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diff --git a/projects/sasch40/frontend/public/assets/scenes/schankraum.jpg b/projects/sasch40/frontend/public/assets/scenes/schankraum.jpg
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diff --git a/projects/sasch40/frontend/scripts/playtest.mjs b/projects/sasch40/frontend/scripts/playtest.mjs
index 828cd7b..9ba417e 100644
--- a/projects/sasch40/frontend/scripts/playtest.mjs
+++ b/projects/sasch40/frontend/scripts/playtest.mjs
@@ -8,6 +8,15 @@ if (!fs.existsSync(SCREENSHOTS_DIR)) {
   fs.mkdirSync(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, { recursive: true });
 }
 
+async function takeScreenshot(page, filename) {
+  try {
+    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, filename), timeout: 20000 });
+  } catch (err) {
+    console.warn("⚠️ Warning: Screenshot " + filename + " timed out or failed:", err.message);
+  }
+}
+
+
 async function runPlaytest() {
   console.log('🚀 Starting Comprehensive Chrome Playtest for Saschas Kronkorken Kreuzzug...');
 
@@ -18,11 +27,11 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
   const browser = await puppeteer.launch({
     executablePath: '/Applications/Google Chrome.app/Contents/MacOS/Google Chrome',
     headless: 'new',
+    protocolTimeout: 60000,
     args: [
       '--no-sandbox',
       '--disable-setuid-sandbox',
       '--disable-dev-shm-usage',
-      '--disable-gpu',
       '--window-size=412,869'
     ]
   });
@@ -64,7 +73,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
 
     // 1. INTRO / PREQUEL SCREEN
     console.log('📸 01: Capturing Intro Screen...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '01_intro_screen.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '01_intro_screen.png');
 
     // Click Start Button
     console.log('🖱️ Clicking Start Button...');
@@ -73,7 +82,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
 
     // 2. PROLOGUE SCREEN (Balcony Scene)
     console.log('📸 02a: Capturing Prologue Screen (NAT opening)...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '02a_prologue_nat.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '02a_prologue_nat.png');
 
     // Click first choice -> Flo Maier arrives
     const natChoice = await page.$('.choice-btn');
@@ -81,7 +90,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
     await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 800));
 
     console.log('📸 02b: Capturing Flo Maier Feierdeifl arrives...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '02b_prologue_flo_feierdeifl.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '02b_prologue_flo_feierdeifl.png');
 
     // Test Game Over branch: "Ja freilich, zünd ois o, Flo!"
     const fireChoice = await page.$('.choice-btn:nth-child(1)');
@@ -89,25 +98,33 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
     await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 800));
 
     console.log('📸 02c: Capturing Flo Maier Game Over (fiery castle)...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '02c_prologue_flo_game_over.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '02c_prologue_flo_game_over.png');
 
     // Reset via Löschzug
     const resetFireBtn = await page.$('.game-over-btn');
-    if (resetFireBtn) await resetFireBtn.click();
-    await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 800));
+    if (resetFireBtn) {
+      await resetFireBtn.click();
+      await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 1000));
+    }
 
     // Skip NAT to Flo again
+    await page.waitForSelector('.choice-btn', { timeout: 4000 }).catch(() => null);
     const natChoice2 = await page.$('.choice-btn');
-    if (natChoice2) await natChoice2.click();
-    await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 600));
+    if (natChoice2) {
+      await natChoice2.click();
+      await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 800));
+    }
 
     // Decline Flo Maier -> Viktor arrives
+    await page.waitForSelector('.choice-btn:nth-child(2)', { timeout: 4000 }).catch(() => null);
     const declineFloBtn = await page.$('.choice-btn:nth-child(2)');
-    if (declineFloBtn) await declineFloBtn.click();
-    await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 800));
+    if (declineFloBtn) {
+      await declineFloBtn.click();
+      await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 1000));
+    }
 
     console.log('📸 02d: Capturing Viktor Partyvampir arrives...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '02d_prologue_viktor_vampire.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '02d_prologue_viktor_vampire.png');
 
     // Test Game Over branch: "Ja geil, mach mi unsterblich!"
     const biteChoice = await page.$('.choice-btn:nth-child(1)');
@@ -115,26 +132,37 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
     await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 800));
 
     console.log('📸 02e: Capturing Viktor Game Over (glitter dust in sun)...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '02e_prologue_viktor_game_over.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '02e_prologue_viktor_game_over.png');
 
     // Reset via Knoblauch
     const resetVampBtn = await page.$('.game-over-btn');
-    if (resetVampBtn) await resetVampBtn.click();
-    await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 800));
+    if (resetVampBtn) {
+      await resetVampBtn.click();
+      await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 1000));
+    }
 
     // Advance to Mop safely: NAT -> Flo (decline) -> Viktor (decline) -> Mop
+    await page.waitForSelector('.choice-btn', { timeout: 4000 }).catch(() => null);
     const natC = await page.$('.choice-btn');
-    if (natC) await natC.click();
-    await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 500));
+    if (natC) {
+      await natC.click();
+      await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 600));
+    }
+    await page.waitForSelector('.choice-btn:nth-child(2)', { timeout: 4000 }).catch(() => null);
     const floC = await page.$('.choice-btn:nth-child(2)');
-    if (floC) await floC.click();
-    await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 500));
+    if (floC) {
+      await floC.click();
+      await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 600));
+    }
+    await page.waitForSelector('.choice-btn:nth-child(2)', { timeout: 4000 }).catch(() => null);
     const vikC = await page.$('.choice-btn:nth-child(2)');
-    if (vikC) await vikC.click();
-    await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 800));
+    if (vikC) {
+      await vikC.click();
+      await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 800));
+    }
 
     console.log('📸 02f: Capturing Mop Dialogue (Sister Rescue Quest)...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '02f_prologue_mop.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '02f_prologue_mop.png');
 
     // Advance to Akt II (Doodle Jump Schwesternrettung)
     const startAkt2Btn = await page.$('.choice-btn');
@@ -143,7 +171,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
 
     // 3. AKT II: DOODLE JUMP SCHWESTERNRETTUNG
     console.log('📸 03a: Capturing Akt II Doodle Jump Start Modal...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '03a_doodle_jump_intro_modal.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '03a_doodle_jump_intro_modal.png');
 
     // Click Start Act Button on modal
     const startDoodleBtn = await page.$('.start-act-btn');
@@ -154,7 +182,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
 
     // Capture Gameplay (Bouncing up platforms)
     console.log('📸 03b: Capturing Doodle Jump Gameplay...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '03b_doodle_jump_gameplay.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '03b_doodle_jump_gameplay.png');
 
     // Trigger Sister 1 Rescue (Saskia)
     await page.evaluate(() => {
@@ -180,7 +208,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
     await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 1000));
 
     console.log('📸 05: Capturing Tavern Schankraum (seamless oak floor)...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '05_tavern_schankraum.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '05_tavern_schankraum.png');
 
     // Test Double-Click / Double-Tap on Trapdoor to unlock Party Bunker
     console.log('🚪 Testing double-click / double-tap on oak floor trapdoor...');
@@ -193,7 +221,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
       await trapdoor.click();
       await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 1000));
       console.log('📸 12b: Capturing Secret VIP Party Bunker...');
-      await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '12b_tavern_party_bunker_vip.png') });
+      await takeScreenshot(page, '12b_tavern_party_bunker_vip.png');
 
       // Click Pü in Party Bunker
       const pueBtn = await page.$('.hotspot-pue');
@@ -201,7 +229,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
         await pueBtn.click();
         await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 700));
         console.log('📸 13: Capturing Pü Dialog...');
-        await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '13_tavern_pue_dialog.png') });
+        await takeScreenshot(page, '13_tavern_pue_dialog.png');
         const actionBtn = await page.$('.dialog-actions .action-btn');
         if (actionBtn) await actionBtn.click();
         await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 400));
@@ -213,7 +241,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
         await backToSchankraum.click();
         await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 800));
         console.log('📸 12: Capturing Schankraum with revealed Luke zum Party Bunker...');
-        await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '12_tavern_party_bunker_trapdoor.png') });
+        await takeScreenshot(page, '12_tavern_party_bunker_trapdoor.png');
       }
     }
 
@@ -224,7 +252,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
     await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 800));
 
     console.log('📸 05b: Capturing Nebenraum (Atelier & Mirror)...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '05b_tavern_nebenraum.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '05b_tavern_nebenraum.png');
 
     // Test Zuluman Mirror in Nebenraum
     const mirrorBtn = await page.$('.hotspot-mirror-nebenraum');
@@ -232,7 +260,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
       await mirrorBtn.click();
       await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 700));
       console.log('📸 14: Capturing Zuluman Mirror...');
-      await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '14_tavern_zuluman_mirror.png') });
+      await takeScreenshot(page, '14_tavern_zuluman_mirror.png');
       const closeBtn = await page.$('.mirror-box .action-btn');
       if (closeBtn) await closeBtn.click();
       await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 400));
@@ -245,14 +273,14 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
     await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 800));
 
     console.log('📸 08: Capturing Marktplatz...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '08_tavern_marktplatz.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '08_tavern_marktplatz.png');
 
     const natBtn = await page.$('.hotspot-nat');
     if (natBtn) {
       await natBtn.click();
       await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 700));
       console.log('📸 09b: Capturing NAT Dialog...');
-      await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '09b_tavern_nat_dialog.png') });
+      await takeScreenshot(page, '09b_tavern_nat_dialog.png');
 
       // Click "🐗 Zum Wildschwein-Duell!" -> opens INTRO MODAL
       const startBoarIntroBtn = await page.$('.dialog-actions .action-btn');
@@ -260,7 +288,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
         await startBoarIntroBtn.click();
         await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 800));
         console.log('📸 09c: Capturing Wildschwein Duel INTRO modal...');
-        await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '09c_tavern_boar_duel_intro.png') });
+        await takeScreenshot(page, '09c_tavern_boar_duel_intro.png');
 
         // Start Duel from Intro
         const startBoarDuelBtn = await page.$('.start-duel-action-btn');
@@ -274,7 +302,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
             await keilerBtn.click();
             await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 600));
             console.log('📸 09d: Capturing Boar Duel Round Clash (verifying unhighlighted buttons)...');
-            await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '09d_tavern_boar_duel_round.png') });
+            await takeScreenshot(page, '09d_tavern_boar_duel_round.png');
           }
 
           // Close modal via ✕
@@ -294,7 +322,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
     await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 1000));
 
     console.log('📸 10: Capturing Hinterland (Mane & Hansi departing toward Münchanien)...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '10_tavern_hinterland.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '10_tavern_hinterland.png');
 
     // Click Hansi to hear about departure and evening concert
     const hansiBtn = await page.$('.hotspot-hansi');
@@ -302,25 +330,12 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
       await hansiBtn.click();
       await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 700));
       console.log('📸 11: Capturing Hansi Departure Dialog...');
-      await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '11_tavern_hansi_dialog.png') });
+      await takeScreenshot(page, '11_tavern_hansi_dialog.png');
       const actionBtn = await page.$('.dialog-actions .action-btn');
       if (actionBtn) await actionBtn.click();
       await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 400));
     }
 
-    // Test Münchanien Signpost Hint Dialog
-    console.log('🪧 Testing Münchanien Signpost Hint...');
-    const signBtn = await page.$('.hotspot-sign-munchanien');
-    if (signBtn) {
-      await signBtn.click();
-      await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 700));
-      console.log('📸 11b: Capturing Münchanien Signpost Hint Modal...');
-      await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '11b_tavern_munchanien_hint.png') });
-      const hintCloseBtn = await page.$('.intro-modal-box .action-btn');
-      if (hintCloseBtn) await hintCloseBtn.click();
-      await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 400));
-    }
-
     // Test Hinter den Bergen (Taiwan Valley & Papa Markus)
     console.log('🏮 Navigating to Hinter den Bergen...');
     const hdbDoor = await page.$('.hotspot-door-hinter-den-bergen');
@@ -333,7 +348,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
     await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 1000));
 
     console.log('📸 11c: Capturing Hinter den Bergen Scene (Taiwan Alpine Skyline & Papa Markus)...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '11c_tavern_hinter_den_bergen.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '11c_tavern_hinter_den_bergen.png');
 
     // Click Markus for Liar's Dice
     const markusBtn = await page.$('.hotspot-markus');
@@ -341,7 +356,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
       await markusBtn.click();
       await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 700));
       console.log('📸 11d: Capturing Papa Markus Dialog...');
-      await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '11d_tavern_markus_dialog.png') });
+      await takeScreenshot(page, '11d_tavern_markus_dialog.png');
 
       // Click "🎲 Auf geht's Papa, Liar's Dice spielen!" -> opens intro modal
       const startDiceIntroBtn = await page.$('.dialog-actions .action-btn');
@@ -349,7 +364,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
         await startDiceIntroBtn.click();
         await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 800));
         console.log('📸 11e: Capturing Liar\'s Dice INTRO Modal...');
-        await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '11e_tavern_liars_dice_intro.png') });
+        await takeScreenshot(page, '11e_tavern_liars_dice_intro.png');
 
         // Start Liar's Dice Match
         const startMatchBtn = await page.$('.start-duel-action-btn');
@@ -357,7 +372,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
           await startMatchBtn.click();
           await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 1200));
           console.log('📸 11f: Capturing Liar\'s Dice Initial Round View...');
-          await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '11f_tavern_liars_dice_gameplay.png') });
+          await takeScreenshot(page, '11f_tavern_liars_dice_gameplay.png');
 
           // Submit player bid
           const bidBtn = await page.$('.bid-action-btn');
@@ -365,7 +380,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
             await bidBtn.click();
             await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 1500)); // wait for Markus response
             console.log('📸 11g: Capturing Liar\'s Dice Markus Counter-Bid...');
-            await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '11g_tavern_liars_dice_markus_turn.png') });
+            await takeScreenshot(page, '11g_tavern_liars_dice_markus_turn.png');
           }
 
           // Call bluff
@@ -374,7 +389,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
             await bluffBtn.click();
             await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 1200)); // wait for shot animation
             console.log('📸 11h: Capturing Liar\'s Dice Bluff Resolution & Gaoliang Shot...');
-            await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '11h_tavern_liars_dice_bluff_call.png') });
+            await takeScreenshot(page, '11h_tavern_liars_dice_bluff_call.png');
           }
 
           // Close modal
@@ -401,14 +416,14 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
       await duelBtn.click();
       await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 700));
       console.log('📸 15a: Capturing Gstanzl Duel INTRO modal...');
-      await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '15a_tavern_gstanzl_intro.png') });
+      await takeScreenshot(page, '15a_tavern_gstanzl_intro.png');
 
       const startGstanzlBtn = await page.$('.start-duel-action-btn');
       if (startGstanzlBtn) {
         await startGstanzlBtn.click();
         await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 700));
         console.log('📸 15b: Capturing Gstanzl Duel Round...');
-        await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '15b_tavern_gstanzl_duel.png') });
+        await takeScreenshot(page, '15b_tavern_gstanzl_duel.png');
 
         // Close via ✕
         const closeDuelBtn = await page.$('.duel-box .duel-close-btn');
@@ -430,7 +445,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
     await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 1000));
 
     console.log('📸 16: Capturing Lute Hero Start Screen Modal...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '16_lute_hero_start_modal.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '16_lute_hero_start_modal.png');
 
     // Start Concert
     const startConcertBtn = await page.$('.start-act-btn');
@@ -452,7 +467,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
     await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 300));
 
     console.log('📸 17: Capturing Castle Stage Rock Concert Gameplay...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '17_lute_hero_gameplay.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '17_lute_hero_gameplay.png');
 
     // 6. AKT V: FINALE & CERTIFICATE
     console.log('👑 Advancing to Finale Certificate (Act V)...');
@@ -470,7 +485,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
     await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 1500));
 
     console.log('📸 18: Capturing Certificate Screen...');
-    await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '18_certificate_screen.png') });
+    await takeScreenshot(page, '18_certificate_screen.png');
 
     // Test Settings Modal (Gear icon ⚙️)
     console.log('⚙️ Testing Settings Modal (Pause, Mute, Reset)...');
@@ -479,7 +494,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
       await settingsBtn.click();
       await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 700));
       console.log('📸 19: Capturing Settings & Pause Modal...');
-      await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '19_settings_pause_modal.png') });
+      await takeScreenshot(page, '19_settings_pause_modal.png');
 
       // Click Resume
       const resumeBtn = await page.$('.resume-btn');
@@ -496,7 +511,7 @@ async function runPlaytest() {
       await restartBtn.click();
       await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 1000));
       console.log('📸 20: Capturing post-restart Intro screen...');
-      await page.screenshot({ path: path.join(SCREENSHOTS_DIR, '20_post_restart_intro.png') });
+      await takeScreenshot(page, '20_post_restart_intro.png');
     }
 
     // Verify all images loaded properly
diff --git a/projects/sasch40/frontend/src/components/TavernView.vue b/projects/sasch40/frontend/src/components/TavernView.vue
index 1389cae..c21c7b8 100644
--- a/projects/sasch40/frontend/src/components/TavernView.vue
+++ b/projects/sasch40/frontend/src/components/TavernView.vue
@@ -325,12 +325,6 @@ function openCharacterDialog(charId: string) {
   }
 }
 
-// Münchanien Hint Modal
-const munchanienHintActive = ref(false)
-function openMunchanienHint() {
-  sound.playDialogueBlip()
-  munchanienHintActive.value = true
-}
 
 // Liar's Dice (Chui Niu / 吹牛) State & Logic
 const liarsDiceIntroOpen = ref(false)
@@ -710,13 +704,7 @@ function proceedToExpress() {
         <!-- Hansi walking towards Münchanien -->
         <button class="hotspot hotspot-hansi" @click="openCharacterDialog('hansi')">
           <img :src="CHARACTERS.hansi.portrait" class="hotspot-thumb" alt="Hansi" />
-          <span class="hotspot-badge">Hansi (Richtung Münchanien) 🧔</span>
-        </button>
-
-        <!-- Signpost to Münchanien -->
-        <button class="hotspot hotspot-sign-munchanien" @click="openMunchanienHint">
-          <span class="sign-icon">🪧</span>
-          <span class="hotspot-badge">Wegweiser: Münchanien 🏰</span>
+          <span class="hotspot-badge">Hansi (Münchanien) 🧔</span>
         </button>
 
         <!-- Trail to Hinter den Bergen (Taiwan & Papa Markus) -->
@@ -1046,24 +1034,6 @@ function proceedToExpress() {
       </div>
     </div>
 
-    <!-- Münchanien Hint Modal -->
-    <div v-if="munchanienHintActive" class="dialog-overlay" @click="munchanienHintActive = false">
-      <div class="dialog-box intro-modal-box" @click.stop>
-        <div class="intro-modal-header">
-          <span class="intro-tag">WEGWEISER NACH MÜNCHANIE</span>
-          <button class="duel-close-btn" @click="munchanienHintActive = false" aria-label="Schließen">✕</button>
-        </div>
-        <h2 class="intro-modal-title">🏰 WEGWEISER: NACH MÜNCHANIE</h2>
-        <p class="intro-modal-story">
-          Auf dem geschnitzten Wegweiser steht mit Kreide geschrieben:<br><br>
-          <em>„Hansi ist schon vorausgegangen, um die mächtige Sound-Anlage für das Abschiedskonzert in der Residenzstadt Münchanie aufzubauen! Bereite dich gut vor, sammle Kronkorken und Helles in allen Räumen und besuche alle Freunde, bevor du nach Akt IV aufbrichst!“</em>
-        </p>
-        <button class="action-btn" @click="munchanienHintActive = false">
-          Verstanden! Weiter erkunden
-        </button>
-      </div>
-    </div>
-
     <!-- Liar's Dice Intro Modal -->
     <div v-if="liarsDiceIntroOpen" class="dialog-overlay" @click="liarsDiceIntroOpen = false">
       <div class="dialog-box intro-modal-box" @click.stop>
@@ -1300,8 +1270,8 @@ function proceedToExpress() {
 /* Trapdoor to Party Bunker Easter Egg */
 .trapdoor-hotspot {
   position: absolute;
-  top: 84%;
-  left: 35%;
+  top: 76%;
+  left: 32%;
   transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
   background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
   border: 2px dashed #ffd700;
@@ -1343,11 +1313,11 @@ function proceedToExpress() {
 }
 
 /* 1. Schankraum Hotspots */
-.hotspot-verena { top: 21%; left: 28%; }
-.hotspot-door-nebenraum { top: 45%; left: 34%; }
-.hotspot-armend { top: 58%; left: 74%; }
-.hotspot-lutz { top: 56%; left: 52%; }
-.hotspot-door-marktplatz { top: 48%; left: 86%; }
+.hotspot-verena { top: 44%; left: 10%; }
+.hotspot-door-nebenraum { top: 36%; left: 54%; }
+.hotspot-armend { top: 58%; left: 22%; }
+.hotspot-lutz { top: 48%; left: 38%; }
+.hotspot-door-marktplatz { top: 90%; left: 18%; }
 
 /* 2. Nebenraum Hotspots */
 .hotspot-mirror-nebenraum { top: 36%; left: 24%; }
@@ -1417,7 +1387,7 @@ function proceedToExpress() {
 .hotspot-door-hinterland { top: 34%; left: 76%; }
 
 /* 4. Hinterland Hotspots */
-.hotspot-mane { top: 52%; left: 82%; }
+.hotspot-mane { top: 56%; left: 82%; }
 .hiking-anim {
   animation: hikeBob 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
 }
@@ -1432,14 +1402,13 @@ function proceedToExpress() {
   transform: rotate(20deg);
 }
 
-.hotspot-hansi { top: 44%; left: 63%; }
-.hotspot-sign-munchanien { top: 53%; left: 24%; }
-.hotspot-door-hinter-den-bergen { top: 42%; left: 24%; }
-.hotspot-door-back-marktplatz { top: 74%; left: 16%; }
+.hotspot-hansi { top: 48%; left: 66%; }
+.hotspot-door-hinter-den-bergen { top: 38%; left: 20%; }
+.hotspot-door-back-marktplatz { top: 80%; left: 16%; }
 
 /* 5. Hinter den Bergen Hotspots */
-.hotspot-markus { top: 56%; left: 50%; }
-.hotspot-door-back-hinterland { top: 74%; left: 20%; }
+.hotspot-markus { top: 68%; left: 50%; }
+.hotspot-door-back-hinterland { top: 88%; left: 16%; }
 
 /* 6. Hinterzimmer Hotspots & Strobe */
 .strobe-overlay {