentScore = ref(15)
+const currentTurn = ref('player')
+const cardsRemaining = ref(30)
+const revealTrump = ref(false)
+const isRunningSequence = ref(false)
+
+// Trump card
+const trumpCard = ref({ suit: 'o', rank: 7 })
+
+// Game Over state
+const gameOverVisible = ref(false)
+const gameOverWinner = ref('player')
+const gameOverStats = ref({
+  playerTricks: 8,
+  opponentTricks: 6,
+})
+
+// Score manipulation
+const increasePlayerScore = () => {
+  playerScore.value += 10
+}
+
+const increaseOpponentScore = () => {
+  opponentScore.value += 10
+}
+
+const resetScores = () => {
+  playerScore.value = 0
+  opponentScore.value = 0
+}
+
+// Turn control
+const toggleTurn = () => {
+  currentTurn.value = currentTurn.value === 'player' ? 'opponent' : 'player'
+}
+
+// Trump reveal
+const triggerTrumpReveal = () => {
+  revealTrump.value = true
+  setTimeout(() => {
+    revealTrump.value = false
+  }, 100)
+}
+
+// Game Over screens
+const showGameOverPlayerWin = () => {
+  playerScore.value = 67
+  opponentScore.value = 53
+  gameOverWinner.value = 'player'
+  gameOverStats.value = {
+    playerTricks: 11,
+    opponentTricks: 9,
+  }
+  gameOverVisible.value = true
+}
+
+const showGameOverOpponentWin = () => {
+  playerScore.value = 45
+  opponentScore.value = 75
+  gameOverWinner.value = 'opponent'
+  gameOverStats.value = {
+    playerTricks: 7,
+    opponentTricks: 13,
+  }
+  gameOverVisible.value = true
+}
+
+const showGameOverDraw = () => {
+  playerScore.value = 60
+  opponentScore.value = 60
+  gameOverWinner.value = 'draw'
+  gameOverStats.value = {
+    playerTricks: 10,
+    opponentTricks: 10,
+  }
+  gameOverVisible.value = true
+}
+
+const handlePlayAgain = () => {
+  gameOverVisible.value = false
+  resetScores()
+  currentTurn.value = 'player'
+  cardsRemaining.value = 40
+}
+
+// Full animation sequence
+const runFullSequence = async () => {
+  if (isRunningSequence.value) return
+  isRunningSequence.value = true
+
+  // Reset everything
+  resetScores()
+  currentTurn.value = 'player'
+  gameOverVisible.value = false
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 500))
+
+  // 1. Trump Reveal
+  console.log('1. Trump Reveal')
+  triggerTrumpReveal()
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 3500))
+
+  // 2. First turn
+  console.log('2. Player turn')
+  currentTurn.value = 'player'
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 1500))
+
+  // 3. Player scores
+  console.log('3. Player scores')
+  playerScore.value = 11
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 2000))
+
+  // 4. Switch turn
+  console.log('4. Switch to opponent turn')
+  currentTurn.value = 'opponent'
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 1500))
+
+  // 5. Opponent scores
+  console.log('5. Opponent scores')
+  opponentScore.value = 10
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 2000))
+
+  // 6. Back to player
+  console.log('6. Back to player')
+  currentTurn.value = 'player'
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 1000))
+
+  // 7. More scoring
+  console.log('7. More scoring')
+  playerScore.value = 23
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 1500))
+  opponentScore.value = 19
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 1500))
+  playerScore.value = 34
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 1500))
+
+  // 8. Final scores and game over
+  console.log('8. Game over')
+  playerScore.value = 67
+  opponentScore.value = 53
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 2000))
+
+  // Show game over
+  gameOverWinner.value = 'player'
+  gameOverStats.value = {
+    playerTricks: 11,
+    opponentTricks: 9,
+  }
+  gameOverVisible.value = true
+
+  isRunningSequence.value = false
+}
+</script>
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/TestAnimations.vue b/frontend/src/pages/TestAnimations.vue
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+++ b/frontend/src/pages/TestAnimations.vue
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+<template>
+  <div class="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-br from-green-700 via-green-800 to-green-900 p-8">
+    <div class="max-w-4xl mx-auto">
+      <!-- Title -->
+      <h1 class="text-white text-3xl font-bold mb-8 text-center">Animation Test Page</h1>
+
+      <!-- Control Panel -->
+      <div class="bg-gray-900/80 rounded-lg p-6 mb-8">
+        <h2 class="text-white text-xl font-semibold mb-4">Controls</h2>
+        <div class="flex flex-wrap gap-3">
+          <button
+            @click="playPlayerCard"
+            class="px-4 py-2 bg-green-600 hover:bg-green-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+          >
+            Play Player Card
+          </button>
+          <button
+            @click="playOpponentCard"
+            class="px-4 py-2 bg-red-600 hover:bg-red-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+          >
+            Play Opponent Card
+          </button>
+          <button
+            @click="playBothCards"
+            class="px-4 py-2 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+          >
+            Play Both Cards
+          </button>
+          <button
+            @click="clearCards"
+            class="px-4 py-2 bg-gray-600 hover:bg-gray-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+          >
+            Clear Cards
+          </button>
+          <button
+            @click="setPlayerWinner"
+            class="px-4 py-2 bg-emerald-600 hover:bg-emerald-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+          >
+            Player Wins
+          </button>
+          <button
+            @click="setOpponentWinner"
+            class="px-4 py-2 bg-rose-600 hover:bg-rose-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+          >
+            Opponent Wins
+          </button>
+          <button
+            @click="fullSequence"
+            class="px-4 py-2 bg-purple-600 hover:bg-purple-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+          >
+            Full Trick Sequence
+          </button>
+          <button
+            @click="collectTrickPlayerWins"
+            :disabled="!playerCard || !opponentCard"
+            class="px-4 py-2 bg-cyan-600 hover:bg-cyan-700 disabled:bg-gray-600 disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+          >
+            Collect Trick (Player Wins)
+          </button>
+          <button
+            @click="collectTrickOpponentWins"
+            :disabled="!playerCard || !opponentCard"
+            class="px-4 py-2 bg-orange-600 hover:bg-orange-700 disabled:bg-gray-600 disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+          >
+            Collect Trick (Opponent Wins)
+          </button>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Current State Display -->
+        <div class="mt-4 text-gray-300 text-sm">
+          <p>
+            <strong>Player Card:</strong>
+            {{ playerCard ? `${playerCard.suit}${playerCard.rank}` : 'None' }}
+          </p>
+          <p>
+            <strong>Opponent Card:</strong>
+            {{ opponentCard ? `${opponentCard.suit}${opponentCard.rank}` : 'None' }}
+          </p>
+          <p><strong>Winner:</strong> {{ winner || 'None' }}</p>
+          <p><strong>First Player:</strong> {{ firstPlayer || 'None' }}</p>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- PlayArea Component -->
+      <div class="bg-gray-800/50 rounded-lg p-8">
+        <h2 class="text-white text-xl font-semibold mb-4 text-center">Play Area</h2>
+        <PlayArea
+          :player-card="playerCard"
+          :opponent-card="opponentCard"
+          :winner="winner"
+          :first-player="firstPlayer"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Instructions -->
+      <div class="bg-gray-900/80 rounded-lg p-6 mt-8 text-gray-300">
+        <h3 class="text-white font-semibold mb-2">Instructions:</h3>
+        <ul class="list-disc list-inside space-y-1 text-sm">
+          <li><strong>Play Player Card:</strong> Animates a card from bottom (player's hand)</li>
+          <li><strong>Play Opponent Card:</strong> Animates a card from top (opponent's hand)</li>
+          <li><strong>Play Both Cards:</strong> Both cards animate in simultaneously</li>
+          <li><strong>Clear Cards:</strong> Triggers exit animations (cards slide out)</li>
+          <li>
+            <strong>Winner Buttons:</strong> Add glowing ring effect to winning card (play cards
+            first)
+          </li>
+          <li>
+            <strong>Full Trick Sequence:</strong> Plays both cards → shows winner → clears (2 second
+            delay)
+          </li>
+          <li>
+            <strong>Collect Trick (Player Wins):</strong> Sets player as winner, waits 1.5s, then
+            cards slide DOWN toward player area
+          </li>
+          <li>
+            <strong>Collect Trick (Opponent Wins):</strong> Sets opponent as winner, waits 1.5s,
+            then cards slide UP toward opponent area
+          </li>
+        </ul>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { ref } from 'vue'
+import PlayArea from '@/components/game/PlayArea.vue'
+
+// Reactive state
+const playerCard = ref(null)
+const opponentCard = ref(null)
+const winner = ref(null)
+const firstPlayer = ref(null)
+
+// Sample cards to test with
+const sampleCards = [
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 1 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 7 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 13 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 11 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 12 },
+  { suit: 'o', rank: 2 },
+  { suit: 'o', rank: 3 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 4 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 7 },
+]
+
+// Get random card
+const getRandomCard = () => {
+  return sampleCards[Math.floor(Math.random() * sampleCards.length)]
+}
+
+// Control functions
+const playPlayerCard = () => {
+  if (!playerCard.value && !opponentCard.value) {
+    firstPlayer.value = 'player'
+  }
+  playerCard.value = getRandomCard()
+  winner.value = null
+}
+
+const playOpponentCard = () => {
+  if (!playerCard.value && !opponentCard.value) {
+    firstPlayer.value = 'opponent'
+  }
+  opponentCard.value = getRandomCard()
+  winner.value = null
+}
+
+const playBothCards = () => {
+  firstPlayer.value = 'player' // Player plays first in this scenario
+  playerCard.value = getRandomCard()
+  opponentCard.value = getRandomCard()
+  winner.value = null
+}
+
+const clearCards = () => {
+  playerCard.value = null
+  opponentCard.value = null
+  winner.value = null
+  firstPlayer.value = null
+}
+
+const setPlayerWinner = () => {
+  if (playerCard.value) {
+    winner.value = 'player'
+  }
+}
+
+const setOpponentWinner = () => {
+  if (opponentCard.value) {
+    winner.value = 'opponent'
+  }
+}
+
+const fullSequence = async () => {
+  // Clear first
+  clearCards()
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 500))
+
+  // Play both cards
+  playBothCards()
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 1000))
+
+  // Show winner (randomly)
+  winner.value = Math.random() > 0.5 ? 'player' : 'opponent'
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 2000))
+
+  // Clear cards
+  clearCards()
+}
+
+// Collect trick with player winning
+const collectTrickPlayerWins = async () => {
+  if (!playerCard.value || !opponentCard.value) return
+
+  // Set player as winner
+  winner.value = 'player'
+
+  // Wait 1.5 seconds to show winner glow
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 1500))
+
+  // Clear cards (triggers exit animation toward player)
+  playerCard.value = null
+  opponentCard.value = null
+
+  // Reset after animation completes
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 600))
+  winner.value = null
+  firstPlayer.value = null
+}
+
+// Collect trick with opponent winning
+const collectTrickOpponentWins = async () => {
+  if (!playerCard.value || !opponentCard.value) return
+
+  // Set opponent as winner
+  winner.value = 'opponent'
+
+  // Wait 1.5 seconds to show winner glow
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 1500))
+
+  // Clear cards (triggers exit animation toward opponent)
+  playerCard.value = null
+  opponentCard.value = null
+
+  // Reset after animation completes
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 600))
+  winner.value = null
+  firstPlayer.value = null
+}
+</script>
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/TestDealing.vue b/frontend/src/pages/TestDealing.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4eb77bd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/TestDealing.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,275 @@
+<template>
+  <div class="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-br from-green-700 via-green-800 to-green-900 p-8">
+    <div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto">
+      <!-- Title -->
+      <h1 class="text-white text-3xl font-bold mb-8 text-center">Card Dealing Test Page</h1>
+
+      <!-- Control Panel -->
+      <div class="bg-gray-900/80 rounded-lg p-6 mb-8">
+        <h2 class="text-white text-xl font-semibold mb-4">Controls</h2>
+        <div class="flex flex-wrap gap-3 mb-4">
+          <button
+            @click="startDealing"
+            :disabled="isDealing"
+            class="px-4 py-2 bg-green-600 hover:bg-green-700 disabled:bg-gray-600 disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+          >
+            Start Dealing
+          </button>
+          <button
+            @click="dealSingleCard"
+            :disabled="isDealing || cardsRemaining === 0"
+            class="px-4 py-2 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 disabled:bg-gray-600 disabled:cursor-not-allowed text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+          >
+            Deal One Card
+          </button>
+          <button
+            @click="reset"
+            class="px-4 py-2 bg-red-600 hover:bg-red-700 text-white rounded-lg font-medium transition-colors"
+          >
+            Reset
+          </button>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Current State Display -->
+        <div class="grid grid-cols-3 gap-4 text-gray-300 text-sm">
+          <div>
+            <p><strong>Player Hand:</strong> {{ playerHand.length }} cards</p>
+            <p><strong>Opponent Hand:</strong> {{ opponentHand.length }} cards</p>
+          </div>
+          <div>
+            <p><strong>Cards Remaining:</strong> {{ cardsRemaining }}</p>
+            <p><strong>Dealing:</strong> {{ isDealing ? 'Yes' : 'No' }}</p>
+          </div>
+          <div>
+            <p><strong>Next Recipient:</strong> {{ nextRecipient }}</p>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Game Board Layout -->
+      <div class="grid grid-rows-[auto_1fr_auto] gap-8">
+        <!-- Opponent Hand (Top) -->
+        <div class="flex justify-center">
+          <div class="bg-gray-800/30 rounded-lg p-4">
+            <h3 class="text-white text-sm font-semibold mb-2 text-center">Opponent Hand</h3>
+            <PlayerHand
+              ref="opponentHandRef"
+              :cards="opponentHand"
+              :face-down="true"
+              :max-cards="3"
+              :playable-cards="[]"
+            />
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Center Area (Deck) -->
+        <div class="flex items-center justify-center">
+          <div class="bg-gray-800/30 rounded-lg p-6">
+            <h3 class="text-white text-sm font-semibold mb-4 text-center">Deck</h3>
+            <DeckArea
+              ref="deckRef"
+              :trump-card="trumpCard"
+              :cards-remaining="cardsRemaining"
+              :is-empty="cardsRemaining === 0"
+            />
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Player Hand (Bottom) -->
+        <div class="flex justify-center">
+          <div class="bg-gray-800/30 rounded-lg p-4">
+            <h3 class="text-white text-sm font-semibold mb-2 text-center">Your Hand</h3>
+            <PlayerHand
+              ref="playerHandRef"
+              :cards="playerHand"
+              :face-down="false"
+              :max-cards="3"
+              :playable-cards="[]"
+            />
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Instructions -->
+      <div class="bg-gray-900/80 rounded-lg p-6 mt-8 text-gray-300">
+        <h3 class="text-white font-semibold mb-2">Instructions:</h3>
+        <ul class="list-disc list-inside space-y-1 text-sm">
+          <li><strong>Start Dealing:</strong> Automatically deals 6 cards (3 to each player) with 200ms delay</li>
+          <li><strong>Deal One Card:</strong> Manually deal a single card to the next recipient</li>
+          <li><strong>Reset:</strong> Clear all hands and reset the deck to 40 cards</li>
+          <li>Watch the FlyingCard animation as cards move from deck to hands</li>
+          <li>Notice the deck counter decreasing and the pulse effect</li>
+          <li>Cards appear in hands with a fade-in animation</li>
+        </ul>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Flying Cards Container -->
+    <FlyingCard
+      v-for="flyingCard in flyingCards"
+      :key="flyingCard.id"
+      :card="flyingCard.card"
+      :start-position="flyingCard.startPosition"
+      :end-position="flyingCard.endPosition"
+      :duration="500"
+      :face-down="flyingCard.faceDown"
+      :delay="flyingCard.delay"
+      @complete="onFlyingCardComplete(flyingCard)"
+    />
+  </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { ref, computed, nextTick } from 'vue'
+import PlayerHand from '@/components/game/PlayerHand.vue'
+import DeckArea from '@/components/game/DeckArea.vue'
+import FlyingCard from '@/components/game/FlyingCard.vue'
+
+// Refs for components
+const playerHandRef = ref(null)
+const opponentHandRef = ref(null)
+const deckRef = ref(null)
+
+// Game state
+const playerHand = ref([])
+const opponentHand = ref([])
+const cardsRemaining = ref(40)
+const isDealing = ref(false)
+const flyingCards = ref([])
+let flyingCardIdCounter = 0
+
+// Trump card (fixed for testing)
+const trumpCard = ref({ suit: 'o', rank: 7 })
+
+// Sample deck
+const sampleCards = [
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 1 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 2 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 3 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 4 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 5 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 6 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 7 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 11 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 12 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 13 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 1 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 2 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 3 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 4 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 5 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 6 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 7 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 11 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 12 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 13 },
+  { suit: 'o', rank: 1 },
+  { suit: 'o', rank: 2 },
+  { suit: 'o', rank: 3 },
+  { suit: 'o', rank: 4 },
+  { suit: 'o', rank: 5 },
+  { suit: 'o', rank: 6 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 1 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 2 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 3 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 4 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 5 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 6 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 7 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 11 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 12 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 13 },
+]
+
+// Computed
+const nextRecipient = computed(() => {
+  const totalDealt = playerHand.value.length + opponentHand.value.length
+  return totalDealt % 2 === 0 ? 'Player' : 'Opponent'
+})
+
+// Get random card
+const getRandomCard = () => {
+  return sampleCards[Math.floor(Math.random() * sampleCards.length)]
+}
+
+// Get position of an element
+const getElementPosition = (el) => {
+  if (!el) return { x: 0, y: 0 }
+  const rect = el.$el?.getBoundingClientRect() || el.getBoundingClientRect()
+  return {
+    x: rect.left + rect.width / 2 - 64, // Center, minus half card width
+    y: rect.top + rect.height / 2 - 89, // Center, minus half card height
+  }
+}
+
+// Deal a single card
+const dealSingleCard = async () => {
+  if (cardsRemaining.value === 0) return
+
+  await nextTick()
+
+  // Determine recipient
+  const totalDealt = playerHand.value.length + opponentHand.value.length
+  const isPlayer = totalDealt % 2 === 0
+
+  // Get positions
+  const startPos = getElementPosition(deckRef.value)
+  const endPos = getElementPosition(isPlayer ? playerHandRef.value : opponentHandRef.value)
+
+  // Create flying card
+  const card = getRandomCard()
+  const flyingCard = {
+    id: flyingCardIdCounter++,
+    card,
+    startPosition: startPos,
+    endPosition: endPos,
+    faceDown: !isPlayer, // Face down for opponent
+    delay: 0,
+    recipient: isPlayer ? 'player' : 'opponent',
+  }
+
+  flyingCards.value.push(flyingCard)
+  cardsRemaining.value--
+}
+
+// Flying card animation complete
+const onFlyingCardComplete = (flyingCard) => {
+  // Add card to appropriate hand
+  if (flyingCard.recipient === 'player') {
+    playerHand.value.push(flyingCard.card)
+  } else {
+    opponentHand.value.push(flyingCard.card)
+  }
+
+  // Remove flying card
+  flyingCards.value = flyingCards.value.filter((fc) => fc.id !== flyingCard.id)
+}
+
+// Start automatic dealing sequence
+const startDealing = async () => {
+  if (isDealing.value) return
+
+  isDealing.value = true
+
+  // Deal 6 cards (3 to each player)
+  for (let i = 0; i < 6; i++) {
+    if (cardsRemaining.value === 0) break
+
+    await dealSingleCard()
+
+    // Wait 200ms before next card
+    await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 700))
+  }
+
+  isDealing.value = false
+}
+
+// Reset everything
+const reset = () => {
+  playerHand.value = []
+  opponentHand.value = []
+  cardsRemaining.value = 40
+  flyingCards.value = []
+  isDealing.value = false
+}
+</script>
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/TestGameBoard.vue b/frontend/src/pages/TestGameBoard.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..de3c89f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/TestGameBoard.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,444 @@
+<template>
+  <div class="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-br from-green-700 via-green-800 to-green-900">
+    <!-- Control Panel (Floating) -->
+    <div class="fixed top-4 left-4 bg-gray-900/95 rounded-lg p-4 max-w-xs z-50 shadow-2xl">
+      <h3 class="text-white font-bold mb-3 text-sm">Test Controls</h3>
+      <div class="space-y-2">
+        <button
+          @click="dealInitialCards"
+          :disabled="isDealing"
+          class="w-full px-3 py-2 bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 disabled:bg-gray-600 text-white rounded text-xs font-medium transition-colors"
+        >
+          Deal Cards
+        </button>
+        <button
+          @click="playRandomCards"
+          :disabled="playerHand.length === 0"
+          class="w-full px-3 py-2 bg-green-600 hover:bg-green-700 disabled:bg-gray-600 text-white rounded text-xs font-medium transition-colors"
+        >
+          Play Both Cards
+        </button>
+        <button
+          @click="collectTrick"
+          :disabled="!currentTrick.playerCard || !currentTrick.opponentCard"
+          class="w-full px-3 py-2 bg-purple-600 hover:bg-purple-700 disabled:bg-gray-600 text-white rounded text-xs font-medium transition-colors"
+        >
+          Collect Trick
+        </button>
+        <button
+          @click="revealTrump = !revealTrump"
+          class="w-full px-3 py-2 bg-amber-600 hover:bg-amber-700 text-white rounded text-xs font-medium transition-colors"
+        >
+          {{ revealTrump ? 'Hide' : 'Reveal' }} Trump
+        </button>
+        <button
+          @click="showGameOver"
+          class="w-full px-3 py-2 bg-rose-600 hover:bg-rose-700 text-white rounded text-xs font-medium transition-colors"
+        >
+          Show Game Over
+        </button>
+        <button
+          @click="resetGame"
+          class="w-full px-3 py-2 bg-gray-600 hover:bg-gray-700 text-white rounded text-xs font-medium transition-colors"
+        >
+          Reset Game
+        </button>
+        <div class="pt-2 border-t border-gray-700 mt-2 text-gray-400 text-xs">
+          <p><strong>Turn:</strong> {{ currentTurn === 'player' ? 'You' : 'Bot' }}</p>
+          <p><strong>Deck:</strong> {{ cardsRemaining }} cards</p>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Main Game Board -->
+    <div
+      class="grid grid-rows-[auto_auto_1fr_auto] grid-cols-[1fr_3fr_1fr] gap-6 p-8 min-h-screen"
+    >
+      <!-- Score Display (Top Left) -->
+      <div class="col-start-1 col-end-4 row-start-1 flex justify-start items-start">
+        <ScoreDisplay
+          :player-score="playerScore"
+          :opponent-score="opponentScore"
+          :current-turn="currentTurn"
+          :round-number="1"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Opponent Hand -->
+      <div class="col-start-2 col-end-3 row-start-2 flex justify-center">
+        <PlayerHand
+          ref="opponentHandRef"
+          :cards="opponentHand"
+          :face-down="true"
+          :max-cards="3"
+          :playable-cards="[]"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Play Area -->
+      <div class="col-start-2 col-end-3 row-start-3 flex items-center justify-center">
+        <PlayArea
+          :player-card="currentTrick.playerCard"
+          :opponent-card="currentTrick.opponentCard"
+          :winner="currentTrick.winner"
+          :first-player="currentTrick.firstPlayer"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Deck Area -->
+      <div class="col-start-3 col-end-4 row-start-3 flex items-center justify-center">
+        <DeckArea
+          ref="deckRef"
+          :trump-card="trumpCard"
+          :cards-remaining="cardsRemaining"
+          :is-empty="cardsRemaining === 0"
+          :reveal-trump="revealTrump"
+        />
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Player Hand -->
+      <div class="col-start-2 col-end-3 row-start-4 flex justify-center">
+        <PlayerHand
+          ref="playerHandRef"
+          :cards="playerHand"
+          :face-down="false"
+          :max-cards="3"
+          :playable-cards="playableCards"
+          @card-clicked="handleCardClick"
+        />
+      </div>
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Flying Cards Container -->
+    <FlyingCard
+      v-for="flyingCard in flyingCards"
+      :key="flyingCard.id"
+      :card="flyingCard.card"
+      :start-position="flyingCard.startPosition"
+      :end-position="flyingCard.endPosition"
+      :duration="500"
+      :face-down="flyingCard.faceDown"
+      :delay="flyingCard.delay"
+      @complete="onFlyingCardComplete(flyingCard)"
+    />
+
+    <!-- Game Over Modal -->
+    <GameOver
+      :is-visible="gameOverVisible"
+      :winner="gameOverWinner"
+      :player-score="playerScore"
+      :opponent-score="opponentScore"
+      :stats="gameOverStats"
+      @close="gameOverVisible = false"
+      @play-again="resetGame"
+    />
+  </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { ref, computed, nextTick } from 'vue'
+import GameBoard from '@/components/game/GameBoard.vue'
+import ScoreDisplay from '@/components/game/ScoreDisplay.vue'
+import PlayerHand from '@/components/game/PlayerHand.vue'
+import PlayArea from '@/components/game/PlayArea.vue'
+import DeckArea from '@/components/game/DeckArea.vue'
+import FlyingCard from '@/components/game/FlyingCard.vue'
+import GameOver from '@/components/game/GameOver.vue'
+
+// Component refs
+const playerHandRef = ref(null)
+const opponentHandRef = ref(null)
+const deckRef = ref(null)
+
+// Game state
+const playerHand = ref([])
+const opponentHand = ref([])
+const playerScore = ref(0)
+const opponentScore = ref(0)
+const currentTurn = ref('player')
+const cardsRemaining = ref(40)
+const isDealing = ref(false)
+const revealTrump = ref(false)
+
+// Trump card
+const trumpCard = ref({ suit: 'o', rank: 7 })
+
+// Current trick
+const currentTrick = ref({
+  playerCard: null,
+  opponentCard: null,
+  winner: null,
+  firstPlayer: null,
+})
+
+// Flying cards for dealing animation
+const flyingCards = ref([])
+let flyingCardIdCounter = 0
+
+// Game Over
+const gameOverVisible = ref(false)
+const gameOverWinner = ref('player')
+const gameOverStats = ref({
+  playerTricks: 0,
+  opponentTricks: 0,
+})
+
+// Sample deck
+const sampleCards = [
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 1 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 2 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 3 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 4 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 5 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 6 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 7 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 11 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 12 },
+  { suit: 'c', rank: 13 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 1 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 2 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 3 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 4 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 5 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 6 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 7 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 11 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 12 },
+  { suit: 'e', rank: 13 },
+  { suit: 'o', rank: 1 },
+  { suit: 'o', rank: 2 },
+  { suit: 'o', rank: 3 },
+  { suit: 'o', rank: 4 },
+  { suit: 'o', rank: 5 },
+  { suit: 'o', rank: 6 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 1 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 2 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 3 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 4 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 5 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 6 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 7 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 11 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 12 },
+  { suit: 'p', rank: 13 },
+]
+
+// Playable cards (all cards in hand for testing)
+const playableCards = computed(() => {
+  return playerHand.value.map((_, index) => index)
+})
+
+// Get random card
+const getRandomCard = () => {
+  return sampleCards[Math.floor(Math.random() * sampleCards.length)]
+}
+
+// Get element position
+const getElementPosition = (el) => {
+  if (!el) return { x: 0, y: 0 }
+  const rect = el.$el?.getBoundingClientRect() || el.getBoundingClientRect()
+  return {
+    x: rect.left + rect.width / 2 - 64,
+    y: rect.top + rect.height / 2 - 89,
+  }
+}
+
+// Deal a single card
+const dealSingleCard = async (isPlayer) => {
+  if (cardsRemaining.value === 0) return
+
+  await nextTick()
+
+  const startPos = getElementPosition(deckRef.value)
+  const endPos = getElementPosition(isPlayer ? playerHandRef.value : opponentHandRef.value)
+
+  const card = getRandomCard()
+  const flyingCard = {
+    id: flyingCardIdCounter++,
+    card,
+    startPosition: startPos,
+    endPosition: endPos,
+    faceDown: !isPlayer,
+    delay: 0,
+    recipient: isPlayer ? 'player' : 'opponent',
+  }
+
+  flyingCards.value.push(flyingCard)
+  cardsRemaining.value--
+}
+
+// Flying card complete
+const onFlyingCardComplete = (flyingCard) => {
+  if (flyingCard.recipient === 'player') {
+    playerHand.value.push(flyingCard.card)
+  } else {
+    opponentHand.value.push(flyingCard.card)
+  }
+  flyingCards.value = flyingCards.value.filter((fc) => fc.id !== flyingCard.id)
+}
+
+// Deal initial cards
+const dealInitialCards = async () => {
+  if (isDealing.value) return
+  isDealing.value = true
+
+  // Reveal trump at start
+  revealTrump.value = true
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 1000))
+  revealTrump.value = false
+
+  // Deal 6 cards (3 to each player)
+  for (let i = 0; i < 6; i++) {
+    if (cardsRemaining.value === 0) break
+    const isPlayer = i % 2 === 0
+    await dealSingleCard(isPlayer)
+    await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 700))
+  }
+
+  isDealing.value = false
+}
+
+// Handle card click from player hand
+const handleCardClick = ({ card, index }) => {
+  if (currentTurn.value !== 'player') return
+  if (currentTrick.value.playerCard) return
+
+  // Set first player if no cards played yet
+  if (!currentTrick.value.opponentCard) {
+    currentTrick.value.firstPlayer = 'player'
+  }
+
+  // Play the card
+  currentTrick.value.playerCard = card
+  playerHand.value.splice(index, 1)
+
+  // Switch turn
+  currentTurn.value = 'opponent'
+
+  // Auto-play opponent card after delay
+  setTimeout(() => {
+    if (opponentHand.value.length > 0 && !currentTrick.value.opponentCard) {
+      playOpponentCard()
+    }
+  }, 1000)
+}
+
+// Play opponent card
+const playOpponentCard = () => {
+  if (opponentHand.value.length === 0) return
+
+  // Set first player if no cards played yet
+  if (!currentTrick.value.playerCard) {
+    currentTrick.value.firstPlayer = 'opponent'
+  }
+
+  // Play random card
+  const randomIndex = Math.floor(Math.random() * opponentHand.value.length)
+  const card = opponentHand.value[randomIndex]
+  currentTrick.value.opponentCard = card
+  opponentHand.value.splice(randomIndex, 1)
+
+  // Switch turn
+  currentTurn.value = 'player'
+}
+
+// Play random cards from both players
+const playRandomCards = () => {
+  if (playerHand.value.length === 0) return
+
+  // Player plays first
+  currentTrick.value.firstPlayer = 'player'
+  const playerCard = playerHand.value[0]
+  currentTrick.value.playerCard = playerCard
+  playerHand.value.shift()
+
+  // Opponent plays after delay
+  setTimeout(() => {
+    if (opponentHand.value.length > 0) {
+      const opponentCard = opponentHand.value[0]
+      currentTrick.value.opponentCard = opponentCard
+      opponentHand.value.shift()
+    }
+  }, 600)
+}
+
+// Collect trick
+const collectTrick = async () => {
+  if (!currentTrick.value.playerCard || !currentTrick.value.opponentCard) return
+
+  // Randomly determine winner
+  const winner = Math.random() > 0.5 ? 'player' : 'opponent'
+  currentTrick.value.winner = winner
+
+  // Wait to show winner glow
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 1500))
+
+  // Update score (random points)
+  const points = Math.floor(Math.random() * 15) + 5
+  if (winner === 'player') {
+    playerScore.value += points
+    gameOverStats.value.playerTricks++
+  } else {
+    opponentScore.value += points
+    gameOverStats.value.opponentTricks++
+  }
+
+  // Clear cards (triggers collection animation)
+  currentTrick.value.playerCard = null
+  currentTrick.value.opponentCard = null
+
+  // Reset after animation
+  await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 600))
+  currentTrick.value.winner = null
+  currentTrick.value.firstPlayer = null
+
+  // Deal new cards if deck has cards
+  if (cardsRemaining.value >= 2 && playerHand.value.length < 3) {
+    await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 500))
+    await dealSingleCard(winner === 'player')
+    await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 700))
+    await dealSingleCard(winner === 'opponent')
+  }
+
+  // Switch turn to winner
+  currentTurn.value = winner
+}
+
+// Show game over
+const showGameOver = () => {
+  // Make player win for demo
+  if (playerScore.value <= opponentScore.value) {
+    playerScore.value = opponentScore.value + 10
+  }
+  gameOverWinner.value =
+    playerScore.value > opponentScore.value
+      ? 'player'
+      : opponentScore.value > playerScore.value
+        ? 'opponent'
+        : 'draw'
+  gameOverVisible.value = true
+}
+
+// Reset game
+const resetGame = () => {
+  playerHand.value = []
+  opponentHand.value = []
+  playerScore.value = 0
+  opponentScore.value = 0
+  currentTurn.value = 'player'
+  cardsRemaining.value = 40
+  currentTrick.value = {
+    playerCard: null,
+    opponentCard: null,
+    winner: null,
+    firstPlayer: null,
+  }
+  flyingCards.value = []
+  gameOverVisible.value = false
+  gameOverStats.value = {
+    playerTricks: 0,
+    opponentTricks: 0,
+  }
+  revealTrump.value = false
+}
+</script>
diff --git a/frontend/src/router/index.js b/frontend/src/router/index.js
index 0c65ab4..8869581 100644
--- a/frontend/src/router/index.js
+++ b/frontend/src/router/index.js
@@ -2,7 +2,10 @@ import HomePage from '@/pages/home/HomePage.vue'
 import LoginPage from '@/pages/login/LoginPage.vue'
 import LaravelPage from '@/pages/testing/LaravelPage.vue'
 import WebsocketsPage from '@/pages/testing/WebsocketsPage.vue'
-import UserPage from '@/pages/user/UserPage.vue'
+import TestAnimations from '@/pages/TestAnimations.vue'
+import TestDealing from '@/pages/TestDealing.vue'
+import TestAllAnimations from '@/pages/TestAllAnimations.vue'
+import TestGameBoard from '@/pages/TestGameBoard.vue'
 import { createRouter, createWebHistory } from 'vue-router'
 
 const router = createRouter({
@@ -31,6 +34,22 @@ const router = createRouter({
           path: 'websockets',
           component: WebsocketsPage,
         },
+        {
+          path: 'animations',
+          component: TestAnimations,
+        },
+        {
+          path: 'dealing',
+          component: TestDealing,
+        },
+        {
+          path: 'all-animations',
+          component: TestAllAnimations,
+        },
+        {
+          path: 'gameboard',
+          component: TestGameBoard,
+        },
       ],
     },
   ],
diff --git a/websockets/.env.example b/websockets/.env.example
index 8f55cbd..cbe5b3f 100644
--- a/websockets/.env.example
+++ b/websockets/.env.example
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
-PORT=
\ No newline at end of file
+PORT=
+API_URL=
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/websockets/events/game.js b/websockets/events/game.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e827fc5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/websockets/events/game.js
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+import axios from "axios";
+import { getUser } from "../state/connection.js";
+import { createGame, joinGame, playCard, getGame } from "../state/game.js";
+
+const API_URL = process.env.API_URL || "http://localhost:8000/api";
+
+export const handleGameEvents = (io, socket) => {
+  socket.on("create-game", async (data) => {
+    try {
+      const user = getUser(socket.id);
+      const game = createGame(data.type, user);
+      socket.join(`game_${game.match_id}`);
+
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("Error creating game:", error);
+      socket.emit("error", { message: "Failed to create game." });
+    }
+  });
+};
diff --git a/websockets/state/game.js b/websockets/state/game.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b5ab76f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/websockets/state/game.js
@@ -0,0 +1,186 @@
+const games = new Map();
+let currentGameID = 0;
+
+// Bisca deck configuration
+const suits = ["hearts", "diamonds", "clubs", "spades"];
+const cards = [
+  { face: "A", value: 11, points: 11 },
+  { face: "7", value: 10, points: 10 },
+  { face: "K", value: 4, points: 4 },
+  { face: "J", value: 3, points: 3 },
+  { face: "Q", value: 2, points: 2 },
+  { face: "6", value: 0, points: 0 },
+  { face: "5", value: 0, points: 0 },
+  { face: "4", value: 0, points: 0 },
+  { face: "3", value: 0, points: 0 },
+  { face: "2", value: 0, points: 0 },
+];
+
+const createDeck = () => {
+  const deck = [];
+  suits.forEach((suit) => {
+    cards.forEach((card) => {
+      deck.push({ ...card, suit });
+    });
+  });
+  return deck;
+};
+
+const shuffleDeck = (deck) => {
+  const shuffled = [...deck];
+  for (let i = shuffled.length - 1; i > 0; i--) {
+    const j = Math.floor(Math.random() * (i + 1));
+    [shuffled[i], shuffled[j]] = [shuffled[j], shuffled[i]];
+  }
+  return shuffled;
+};
+
+const dealCards = (deck, cardsPerPlayer = 3) => {
+  const player1Hand = deck.slice(0, cardsPerPlayer);
+  const player2Hand = deck.slice(cardsPerPlayer, cardsPerPlayer * 2);
+  const trumpCard = deck.pop();
+  return {
+    player1Hand,
+    player2Hand,
+    trumpCard,
+    remainingDeck: deck,
+  };
+};
+
+export const createGame = (type, host) => {
+  const gameID = currentGameID++;
+  const game = {
+    match_id: gameID,
+    type: type,
+    player1_user_id: host.id,
+    player2_user_id: null,
+    is_draw: false,
+    winner_user_id: null,
+    loser_user_id: null,
+    status: "pending",
+    began_at: null,
+    ended_at: null,
+    player1_points: 0,
+    player2_points: 0,
+    // Game-specific state
+    player1_hand: [],
+    player2_hand: [],
+    trump_card: null,
+    trump_suit: null,
+    current_trick: [],
+    current_player: null,
+    round_number: 0,
+  };
+  games.set(gameID, game);
+  return game;
+};
+
+export const joinGame = (gameID, player2) => {
+  const game = games.get(gameID);
+  game.player2_user_id = player2.id;
+  game.status = "playing";
+  game.began_at = new Date();
+
+  const cardCount = parseInt(game.type, 10);
+  if (![3, 9].includes(cardCount)) {
+    throw new Error("Unsupported game type");
+  }
+
+  // Initialize game state
+  const deck = shuffleDeck(createDeck());
+  const { player1Hand, player2Hand, trumpCard, remainingDeck } = dealCards(
+    deck,
+    cardCount
+  );
+
+  game.player1_hand = player1Hand;
+  game.player2_hand = player2Hand;
+  game.trump_card = trumpCard;
+  game.trump_suit = trumpCard.suit;
+  game.remaining_deck = remainingDeck;
+  game.current_player = game.player1_user_id; // Player 1 starts
+
+  return game;
+};
+
+export const playCard = (gameID, playerID, cardIndex) => {
+  const game = games.get(gameID);
+  if (game.current_player !== playerID) {
+    throw new Error("Not this player's turn");
+  }
+
+  const isPlayer1 = playerID === game.player1_user_id;
+  const playerHand = isPlayer1 ? game.player1_hand : game.player2_hand;
+  const playedCard = playerHand.splice(cardIndex, 1)[0];
+
+  game.current_trick.push({ playerID, card: playedCard });
+
+  if (game.current_trick.length === 2) {
+    resolveTrick(game);
+  } else {
+    game.current_player = isPlayer1
+      ? game.player2_user_id
+      : game.player1_user_id;
+  }
+  return game;
+};
+
+const resolveTrick = (game) => {
+  const [first, second] = game.current_trick;
+  let winner;
+
+  if (first.card.suit === second.card.suit) {
+    winner = first.card.value > second.card.value ? first : second;
+  } else if (second.card.suit === game.trump_suit) {
+    winner = second;
+  } else {
+    winner = first; // First card wins if no trump and different suits
+  }
+
+  const points = first.card.points + second.card.points;
+  winner.playerID === game.player1_user_id
+    ? (game.player1_points += points)
+    : (game.player2_points += points);
+
+  if (deck.length > 0) {
+    const winnerHand =
+      winner.playerID === game.player1_user_id
+        ? game.player1_hand
+        : game.player2_hand;
+    loserHand =
+      winner.playerID === game.player1_user_id
+        ? game.player2_hand
+        : game.player1_hand;
+
+    winnerHand.push(game.deck.shift());
+    if (game.deck.length > 0) {
+      loserHand.push(game.deck.shift());
+    }
+  }
+
+  game.current_trick = [];
+  game.current_player = winner.playerID;
+  game.round_number += 1;
+
+  if (game.player1_hand.length === 0 && game.player2_hand.length === 0) {
+    endGame(game);
+  }
+};
+
+const endGame = (game) => {
+  game.status = "ended";
+  game.ended_at = new Date();
+
+  if (game.player1_points > game.player2_points) {
+    game.winner_user_id = game.player1_user_id;
+    game.loser_user_id = game.player2_user_id;
+  } else if (game.player2_points > game.player1_points) {
+    game.winner_user_id = game.player2_user_id;
+    game.loser_user_id = game.player1_user_id;
+  } else {
+    game.is_draw = true;
+  }
+};
+
+export const getGame = (gameID) => games.get(gameID);
+export const getAllGames = () => Array.from(games.values());