Add game-related Vue composables

- Add useGameSocket for WebSocket connection management
- Add useGameActions for dispatching game actions
- Add useGames for fetching active games list
- Include comprehensive tests
- Type-safe action dispatch with precondition checks

Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>

frontend/src/composables/useGameActions.spec.ts

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+/**
+ * Tests for useGameActions composable.
+ *
+ * Tests verify that each action function validates preconditions correctly
+ * and dispatches the correct action type to the WebSocket layer.
+ */
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest'
+import { setActivePinia, createPinia } from 'pinia'
+
+import { useGameActions } from './useGameActions'
+import { useGameStore } from '@/stores/game'
+import type { VisibleGameState } from '@/types'
+
+// Mock useGameSocket
+vi.mock('./useGameSocket', () => ({
+  useGameSocket: () => ({
+    sendAction: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+    isConnected: { value: true },
+  }),
+}))
+
+describe('useGameActions', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    setActivePinia(createPinia())
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Helper to create mock game state
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  function createMockGameState(overrides?: Partial<VisibleGameState>): VisibleGameState {
+    return {
+      game_id: 'game-123',
+      viewer_id: 'player-1',
+      players: {
+        'player-1': {
+          player_id: 'player-1',
+          is_current_player: true,
+          deck_count: 40,
+          hand: {
+            count: 3,
+            cards: [
+              { instance_id: 'card-1', definition_id: 'pikachu', damage: 0, attached_energy: [], attached_tools: [], status_conditions: [], ability_uses_this_turn: {}, evolution_turn: null },
+              { instance_id: 'card-2', definition_id: 'energy', damage: 0, attached_energy: [], attached_tools: [], status_conditions: [], ability_uses_this_turn: {}, evolution_turn: null },
+              { instance_id: 'card-3', definition_id: 'evolution', damage: 0, attached_energy: [], attached_tools: [], status_conditions: [], ability_uses_this_turn: {}, evolution_turn: null },
+            ],
+            zone_type: 'hand',
+          },
+          prizes_count: 6,
+          energy_deck_count: 10,
+          active: {
+            count: 1,
+            cards: [
+              { instance_id: 'active-1', definition_id: 'charizard', damage: 20, attached_energy: [], attached_tools: [], status_conditions: [], ability_uses_this_turn: {}, evolution_turn: null },
+            ],
+            zone_type: 'active',
+          },
+          bench: {
+            count: 2,
+            cards: [
+              { instance_id: 'bench-1', definition_id: 'squirtle', damage: 0, attached_energy: [], attached_tools: [], status_conditions: [], ability_uses_this_turn: {}, evolution_turn: null },
+              { instance_id: 'bench-2', definition_id: 'bulbasaur', damage: 0, attached_energy: [], attached_tools: [], status_conditions: [], ability_uses_this_turn: {}, evolution_turn: null },
+            ],
+            zone_type: 'bench',
+          },
+          discard: { count: 0, cards: [], zone_type: 'discard' },
+          energy_zone: {
+            count: 1,
+            cards: [
+              { instance_id: 'energy-zone-1', definition_id: 'fire-energy', damage: 0, attached_energy: [], attached_tools: [], status_conditions: [], ability_uses_this_turn: {}, evolution_turn: null },
+            ],
+            zone_type: 'energy_zone',
+          },
+          score: 0,
+          gx_attack_used: false,
+          vstar_power_used: false,
+        },
+        'player-2': {
+          player_id: 'player-2',
+          is_current_player: false,
+          deck_count: 40,
+          hand: { count: 5, cards: [], zone_type: 'hand' },
+          prizes_count: 6,
+          energy_deck_count: 10,
+          active: {
+            count: 1,
+            cards: [
+              { instance_id: 'opp-active', definition_id: 'mewtwo', damage: 0, attached_energy: [], attached_tools: [], status_conditions: [], ability_uses_this_turn: {}, evolution_turn: null },
+            ],
+            zone_type: 'active',
+          },
+          bench: { count: 0, cards: [], zone_type: 'bench' },
+          discard: { count: 0, cards: [], zone_type: 'discard' },
+          energy_zone: { count: 0, cards: [], zone_type: 'energy_zone' },
+          score: 0,
+          gx_attack_used: false,
+          vstar_power_used: false,
+        },
+      },
+      current_player_id: 'player-1',
+      turn_number: 1,
+      phase: 'main',
+      is_my_turn: true,
+      winner_id: null,
+      end_reason: null,
+      stadium_in_play: null,
+      stadium_owner_id: null,
+      forced_action_player: null,
+      forced_action_type: null,
+      forced_action_reason: null,
+      card_registry: {},
+      ...overrides,
+    }
+  }
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Play Card Tests
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  describe('playCard', () => {
+    it('dispatches play_card action with valid parameters', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that playCard dispatches the correct action to the server.
+       *
+       * Playing cards from hand is the most common action in the game,
+       * so we verify it works with all optional parameters.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { playCard } = useGameActions()
+
+      await playCard('card-1', 'bench', 0)
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+
+    it('throws error if card not in hand', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that playCard validates the card is in hand.
+       *
+       * Prevents sending invalid actions to the server when the
+       * card instance ID doesn't exist in the player's hand.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { playCard } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(playCard('invalid-card-id')).rejects.toThrow('Card not found in hand')
+    })
+
+    it('throws error if not my turn', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that playCard checks turn ownership.
+       *
+       * Actions should only be allowed during the player's own turn,
+       * preventing accidental actions during opponent's turn.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState({ is_my_turn: false }))
+
+      const { playCard } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(playCard('card-1')).rejects.toThrow('Not your turn')
+    })
+
+    it('throws error if game is over', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that actions are blocked when game has ended.
+       *
+       * Prevents sending actions after a winner is determined.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState({ winner_id: 'player-2' }))
+
+      const { playCard } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(playCard('card-1')).rejects.toThrow('Game is over')
+    })
+
+    it('throws error if forced action pending', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that normal actions are blocked during forced actions.
+       *
+       * When the server requires a specific action (e.g., select new active),
+       * other actions should not be allowed until the forced action completes.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState({
+        forced_action_player: 'player-1',
+        forced_action_type: 'select_new_active',
+        forced_action_reason: 'Active Pokemon was knocked out',
+      }))
+
+      const { playCard } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(playCard('card-1')).rejects.toThrow('Must complete forced action first')
+    })
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Attach Energy Tests
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  describe('attachEnergy', () => {
+    it('dispatches attach_energy action with valid parameters', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that attachEnergy dispatches the correct action.
+       *
+       * Energy attachment is a core mechanic for powering attacks.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { attachEnergy } = useGameActions()
+
+      await attachEnergy('card-2', 'active-1')
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+
+    it('accepts energy from energy zone', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that energy can be attached from the energy zone.
+       *
+       * In Pokemon Pocket rules, energy can come from a dedicated
+       * energy zone in addition to hand.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { attachEnergy } = useGameActions()
+
+      await attachEnergy('energy-zone-1', 'active-1')
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+
+    it('throws error if energy not found', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that attachEnergy validates energy exists.
+       *
+       * Prevents attaching energy that isn't in hand or energy zone.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { attachEnergy } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(attachEnergy('invalid-energy', 'active-1')).rejects.toThrow('Energy card not found')
+    })
+
+    it('throws error if target Pokemon not found', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that attachEnergy validates target exists.
+       *
+       * Target must be in active or bench zone.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { attachEnergy } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(attachEnergy('card-2', 'invalid-pokemon')).rejects.toThrow('Target Pokemon not found')
+    })
+
+    it('accepts bench Pokemon as target', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that energy can be attached to benched Pokemon.
+       *
+       * Energy attachment isn't limited to active Pokemon.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { attachEnergy } = useGameActions()
+
+      await attachEnergy('card-2', 'bench-1')
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Evolve Tests
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  describe('evolve', () => {
+    it('dispatches evolve action with valid parameters', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that evolve dispatches the correct action.
+       *
+       * Evolution is a key mechanic for upgrading Pokemon during play.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { evolve } = useGameActions()
+
+      await evolve('card-3', 'bench-1')
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+
+    it('throws error if evolution card not in hand', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that evolve validates the evolution card exists.
+       *
+       * Evolution cards must be in hand to play them.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { evolve } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(evolve('invalid-card', 'bench-1')).rejects.toThrow('Evolution card not found in hand')
+    })
+
+    it('throws error if target Pokemon not found', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that evolve validates target exists.
+       *
+       * Target must be an in-play Pokemon (active or bench).
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { evolve } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(evolve('card-3', 'invalid-pokemon')).rejects.toThrow('Target Pokemon not found')
+    })
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Attack Tests
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  describe('attack', () => {
+    it('dispatches attack action with valid parameters', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that attack dispatches the correct action.
+       *
+       * Attacking is the primary way to knock out opponent's Pokemon.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { attack } = useGameActions()
+
+      await attack(0)
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+
+    it('includes target Pokemon ID when provided', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that attack accepts optional target parameter.
+       *
+       * Some attacks require selecting a specific target Pokemon.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { attack } = useGameActions()
+
+      await attack(1, 'opp-active')
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+
+    it('throws error if no active Pokemon', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that attack requires an active Pokemon.
+       *
+       * Cannot attack without a Pokemon in the active position.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      const state = createMockGameState()
+      state.players['player-1'].active.cards = []
+      state.players['player-1'].active.count = 0
+      gameStore.setGameState(state)
+
+      const { attack } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(attack(0)).rejects.toThrow('No active Pokemon')
+    })
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Retreat Tests
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  describe('retreat', () => {
+    it('dispatches retreat action with valid parameters', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that retreat dispatches the correct action.
+       *
+       * Retreating allows switching the active Pokemon with a benched one.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { retreat } = useGameActions()
+
+      await retreat('bench-1')
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+
+    it('includes energy to discard when provided', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that retreat accepts energy discard list.
+       *
+       * Retreat requires discarding energy equal to retreat cost.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { retreat } = useGameActions()
+
+      await retreat('bench-1', ['energy-1', 'energy-2'])
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+
+    it('throws error if new active not in bench', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that retreat validates new active is benched.
+       *
+       * Can only promote Pokemon from bench to active.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { retreat } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(retreat('invalid-pokemon')).rejects.toThrow('Target Pokemon not found in bench')
+    })
+
+    it('throws error if no active Pokemon', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that retreat requires an active Pokemon.
+       *
+       * Cannot retreat if there's no active Pokemon to replace.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      const state = createMockGameState()
+      state.players['player-1'].active.cards = []
+      state.players['player-1'].active.count = 0
+      gameStore.setGameState(state)
+
+      const { retreat } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(retreat('bench-1')).rejects.toThrow('No active Pokemon')
+    })
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Use Ability Tests
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  describe('useAbility', () => {
+    it('dispatches use_ability action with valid parameters', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that useAbility dispatches the correct action.
+       *
+       * Abilities provide special effects that can be activated.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { useAbility } = useGameActions()
+
+      await useAbility('active-1', 0)
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+
+    it('includes targets when provided', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that useAbility accepts optional targets.
+       *
+       * Some abilities require selecting target Pokemon.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { useAbility } = useGameActions()
+
+      await useAbility('active-1', 0, ['opp-active'])
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+
+    it('accepts bench Pokemon using ability', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that abilities can be used from bench.
+       *
+       * Not all abilities require the Pokemon to be active.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { useAbility } = useGameActions()
+
+      await useAbility('bench-1', 0)
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+
+    it('throws error if Pokemon not found', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that useAbility validates Pokemon exists.
+       *
+       * Pokemon must be in active or bench to use abilities.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { useAbility } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(useAbility('invalid-pokemon', 0)).rejects.toThrow('Pokemon not found')
+    })
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // End Turn Tests
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  describe('endTurn', () => {
+    it('dispatches end_turn action', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that endTurn dispatches the correct action.
+       *
+       * Ending the turn transitions to the opponent's turn.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { endTurn } = useGameActions()
+
+      await endTurn()
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+
+    it('throws error if not my turn', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that endTurn requires it to be player's turn.
+       *
+       * Cannot end opponent's turn.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState({ is_my_turn: false }))
+
+      const { endTurn } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(endTurn()).rejects.toThrow('Not your turn')
+    })
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Select Prize Tests
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  describe('selectPrize', () => {
+    it('dispatches select_prize action with valid index', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that selectPrize dispatches the correct action.
+       *
+       * Prize selection occurs after knocking out opponent's Pokemon.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { selectPrize } = useGameActions()
+
+      await selectPrize(0)
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+
+    it('throws error for invalid prize index', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that selectPrize validates prize index range.
+       *
+       * Prize indices must be between 0 and 5 (six prizes total).
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { selectPrize } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(selectPrize(-1)).rejects.toThrow('Invalid prize index')
+      await expect(selectPrize(6)).rejects.toThrow('Invalid prize index')
+    })
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Select New Active Tests
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  describe('selectNewActive', () => {
+    it('dispatches select_new_active action with valid Pokemon', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that selectNewActive dispatches the correct action.
+       *
+       * Selecting new active occurs when active Pokemon is knocked out.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { selectNewActive } = useGameActions()
+
+      await selectNewActive('bench-1')
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+
+    it('throws error if Pokemon not in bench', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that selectNewActive validates Pokemon is benched.
+       *
+       * Can only promote from bench to active.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { selectNewActive } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(selectNewActive('invalid-pokemon')).rejects.toThrow('Pokemon not found in bench')
+    })
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Discard From Hand Tests
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  describe('discardFromHand', () => {
+    it('dispatches discard_from_hand action with valid cards', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that discardFromHand dispatches the correct action.
+       *
+       * Discarding from hand is required by some card effects.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { discardFromHand } = useGameActions()
+
+      await discardFromHand(['card-1', 'card-2'])
+
+      expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeTruthy()
+    })
+
+    it('throws error if card not in hand', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that discardFromHand validates all cards exist.
+       *
+       * All specified cards must be in hand to discard.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { discardFromHand } = useGameActions()
+
+      await expect(discardFromHand(['card-1', 'invalid-card'])).rejects.toThrow('not found in hand')
+    })
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Pending State Tests
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  describe('pending state', () => {
+    it('tracks pending action during execution', async () => {
+      /**
+       * Test that isPending reflects action execution state.
+       *
+       * UI can show loading indicators while actions are being sent.
+       */
+      const gameStore = useGameStore()
+      gameStore.setGameState(createMockGameState())
+
+      const { endTurn, isPending } = useGameActions()
+
+      expect(isPending.value).toBe(false)
+
+      const promise = endTurn()
+      // Note: In real scenario, isPending would be true during send,
+      // but our mock resolves immediately
+
+      await promise
+
+      expect(isPending.value).toBe(false)
+    })
+  })
+})

frontend/src/composables/useGameActions.ts

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+/**
+ * Composable for dispatching game actions with type safety and precondition checks.
+ *
+ * Wraps useGameSocket to provide typed action dispatch functions for all game actions.
+ * Each function validates basic preconditions before sending to prevent invalid actions
+ * from being sent to the server.
+ *
+ * Usage:
+ * ```ts
+ * const { playCard, attack, endTurn } = useGameActions()
+ *
+ * await playCard('card-instance-123', 'bench', 0)
+ * await attack(0) // First attack
+ * await endTurn()
+ * ```
+ */
+import { ref, computed } from 'vue'
+
+import { useGameSocket } from './useGameSocket'
+import { useGameStore } from '@/stores/game'
+import type {
+  Action,
+  PlayCardAction,
+  AttachEnergyAction,
+  EvolveAction,
+  AttackAction,
+  RetreatAction,
+  UseAbilityAction,
+  EndTurnAction,
+  SelectPrizeAction,
+  SelectNewActiveAction,
+  DiscardFromHandAction,
+  ZoneType,
+} from '@/types'
+
+/**
+ * Result of an action dispatch.
+ *
+ * Success indicates the action was sent successfully (not necessarily accepted).
+ * Error contains the error message if the action failed to send.
+ */
+export interface ActionResult {
+  success: boolean
+  error?: string
+}
+
+/**
+ * Composable for game actions.
+ *
+ * Provides type-safe action dispatch functions with precondition validation.
+ */
+export function useGameActions() {
+  const { sendAction } = useGameSocket()
+  const gameStore = useGameStore()
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Pending Action Tracking
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  /** Currently pending action (for UI feedback) */
+  const pendingAction = ref<Action | null>(null)
+
+  /** Whether an action is currently being processed */
+  const isPending = computed(() => pendingAction.value !== null)
+
+  /**
+   * Execute an action with pending state tracking.
+   *
+   * @param action - The action to execute
+   * @returns Promise that resolves when action is sent
+   */
+  async function executeAction(action: Action): Promise<void> {
+    pendingAction.value = action
+
+    try {
+      await sendAction(action)
+      // Note: Action result is handled by socket handler, which updates game state
+    } finally {
+      pendingAction.value = null
+    }
+  }
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Precondition Helpers
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  /**
+   * Check if it's currently my turn.
+   */
+  function checkIsMyTurn(): void {
+    if (!gameStore.isMyTurn) {
+      throw new Error('Not your turn')
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Check if the game is in a valid state for actions.
+   */
+  function checkGameState(): void {
+    if (!gameStore.gameState) {
+      throw new Error('Not in a game')
+    }
+
+    if (gameStore.isGameOver) {
+      throw new Error('Game is over')
+    }
+
+    if (gameStore.hasForcedAction) {
+      throw new Error('Must complete forced action first')
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Find a card instance in my hand.
+   *
+   * @param instanceId - The card instance ID
+   * @returns The card instance, or null if not found
+   */
+  function findInHand(instanceId: string) {
+    return gameStore.myHand.find(card => card.instance_id === instanceId) ?? null
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Find a card instance in my bench.
+   *
+   * @param instanceId - The card instance ID
+   * @returns The card instance, or null if not found
+   */
+  function findInBench(instanceId: string) {
+    return gameStore.myBench.find(card => card.instance_id === instanceId) ?? null
+  }
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Action Functions
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  /**
+   * Play a card from hand to the board.
+   *
+   * @param instanceId - Instance ID of the card in hand
+   * @param targetZone - Target zone to play the card (optional, defaults based on card type)
+   * @param targetSlot - Slot index in target zone (optional, for bench)
+   * @throws Error if not your turn, card not in hand, or game state invalid
+   */
+  async function playCard(
+    instanceId: string,
+    targetZone?: ZoneType,
+    targetSlot?: number
+  ): Promise<void> {
+    checkGameState()
+    checkIsMyTurn()
+
+    const card = findInHand(instanceId)
+    if (!card) {
+      throw new Error('Card not found in hand')
+    }
+
+    const action: PlayCardAction = {
+      type: 'play_card',
+      instance_id: instanceId,
+      target_zone: targetZone,
+      target_slot: targetSlot,
+    }
+
+    await executeAction(action)
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Attach an energy card to a Pokemon.
+   *
+   * @param energyInstanceId - Instance ID of the energy card
+   * @param targetPokemonId - Instance ID of the target Pokemon
+   * @throws Error if not your turn, energy not found, or game state invalid
+   */
+  async function attachEnergy(
+    energyInstanceId: string,
+    targetPokemonId: string
+  ): Promise<void> {
+    checkGameState()
+    checkIsMyTurn()
+
+    // Energy can be in hand or energy zone
+    const inHand = findInHand(energyInstanceId)
+    const inEnergyZone = gameStore.myEnergy.find(e => e.instance_id === energyInstanceId)
+
+    if (!inHand && !inEnergyZone) {
+      throw new Error('Energy card not found')
+    }
+
+    // Target must be in active or bench
+    const isActive = gameStore.myActive?.instance_id === targetPokemonId
+    const inBench = gameStore.myBench.some(p => p.instance_id === targetPokemonId)
+
+    if (!isActive && !inBench) {
+      throw new Error('Target Pokemon not found')
+    }
+
+    const action: AttachEnergyAction = {
+      type: 'attach_energy',
+      energy_instance_id: energyInstanceId,
+      target_pokemon_id: targetPokemonId,
+    }
+
+    await executeAction(action)
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Evolve a Pokemon by playing an evolution card from hand.
+   *
+   * @param evolutionCardId - Instance ID of the evolution card in hand
+   * @param targetPokemonId - Instance ID of the Pokemon to evolve
+   * @throws Error if not your turn, cards not found, or game state invalid
+   */
+  async function evolve(
+    evolutionCardId: string,
+    targetPokemonId: string
+  ): Promise<void> {
+    checkGameState()
+    checkIsMyTurn()
+
+    const evolutionCard = findInHand(evolutionCardId)
+    if (!evolutionCard) {
+      throw new Error('Evolution card not found in hand')
+    }
+
+    // Target must be in active or bench
+    const isActive = gameStore.myActive?.instance_id === targetPokemonId
+    const inBench = gameStore.myBench.some(p => p.instance_id === targetPokemonId)
+
+    if (!isActive && !inBench) {
+      throw new Error('Target Pokemon not found')
+    }
+
+    const action: EvolveAction = {
+      type: 'evolve',
+      evolution_card_id: evolutionCardId,
+      target_pokemon_id: targetPokemonId,
+    }
+
+    await executeAction(action)
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Declare and execute an attack.
+   *
+   * @param attackIndex - Index of the attack in the active Pokemon's attacks array
+   * @param targetPokemonId - Instance ID of the target Pokemon (if attack requires targeting)
+   * @throws Error if not your turn, no active Pokemon, or game state invalid
+   */
+  async function attack(
+    attackIndex: number,
+    targetPokemonId?: string
+  ): Promise<void> {
+    checkGameState()
+    checkIsMyTurn()
+
+    if (!gameStore.myActive) {
+      throw new Error('No active Pokemon')
+    }
+
+    const action: AttackAction = {
+      type: 'attack',
+      attack_index: attackIndex,
+      target_pokemon_id: targetPokemonId,
+    }
+
+    await executeAction(action)
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Retreat the active Pokemon to the bench.
+   *
+   * @param newActiveId - Instance ID of the bench Pokemon to make active
+   * @param energyToDiscard - Instance IDs of energy cards to discard for retreat cost (optional, server can auto-select)
+   * @throws Error if not your turn, Pokemon not found, or game state invalid
+   */
+  async function retreat(
+    newActiveId: string,
+    energyToDiscard?: string[]
+  ): Promise<void> {
+    checkGameState()
+    checkIsMyTurn()
+
+    if (!gameStore.myActive) {
+      throw new Error('No active Pokemon')
+    }
+
+    const newActive = findInBench(newActiveId)
+    if (!newActive) {
+      throw new Error('Target Pokemon not found in bench')
+    }
+
+    const action: RetreatAction = {
+      type: 'retreat',
+      new_active_id: newActiveId,
+      energy_to_discard: energyToDiscard ?? [],
+    }
+
+    await executeAction(action)
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Use a Pokemon's ability.
+   *
+   * @param pokemonId - Instance ID of the Pokemon using the ability
+   * @param abilityIndex - Index of the ability in the Pokemon's abilities array
+   * @param targets - Target instance IDs if ability requires targeting
+   * @throws Error if not your turn, Pokemon not found, or game state invalid
+   */
+  async function useAbility(
+    pokemonId: string,
+    abilityIndex: number,
+    targets?: string[]
+  ): Promise<void> {
+    checkGameState()
+    checkIsMyTurn()
+
+    // Pokemon must be in active or bench
+    const isActive = gameStore.myActive?.instance_id === pokemonId
+    const inBench = gameStore.myBench.some(p => p.instance_id === pokemonId)
+
+    if (!isActive && !inBench) {
+      throw new Error('Pokemon not found')
+    }
+
+    const action: UseAbilityAction = {
+      type: 'use_ability',
+      pokemon_id: pokemonId,
+      ability_index: abilityIndex,
+      targets,
+    }
+
+    await executeAction(action)
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * End the current turn.
+   *
+   * @throws Error if not your turn or game state invalid
+   */
+  async function endTurn(): Promise<void> {
+    checkGameState()
+    checkIsMyTurn()
+
+    const action: EndTurnAction = {
+      type: 'end_turn',
+    }
+
+    await executeAction(action)
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Select a prize card after knocking out an opponent's Pokemon.
+   *
+   * This is typically a forced action triggered by the server.
+   *
+   * @param prizeIndex - Index of the prize card to claim (0-5)
+   * @throws Error if game state invalid
+   */
+  async function selectPrize(prizeIndex: number): Promise<void> {
+    if (!gameStore.gameState) {
+      throw new Error('Not in a game')
+    }
+
+    if (prizeIndex < 0 || prizeIndex > 5) {
+      throw new Error('Invalid prize index')
+    }
+
+    const action: SelectPrizeAction = {
+      type: 'select_prize',
+      prize_index: prizeIndex,
+    }
+
+    await executeAction(action)
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Select a new active Pokemon when the current active is knocked out.
+   *
+   * This is typically a forced action triggered by the server.
+   *
+   * @param newActiveId - Instance ID of the bench Pokemon to promote
+   * @throws Error if Pokemon not found or game state invalid
+   */
+  async function selectNewActive(newActiveId: string): Promise<void> {
+    if (!gameStore.gameState) {
+      throw new Error('Not in a game')
+    }
+
+    const newActive = findInBench(newActiveId)
+    if (!newActive) {
+      throw new Error('Pokemon not found in bench')
+    }
+
+    const action: SelectNewActiveAction = {
+      type: 'select_new_active',
+      new_active_id: newActiveId,
+    }
+
+    await executeAction(action)
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Discard cards from hand (when required by an effect).
+   *
+   * This is typically a forced action triggered by the server.
+   *
+   * @param cardIds - Instance IDs of cards to discard
+   * @throws Error if cards not found or game state invalid
+   */
+  async function discardFromHand(cardIds: string[]): Promise<void> {
+    if (!gameStore.gameState) {
+      throw new Error('Not in a game')
+    }
+
+    // Verify all cards are in hand
+    for (const cardId of cardIds) {
+      const card = findInHand(cardId)
+      if (!card) {
+        throw new Error(`Card ${cardId} not found in hand`)
+      }
+    }
+
+    const action: DiscardFromHandAction = {
+      type: 'discard_from_hand',
+      card_ids: cardIds,
+    }
+
+    await executeAction(action)
+  }
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Return API
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  return {
+    // State
+    pendingAction: computed(() => pendingAction.value),
+    isPending,
+
+    // Actions
+    playCard,
+    attachEnergy,
+    evolve,
+    attack,
+    retreat,
+    useAbility,
+    endTurn,
+    selectPrize,
+    selectNewActive,
+    discardFromHand,
+  }
+}

frontend/src/composables/useGameSocket.spec.ts

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+import { describe, it, expect, beforeEach, vi } from 'vitest'
+import { setActivePinia, createPinia } from 'pinia'
+
+import { useGameSocket } from './useGameSocket'
+import { useAuthStore } from '@/stores/auth'
+import { useGameStore } from '@/stores/game'
+import { ConnectionStatus } from '@/types'
+
+// Mock socket.io-client - simplified mocking
+vi.mock('socket.io-client', () => ({
+  io: vi.fn(() => ({
+    connected: false,
+    on: vi.fn(),
+    once: vi.fn(),
+    off: vi.fn(),
+    emit: vi.fn(),
+    disconnect: vi.fn(),
+    io: { on: vi.fn() },
+  })),
+}))
+
+describe('useGameSocket', () => {
+  let authStore: ReturnType<typeof useAuthStore>
+  let gameStore: ReturnType<typeof useGameStore>
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    setActivePinia(createPinia())
+    authStore = useAuthStore()
+    gameStore = useGameStore()
+
+    // Setup valid auth token
+    authStore.setTokens({
+      accessToken: 'mock-token',
+      refreshToken: 'mock-refresh',
+      expiresAt: Date.now() + 3600000,
+    })
+
+    vi.clearAllMocks()
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Authentication
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  it('requires authentication to connect', async () => {
+    /**
+     * Test that connection fails when user is not authenticated.
+     *
+     * WebSocket connections require valid authentication. If the user
+     * is not logged in or the token is invalid, the connection should
+     * fail immediately with a clear error message.
+     */
+    authStore.accessToken = null
+
+    const { connect } = useGameSocket()
+
+    await expect(connect('game-123')).rejects.toThrow('Not authenticated')
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Connection State
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  it('initializes with disconnected state', () => {
+    /**
+     * Test that the composable starts in a disconnected state.
+     *
+     * Before calling connect(), the composable should indicate that
+     * no connection is active. This ensures a clean initial state.
+     */
+    const { isConnected, currentGameId } = useGameSocket()
+
+    expect(isConnected.value).toBe(false)
+    expect(currentGameId.value).toBeNull()
+  })
+
+  it('rejects duplicate connection attempts', async () => {
+    /**
+     * Test that attempting to connect while already connecting fails.
+     *
+     * If connect() is called while a connection is already in progress,
+     * it should reject immediately to prevent race conditions.
+     */
+    const { connect } = useGameSocket()
+
+    // Start first connection
+    const promise1 = connect('game-123')
+
+    // Immediately try to connect again
+    await expect(connect('game-123')).rejects.toThrow('Connection already in progress')
+
+    // Clean up - Note: First promise will time out or fail, that's okay for this test
+    promise1.catch(() => {})  // Suppress unhandled rejection
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Action Queueing
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  it('queues actions when not connected', async () => {
+    /**
+     * Test that actions are queued when the connection is lost.
+     *
+     * If the user tries to perform an action while disconnected,
+     * we should queue it for retry when the connection is restored.
+     * This prevents losing actions during brief network interruptions.
+     */
+    const { sendAction } = useGameSocket()
+
+    const mockAction = {
+      type: 'play_card' as const,
+      instance_id: 'card-1',
+    }
+
+    await expect(sendAction(mockAction)).rejects.toThrow('Not connected')
+
+    // Check that action was queued in the game store
+    expect(gameStore.pendingActions).toHaveLength(1)
+    expect(gameStore.pendingActions[0]).toEqual(mockAction)
+  })
+
+  it('requires game context for actions', async () => {
+    /**
+     * Test that actions fail when not in a game.
+     *
+     * sendAction() should only work when connected to a specific game.
+     * This prevents accidental action sends before joining a game.
+     */
+    const { sendAction } = useGameSocket()
+
+    const mockAction = {
+      type: 'end_turn' as const,
+    }
+
+    await expect(sendAction(mockAction)).rejects.toThrow()
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Cleanup
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  it('clears state on disconnect', () => {
+    /**
+     * Test that disconnect() clears game state.
+     *
+     * When leaving a game, the composable should reset to initial state.
+     * This includes clearing the current game ID and game state.
+     */
+    const { disconnect, currentGameId } = useGameSocket()
+
+    // Set up some state
+    gameStore.currentGameId = 'game-123'
+    gameStore.gameState = {} as any
+
+    disconnect()
+
+    expect(currentGameId.value).toBeNull()
+    expect(gameStore.gameState).toBeNull()
+  })
+
+  it('sets disconnected status on disconnect', () => {
+    /**
+     * Test that disconnect() updates connection status.
+     *
+     * The connection status should be set to DISCONNECTED so the UI
+     * can react appropriately (hide game UI, show lobby, etc.).
+     */
+    const { disconnect } = useGameSocket()
+
+    // Simulate being connected
+    gameStore.setConnectionStatus(ConnectionStatus.CONNECTED)
+
+    disconnect()
+
+    expect(gameStore.connectionStatus).toBe(ConnectionStatus.DISCONNECTED)
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Integration with Stores
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  it('integrates with game store for state', () => {
+    /**
+     * Test that the composable updates the game store.
+     *
+     * All game state should flow through the game store as the single
+     * source of truth. This test verifies the integration is set up.
+     */
+    const { disconnect } = useGameSocket()
+
+    // Verify we can interact with game store through the composable
+    disconnect()
+
+    // State should be cleared via the store
+    expect(gameStore.currentGameId).toBeNull()
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Return API
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  it('exposes the correct API', () => {
+    /**
+     * Test that the composable returns the expected interface.
+     *
+     * Components using this composable depend on a specific API.
+     * This test ensures the public interface is complete and correct.
+     */
+    const api = useGameSocket()
+
+    expect(api).toHaveProperty('isConnected')
+    expect(api).toHaveProperty('isConnecting')
+    expect(api).toHaveProperty('currentGameId')
+    expect(api).toHaveProperty('lastHeartbeatAck')
+    expect(api).toHaveProperty('connect')
+    expect(api).toHaveProperty('disconnect')
+    expect(api).toHaveProperty('sendAction')
+    expect(api).toHaveProperty('sendResign')
+
+    expect(typeof api.connect).toBe('function')
+    expect(typeof api.disconnect).toBe('function')
+    expect(typeof api.sendAction).toBe('function')
+    expect(typeof api.sendResign).toBe('function')
+  })
+})

frontend/src/composables/useGameSocket.ts

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+/**
+ * Composable for managing WebSocket connection to game namespace.
+ *
+ * Provides a high-level interface for:
+ * - Connecting to and disconnecting from games
+ * - Sending actions and handling results
+ * - Receiving real-time game state updates
+ * - Automatic reconnection with event replay
+ * - Heartbeat to maintain connection
+ *
+ * This composable wraps the lower-level socketClient and integrates
+ * with the game store for state management.
+ */
+import { ref, computed, onUnmounted } from 'vue'
+import { io, Socket } from 'socket.io-client'
+
+import { config } from '@/config'
+import { useAuthStore } from '@/stores/auth'
+import { useGameStore } from '@/stores/game'
+import { useUiStore } from '@/stores/ui'
+import type {
+  Action,
+} from '@/types'
+import {
+  ConnectionStatus,
+  generateMessageId,
+} from '@/types'
+
+// Type for Socket.IO with typed events
+type GameSocket = Socket
+
+// Singleton state for socket connection
+let socket: GameSocket | null = null
+let heartbeatInterval: ReturnType<typeof setInterval> | null = null
+let reconnectAttempts = 0
+const MAX_RECONNECT_ATTEMPTS = 10
+const HEARTBEAT_INTERVAL_MS = 30000 // 30 seconds
+
+/**
+ * Composable for game WebSocket connection.
+ *
+ * Usage:
+ * ```ts
+ * const { connect, disconnect, sendAction, sendResign, isConnected } = useGameSocket()
+ *
+ * await connect('game-id-123')
+ * await sendAction({ type: 'play_card', instance_id: 'card-1' })
+ * disconnect()
+ * ```
+ */
+export function useGameSocket() {
+  const auth = useAuthStore()
+  const gameStore = useGameStore()
+  const ui = useUiStore()
+
+  // Local reactive state
+  const currentGameId = ref<string | null>(null)
+  const isConnecting = ref(false)
+  const lastHeartbeatAck = ref<Date | null>(null)
+
+  // Computed state
+  const isConnected = computed(() => socket?.connected ?? false)
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Connection Lifecycle
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  /**
+   * Connect to a game via WebSocket.
+   *
+   * Establishes socket connection, joins game room, and sets up event handlers.
+   *
+   * @param gameId - ID of the game to join
+   * @throws Error if authentication fails or connection times out
+   */
+  async function connect(gameId: string): Promise<void> {
+    if (isConnecting.value) {
+      throw new Error('Connection already in progress')
+    }
+
+    if (socket?.connected && currentGameId.value === gameId) {
+      // Already connected to this game
+      return
+    }
+
+    isConnecting.value = true
+    currentGameId.value = gameId
+    gameStore.setConnectionStatus(ConnectionStatus.CONNECTING)
+
+    try {
+      // Get valid auth token
+      const token = await auth.getValidToken()
+      if (!token) {
+        throw new Error('Not authenticated')
+      }
+
+      // Disconnect existing socket if any
+      if (socket) {
+        socket.disconnect()
+        socket = null
+      }
+
+      // Create new socket connection
+      const socketUrl = config.wsUrl
+      socket = io(socketUrl + '/game', {
+        auth: { token },
+        autoConnect: true,
+        reconnection: true,
+        reconnectionAttempts: MAX_RECONNECT_ATTEMPTS,
+        reconnectionDelay: 1000,
+        reconnectionDelayMax: 30000,
+        timeout: 20000,
+        transports: ['websocket', 'polling'],
+      })
+
+      // Set up event handlers
+      setupEventHandlers()
+
+      // Wait for connection
+      await new Promise<void>((resolve, reject) => {
+        const timeout = setTimeout(() => {
+          reject(new Error('Connection timeout'))
+        }, 20000)
+
+        socket!.once('connect', () => {
+          clearTimeout(timeout)
+          resolve()
+        })
+
+        socket!.once('connect_error', (error) => {
+          clearTimeout(timeout)
+          reject(error)
+        })
+      })
+
+      // Join the game room
+      emitJoinGame(gameId)
+
+      // Start heartbeat
+      startHeartbeat()
+
+      gameStore.setConnectionStatus(ConnectionStatus.CONNECTED)
+      reconnectAttempts = 0
+    } catch (error) {
+      gameStore.setConnectionStatus(ConnectionStatus.DISCONNECTED)
+      const message = error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Failed to connect'
+      ui.showError(message)
+      throw error
+    } finally {
+      isConnecting.value = false
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Disconnect from the current game.
+   *
+   * Stops heartbeat, leaves game room, and closes socket.
+   */
+  function disconnect(): void {
+    stopHeartbeat()
+
+    if (socket) {
+      socket.disconnect()
+      socket = null
+    }
+
+    currentGameId.value = null
+    gameStore.setConnectionStatus(ConnectionStatus.DISCONNECTED)
+    gameStore.clearGame()
+  }
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Event Handlers
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  /**
+   * Set up all Socket.IO event handlers.
+   */
+  function setupEventHandlers(): void {
+    if (!socket) return
+
+    // Connection events
+    socket.on('connect', handleConnect)
+    socket.on('disconnect', handleDisconnect)
+    socket.on('connect_error', handleConnectError)
+
+    // Game events
+    socket.on('game:state', handleGameState)
+    socket.on('game:action_result', handleActionResult)
+    socket.on('game:error', handleGameError)
+    socket.on('game:turn_start', handleTurnStart)
+    socket.on('game:turn_timeout_warning', handleTurnTimeout)
+    socket.on('game:game_over', handleGameOver)
+    socket.on('game:opponent_connected', handleOpponentStatus)
+    socket.on('heartbeat_ack', handleHeartbeatAck)
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Handle successful connection.
+   */
+  function handleConnect(): void {
+    gameStore.setConnectionStatus(ConnectionStatus.CONNECTED)
+
+    // If reconnecting, rejoin the game with last event ID
+    if (currentGameId.value) {
+      emitJoinGame(currentGameId.value, gameStore.lastEventId ?? undefined)
+
+      // Retry any pending actions
+      const pendingActions = gameStore.takePendingActions()
+      for (const action of pendingActions) {
+        sendAction(action).catch((err) => {
+          console.error('Failed to retry pending action:', err)
+        })
+      }
+    }
+
+    reconnectAttempts = 0
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Handle disconnection.
+   */
+  function handleDisconnect(reason: string): void {
+    stopHeartbeat()
+
+    if (reason === 'io server disconnect') {
+      // Server forced disconnect - don't auto-reconnect
+      gameStore.setConnectionStatus(ConnectionStatus.DISCONNECTED)
+      ui.showError('Disconnected from server')
+      disconnect()
+    } else {
+      // Network issue or client disconnect - will auto-reconnect
+      gameStore.setConnectionStatus(ConnectionStatus.RECONNECTING)
+      ui.showWarning('Connection lost. Reconnecting...')
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Handle connection error.
+   */
+  function handleConnectError(_error: Error): void {
+    reconnectAttempts++
+
+    if (reconnectAttempts >= MAX_RECONNECT_ATTEMPTS) {
+      gameStore.setConnectionStatus(ConnectionStatus.DISCONNECTED)
+      ui.showError('Failed to connect to game server')
+      disconnect()
+    } else {
+      gameStore.setConnectionStatus(ConnectionStatus.RECONNECTING)
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Handle game state update.
+   */
+  function handleGameState(message: unknown): void {
+    const msg = message as { state: unknown; event_id: string }
+    gameStore.setGameState(msg.state as any, msg.event_id)
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Handle action result.
+   */
+  function handleActionResult(message: unknown): void {
+    const msg = message as { success: boolean; error_message?: string }
+    if (!msg.success) {
+      const errorMsg = msg.error_message ?? 'Action failed'
+      ui.showError(errorMsg)
+    }
+    // Action results are followed by game:state updates, so we don't
+    // need to do anything special here beyond error notification
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Handle game error.
+   */
+  function handleGameError(message: unknown): void {
+    const msg = message as { message: string }
+    ui.showError(msg.message)
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Handle turn start notification.
+   */
+  function handleTurnStart(message: unknown): void {
+    const msg = message as { player_id: string }
+    // Turn start is reflected in the game state, but we can show
+    // a notification if desired
+    if (msg.player_id === gameStore.gameState?.viewer_id) {
+      ui.showInfo('Your turn!', 2000)
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Handle turn timeout warning.
+   */
+  function handleTurnTimeout(message: unknown): void {
+    const msg = message as { is_warning: boolean; player_id: string; remaining_seconds: number }
+    if (msg.is_warning) {
+      if (msg.player_id === gameStore.gameState?.viewer_id) {
+        ui.showWarning(`Time running out! ${msg.remaining_seconds}s remaining`, 3000)
+      }
+    } else {
+      // Timeout occurred
+      if (msg.player_id === gameStore.gameState?.viewer_id) {
+        ui.showError('Turn timed out!')
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Handle game over notification.
+   */
+  function handleGameOver(message: unknown): void {
+    const msg = message as { final_state: unknown; event_id: string; winner_id: string | null }
+    gameStore.setGameState(msg.final_state as any, msg.event_id)
+
+    const isWinner = msg.winner_id === gameStore.gameState?.viewer_id
+    if (isWinner) {
+      ui.showSuccess('Victory!', 5000)
+    } else if (msg.winner_id === null) {
+      ui.showInfo('Game ended in a draw', 5000)
+    } else {
+      ui.showInfo('Defeat', 5000)
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Handle opponent connection status.
+   */
+  function handleOpponentStatus(message: unknown): void {
+    const msg = message as { status: ConnectionStatus }
+    if (msg.status === ConnectionStatus.DISCONNECTED) {
+      ui.showWarning('Opponent disconnected', 3000)
+    } else if (msg.status === ConnectionStatus.CONNECTED) {
+      ui.showInfo('Opponent reconnected', 2000)
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Handle heartbeat acknowledgment.
+   */
+  function handleHeartbeatAck(_message: unknown): void {
+    lastHeartbeatAck.value = new Date()
+  }
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Action Sending
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  /**
+   * Send a game action to the server.
+   *
+   * @param action - The game action to execute
+   * @returns Promise that resolves when action is sent (not when processed)
+   * @throws Error if not connected or action send fails
+   */
+  async function sendAction(action: Action): Promise<void> {
+    if (!socket?.connected) {
+      // Queue for retry on reconnect
+      gameStore.queueAction(action)
+      throw new Error('Not connected. Action queued for retry.')
+    }
+
+    if (!currentGameId.value) {
+      throw new Error('Not in a game')
+    }
+
+    const message = {
+      type: 'action' as const,
+      message_id: generateMessageId(),
+      game_id: currentGameId.value,
+      action,
+    }
+
+    return new Promise<void>((resolve, reject) => {
+      socket!.emit('game:action', message, (ack?: { success: boolean; error?: string }) => {
+        if (ack?.success === false) {
+          reject(new Error(ack.error ?? 'Action failed'))
+        } else {
+          resolve()
+        }
+      })
+    })
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Resign from the current game.
+   *
+   * @throws Error if not connected
+   */
+  async function sendResign(): Promise<void> {
+    if (!socket?.connected) {
+      throw new Error('Not connected')
+    }
+
+    if (!currentGameId.value) {
+      throw new Error('Not in a game')
+    }
+
+    const message = {
+      type: 'resign' as const,
+      message_id: generateMessageId(),
+      game_id: currentGameId.value,
+    }
+
+    socket.emit('game:resign', message)
+    ui.showInfo('Resigned from game')
+  }
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Internal Helpers
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  /**
+   * Emit join_game message with optional last event ID for replay.
+   */
+  function emitJoinGame(gameId: string, lastEventId?: string): void {
+    if (!socket) return
+
+    const message = {
+      type: 'join_game' as const,
+      message_id: generateMessageId(),
+      game_id: gameId,
+      last_event_id: lastEventId,
+    }
+
+    socket.emit('game:join', message)
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Start heartbeat interval.
+   */
+  function startHeartbeat(): void {
+    stopHeartbeat() // Clear any existing interval
+
+    heartbeatInterval = setInterval(() => {
+      if (socket?.connected) {
+        const message = {
+          type: 'heartbeat' as const,
+          message_id: generateMessageId(),
+        }
+        socket.emit('heartbeat', message)
+      }
+    }, HEARTBEAT_INTERVAL_MS)
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Stop heartbeat interval.
+   */
+  function stopHeartbeat(): void {
+    if (heartbeatInterval) {
+      clearInterval(heartbeatInterval)
+      heartbeatInterval = null
+    }
+  }
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Lifecycle
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  // Clean up on unmount
+  onUnmounted(() => {
+    disconnect()
+  })
+
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+  // Return API
+  // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+  return {
+    // Connection state
+    isConnected,
+    isConnecting,
+    currentGameId: computed(() => currentGameId.value),
+    lastHeartbeatAck: computed(() => lastHeartbeatAck.value),
+
+    // Lifecycle
+    connect,
+    disconnect,
+
+    // Actions
+    sendAction,
+    sendResign,
+  }
+}

frontend/src/composables/useGames.ts

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+/**
+ * Games composable for game creation and active game listing.
+ *
+ * Provides methods to create new games and fetch active games for the user.
+ * This composable is used by the PlayPage to manage game lobby functionality.
+ *
+ * @example
+ * ```vue
+ * <script setup lang="ts">
+ * import { useGames } from '@/composables/useGames'
+ *
+ * const { activeGames, isLoading, fetchActiveGames, createGame } = useGames()
+ *
+ * onMounted(() => fetchActiveGames())
+ *
+ * async function handleCreateGame(deckId: string) {
+ *   const result = await createGame({
+ *     deck_id: deckId,
+ *     opponent_id: 'ai-opponent-id',
+ *     opponent_deck_id: 'ai-deck-id',
+ *   })
+ *   if (result.success) {
+ *     router.push(`/game/${result.data.game_id}`)
+ *   }
+ * }
+ * </script>
+ * ```
+ */
+import { ref, computed, readonly } from 'vue'
+
+import { apiClient, ApiError } from '@/api/client'
+import type {
+  GameCreateRequest,
+  GameCreateResponse,
+  GameInfoResponse,
+  ActiveGameSummary,
+  ActiveGameListResponse,
+} from '@/types'
+
+// ============================================================================
+// Result Types
+// ============================================================================
+
+/**
+ * Result of a game operation.
+ */
+export interface GameResult<T = void> {
+  success: boolean
+  error?: string
+  data?: T
+}
+
+/**
+ * Result of fetching active games list.
+ */
+export interface ActiveGamesResult extends GameResult<ActiveGameSummary[]> {
+  total?: number
+}
+
+// ============================================================================
+// Error Handling
+// ============================================================================
+
+/**
+ * Get user-friendly error message from API error.
+ */
+function getErrorMessage(e: unknown, defaultMessage: string): string {
+  if (e instanceof ApiError) {
+    // Handle specific status codes
+    if (e.status === 404) {
+      return 'Game not found'
+    }
+    if (e.status === 403) {
+      return 'You do not have permission to access this game'
+    }
+    if (e.status === 400) {
+      // Validation error - return detail from API
+      return e.message || 'Invalid game data'
+    }
+    return e.message || defaultMessage
+  }
+  if (e instanceof Error) {
+    return e.message
+  }
+  return defaultMessage
+}
+
+// ============================================================================
+// Composable
+// ============================================================================
+
+/**
+ * Games composable.
+ *
+ * Provides methods for game creation and active game listing with loading/error handling.
+ */
+export function useGames() {
+  // Local state
+  const activeGames = ref<ActiveGameSummary[]>([])
+  const isFetching = ref(false)
+  const isCreating = ref(false)
+  const fetchError = ref<string | null>(null)
+  const createError = ref<string | null>(null)
+
+  // Computed
+  const isLoading = computed(() => isFetching.value || isCreating.value)
+  const error = computed(() => fetchError.value || createError.value)
+  const hasActiveGames = computed(() => activeGames.value.length > 0)
+
+  /**
+   * Fetch all active games for the current user.
+   *
+   * Active games are games that have not ended yet and the user is a participant.
+   *
+   * @returns Result indicating success or failure with active games data
+   */
+  async function fetchActiveGames(): Promise<ActiveGamesResult> {
+    if (isFetching.value) {
+      return { success: false, error: 'Fetch already in progress' }
+    }
+
+    isFetching.value = true
+    fetchError.value = null
+
+    try {
+      const response = await apiClient.get<ActiveGameListResponse>(
+        '/api/games/me/active'
+      )
+
+      activeGames.value = response.games
+
+      return {
+        success: true,
+        data: response.games,
+        total: response.total,
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      const errorMessage = getErrorMessage(e, 'Failed to fetch active games')
+      fetchError.value = errorMessage
+      return { success: false, error: errorMessage }
+    } finally {
+      isFetching.value = false
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Create a new game.
+   *
+   * Creates a game with the specified deck and opponent configuration.
+   * Returns the game ID and WebSocket URL for connecting to the game.
+   *
+   * @param data - Game creation data
+   * @returns Result indicating success or failure with game creation response
+   */
+  async function createGame(
+    data: GameCreateRequest
+  ): Promise<GameResult<GameCreateResponse>> {
+    if (isCreating.value) {
+      return { success: false, error: 'Create already in progress' }
+    }
+
+    isCreating.value = true
+    createError.value = null
+
+    try {
+      const response = await apiClient.post<GameCreateResponse>(
+        '/api/games',
+        data
+      )
+
+      // Refresh active games list to include the new game
+      // Don't await this - let it run in background
+      fetchActiveGames().catch((err) => {
+        console.warn('Background fetch of active games failed:', err)
+        // Non-critical - user can manually refresh if needed
+      })
+
+      return { success: true, data: response }
+    } catch (e) {
+      const errorMessage = getErrorMessage(e, 'Failed to create game')
+      createError.value = errorMessage
+      return { success: false, error: errorMessage }
+    } finally {
+      isCreating.value = false
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Fetch game info by ID.
+   *
+   * Gets detailed information about a specific game.
+   *
+   * @param gameId - The game ID to fetch
+   * @returns Result indicating success or failure with game info
+   */
+  async function fetchGameInfo(
+    gameId: string
+  ): Promise<GameResult<GameInfoResponse>> {
+    if (isFetching.value) {
+      return { success: false, error: 'Fetch already in progress' }
+    }
+
+    isFetching.value = true
+    fetchError.value = null
+
+    try {
+      const response = await apiClient.get<GameInfoResponse>(
+        `/api/games/${gameId}`
+      )
+
+      return { success: true, data: response }
+    } catch (e) {
+      const errorMessage = getErrorMessage(e, 'Failed to fetch game info')
+      fetchError.value = errorMessage
+      return { success: false, error: errorMessage }
+    } finally {
+      isFetching.value = false
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Clear all game state.
+   * Called when user logs out.
+   */
+  function clear(): void {
+    activeGames.value = []
+    fetchError.value = null
+    createError.value = null
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Clear any error state.
+   */
+  function clearError(): void {
+    fetchError.value = null
+    createError.value = null
+  }
+
+  return {
+    // State (readonly)
+    activeGames: readonly(activeGames),
+    hasActiveGames,
+    isLoading,
+    error,
+
+    // Loading states for specific operations
+    isFetching: readonly(isFetching),
+    isCreating: readonly(isCreating),
+
+    // Actions
+    fetchActiveGames,
+    createGame,
+    fetchGameInfo,
+    clear,
+    clearError,
+  }
+}
+
+export type UseGames = ReturnType<typeof useGames>