# Dev Journal - Cosmic Garden

## 2026-08-19 - Statistics Panel Added

### What was done:
- Recreated the full Cosmic Garden game foundation (workspace was cleared between sessions)
- Added a new **Statistics tab** to the side panel with detailed game metrics
- Fixed global production bonus calculation in `game.js`

### New Feature: Statistics Panel
The stats panel tracks and displays:
- Total Stardust Earned
- Current Production Rate (✨/sec)
- Total Clicks
- Click Power
- Time Played (formatted as HH:MM:SS)
- Buildings Owned
- Upgrades Purchased (with total count)
- Achievements Unlocked (with total count)
- Game Progress bar (percentage based on total stardust milestones)

### Files Modified/Created:
- `index.html` - Added Stats tab button and content area
- `js/stats.js` - New file for statistics tracking and rendering
- `js/game.js` - Fixed global bonus calculation in `getProductionPerSecond()`
- `css/game.css` - Added styles for stats panel elements

### Next Up:
- Visual effects (particle effects on click)
- Mobile touch optimizations
- Prestige/reset system

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### Session 1 - 2026-08-19 (14:35 UTC)
**Status:** ✅ Particle Effects System Added

#### What was done:
- Created a complete particle effects system for visual feedback
- Added click sparkle particles when harvesting stardust
- Added building purchase burst effects on the building card
- Added achievement unlock celebration effects
- Added ambient twinkling stars to the background
- Integrated particles into game.js, achievements.js, and main.js

#### Files modified:
- `js/particles.js` - New file with Particle system (click, building, achievement effects + ambient stars)
- `js/game.js` - Added particle calls on harvest and buyBuilding
- `js/achievements.js` - Added particle effect on achievement unlock
- `js/main.js` - Added ambient star creation on init
- `css/game.css` - Added particle styles and twinkle animation
- `index.html` - Added particles.js script tag

#### Next goals:
- Mobile touch optimizations (tap feedback, responsive layout)
- Prestige/reset system with bonuses
- Sound effects for clicks and purchases