- Replace flat black rectangles behind the game-menu and landing titles with a new Plaque component that draws a rounded, accent-bordered plate with a soft drop shadow and warm top highlight.
- Add letter-spacing and text shadow to the menu title so it reads as raised against the plate.
- When the tab label swaps (e.g. "Loading…" → "Choose a game"), tween the plaque to its new width via a size proxy that redraws each frame, and pop the title text with a Back.easeOut scale so the change feels intentional.
- Add slide-in/out grid animations when switching categories in the game menu, replacing the instant rebuild
- Rename "Choose a game" to "Choose a Game Category" and update title dynamically on category change
- Fade in menu controls (tabs, hint, back button) on entry to complete the landing handoff
- Animate logo zoom-out and fade buttons out when transitioning from landing to game menu via goToGameMenu()
- Guard against double-taps and stale avatar loads during scene transitions
Brian Fertig