Oct 29, 2023 - Firewall update
Our system firewall was updated this morning, requiring the shutdown of all lobbies from 3:30 am PT to 4:30 am PT.
We thank you all for your patience and continued support.
Oct 15, 2023 - Site Refresh Summary
This morning's updates were for OS security updates only. NO NEW updates to SafeHarborGames software.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Aug 20, 2023 - Program updates
The only update for this refresh was the change in a publicly used icon. Note that it requires a download of our harborgraphics.dll file.
Jul 9, 2023 - OS and graphics updates
Installed newest OS security updates.
Update icons for 2024 for Macros.
Updated custom lobby graphics.
Add new horseshoe icon to Misc 1.
Jun 18, 2023 - OS and games updates
The updates this morning include:
Security updates to our server
Updates to support new custom lobbies in Euchre and Spades
Updates for new custom icons.
As always, if you have a problem entering a lobby after the update, go to our homepage, click on Downloads and download and run our full install.
We thank you for your continued support and consideration.
Apr 9, 2023 - System and Software Updates
Updates this morning include new custom lobbies and security updates.
If you have issues entering any lobby after this update, please do a full download and install to resolve
As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Mar 12, 2023 - System and Software updates
Update System Security software.
Update Domino and Pachisi to improve Debug Reports.
Custom lobby update.
New custom icon.
Update Canasta with option to turn off red threes bonus.
Jan 8, 2023 - System and Program update
This morning, operating system updates were applied to our servers as well as an update to our harborgraphics to support a new custom icon.

If you have any trouble entering a lobby after this update, please go to our homepage, click on Downloads and download and run the full install.

As always, we thank you for your continued support and consideration.
Nov 6, 2022 - Site Refresh and System updates
This morning's Site Refresh included updates to the operating system only. No new game updates or downloads were done.
Oct 23, 2022 - Site Refresh for October 23rd, 2022
Updates included:
New Backgammon1_0 dll for a custom lobby.
Operating system security updates.

If any player cannot enter a lobby after the update, have them do a full download and install.

As always, we thank you for your continued support and consideration.
Sep 4, 2022 - System and Software update
This morning's update included the following:
  • Monthly system security updates
  • Update to Spades for several bug fixes.
  • Update to Custom Lobby to support new custom lobby
If you have trouble entering any room after the update, please go to our homepage, click on Downloads and download run the full install.
As always, we thank you for your support and consideration! SHG Admin
Jul 17, 2022 - System and Software Updates
Updates this morning include:
System Security updates
Backgammon bug fixes
Addition and updates to HarborGraphics icon.
May 15, 2022 - Site Refresh
Firewall security updates
Bug fixes for Spades and Euchre.
Updates to support a new customer lobby and icon.
Mar 27, 2022 - System and Game updates
Fixes were released this morning to address two reported problems with extra players entering an active Spades Game, and a problem with setting suits.

As always, we thank you for your consideration and support.
If you find you are unable to enter a lobby after today's updates, please go to our downloads page and download and run the full install.
Jan 2, 2022 - System, Firewall and Software updates
This morning’s site refresh included:
Security updates to the Firewall.

System updates to the Operating system.
Updates to the following games:
Canasta
Hearts
Pinochle

If any player cannot enter a room after the update, please have them do a full download and install from our Downloads page.
As always we thank you for your consideration and continued support.

Dec 19, 2021 - System and Software updates
Changes included:
Added flag for Northern Island to Flags
Added icons for 2022
Updated GinRummy - minor change to order of options in the MS Windows Version.
Custom updates to three lobbies.

If any player has trouble entering a lobby, have them do a full download and install.

As always, we thank you for your continued support and consideration.
Nov 7, 2021 - Site Refresh
Updates include:
OS security updates
Euchre
Hearts
Pinochle
Spades
Oct 17, 2021 - System and Game update
This morning's updates include security updates as well as an update to Canasta.
If you cannot enter a Canasta lobby after this update, please go to our homepage, click on Downloads, and download and run a full install.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Sep 26, 2021 - Software updates
Updates for Canasta and Pachisi.

Canasta - addressing the notorious extra red threes.
Pachisi - addressing issue on opening with all bots, and addressing opening roll issue.

Updates for Euchre, Pinochle and Spades.
Specific bug fixes.

Mac and Mobile updates for Canasta, Euchre, Pinochle and Spades as well.
Sep 5, 2021 - Site update and refresh
OS updates
New CustomLobby2.dll and SpadesLobby.dll to support new Custom Lobbies.

Updates and bug fixes for the following games Euchre, Hearts, Pinochle and Spades
* Address issues of no cards when players experience network lag.

Canasta
* Update to address extra cards
* Update to fix ratings issue.

Backgammon
* Updated to track unrated games match length and final scores.
Aug 15, 2021 -
Aug 15, 2021 - System refresh
Backgammon
Address so anytime the bot is offered a resign >= match length, it will take it.

Pachisi
Address missing opening stone on First Pawn out setting.
Aug 1, 2021 - Site Refresh and Update
System security updated.
Update to support two new custom lobbies.
Updates to Backgammon
  • Adjust timer for Match Clock to keep both players’ clocks in sync.
  • Fixed Bot issue resolving a Resign
  • Includes updates to the Windows, Mac, IOS and Android versions.

Updates to Pachisi
  • Fix double roll/status bug.
  • Fixed some setting options issues to allow Mac, IOS and Android to host game.

Updates to Spades
  • Fix issue where clicking on cards doesn’t always worked.
  • Added spot to capture issue where kibbitzer cannot play.
  • Fix bug where the bots did not necessarily pick a legal card to play when the format was set to Strip.
  • Fixed a display issue when showing the game format on the lower left side of the screen, when you select cutthroat, the line below that would get garbled with two lines written over top of each other.
  • Fix to allow default options to include any value for Winning Score and Losing Score.
  • Includes updates to the WIndows, Mac, IOS and Android versions.

Jul 11, 2021 - System and Software updates
Updates include:
System Security updates
New Custom Lobby - requires update of LobbyGraphics2.dll
New Standard Domino Tournament Lobby - requires update of standardlobby.dll
Domino
* Fixed issue where the bot doesn't get the Fives bonus if they have to draw before playing.
Gin Rummy
* Fixed bug where player cannot tart new hand because player two is the dealer.
* Fixed case where both players clicked Draw opening card at the the same time and go duplicate card.
Yahtzee
* Fixed bug where on restore, dice don't show for player, but they are available.
* Fixed bug where on restore, score and dice don't show for player, but they are available.
* Fixed bug where player is playing three player with two bots and is not sitting in Seat 1 and moves are skipped.
Report Bug option will be added to the following games:
Canasta, Cribbage 2 Player, Cribbage 4 Player, Hearts, Pachisi, Pinochle, Spades
As always, we thank you for your continued support and consideration.
If any player has an issue entering a lobby after this update, go to our homepage, click on Downloads, and download and run the full install.
Jun 20, 2021 - Site update and refresh
Update HarborGraphics for custom icons.
Security updates to the Server OS.
May 23, 2021 - Firewall and OS updates this morning
Our monthly update included security updates to our Firewall and OS, as well as an update to our Harbor Graphics to support a new custom icon.

If for some reason players cannot enter a lobby after the update, have them do a full download and install.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Apr 18, 2021 - Site update and refresh
Updates include support for new custom lobbies.
Update for Spades as well.
If, after the update this morning, you have any problems getting into a lobby, please go to our homepage, click on Downloads and download and run the full install.
Apr 4, 2021 - Game Update
Spades Updated to handle better error caching for review when reporting an issue.
HarborGraphics updated to reflect new SHG Birthday icon.
Mar 28, 2021 - OS and Software Updates
Updates to support new custom icons and lobbies only.
Updates to OS security.
Mar 7, 2021 - System Update
Updated OS Security
Updated Spades Custom DLL to support a new custom Spades Lobby.
Jan 10, 2021 - System Refresh
Operating system security updates were performed.
No updates to any applications at this time.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Dec 13, 2020 - Site Refresh
Site Refresh consisted of a dll update to support a new custom room.
As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Nov 29, 2020 - Site Refresh
Security update for the OS
Update to one room dll to support a custom lobby.
As always, if you cannot enter a room after this update, please do a full download and install.
As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Nov 15, 2020 - System and Software updates
Security updates for Operating System.

Spades Updates:
Fixed no bag limit so bags don’t show.
Fixed cutthroat so if bots are enabled, and player leaves, game becomes non-rated.
Fixed cutthroat issue where rated and player leaves before finishing the first hand and gets an error message as if two players have left.
Fixed ratings calculations for cutthroat so winner only gets the ratings increase that they should.

Friends List:
Adjusted the background so usernames can be seen more clearly.

As always, if any player cannot enter a lobby after the update, do a full download.
Oct 25, 2020 - System Refresh and updates
Changes include:
* Security Software update for our Firewall.
* Update for Lobby Graphics dll - LobbyGraphics1_0.dll to support new custom lobby.
* Update for HarborGraphics - update to support new custom paid icons.

* Backgammon
* Turn on Resign again after dice roll during a Random Timer or Match Clock match.
* Support in Doubling Cube the ability to Pause a Match Clock Match.
* Restored the timestamp as part of a saved Match File to distinguish matches between the same two players in the same lobby.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Oct 11, 2020 - Site update
The site update has been included and has the following changes:

* New Spades files - modified the ratings calculation for Cutthroat Spades only.

* New Backgammon file - Added Pause option in the Doubling Cube room when playing with Match Clock.

If anyone cannot enter a lobby after the update, do a full download and run the install.
As always, we thank you for your support and consideration!
Sep 27, 2020 - System and Software updates
Updates include:

1. Spades - support for 4 Player Cutthroat. This will included forced updates for MS Windows, MacOSx, IOS(Iphone and Ipad) and Android versions of Spades, all at the same time.

2. Yahtzee - Bug fixes to address the following:
* In Neptune, show games that end as ties as ties.
* Fixed issue to make sure Bot takes over when opponent leaves table and Bots are turned on.

3. Backgammon - Bug fix to address the following:
* Fixed issue where player repeatedly tries to resign to bot and ends up freezing.
* Fixed issue where player cannot submit a resign when they are still waiting for their previous resign request to be answered.
Sep 13, 2020 - Site Refresh
Updates include added support for a custom lobby only.
If anyone has trouble entering a lobby after the update this morning, please go to our homepage, click on Downloads and follow the instructions to download and run the full install.
Aug 30, 2020 - August 30, 2020
Updates this morning:
* OS Security updates
* Updates to Backgammon and Gin Rummy to fix an issue with submitting Debug reports.

If any player has an issue entering a lobby after the update, please go to our Downloads page and do a full download and install.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration!
Aug 9, 2020 - System updates
Update to Backgammon (Windows, Mac, Mobile)
*Fixes and streamlining to support Match Clock and Random Timer across all platforms.

Update to Yahtzee (Windows, Mac, Mobile)
* Added support for Resign for two player and Four player partners.
Lobby update for Spades Custom Lobby

GinRummy update for Windows.
As always, we thank you for your support.
If anyone has trouble entering a lobby after this update, please go to our homepage, click on Downloads and download and run the full install.
Jul 26, 2020 - System update
1. Update to allow all players and kibbers to resize their games. There will be a new menu option at the top of the table called Resize. Options include increase 10%, decrease 10%, increase to 50% of the screen size, increase to maximum screen size, and Normal Size. Players cannot move below the original(Normal) size.

2. Update to GinRummy to address Null point errors when Kibbers join under certain conditions.

3. Update to Yahtzee to address Null point errors when Kibbers join under certain conditions.

4. New CustomLobby2.dll to support new paid custom lobbies.

5. Update to Backgammon to addressing some bugs reported for Match Clock and return of Match Clock as an option in The Cove.
Jul 13, 2020 - Ratings Fix
Due to a flaw in the latest version of Backgammon yesterday, some players may have wrongly lost a match by timing out.
The is issue has been addressed, and all rated match results that were caused by a timeout after the install yesterday have been backed out.
Jul 12, 2020 - Site update
For Yahtzee - all dealing with display issues reported over the last two weeks. This addresses all known and reported bugs with Yahtzee.

For Backgammon - we added support for a standard Match Clock, which is currently available in The Cove and Doubling Cube. ALSO - Backgammon features page has been updated to include all the changes including Bot Play and Match Clock.

Players will obviously get downloads when entering most standard rooms. If you have trouble entering a room after the updates this morning, have them do a full download.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration!
May 24, 2020 - System refresh
No new OS updates.
No new software/game updates.
Just a clean restart today, so there should be no new downloads.
As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
May 19, 2020 - Backgammon Bot update
Update to the Backgammon bot version, fixing an issue with making decisions on accepting cubes.
May 10, 2020 - System updates
* Update for new custom Backgammon Lobby.
Downloads for select Game lobbies.

If any player reports they cannot get into a lobby after the update, have them go to our homepage, click on Downloads, download the full install and run it.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration!
May 3, 2020 - System Refresh
New unified Backgammon for all rooms.
* Minor bug fixes
* Support for Bot play in selected rooms.

New Lobby1.dll
* Update for new custom Canasta Lobby.

If any player reports they cannot get into a lobby after the update, have them go to our homepage, click on Downloads, download the full install and run it.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration!
Apr 26, 2020 - Site Refresh
Updates for two custom lobbies - one in Spades and one in Canasta.
Update for the Backgammon version that supports Bot Play.

If there is any problem entering a lobby after the update this morning, please go to our homepage, click on Downloads, then follow the instructions to download and run the latest install.

As always, we thank everyone for their support and consideration!
Apr 12, 2020 - Games updates
New update for Canasta allowing some customization in designated rooms.
Bot Play for Backgammon is now available in the Social Bot Play room.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Apr 5, 2020 - Games updates
This morning we updated several files that will require you to download them the first time you enter a lobby. They include:
Custom Spades Lobby for DejaVu
Update SHG Birthday Lobby graphics. If you find you cannot enter a lobby this morning, please go to our homepage, click on Downloads and download and install the full install.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Mar 22, 2020 - System updates
OS updates only this morning.
There should be no new downloads for the players.
Mar 10, 2020 - Spades Windows update
There was a new Spades update this morning to address issues with bidding for Twisted Mirrors and other options.
Players will get an update for Spades when they first enter any Spades lobby after the update this morning.
If they have trouble entering a Spades lobby, have them go to our homepage, click on Downloads and download and run the full install.
As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Jan 12, 2020 - Site Refresh Jan 12, 2020
Operating System Updates
Server Refresh
No new downloads.
Dec 22, 2019 - System and game updates
Changes include:
  • Operating System Security updates
  • Updates for Harborgames and HarborGraphics
  • Bug fixes for Canasta, Pinochle and Pachisi
  • Updates to some Mobile versions including Canasta, Pinochle, Pachisi and Cribbage 2 Player.

As usual, if a player has trouble entering a room AFTER the update, go to our downloads page and download run the full install.

Mobile users will also get individual notices when they use their apps if there is an update.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Oct 13, 2019 - System updates
This morning we had updates for our Firewall as well as the normal security updates.
New software has been updated for Canasta, Pinochle, and harborgraphics.

If any player has trouble entering a lobby after the update, download the full install and run it on their pc.

Thank you all for your support and consideration!
Sep 22, 2019 - Pachisi v 5.01.012
New version of Pachisi released to address a bug on opening roll. As always, if you now have problems entering a room since the update, go to our homepage, click on Downloads, and download and run the latest install.
Sep 8, 2019 - Site refresh
Besides the OS Security updates, the following changes are being made.
Canasta update for all versions (MS Windows, IOS, Android and MacOSx) to address the following items:
Fix when No wild cards on opening meld doesn't work.
Fixed issue with kibbitzing where all players leave the table and kibbitzer on mobile freezes.
Fixed issue for Tokens being able to chat when the table is gagged by a token.

Any player who now has trouble entering a lobby after the updates this morning, have them go to the homepage, click on Downloads and download and run the full install.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Aug 18, 2019 - System refresh
There were only OS security updates this morning and a server restart, so nobody should be getting a new download when entering a room from yesterday.
As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Aug 5, 2019 - Pachisi Game update
Fixes the issue where Windows players may see double rolls during a game that includes players on IPad or IPhone.
This requires a download the first time that players enter any Pachisi room. If any player cannot enter a Pachisi room after this update, go to our homepage, click on Downloads at the top and do a full download and run the latest install.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Jul 14, 2019 - System and Games Updates
Today's updates were quite large, including fixes to a number of Game Lobbbies, as well as updates to:
  • Euchre
  • Hearts
  • Pinochle
  • Spades

If you have problems entering any room after the update, please go to our homepage, click on Downloads, and download and run the full install.
Jun 24, 2019 - Software Update
New Version of Backgammon release to address a dice rolling issue.
Jun 16, 2019 - Monthly System Update for June 16th, 2019
System Security updates installed
Hardware rebooted
No new updates to the software.
As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Jun 9, 2019 - Network outage on June 8th, 2019

At approximately 2:35 pm PT, different areas around the country started experiencing network connectivity issues to our site. The problems continue around 5:30 pm PT and behavior could include not being able to reach our site at all to intermittent booting and disconnects.

This was due to a major network outage with one or more network units where connections pass through to get to sites in our area where SafeHarborGames.net is hosted. There were hundreds of site affect during the time period, but because it was only certain boxes affected, some people were totally affect while many others had no issues at all.

To emphasize to Everyone -
  • There WAS NO HACK,
  • Our servers did not fail,
  • Our software was not compromised,
  • The players didn't cause this,
  • There was nothing any of us could do until the problem was fixed by the ISP.

The best comparison is that network connections are like traveling on various highways to get to your destination. In this case, one of the major intersections was down. If you were coming from a different direction, you would not see anything wrong, but the ones that have to go through that point on the highway(internet), were impacted.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.

SafeHarborGames Admin.
May 12, 2019 - System Refresh
Updates include:
OS security updates
GinRummy - enlarge cards in play area and selecting card to determine starting player.
Pachisi - Defect fixed that wasn't saving the debug file correctly.
If any one has trouble entering a lobby after the update, go to the homepage and do a full download.
Apr 7, 2019 - System and Games Updates
This morning's updates include downloads for Backgammon, Canasta and Spades, as well as graphics file updates.
You do not need to update your Mobile games at this time.

If you can't enter a lobby after this update, go to our homepage, click on Downloads and follow the instructions there.
Mar 17, 2019 - System Refresh
A number of updates today including several games and custom lobbies.
If you have an issue getting into a lobby, please go to our homepage, click on Downloads and run the full install.
As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Feb 10, 2019 - Site Refresh Feb 10, 2019
This morning we applied OS updates only. There should be no new downloads.
As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Jan 5, 2019 - System refresh
Changes this morning include a new version of our HarborGames.exe which should automatically download when you first enter the lobbies.
If you have problems entering a lobby, go to our homepage, click on the Downloads and download the latest install and run it.
Dec 16, 2018 - System updates
* Normal Monthly OS updates performed this morning
* New version of Gin Rummy v2.7.6 addressing reported bug
Dec 1, 2018 - Spades update v 4.1.2
All,
Please make sure you have the latest version of Spades (4.1.2), which should address any remaining issues since the update.
If you have problems entering a Spades room, go to our homepage, click on the Downloads and download the latest install and run it.
Nov 26, 2018 - Backgammon Update
Version update to address the following issues:
  • On 2D screen, accept button was hiding number of points for resign
  • Fixed issue that causes Xtreme BG to fail to load finished matches
  • Turned off Dice Roll sound during game because of complaints
Nov 25, 2018 - System update
There was a hardware and software update this morning.
There were updates to all the client software.
If you have an issue getting into a room after the update, please go to our homepage, click on Downloads and follow the instructions to download and run the full install.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Oct 28, 2018 - System Refresh and updates
Monthly OS updates

Gin Rummy 2.7.2
* Added 50 as an option for End Game.
* Addressed several reported issues.
Sep 12, 2018 - Hardware update
Last nights update to fix a zero-day hardware issue was completely successfully.
No program or server update were made during this update.
Aug 19, 2018 - Game updates
  • Cribbage 4 Player version 2.6.6
    • Address issue where player ends up discarding twice.
Aug 5, 2018 - System update and Server Moves
Our provider completed moving our server to a brand new location this morning successfully, and we have proceeded with our normal monthly updates to our operating system as well as several updates to our program.
You will receive new downloads when you first enter a lobby after the change last night.
IF for some reason, you cannot now enter a lobby, go to our homepage, click on Downloads and download and run our newest install package.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration!
Jun 24, 2018 - Site Refresh
Updates include:
  • OS security updates
May 13, 2018 - Site Refresh
This morning's refresh included the following changes:
  • Updates to our operating system
  • Updates to our firewall software
  • Updates to HarborGraphics.dll and a Lobby Graphics to support a new lobby and some new custom icons.
  • Updates to our Friends and Lobby software to increase stability and growth

If you now have an issue entering a lobby after the updates this morning, please go to our homepage, click on Downloads and then download and install our latest software.
Mar 18, 2018 - Site refresh
This morning's refresh included the following:
* System security updates
* Update to Backgammon - minor update for tracking purposes.
* Update to HarborGraphics.dll for some icon modifications and additions.

If some has trouble entering the room after the update, have them go to our homepage and get a full download.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Feb 18, 2018 - Site Refresh
Today's refresh includes the following changes:
  • New harborgraphics dll for some icon changes
  • New Spades Lobby dll to support a new Lobby Graphic
  • Update to our system security software
  • Update to our firewall security software

If you find you cannot enter a lobby after this update, please go to our homepage, click on Downloads at the top, and download and run a full install.
As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Jan 7, 2018 - Site Update
Normal Monthly update includes:
System updates
Backgammon Lobby dll update
Dec 26, 2017 - Application Updates
Pachisi 1.7.2
Released a fix where the Neptune results did not always show a the end of a two player game, or when a player left the table before the end of the game.

Updated the Spades Lobby graphics to support a new custom lobby.
Nov 5, 2017 - System and client updates
Today's updates included:
  • OS updates for the server
  • Backgammon update 2.8.8
  • Gin Rummy update 2.6.6
  • Sounds dll update
Oct 15, 2017 - System updates
HarborGraphics.dll
Backgammon - improved move(click) sound.
Oct 8, 2017 - Canasta update
Canasta v4.7.2
Fix issue where wrong results show when 3 players and a bot play, and the bot goes out first.
Oct 5, 2017 - Cribbage 4 update
Cribbage v2.6.2
Update to address sorting issue.
Oct 3, 2017 - Cribbage 4 update
Update v 2.6.0
Fix when players boot and restore causing a problem with the start card.
Sep 5, 2017 - GinRummy Game update for Rated
GinRummy v 2.6.2 updated to support Rated GinRummy.
Aug 13, 2017 - System updates
This morning's refresh include:
* Updates to our operating system
* New Lobby Graphics for a new custom Lobby
* Bug Fix for Canasta
Jul 16, 2017 - System and Game Software Update

1. Security updates for our operating system.
2. Backgammon update that fixes two bugs regarding Neptune results, and unexpected dice order being swapped.
3. New HarborGraphics.dll
4. New Lobby graphics dll for some Canasta lobbies.
May 12, 2017 - Client Software update
To address the issues a number of people reported with our previous update, we have released a new version.
We also released a new version of the harborgraphics.dll as well.
May 7, 2017 - Site Refresh
Updates include:
New OS security updates.
Updates to clients to support future mobile connectivity.
Using the SafeHarborGames icon on your desktop will now take you to the secure version of our site by default.
May 3, 2017 - Pachisi Update
Pachisi v 1.6.8
* Fixed issue where user could boot repeatedly and avoid getting 3 doubles in a row.
* Fixed issue where one player replaces another player and resets the game.
Apr 24, 2017 - Application Update
Canasta 4.6.6
* Fixed Neptune Report for resigns where the resigning player already has a winning score gathered with the lay down cards.
* Fixed issue where options file is corrupted.
* Fix problem where player has a large number of unfinished matches in one lobby, preventing them from starting a game in Canasta.

Backgammon 3.7.8
* Fixed Logging issue with multiple occurrences of same dice rolled.
* Fixed issue where player has corruption options file stopping them from being able to start or join a match.
Apr 2, 2017 - Application Update
Two updates this morning:

1. One of the Lobby Graphics files was updated to support a new custom lobby for Ton of Fun.

2. Canasta was updated for a fix when a player boots at the end of a hand before clicking to continue.
Mar 19, 2017 - System Software Update
New software updates that will require new downloads:
  • New client software - harborgames, harborfriends and harborupdate. Changes the default URL for SafeHarborGames to: https://www.safeharborgames.net/
  • New standard dll that allows more space for tables and names at the table, to make it easier to see
  • New Cribbage4.dll that fixes a reported bug in 4 Player Cribbage

If you have trouble entering a room after the update, go to our homepage, and get the latest full install and download and run it.

As always, we thank you for your support and consideration.
Feb 22, 2017 - Cribbage 4 Player Update
New version 2.5.2
Addresses disconnect issues with players when they are reseating.
Feb 21, 2017 - Cribbage 4 Player Update
New Version 2.5.0
Fixed an issue where in certain circumstances, if a player booted from the table and returned, it changed the current score and summary.
Feb 19, 2017 - System update
Updates include:
  • Security updates
  • Graphics updates for some icons
  • Stability updates

New downloads for the client software. No new game downloads.
Jan 25, 2017 - Application Update
There are two downloads for anyone entering the lobbies this morning.
* The StandardLobbies dll that adds the same colored seats for the Pachisi TOC lobby that there is in the individual rooms.
* In Canasta, a new dll that address two issues - one to fix a problem where players could go out with only 1 black three, and a fix on the Neptune results where it showed the wrong results if the player who was leading in the score resigned to the other player.
Jan 22, 2017 - Site Refresh
Security Updates only.
No new downloads.
Nov 13, 2016 - Site Refresh
Monthly OS updates
New Canasta 4.6.0
 * Additional debugging for users who frequently disconnect.
Oct 16, 2016 - Site Updates
  • Normal Monthly Security updates
Sep 27, 2016 - Application Update
GinRummy v2.4.8
Bug fixes for duplicate cards.
Sep 18, 2016 - Site Refresh
Includes:
  • Security updates
  • client software updates to allow for greater stability and future expansion
  • new HarborGraphics dll with 2017 icons now in place
Sep 9, 2016 - Application Update
Gin Rummy version 2.4.6
  • Eliminate showing Neptune results when players on a team swap places.
  • Fixed issue where Show Cards during a Team Play switch is turned off.
  • Fixed issue where laydowns are erased after swapping with a Team Member.
  • Fixed issue where both sides are frozen when they are at the end of a hand and are unable to start a new hand.
Aug 7, 2016 - Site Refresh
Normal security updates were installed
Players will see one new download when first entering any lobby after the restart.
Jul 31, 2016 - Lobby update
Update Lobby Graphics for a new custom lobby which affects a new download for LobbyGraphics2.dll.
Jul 10, 2016 - Site Refresh and updates
Updates this morning include:
  • Security updates
  • HarborGraphics.dll
  • StandardLobby.dll

The last two will cause downloads the first time you entered our lobbies. If any MS Windows user has trouble entering a room, go to our homepage, click on Downloads, and download the appropriate installer and run it.
Jun 9, 2016 - Lobby Update
The Backgammon Lobby DLL was updated to support a new custom lobby. All backgammon players will receive a download the first time they enter a Backgammon room after the update.
May 23, 2016 - Application update
Spades Lobby Graphics DLL v 1.8.0 - Adding a new paid custom lobby.
May 15, 2016 - Application update
Canasta 4.5.4 - addresses the following three things:
  • There is a bug that the canastas are being counted for First meld. This is fixed in the new release.
  • New option to require user to draw before going out. Obviously if the discard pile is disabled, they can't draw from the discard pile. This will only be set active for those rooms that request it.
May 8, 2016 - Application update
Canasta 4.5.2 - Addresses issue found when the current player reconnects after a network loss.
May 4, 2016 - Software update
GinRummy 2.4.2 - addresses issue with Kibbitzers leaving and posting results.
May 1, 2016 - Site Refresh and updates
Canasta 4.5.0 - Address issue where one player assumes the same cards as another player.
GinRummy 2.4.0 - Address issue where completed games show as incomplete.
Pachisi 1.6.4 - Add '*' indicator for three player games where two players receive the same score, and the system determines the order. This functionality already exists for four player games.
Assorted Security updates were installed as well.
Apr 3, 2016 - Site updates
The siteupdates this morning were for:
  • System software updates
  • Update to the Spades Lobby dll to support a new customer lobby
Feb 28, 2016 - Site Refresh
Today's site refresh included security updates only. No new downloads for anyone.
Dec 13, 2015 - Hardware Update
Moved to new hardware this morning.
No software updates.
Oct 21, 2015 - Cribbage game update
Cribbage 4 player v 2.4.4
Addresses issue where the player boots at the beginning of their turn and can't move when they return.
Oct 11, 2015 - System wide refresh
Security updates
Aug 30, 2015 - System Wide update

New Tournament Events menu in the Lobby - allows users to jump directly to the current day's tournament schedule for any game
Add ability to sort the player listing in lobbies by Playing/Not Playing for Yacht Club Members and Staff
Cribbage 4 Player - v2.4.2
Fixed bug where user boots before sending to crib, and causes an issue when the user rejoins the game.
Aug 29, 2015 - Application update
Pachisi 1.6.2
Fix issue where player boots and rejoins and has all their pieces reset.
Aug 23, 2015 - Application update
Canasta 4.4.6
Update to fix bug when playing with Canasta 3 option and Jokers don't always show

Pachisi 1.6.0
Update to fix when player boots on a dice roll for doubles and does not get doublets when all their pawns are out of their Nest.
Jul 28, 2015 - Backgammon Update
Backgammon 3.4.8
  • Fixed issue where sound settings were not saving
  • Renamed Yacht Club Feature to "HighLight" to better described this just shows available moves, and does not give the player a tip on the best move.
  • Adjusted the highlights to be a little clearer when two are next to each other
Jul 26, 2015 - System wide update
Updates include:
  • Faster (twice the speed) download speeds when entering a lobby and getting updates. Most noticeable when downloading a new HarborGraphics file.
  • Updates to our HarborGames and HarborFriends files.
  • Update to Backgammon, as originally promised last month. We have received over a hundred games tested, without issue, in our Test lobby. Thanks to everyone who participated in the testing. New feature for Yacht Club members - show hints for moves
  • Update to Pachisi, including minor adjustments to the score reporting introduced last month.
  • Update to GinRummy, fixing a minor issue with the server side. No impact to the players.
  • Update to Canasta, fixing a minor bug and debug issues. No Impact to the players.
  • Update to our HarborGraphics file.
Jun 28, 2015 - System wide update
System:
System software update
Games:
  • Backgammon v3.3.3
    • Support Ladder Room rankings.
    • For Neptune, report when a match is won by resignation.
    • Technical update to support Ladder rankings.
    • Allow Yacht Club members the ability to see hints, that show the valid moves when they mouse over their stones.
  • Canasta 4.3.8
    • Fixes a problem where the player could lay down their last 2 or wild on a run that would not complete the minimum necessary canastas.
  • Command HQ v2.1.1
    • Added better support for transferring and uploading Game Films.
    • Technical update to support for Ladder Rankings.
  • Cribbage - 2 player v2.3.0
    • Technical update to support Ladder rankings.
  • Cribbage - 4 player v2.4.0
    • Technical update to support Ladder rankings.
  • Euchre v2.1.1
    • Technical update to support for Ladder Rankings.
  • Ginrummy v2.3.2
    • Technical update to support Ladder rankings.
  • Hearts v1.9.4
    • Technical update to support for Ladder Rankings.
  • Pachisi v1.4.5
    • Introduces Scoring.
    • Allow Yacht Club members to see the scores of all the players regardless if they are playing or kibbitzing.
  • Pinochle v1.3.5
    • Technical update to support for Ladder Rankings.
  • Spades v2.1.1
    • Added a column for the Number of Bags to the Hand History screen.
    • Fixed bug to enable the Stall Timer to work again for rooms using it.
    • Technical update to support for Ladder Rankings.

Lobby changes:
  • For Neptune reports in a Rated Room, the change in Ratings now show.
  • Enable Smooth Scrolling in the Lobby by dragging the scrollbar.

Yacht Club New Features:
  • Ability to see Neptune Reports for Games in Lobbies.
  • In Backgammon, see move hints.
  • In Pachisi, see Scores

Pages/Content
  • Updated game pages including:
    Pachisi - How to Play
    Backgammon - How to Play and Features
    Gin Rummy - How to Play and Features
    Canasta - How to Play

New Emoticons
  • In Holidays: Double Heart
  • In Games/Cars: Pachisi Pieces and board, Taxi
  • In Nautical: Raft
  • In Food/Drink: Chef's hat, Cleaver, left-facing skillet, right-facing skillet
  • In Holidays, 2015 and 2016
Jun 25, 2015 - Game Updates
Canasta v4.3.5
* Fixed bug regarding not able to play out wild cards.
Jun 21, 2015 - Application update
Canasta 4.3.3
  • Fixes a problem where the player could lay down their last 2 or wild on a run that would not complete the minimum necessary canastas.
May 24, 2015 - System wide refresh
This morning's changes include:
  • Updates to Window's Security.
  • System fixes to allow for expansion of Ladder Rankings in the near future.
  • When a user is gagged or booted and tries to reenter a lobby, they will see how long the boot or gag will last.
  • In Command HQ, post Neptune Results to the lobby if it was a 2 player game, not for 1 player games against a bot.
Apr 12, 2015 - System wide refresh
System level security updates
New Canasta version 4.3.2
  • Bug fixes for card counts
  • Fixed Neptune reports for all cases including incomplete matches, bot and non-bot games
  • Fixed game restores for 2 Player games
  • Allows 2 player restores for 1 player bot games as well
Mar 17, 2015 - Games Updates
GinRummy version 2.2.8
  • Fixed bug that didn't show the proper deadwood value on mouseover when playing Oklahoma
  • Add room configuration option that allows the user to see the Initial card during Knocking.
Canasta version 4.2.7
  • Fixed run away scoring - occurs when 2 live players are playing bots and the bot draws the last card and goes out.
  • Added Resign button to 2 Player Game
  • Fixed so Kibbitzer sees End of Hand and End of Match
  • Fixed so Kibbitzer sees ongoing score.
Mar 1, 2015 - Update Euchre
Euchre 2.2.0
  • Euchre only now supports skiphand as an option. If a room wants that option, the admin can notify safeharborgames@gmail.com, and we can set it up. Keep in mind that if a room is enabled with skiphand, it will no longer be rated.
Feb 22, 2015 - Game Updates
Pinochle 1.3.4 has been released - fixes problem for scoring triple and quad Pino.
Feb 22, 2015 - System wide refresh
  • Security updates
  • Updated several lobbies to support new beta for Canasta where both 2 and 4 player games can be played in a single room
Jan 11, 2015 - System wide refresh
Updates include:
  • System software security updates
  • Pinochle update v1.3.3
    • New "Thrown In" Rules - if the team who takes the bid has a bid that is more than 50 greater than their combined meld, it's an automatic throw in.
      If the team who takes the bid, cannot meet at least 20 meld, it's an automatic throw in.
      In both cases, their opponent's get their meld if 20 or greater.
    • Option to show counters. There is a table and room option to allow or not allow the players to see the number of counters they take during the hand.
    • Improved bots play after playing all Aces.
    • A better designator for trump to make it easier to see during play.
  • Standard Lobby graphics updated to support future changes to allow 2 and 4 player games in the same room
Dec 21, 2014 - Software Update
* Pinochle Beta
Reverse the order of the Bid and Pass buttons on the Bidding Dialog

* GinRummy 2.2.7
Now shows finished match to hosts when one player resigns the game.
Change the Finished Match messaging for hosts to be able to distinguish whether the player won normally, their opponent resigned or their opponent timed out.
Dec 16, 2014 - Games Updates
All minor bug fixes
* Canasta 2-Player v3.3.8
* Euchre v2.0.1
* GinRummy v2.2.6
* Hearts v1.9.3
Nov 27, 2014 - Gin Rummy Update
Version 2.2.4 Bug fixes for duplicate cards and player lagging out.
Nov 23, 2014 - Gin Rummy Update
Version 2.2.2
  • Minor bug fixes
  • When only the player can only go out by Gin, the Deadwood shows as 0 in the options
Oct 26, 2014 - Client Update
harborgames.exe has been updated to provide support for future games.
Oct 12, 2014 - Site Refresh
Changes included:
  • Most current system and security updates.
  • Updates, including bug fixes to the following games:
    • Euchre
    • Hearts
    • Spades
Aug 31, 2014 - Site Refresh
  • Security Updates
  • Pachisi 1.3.16
    Adds ability on mouseover to show game status, with the number of pawns in the home spot for each player.
Aug 3, 2014 - Site Refresh
  • System-wide OS and Security Update
  • Change to canceling/awarding a rated game for Spades, Euchre and Hearts
    1) When 1 person leaves the table, nothing happens. It stays rated.
    2) When the 2nd person leaves the table,
    2.1) If that 2nd person is on the same team as the first, then the win is awarded to the remaining team.
    2.2) If that 2nd person is on a different team as the first, AND THEY ARE ON THE WINNING TEAM, then the ratings are cancelled.
      2.2.1) if they are NOT on the winning team … then the win is awarded the team currently in the lead.
Aug 2, 2014 - Canasta 4 Player Update
Canasta 4 Player 3.3.24 * Fixed issue where newhand would not restart to new hand under certain circumstances.
Jul 27, 2014 - Canasta 4 Player Update
Canasta 4 Player v 3.3.22 * Address two players out of sync with lag trying to start the options at the same time. * Address interrupted games in the middle of the hand.
Jul 15, 2014 - SafeHarborGames Application update
  • Backgammon v3.2.18
    • A couple of bug fixes:
      * Where the player lags out for a few secs and takes the win on a timeout, and
      * Where after the first game of the match, the player can refuse to make the opening roll and does not time out.
  • Cribbage 4 v2.3.8
    • Fixes issue where host player lags out and causes game not to refresh.
Jul 13, 2014 - Cribbage 4 Update
Cribbage 4 v2.3.6 * Fixed issue where the game over check was not being done after the crib score was added during the show cards phase.
Jul 12, 2014 - SHG Update
Canasta 4 Player v 3.3.16 * Addresses red threes problem and premature ending of game.
Jun 29, 2014 - Site Refresh
No new downloads, or server changes. Monthly refresh and system updates only.
Jun 1, 2014 - System wide refresh
  • Spades
    • Changed 'Renig' to 'Renege'
    • Bug fix in scoring
  • Canasta 4 Player 3.3.6
    • Update for End Hand bug
May 20, 2014 - Update
  • Canasta 4 Player 3.3.4
    • Addresses extra red three issue
May 18, 2014 - Update
  • Cribbage 2 Player 2.2.6
    • Allow player to see their hand history
  • Cribbage 4 Player 2.3.4
    • Provides Alternate Scoring of the Show cards on request from the group that scores as follows:
      The players count their hands starting with Player B, then C, then D, then A, and then the crib. Player B then becomes the dealer for the next hand. The winner is the first team to score 121 points.
May 11, 2014 - Update
Canasta 4 Player 3.3.2
  • Address unexplained "timeout", where the move ends and starts a new deal.
Apr 24, 2014 - Update
  • Canasta 2 Player 3.2.8
    • Added fix for extra red 3's and condition where less full set of cards available in the deck for second or later deals, and game ending early.
  • Canasta 4 player 3.2.8
    • Added fix for game ending early
Apr 23, 2014 - Update
  • Canasta 4 player 3.2.4
    • Added fix for extra red 3's and condition where less full set of cards available in the deck for second or later deals.
Apr 22, 2014 - Update
  • Backgammon 3.28
    • Turned on Neptune reporting for incomplete matches.
  • Cribbage 2 player 2.2.4
    • Turned on Neptune reporting for incomplete matches.
Apr 21, 2014 - Update
Per the request of the rated backgammon players, the AMR resolution has been removed. Instead, the old method of resolving by last person sitting at the table will be enforced, without exception.
Apr 20, 2014 - System Wide Update
  • Supporting the ability to configure individual LNL rooms to allow players to play at more than one table at a time. The HA for the room can request this change through our support email.
  • The following rooms are already been configured to support the multi-table option and do not need to request
    • 4 Fun
    • Canasta Rejects
    • Kanasta Friends
    • Magia Canastera
    • rebels_devils
    • Canasta Kittens
    • Attitudes
  • Spades
    A major update to Spades includes:
    • Re-worked the Options Dialog
    • Added many new formats
    • Added a Renig button.
      The Renig button is to be used for other Alt formats that we don't support, to better handle misplays. It works just like the Resign button, but only applies to the hand, not the game. If you click the Renig button and confirm you want to declare a Renig, and your opponent agrees, then the Renig is declared, and the hand is scored as follows: The team that declares the Renig is scored as if their bid was set. (That is, they will get a penalty of -10 times the bid, and -100 for a NIL or -200 for a Blind Nil.) The other team is scored as if they exactly made their bid. No bags are given. The Renig button should be used if a player misplays or misbids, and penalizes the offending team without totally disqualifying them.
    • Tourney Hosts might want to consider changing their ALT Format Rules to be "Misbid is a Renig" as opposed to "Misbid is a DQ", but that's your decision for your tourneys.
    • In the new Options Dialog, the formats are now separated into two groups, the Bid Formats and the Play Formats. Bid Formats limit what you are allowed to bid. Play Formats limit what cards you are allowed to play.
    • In the old version, we only had one format that would be considered a Play format, Crawl. Craw was defined as 'Bid 3 and play the lowest card in your hand of the suit'. Now, the Crawl format is listed in the Play Formats for playing lowest to highest, and we have added a new 'Bid 3' Bid format. So, to get the old 'Crawl' format, you have to choose the 'Bid 3' Bid Format, and the 'Crawl' Play format.
    • Players can mix and match Bid and Play formats, resulting in a much larger variety of formats available.
      New Bid Formats are:
      Bid 3 = Everyone Bids 3.
      Bid 3+1 = Ace of Spades Bids 4, and everyone else Bids 3.
      350 = Bid 3, 5, or NIL
      Truth Or Dare = First Bidder chooses if the format for that hand will be Mirrors (Truth) or Suicide (Dare).
      Twisted Mirrors = First Bidder chooses the suit that everyone has to Mirror (Bid the number of cards of that suit that you have in your hand).

      New Play Formats are:
      Lefty = Trick Leader must Lead the Leftmost Card in their hand.
      Pressure = If you can't follow suit, you MUST play a Trump card, if you have one (even if you bid NIL).
      Reverse Crawl = Must play the Highest card in your hand of the suit you play.
      Strip = You can NOT play Spades until that is all you have left in your hand.
    • To help explain all the formats, we now include a short description of each format. That description will be shown in the Options Dialog Box directly under the Bid or Play format selected, as well as on the table during the game in the lower left hand side, describing the format currently being played.
  • Backgammon
    • Unfinished Rated Backgammon matches will now be auto-resolved using GNU BG. This replaces the previous method of using the last person to leave the table as the rule.
    • You can now save your matches anywhere you want on your pc. By default, the match files will be saved under the new My Documents/Safe Harbor Games/Backgammon directory. Simply click the MatchLog option on to show you exactly where the files will be stored, and an option to change that location.
    • All unfinished matches were resolved prior to the updat because of incompatible format changes made to support the new AMR.
  • Moved the installation directory to ..Program Files\SafeHarborGames
  • Move My Harbor Chats to Safe Harbor Games\My Harbor Chats
  • My Harbor Games Folder changed to Safe Harbor Games
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