/* ============================================================
   INSTANTWINS.NET — CONTENT PAGES STYLESHEET
   (games, guides, reviews, legal pages)
   ============================================================ */

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   TOC STICKY SIDEBAR
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */

/* Page layout — TOC sits to the left of content on wide screens */
.main-content {
  position: relative;
}

.toc-sidebar {
  display: none; /* hidden on mobile, shown via media query below */
}

/* Content wrap stays full width on mobile */
.content-wrap {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .main-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
    align-items: start;
    max-width: calc(var(--max-width) + 260px);
    margin: 0 auto;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .toc-sidebar {
    display: block;
    position: sticky;
    top: 84px; /* below fixed header */
    padding: 28px 0 28px 24px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 100px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .toc-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

  .content-wrap {
    padding: 0 32px 0 24px;
    min-width: 0;
  }
}

.toc-title {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-left: 12px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.toc-list > li > a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color 0.15s, background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.toc-list > li > a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(33,118,217,0.06);
}

.toc-list > li > a.toc-active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-left-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(33,118,217,0.08);
}

/* Sub-list (game items) */
.toc-sub {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 10px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
}

.toc-sub li a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color 0.15s, background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.toc-sub li a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(33,118,217,0.05);
}

.toc-sub li a.toc-active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-left-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(33,118,217,0.07);
}


/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   QUICK PICKS TICKER
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.quick-picks-bar {
  background: #f4f7fd;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4f5;
  padding: 16px 0 12px;
}

.quick-picks-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.quick-picks-heading {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Outer viewport — clips overflow */
.qp-ticker-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
}

/* Fade edges */
.qp-ticker-wrap::before,
.qp-ticker-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 80px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.qp-ticker-wrap::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4f7fd, transparent);
}

.qp-ticker-wrap::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #f4f7fd, transparent);
}

/* Each track is one full set of cards — both animate at the same speed */
.quick-picks-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 100%;
  padding: 4px 5px;
  animation: qp-scroll 30s linear infinite;
}

/* Second track starts immediately after the first — offset by 100% */
.quick-picks-grid:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.qp-ticker-wrap:hover .quick-picks-grid {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes qp-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

.qp-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid #dce4f5;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: default;
  transition: border-color 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
}

.qp-card:hover {
  border-color: #b0c6e8;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(33,118,217,0.08);
}

.qp-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.qp-label {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #8fa4c8;
  line-height: 1;
}

.qp-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.qp-stat {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #6b82a0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.qp-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.qp-visit {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #0b1f5e !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.qp-visit:hover {
  background: #f5c400;
}

.qp-review {
  display: inline-block;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #c5d4ee;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.qp-review:hover {
  background: rgba(33,118,217,0.07);
}

.affiliate-note {
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  color: #9aabbc;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.affiliate-note a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   QUICK FACTS SIDEBAR PANEL
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.toc-quick-facts {
  margin-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f4;
  padding-top: 18px;
}

.toc-quick-facts-title {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-left: 12px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.toc-fact-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.toc-fact-list li {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.toc-fact-list li strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #8fa4c8;
  margin-bottom: 1px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   DECISION SECTION (Which is right for you?)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.decision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.decision-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f4;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
}

.decision-card-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.decision-card h3 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.decision-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #4a5568;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.decision-card a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.decision-card a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   CRITERIA WEIGHT BADGE
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.criteria-weight {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #edf2fb;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  margin-left: 6px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   PAGE HERO (inner pages — not homepage)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1350a0 100%);
  padding: 100px 0 48px;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.page-hero--image {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10, 40, 100, 0.72) 0%, rgba(10, 40, 100, 0.45) 55%, transparent 100%),
    url('../images/hero-bg.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.page-hero-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--color-white); }

.breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.page-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.page-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.page-hero-meta a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}


/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   MAIN CONTENT LAYOUT
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.section {
  padding: 56px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}

.section:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.section-alt {
  background: #eef2fb;
  margin: 0 -32px;
  padding: 56px 32px;
}

.section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.section-intro {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}


/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  min-width: 680px;
}

.comparison-table thead th {
  background: var(--color-text);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.comparison-table tbody tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef0f5;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: #f7f9ff;
}

.comparison-table td {
  padding: 13px 16px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.comparison-table td a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.comparison-table td a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.rtp-high { color: #1a8a3c; font-weight: 700; }
.rtp-med  { color: #b07a00; font-weight: 700; }
.rtp-low  { color: #c0392b; font-weight: 700; }

.vol {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.vol-low  { background: #d4edda; color: #1a5c2d; }
.vol-med  { background: #fff3cd; color: #7d5a00; }
.vol-high { background: #fde8e8; color: #8b1a1a; }

.table-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.table-cta:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-dark);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.table-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.table-note a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}


/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   EDITOR'S PICKS
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.picks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.pick-card {
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  border-top: 4px solid transparent;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pick-gold   { border-top-color: #f5c518; }
.pick-silver { border-top-color: #a0a8b8; }
.pick-bronze { border-top-color: #c07840; }

.pick-badge {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pick-medal {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pick-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.pick-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pick-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pick-stats .stat {
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 10px 8px;
}

.pick-stats .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pick-stats .stat-value {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pick-card strong {
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pick-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}


/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   GAME CARDS
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.game-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.game-card:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Image — 1200×509 = ~2.355:1 ratio */
.game-card-image {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1200 / 509;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f1b35;
}

.game-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.game-card:hover .game-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.game-rank {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.game-card-body {
  padding: 28px 32px 32px;
}

.game-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.game-card-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.game-provider {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.game-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: #f4f6fb;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  min-width: 80px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.game-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.game-pros-cons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.pros, .cons {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.pros { background: #f0faf4; border: 1px solid #c3e6cb; }
.cons { background: #fff8f8; border: 1px solid #f5c6cb; }

.pros h4, .cons h4 {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.pros ul, .cons ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.pros li, .cons li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.game-card-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.btn-outline {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-large {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 15px 36px;
  max-width: 100%;
  word-break: break-word;
  white-space: normal;
}

.btn-table {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.btn-table:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark, #0a2864);
  color: #fff !important;
}

.btn-table-visit {
  background: var(--color-accent, #f5c842);
  color: #0b1f5e !important;
}

.btn-table-visit:hover {
  background: #e0b230;
  color: #0b1f5e !important;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   CASINO PILLS — game card play options
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.casino-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}

.casino-pills-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted, #6b7280);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.casino-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: #f0f4ff;
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13,71,161,0.18);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.18s, border-color 0.18s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.casino-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Casino editor's pick image */
.pick-image-wrap {
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.pick-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Casino card CTA disclaimer */
.cta-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light, #6b7280);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
}


/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   HOW WE RANK — CRITERIA GRID
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.criteria-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.criteria-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.criteria-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.criteria-card h3 {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.criteria-card p {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}


/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   FAQ
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid #e0e4ef;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item summary {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.faq-item summary::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item[open] summary::after {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-item summary:hover {
  background: #f7f9ff;
}

.faq-item[open] summary {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e4ef;
}

.faq-body,
.faq-answer {
  padding: 18px 20px;
}

.faq-body p,
.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.faq-body p + p,
.faq-answer p + p {
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.faq-body a,
.faq-answer a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   AUTHOR BOX
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 24px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f4;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px 32px;
}

.author-avatar {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e8edf8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.author-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.author-avatar svg {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  color: #8fa4c8;
}

.author-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.author-name-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.author-name-row a {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.author-name-row a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.author-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #5c7fa8;
  background: #edf2fb;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.author-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #7a8fa8;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.author-bio {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #4a5568;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.author-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #7a8fa8;
}

.author-meta a {
  color: #5c7fa8;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.author-meta a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.author-divider {
  color: #d0d8e8;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .author-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .author-name-row {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .author-meta {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   BOTTOM CTA BOX
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.section-cta {
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

.cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1350a0 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.cta-box h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cta-box p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}


/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE — CONTENT PAGES
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .page-hero-inner,
  .content-wrap {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .section-alt {
    margin: 0 -20px;
    padding: 48px 20px;
  }

  .picks-grid,
  .criteria-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .pick-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .game-card-body {
    padding: 22px 24px 26px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero {
    padding: 80px 0 36px;
  }

  .page-hero-inner,
  .content-wrap {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .section-alt {
    margin: 0 -16px;
    padding: 40px 16px;
  }

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

  .criteria-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .game-card-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .game-stats {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .stat {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 70px;
  }

  .game-pros-cons {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .game-card-body {
    padding: 18px 16px 22px;
  }

  .game-card-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .game-card-cta .btn-primary,
  .game-card-cta .btn-outline {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .page-hero-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .cta-box {
    padding: 36px 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .cta-box .btn-large {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .criteria-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .game-stats {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .stat {
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  .comparison-table {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .comparison-table thead th,
  .comparison-table td {
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }

  .cta-box .btn-large {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 13px 16px;
  }
}