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+---
+name: spine-godot
+description: spine-godot runtime for Godot 4 — Spine skeleton display, animation playback, bone/slot manipulation, skin mixing, 2D lighting, and runtime asset loading. Use when working with Spine skeletons, animations, SpineSprite nodes, SpineBoneNode, SpineSlotNode, or SpineAnimationTrack in this project.
+---
+
+# spine-godot Skill
+
+The spine-godot runtime provides Godot nodes and APIs to load, display, animate, and manipulate skeletons exported from Spine. It wraps the spine-cpp runtime and exposes it to GDScript and C#.
+
+> **Official docs:** https://en.esotericsoftware.com/spine-godot
+> **Spine Runtimes Guide:** https://en.esotericsoftware.com/spine-runtimes-guide
+> **Source:** https://github.com/EsotericSoftware/spine-runtimes (under `spine-godot/`)
+
+## Architecture Overview
+
+```
+spine-godot Runtime
+├── SpineSprite              — displays a skeleton from SkeletonDataResource
+│   ├── SpineSkeleton        — skeleton instance (bones, slots, attachments, skins, constraints)
+│   ├── SpineAnimationState  — animation playback, queuing, mixing via tracks
+│   └── Signals              — animation_started, animation_completed, animation_event, etc.
+├── SpineBoneNode            — follows or drives a bone's transform
+├── SpineSlotNode            — inserts nodes into drawing order or overrides slot materials
+└── SpineAnimationTrack      — animates a SpineSprite via Godot AnimationPlayer (C++ engine module only)
+```
+
+## Resource Types
+
+| Resource | Purpose |
+|----------|---------|
+| `SpineSkeletonFileResource` | Imported `.skel` or `.spine-json` skeleton data |
+| `SpineAtlasResource` | Imported `.atlas` texture atlas data (uses normal map prefix `n_` by default) |
+| `SpineSkeletonDataResource` | Combines a `SpineSkeletonFileResource` + `SpineAtlasResource` + animation mix times. Shared across SpineSprite instances. |
+
+## Asset Management
+
+### Exporting from Spine Editor
+
+Export these files from the Spine Editor:
+1. **Skeleton data:** `skeleton-name.spine-json` or `skeleton-name.skel` (binary, smaller/faster — preferred).
+2. **Texture atlas:** `skeleton-name.atlas`
+3. **Atlas pages:** One or more `.png` image files.
+
+> Prefer `.skel` binary exports. If using JSON, use `.spine-json` extension (not `.json`).
+> Pre-multiplied alpha atlases are **not supported** — Godot's default bleed handles artifacts.
+
+### Importing into Godot
+
+1. Drag `.skel`/`.spine-json`, `.atlas`, and `.png` files into a Godot project folder.
+2. The importer creates a `SpineSkeletonFileResource`, a `SpineAtlasResource`, and Godot texture resources.
+3. Create a `SpineSkeletonDataResource`: Right-click folder → `New Resource...` → `SpineSkeletonDataResource`.
+4. Assign the atlas resource and skeleton file resource in the inspector. Set animation mix times here.
+
+> A `SpineSkeletonDataResource` should be **shared** by all `SpineSprite` instances displaying the same skeleton. Do not use inline resources.
+
+### Updating Assets During Development
+
+Overwrite the source files re-exported from Spine. Godot auto-detects changes and re-imports. If it doesn't, force re-import in the import settings panel.
+
+### Runtime Loading from Disk (modding)
+
+Load skeleton and atlas files from arbitrary paths at runtime:
+
+```gdscript
+# Load skeleton file
+var skeleton_file_res = SpineSkeletonFileResource.new()
+skeleton_file_res.load_from_file("/path/to/skeleton.skel")
+
+# Load atlas file
+var atlas_res = SpineAtlasResource.new()
+atlas_res.load_from_atlas_file("/path/to/skeleton.atlas")
+
+# Create shared skeleton data resource
+var skeleton_data_res = SpineSkeletonDataResource.new()
+skeleton_data_res.skeleton_file_res = skeleton_file_res
+skeleton_data_res.atlas_res = atlas_res
+
+# Create sprite from data
+var sprite = SpineSprite.new()
+sprite.skeleton_data_res = skeleton_data_res
+sprite.position = Vector2(200, 200)
+sprite.get_animation_state().set_animation("animation", true, 0)
+add_child(sprite)
+```
+
+## Nodes
+
+### SpineSprite Node
+
+Displays skeleton data from a `SkeletonDataResource`. Provides access to the animation state and skeleton instance.
+
+#### Creating a SpineSprite
+
+1. Add a `SpineSprite` node via the `+` button in the scene panel.
+2. Assign a `SkeletonDataResource` in the inspector.
+3. Transform the node freely in the editor viewport.
+
+#### Editor Features
+
+- **Debug view:** Check bones, slots, attachments in the `Debug` property section. Hover over parts in the viewport to see names.
+- **Animation preview:** Use the `Preview` section to set an animation and scrub through time with the slider.
+- **Custom materials:** Set per-blend-mode materials in the `Materials` section (applied to all slots). Use `SpineSlotNode` to override per-slot.
+- **Update Mode:** `Process` (default, every frame), `Physics` (fixed interval, 60fps), `Manual` (call `update_skeleton()` yourself in `_process`/`_physics_process`).
+
+#### Animating a SpineSprite
+
+```gdscript
+extends SpineSprite
+
+func _ready():
+    var animation_state = get_animation_state()
+
+    # Set an animation on track 0, looping
+    animation_state.set_animation("walk", true, 0)
+
+    # Queue an animation after a delay (mix duration implied by mix times)
+    animation_state.add_animation("idle", 0.5, true, 0)
+
+    # Set a reversed animation
+    var track_entry = animation_state.set_animation("walk", true, 0)
+    track_entry.set_reverse(true)
+
+    # Mix to an empty animation (reset to setup pose)
+    animation_state.set_empty_animation(0, 0.5)
+    animation_state.add_empty_animation(0, 0.5, 0.5)
+
+    # Clear tracks
+    animation_state.clear_track(0)          # clear one track
+    animation_state.clear_tracks()          # clear all tracks
+
+    # Reset skeleton poses
+    get_skeleton().set_to_setup_pose()     # bones + slots
+    get_skeleton().set_slots_to_setup_pose()  # slots only
+```
+
+#### Animation State API
+
+| Method | Purpose |
+|--------|---------|
+| `set_animation(name, loop, track)` | Play animation. Returns `SpineTrackEntry`. |
+| `add_animation(name, delay, loop, track)` | Queue animation after delay. Returns `SpineTrackEntry`. |
+| `set_empty_animation(track, mix_duration)` | Mix out to empty pose immediately. |
+| `add_empty_animation(track, mix_duration, delay)` | Queue empty animation mix-out. |
+| `clear_track(track)` | Immediately clear one track. |
+| `clear_tracks()` | Immediately clear all tracks. |
+
+> **Important:** Do not hold `SpineTrackEntry` references across frames. They are reused internally and become invalid once the animation completes.
+
+#### SpineTrackEntry Properties
+
+| Method | Purpose |
+|--------|---------|
+| `set_reverse(true)` | Play animation in reverse. |
+| `set_mix_duration(seconds)` | Override mix duration. |
+| `set_alpha(value)` | Mix alpha for blending (0-1). |
+| `set_time_scale(scale)` | Animation speed multiplier. |
+| `set_track_time(time)` | Jump to specific time in seconds. |
+
+#### SpineSprite Signals
+
+**Animation state signals:**
+- `animation_started(track_entry)` — animation started playing.
+- `animation_interrupted(track_entry)` — track cleared or new animation set.
+- `animation_completed(track_entry)` — animation finished one full loop.
+- `animation_ended(track_entry)` — animation will never be applied again.
+- `animation_disposed(track_entry)` — track entry disposed.
+- `animation_event(track_entry, event)` — user-defined Spine event triggered.
+
+**Lifecycle signals:**
+- `before_animation_state_update` — before animation state is updated with delta.
+- `before_animation_state_apply` — before animation state is applied to skeleton pose.
+- `before_world_transforms_change` — before bone world transforms update. Use to set bone transforms manually.
+- `world_transforms_changed` — after bone world transforms update.
+
+#### Mix-and-Match Skins
+
+Combine multiple skins to create custom avatars:
+
+```gdscript
+var custom_skin = new_skin("custom-skin")
+var data = get_skeleton().get_data()
+
+custom_skin.add_skin(data.find_skin("skin-base"))
+custom_skin.add_skin(data.find_skin("nose/short"))
+custom_skin.add_skin(data.find_skin("eyes/violet"))
+custom_skin.add_skin(data.find_skin("hair/brown"))
+custom_skin.add_skin(data.find_skin("clothes/hoodie-orange"))
+
+get_skeleton().set_skin(custom_skin)
+get_skeleton().set_slots_to_setup_pose()
+```
+
+#### Getting and Setting Bone Transforms
+
+```gdscript
+# Get a bone's global transform in Godot canvas space
+var transform = get_global_bone_transform("bone_name")
+
+# Set a bone's transform (must be called before world transforms update)
+set_global_bone_transform("bone_name", Transform2D(0, Vector2(100, 200)))
+```
+
+When manually setting bone transforms, connect to `before_world_transforms_change` signal. Alternatively, use `SpineBoneNode` for simpler bone manipulation.
+
+### SpineBoneNode
+
+A child node of `SpineSprite` that either **follows** or **drives** a bone.
+
+> Must be a **direct child** of a `SpineSprite`.
+
+**Inspector properties:**
+- `Bone Name` — dropdown of all available bones.
+- `Bone Mode` — `Follow` (node moves with bone) or `Drive` (node controls bone position).
+- `Enabled` — toggle following/driving on/off.
+
+**Use cases:**
+- **Drive mode:** Control a bone via mouse position or other input (e.g., aiming).
+- **Follow mode:** Attach other nodes (CollisionShape, Marker2D) to follow a bone.
+
+See examples: `example/05-mouse-following` (drive), `example/06-bone-following` (follow).
+
+### SpineSlotNode
+
+A child node of `SpineSprite` that inserts children into the skeleton's drawing order or overrides a slot's materials.
+
+> Must be a **direct child** of a `SpineSprite`.
+
+**Inspector properties:**
+- `Slot Name` — dropdown of all available slots.
+- `Materials` — custom materials that override the slot's default materials.
+
+**Use cases:**
+- Attach particle systems, custom sprites, or other `SpineSprite` nodes on top of a slot.
+- Override materials per-slot (overrides `SpineSprite`'s global materials).
+
+See examples: `example/07-slot-node` (drawing order), `example/09-custom-material` (material override).
+
+### SpineAnimationTrack (C++ Engine Module Only)
+
+Animates a `SpineSprite` via Godot's `AnimationPlayer` and animation editor. Ideal for cutscenes.
+
+> **Experimental.** Not available in the GDExtension.
+
+> Must be a **direct child** of a `SpineSprite`.
+
+- Creates a child `AnimationPlayer` automatically.
+- Key animations on the child `AnimationPlayer`; key animation properties (loop, reverse, etc.) on the `SpineAnimationTrack`.
+- Multiple `SpineAnimationTrack` nodes on one `SpineSprite` enable multi-track layering.
+- Each track gets a unique **track index** — higher tracks override lower tracks' skeleton properties.
+
+> Mix times from `SpineSkeletonDataResource` cannot be previewed in the editor.
+
+See example: `example/08-animation-player`.
+
+## 2D Lighting
+
+spine-godot integrates with Godot's 2D lighting system.
+
+### Setup
+
+1. Provide normal map `.png` images alongside atlas page images with prefix `n_` (default): e.g., `raptor.png` → `n_raptor.png`.
+2. The normal map prefix is configurable in the atlas import settings.
+3. After importing, apply Godot 2D lights to `SpineSprite` nodes.
+
+See example: `example/10-2d-lighting`.
+
+## Spine Runtimes API Access
+
+Almost all spine-cpp API is mapped 1:1 to GDScript. Objects from `SpineSprite` (via `get_skeleton()`, `get_animation_state()`) mirror the C++ API.
+
+### GDScript Limitations
+
+- Returned arrays/maps are **copies** — mutations don't affect internals.
+- Cannot set per-track-entry listeners — use `SpineSprite` signals instead.
+- Cannot create/add/remove bones, slots, or other Spine objects directly.
+- C++ class hierarchies of attachments and timelines are not exposed.
diff --git a/docs/gyms/gym09_scene_switching/gym09_minigame_1.gd b/docs/gyms/gym09_scene_switching/gym09_minigame_1.gd
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+# ============================================================
+# Gym 09 — Minigame 1: Animation Speed Challenge
+# ============================================================
+# A SpineSprite plays an animation at Normal, Fast, or Hard
+# speed.  The player must click the button that matches the
+# *current* speed.  Correct answers advance a progress bar;
+# reach the threshold to win.  Run out of time and you lose.
+# The speed changes to a new random value after *every* press.
+# ============================================================
+extends Node2D
+
+
+# ---------- Configurable multipliers ----------
+@export var normal_speed: float = 1.0
+@export var fast_speed: float = 2.0
+@export var hard_speed: float = 3.0
+
+# ---------- Timing & progression ----------
+@export var time_limit: float = 30.0          ## total seconds before auto-loss
+@export var progress_per_click: float = 20.0  ## progress added on correct answer
+@export var win_threshold: float = 100.0      ## progress value that triggers a win
+@export var penalty_per_miss: float = 10.0    ## progress lost on wrong press
+
+# ---------- Animation ----------
+@export var animation_name: String = "roar"   ## which animation to play on the SpineSprite
+
+
+enum Speed { NORMAL, FAST, HARD }
+
+var _current_speed: Speed = Speed.NORMAL
+var _progress: float = 0.0
+var _time_remaining: float = 0.0
+var _game_active: bool = false
+var _result_pending: bool = false
+var _track_entry = null  ## SpineTrackEntry — stored reference for time-scale changes
+
+
+@onready var _spine_sprite: SpineSprite = %SpineSprite
+@onready var _progress_bar: ProgressBar = %ProgressBar
+@onready var _current_speed_label: Label = %CurrentSpeedLabel
+@onready var _timer_label: Label = %TimerLabel
+@onready var _status_label: Label = %StatusLabel
+@onready var _normal_button: Button = %NormalButton
+@onready var _fast_button: Button = %FastButton
+@onready var _hard_button: Button = %HardButton
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Lifecycle
+# ============================================================
+
+func _ready() -> void:
+	print("[Gym09 Minigame 1] Ready! Match the animation speed — click the correct button.")
+	_start_game()
+
+
+func _process(delta: float) -> void:
+	if not _game_active:
+		return
+
+	_time_remaining -= delta
+
+	if _time_remaining <= 0.0:
+		_time_remaining = 0.0
+		_on_time_up()
+
+	_update_ui()
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Game state
+# ============================================================
+
+func _start_game() -> void:
+	_progress = 0.0
+	_time_remaining = time_limit
+	_game_active = true
+	_result_pending = false
+	_pick_random_speed()
+	_update_ui()
+
+
+func _pick_random_speed() -> void:
+	_current_speed = randi() % 3 as Speed
+	_apply_speed()
+
+
+func _apply_speed() -> void:
+	_current_speed_label.text = "Press: " + Speed.keys()[_current_speed].capitalize()
+
+	if _track_entry == null:
+		return
+
+	match _current_speed:
+		Speed.NORMAL:
+			_track_entry.set_time_scale(normal_speed)
+		Speed.FAST:
+			_track_entry.set_time_scale(fast_speed)
+		Speed.HARD:
+			_track_entry.set_time_scale(hard_speed)
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Animation
+# ============================================================
+
+func _play_animation() -> void:
+	_track_entry = _spine_sprite.get_animation_state().set_animation(animation_name, false, 0)
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# Button handlers
+# ============================================================
+
+func _on_normal_pressed() -> void:
+	_evaluate_answer(Speed.NORMAL)
+
+
+func _on_fast_pressed() -> void:
+	_evaluate_answer(Speed.FAST)
+
+
+func _on_hard_pressed() -> void:
+	_evaluate_answer(Speed.HARD)
+
+
+func _evaluate_answer(chosen: Speed) -> void:
+	if not _game_active or _result_pending:
+		return
+
+	# Restart animation on each press
+	_play_animation()
+	_apply_speed()
+
+	if chosen == _current_speed:
+		_progress += progress_per_click
+		print("[Gym09 Minigame 1] Correct! Progress: %.0f / %.0f" % [_progress, win_threshold])
+
+		if _progress >= win_threshold:
+			_on_win()
+			return
+	else:
+		_progress = maxf(0.0, _progress - penalty_per_miss)
+		print("[Gym09 Minigame 1] Wrong button! Current speed is ", Speed.keys()[_current_speed])
+
+	# Speed changes after every button press
+	_pick_random_speed()
+	_update_ui()
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# End conditions
+# ============================================================
+
+func _on_win() -> void:
+	_game_active = false
+	_result_pending = true
+	print("[Gym09 Minigame 1] WIN!")
+	_status_label.text = "YOU WIN!"
+	_disable_buttons()
+
+	Dialogic.VAR.Gym.minigame_done = true
+
+	await get_tree().create_timer(1.5).timeout
+	_return_to_main()
+
+
+func _on_time_up() -> void:
+	_game_active = false
+	_result_pending = true
+	print("[Gym09 Minigame 1] TIME'S UP — You lose!")
+	_status_label.text = "TIME'S UP!"
+	_disable_buttons()
+
+	# Do NOT set minigame_done — the controller will re-show the intro
+	await get_tree().create_timer(1.5).timeout
+	_return_to_main()
+
+
+func _return_to_main() -> void:
+	var return_path := "res://docs/gyms/gym09_scene_switching/gym09_main.tscn"
+	if Dialogic.VAR.Gym.minigame_return == "hub":
+		return_path = "res://docs/gyms/cross-timeline-interactions/gym_controller.tscn"
+
+	print("[Gym09 Minigame 1] Returning to: ", return_path)
+	get_tree().change_scene_to_file(return_path)
+
+
+# ============================================================
+# UI helpers
+# ============================================================
+
+func _disable_buttons() -> void:
+	_normal_button.disabled = true
+	_fast_button.disabled = true
+	_hard_button.disabled = true
+
+
+func _update_ui() -> void:
+	_progress_bar.max_value = win_threshold
+	_progress_bar.value = clampf(_progress, 0.0, win_threshold)
+	_timer_label.text = "Time: %.1f" % _time_remaining
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+uid://dhdwyav6b2ur3
diff --git a/docs/gyms/gym09_scene_switching/gym09_minigame_1.tscn b/docs/gyms/gym09_scene_switching/gym09_minigame_1.tscn
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+[gd_scene format=3 uid="uid://6uporiru4ny1"]
+
+[ext_resource type="SpineSkeletonDataResource" uid="uid://c53t4xfil8g8g" path="res://docs/museums/spine/assets/raptor/raptor-data.tres" id="1_irao8"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://dhdwyav6b2ur3" path="res://docs/gyms/gym09_scene_switching/gym09_minigame_1.gd" id="2_script"]
+
+[node name="Gym09Minigame1" type="Node2D" unique_id=26511728]
+script = ExtResource("2_script")
+progress_per_click = 5.0
+
+[node name="SpineSprite" type="SpineSprite" parent="." unique_id=1663671115]
+skeleton_data_res = ExtResource("1_irao8")
+preview_skin = "Default"
+preview_animation = "roar"
+preview_frame = false
+preview_time = 0.0
+unique_name_in_owner = true
+position = Vector2(578, 390)
+scale = Vector2(0.3, 0.3)
+
+[node name="UILayer" type="Control" parent="." unique_id=-522947854]
+layout_mode = 3
+anchors_preset = 15
+anchor_right = 1.0
+anchor_bottom = 1.0
+offset_left = 578.0
+offset_top = 566.0
+offset_right = 578.0
+offset_bottom = 566.0
+grow_horizontal = 2
+grow_vertical = 2
+
+[node name="VBoxContainer" type="VBoxContainer" parent="UILayer" unique_id=-1400444195]
+layout_mode = 1
+anchors_preset = 8
+anchor_left = 0.5
+anchor_top = 0.5
+anchor_right = 0.5
+anchor_bottom = 0.5
+offset_left = -200.0
+offset_top = -120.0
+offset_right = 200.0
+offset_bottom = 120.0
+grow_horizontal = 2
+grow_vertical = 2
+theme_override_constants/separation = 12
+
+[node name="TitleLabel" type="Label" parent="UILayer/VBoxContainer" unique_id=1058329447]
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_font_sizes/font_size = 18
+text = "ANIMATION SPEED CHALLENGE"
+horizontal_alignment = 1
+
+[node name="ProgressBar" type="ProgressBar" parent="UILayer/VBoxContainer" unique_id=-1376495673]
+unique_name_in_owner = true
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+
+[node name="CurrentSpeedLabel" type="Label" parent="UILayer/VBoxContainer" unique_id=-1544803351]
+unique_name_in_owner = true
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_font_sizes/font_size = 22
+text = "Press: ???"
+horizontal_alignment = 1
+
+[node name="TimerLabel" type="Label" parent="UILayer/VBoxContainer" unique_id=1334428778]
+unique_name_in_owner = true
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Time: 30.0"
+horizontal_alignment = 1
+
+[node name="HBoxContainer" type="HBoxContainer" parent="UILayer/VBoxContainer" unique_id=-1138046855]
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_constants/separation = 8
+
+[node name="NormalButton" type="Button" parent="UILayer/VBoxContainer/HBoxContainer" unique_id=-2107521662]
+unique_name_in_owner = true
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+text = "Normal"
+
+[node name="FastButton" type="Button" parent="UILayer/VBoxContainer/HBoxContainer" unique_id=929410871]
+unique_name_in_owner = true
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+text = "Fast"
+
+[node name="HardButton" type="Button" parent="UILayer/VBoxContainer/HBoxContainer" unique_id=-727767392]
+unique_name_in_owner = true
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+text = "Hard"
+
+[node name="StatusLabel" type="Label" parent="UILayer/VBoxContainer" unique_id=-246134786]
+unique_name_in_owner = true
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_font_sizes/font_size = 20
+horizontal_alignment = 1
+
+[connection signal="pressed" from="UILayer/VBoxContainer/HBoxContainer/NormalButton" to="." method="_on_normal_pressed"]
+[connection signal="pressed" from="UILayer/VBoxContainer/HBoxContainer/FastButton" to="." method="_on_fast_pressed"]
+[connection signal="pressed" from="UILayer/VBoxContainer/HBoxContainer/HardButton" to="." method="_on_hard_pressed"]