# Installing Echoes of the Ash as a Mobile App

The game is now a Progressive Web App (PWA) and can be installed on your mobile device!

## Installation Instructions

### Android (Chrome/Edge/Samsung Internet)
1. Open the game in your mobile browser
2. Tap the menu button (⋮) in the top right
3. Select "Install app" or "Add to Home screen"
4. Follow the prompts to install
5. The app icon will appear on your home screen

### iOS (Safari)
1. Open the game in Safari
2. Tap the Share button (square with arrow)
3. Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
4. Give it a name (default: "Echoes of the Ash")
5. Tap "Add"
6. The app icon will appear on your home screen

## Features After Installation
- **Full-screen experience** - No browser UI
- **Faster loading** - App is cached locally
- **Offline support** - Basic functionality works without internet
- **Native app feel** - Launches like a regular app
- **Auto-updates** - Gets new versions automatically

## What's Changed
- PWA manifest configured with app name, icons, and theme colors
- Service worker registered for offline support and caching
- App icons (192x192 and 512x512) generated
- Tab bar is now a proper footer (opaque, doesn't overlay content)
- Side panels stop at the tab bar instead of going underneath

## Troubleshooting
If you don't see the "Install" option:
1. Make sure you're using a supported browser (Chrome/Safari)
2. The app must be served over HTTPS (which it is)
3. Try refreshing the page
4. On iOS, you MUST use Safari (not Chrome or Firefox)