Steam News29 July 20261mo ago

Major Update: Custom Board Game Overhaul, Steam Achievements & Art!

Hello Boca Raton Players! Following up on our major announcement from July 13th, we’ve been hard at work rolling out a massive wave of improvements, visual overhauls, gameplay rebalances, and long-awaited community feat

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Full Gold Coast Gambits: Boca Raton & Palm Beach update

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changedHello Boca Raton Players!Following up on our major announcement from July 13th, we’ve been hard at work rolling out a massive wave of improvements, visual overhauls, gameplay rebalances, and long-awaited community features!

changed1. Custom Board Game Overhaul & Background Shader EnhancementsRedesigned Custom Match Setup : The Custom Board Game screen ([c]Match Setup[/c]) has received a complete UI refresh, making it easier than ever to configure game variations, choose local player counts, select visitor AI bots, and pick drafting rules.

changed1. Custom Board Game Overhaul & Background Shader EnhancementsEnergetic Deep Orange Theme : The Custom Board Game screen now features a vibrant, energetic deep orange undulating shader background designed specifically to make setup controls pop.

changed1. Custom Board Game Overhaul & Background Shader EnhancementsUnified Background Speed : We synchronized the undulating background animation speed ([c]0.8[/c]) seamlessly across all screens — Main Menu, Custom Board Game, Compendium, and the main Game Board — creating a smooth, cohesive aesthetic throughout the game.

changed3. Upgraded Character & Visitor ArtworkHigh-Res Visitors Sprite : Upgraded character art and high-definition visitor graphics for both PC and Mac builds.

changed3. Upgraded Character & Visitor ArtworkRefined Selection UI : Improved character frame displays, visitor cards, and preview graphics in player selection menus.

Gold Coast Gambits: Boca Raton & Palm Beach changes

changedFollowing up on our major announcement from July 13th, we’ve been hard at work rolling out a massive wave of improvements, visual overhauls, gameplay rebalances, and long-awaited community features!

changedRedesigned Custom Match Setup : The Custom Board Game screen ([c]Match Setup[/c]) has received a complete UI refresh, making it easier than ever to configure game variations, choose local player counts, select visitor AI bots, and pick drafting rules.

changedEnergetic Deep Orange Theme : The Custom Board Game screen now features a vibrant, energetic deep orange undulating shader background designed specifically to make setup controls pop.

changedUnified Background Speed : We synchronized the undulating background animation speed ([c]0.8[/c]) seamlessly across all screens — Main Menu, Custom Board Game, Compendium, and the main Game Board — creating a smooth, cohesive aesthetic throughout the game.

changedHigh-Res Visitors Sprite : Upgraded character art and high-definition visitor graphics for both PC and Mac builds.

Hello Boca Raton Players!

Following up on our major announcement from July 13th, we’ve been hard at work rolling out a massive wave of improvements, visual overhauls, gameplay rebalances, and long-awaited community features!

Here is a summary of everything that has landed in Boca Raton over the past two weeks:

1. Custom Board Game Overhaul & Background Shader Enhancements

Redesigned Custom Match Setup: The Custom Board Game screen ([c]Match Setup[/c]) has received a complete UI refresh, making it easier than ever to configure game variations, choose local player counts, select visitor AI bots, and pick drafting rules.
Energetic Deep Orange Theme: The Custom Board Game screen now features a vibrant, energetic deep orange undulating shader background designed specifically to make setup controls pop.
Unified Background Speed: We synchronized the undulating background animation speed ([c]0.8[/c]) seamlessly across all screens — Main Menu, Custom Board Game, Compendium, and the main Game Board — creating a smooth, cohesive aesthetic throughout the game.

2. Full Steam Achievements Integration

Steam Achievements Support: Steam Achievements are now active on PC & Mac builds! Track your milestone wins, gambit completions, and strategy triumphs directly on Steam.
Player Name & Gambit Integration: Your custom player name is now fully integrated and displayed across Gambit (Solo Campaign) mode and match statistics.

3. Upgraded Character & Visitor Artwork

High-Res Visitors Sprite: Upgraded character art and high-definition visitor graphics for both PC and Mac builds.
Refined Selection UIImproved character frame displays, visitor cards, and preview graphics in player selection menus.
High-Res Auction Card Visuals: Enhanced crispness and artwork for auction luxury cards and property cards.

4. Gameplay & Landmark Rebalancing

Landmark Cards Rebalanced: Replaced static Extra Turn bonuses on several Landmark cards across columns with +2 Au Gold Bonuses. This tightens the game economy and creates more strategic choices when exploring landmarks.
Ability & Reroll Fixes: Fine-tuned reroll abilities, luxury card interactions, and bot banking behaviors across all character variations (including Pirate, Leja, and Flagler).

5. Game Over & Quality of Life Polish

Enhanced Game Over Screen: Overhauled the match conclusion screens with clearer score breakdowns, winner reveals, and seamless exit flows ("Leave Game").
Wishlist & Promo PromptsPolished in-game exit prompts and wishlist popups for new players.

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Steam News / 29 July 2026

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