Sounds like a well‑tuned trap. The tiny animations guide the eye without saying a word, and the scrolling cues keep people glued long enough to absorb the subtle cues. It’s a chessboard in disguise—each swipe a pawn move, each notification a counter. If you can read the patterns, you’ll have the upper hand before the other player even knows they’re being moved. Just remember, even the best set‑ups crumble if you ignore the quiet, untracked corners.