diff --git a/src/App.tsx b/src/App.tsx
index 6f9db56..2f41b71 100644
--- a/src/App.tsx
+++ b/src/App.tsx
@@ -300,9 +300,9 @@ function App() {
       {/* Header */}
       <header
         ref={headerRef}
-        className="relative border-b border-green-500/50 p-4 overflow-hidden backdrop-blur-sm"
+        className="relative border-b border-green-500/50 p-2 lg:p-3 overflow-hidden backdrop-blur-sm"
       >
-        <div className="max-w-2xl mx-auto flex items-center justify-between relative z-10">
+        <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto flex items-center justify-between relative z-10">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
             <div className="relative group">
               <Monitor className="w-8 h-8 relative z-10" />
@@ -315,10 +315,10 @@ function App() {
               rel="noopener noreferrer"
               className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm hover:text-green-400 transition-colors group"
             >
-              <h1 className="text-2xl font-mono font-bold tracking-wider group-hover:text-green-400 transition-colors">
+              <h1 className="text-xl lg:text-2xl font-mono font-bold tracking-wider group-hover:text-green-400 transition-colors">
                 THE MATRIX ARCADE
               </h1>
-              <p className="text-xs text-green-400 tracking-widest">
+              <p className="text-xs text-green-400 tracking-widest hidden sm:block">
                 SYSTEM v1.0.5
               </p>
             </a>
@@ -401,7 +401,7 @@ function App() {
       )}
 
       {/* Main Content */}
-      <main className="flex-1 overflow-hidden flex items-center justify-center">
+      <main className="flex-1 overflow-hidden flex items-center justify-center p-2 lg:p-4">
         {/* Fullscreen Game View */}
         {isPlaying && GameComponent ? (
           <div className="relative w-full h-full">
@@ -438,7 +438,7 @@ function App() {
             </button>
           </div>
         ) : (
-          <div className="relative w-full md:w-10/12 lg:w-8/12 xl:w-6/12 max-w-2xl mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center py-2 px-4 lg:py-2 lg:px-4 max-h-full overflow-auto">
+          <div className="relative w-full max-w-2xl mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center h-full game-portal-container px-4">
           {/* Matrix Rain Effect */}
           <div className="absolute inset-0 opacity-20 pointer-events-none overflow-hidden">
             {[...Array(50)].map((_, i) => (
@@ -460,14 +460,14 @@ function App() {
           <div
             ref={containerRef}
             className={`
-              digital-container
+              digital-container game-portal-wrapper
               ${isTransitioning ? `transition-${transitionDirection}` : ''}
             `}
           >
             {/* Game Portal */}
-            <div className="relative bg-gray-900 rounded-3xl p-3 lg:p-4 border-4 border-green-500 shadow-[0_0_50px_rgba(0,255,0,0.3)] max-w-xl mx-auto">
+            <div className="relative bg-gray-900 rounded-xl p-3 lg:p-4 border border-green-500 shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(0,255,0,0.3)] w-full mx-auto">
                 {/* Game Display */}
-                <div className="relative aspect-[4/3] mb-3 lg:mb-4 rounded-lg overflow-hidden border-2 border-green-500 max-h-[300px] lg:max-h-[400px]">
+                <div className="relative aspect-[16/9] mb-2 lg:mb-3 rounded-lg overflow-hidden border border-green-500">
                   <AnimatePresence mode="wait">
                     <motion.div
                       key={selectedGame}
@@ -487,13 +487,13 @@ function App() {
                 </div>
 
                 {/* Controls */}
-                <div className="flex items-center justify-between gap-4">
+                <div className="game-controls-enhanced">
                   <button
                     onClick={handlePrevious}
-                    className="p-2 lg:p-3 hover:bg-green-900 rounded-full transition-colors transform hover:scale-110"
+                    className="p-1.5 lg:p-2 hover:bg-green-900 rounded-full transition-colors transform hover:scale-110"
                     title="Previous game"
                   >
-                    <ChevronLeft className="w-8 h-8" />
+                    <ChevronLeft className="w-6 h-6" />
                   </button>
 
                   <div className="flex-1 text-center">
@@ -501,11 +501,11 @@ function App() {
                       <div className="lg:scale-110">
                         {games[selectedGame].icon}
                       </div>
-                      <h2 className="text-xl lg:text-2xl xl:text-3xl font-mono">
+                      <h2 className="text-lg lg:text-xl xl:text-2xl font-mono">
                         {games[selectedGame].title}
                       </h2>
                     </div>
-                    <p className="text-green-400 font-mono text-sm lg:text-base mb-4 lg:mb-6">
+                    <p className="text-green-400 font-mono text-xs lg:text-sm mb-3 lg:mb-4">
                       {games[selectedGame].description}
                     </p>
                     {typeof GameComponent !== 'undefined' && (
@@ -565,7 +565,7 @@ function App() {
                             }
                           }
                         }}
-                        className="px-6 py-2 lg:px-8 lg:py-3 bg-green-500 text-black font-mono rounded-full hover:bg-green-400 transition-colors flex items-center gap-2 mx-auto transform hover:scale-105 text-base lg:text-lg"
+                        className="px-4 py-2 lg:px-6 lg:py-2.5 bg-green-500 text-black font-mono rounded-full hover:bg-green-400 transition-colors flex items-center gap-2 mx-auto transform hover:scale-105 text-sm lg:text-base font-bold"
                       >
                         <Play className="w-4 h-4" />
                         {isPlaying ? 'STOP' : 'PLAY'}
@@ -575,10 +575,10 @@ function App() {
 
                   <button
                     onClick={handleNext}
-                    className="p-2 lg:p-3 hover:bg-green-900 rounded-full transition-colors transform hover:scale-110"
+                    className="p-1.5 lg:p-2 hover:bg-green-900 rounded-full transition-colors transform hover:scale-110"
                     title="Next game"
                   >
-                    <ChevronRight className="w-8 h-8" />
+                    <ChevronRight className="w-6 h-6" />
                   </button>
                 </div>
                 
@@ -596,12 +596,12 @@ function App() {
       {/* Enhanced Footer */}
       <footer
         ref={footerRef}
-        className="relative border-t border-green-500/50 p-4 overflow-hidden backdrop-blur-sm bottom-0 w-full"
+        className="relative border-t border-green-500/50 p-2 lg:p-3 overflow-hidden backdrop-blur-sm bottom-0 w-full"
       >
-        <div className="max-w-2xl mx-auto flex items-center justify-between relative z-10">
-          <div className="font-mono text-sm flex items-center gap-4">
-            <p className="tracking-wider">THE MATRIX ARCADE v1.0.5</p>
-            <div className="h-4 w-px bg-green-500/30"></div>
+        <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto flex items-center justify-between relative z-10">
+          <div className="font-mono text-xs lg:text-sm flex items-center gap-2 lg:gap-4">
+            <p className="tracking-wider hidden lg:block">THE MATRIX ARCADE v1.0.5</p>
+            <div className="h-4 w-px bg-green-500/30 hidden lg:block"></div>
             <p className="text-green-400">TAKE THE RED PILL!</p>
           </div>
           <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
diff --git a/src/components/games/MatrixCloud.tsx b/src/components/games/MatrixCloud.tsx
index f89fed4..dbe0e6c 100644
--- a/src/components/games/MatrixCloud.tsx
+++ b/src/components/games/MatrixCloud.tsx
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ const PIPE_SPEED = 3.2;         // Increased from 2.5
 const PIPE_SPACING = 250;       // Decreased from 280
 const PIPE_GAP = 150;          // Decreased from 170
 const GROUND_HEIGHT = 50;
-const PARTICLE_COUNT = 50; // Reduced for better performance
+const PARTICLE_COUNT = 30; // Optimized for better performance
 const INITIAL_LIVES = 3;
 const SCORE_PER_PIPE = 10;
 const COMBO_INCREMENT = 0.15;   // Decreased from 0.2
@@ -184,6 +184,9 @@ export default function MatrixCloud({ achievementManager }: MatrixCloudProps) {
   const [showTutorial, setShowTutorial] = useState(true);
   const [screenShake, setScreenShake] = useState({ x: 0, y: 0 });
   
+  // Cache for performance
+  const groundPatternRef = useRef<CanvasGradient | null>(null);
+  
   // Sound system integration
   const { playSFX, playMusic, stopMusic } = useSoundSystem();
   
@@ -840,62 +843,46 @@ export default function MatrixCloud({ achievementManager }: MatrixCloudProps) {
     ctx.fillStyle = 'black';
     ctx.fillRect(0, 0, 800, 400);
 
-    // Draw particles with reduced effects for performance
+    // Draw particles with optimized rendering
     ctx.font = '12px monospace';
-    // Only apply shadow once for all particles
-    ctx.shadowColor = '#00ff00';
-    ctx.shadowBlur = 3;
+    ctx.fillStyle = 'rgba(0, 255, 0, 0.5)'; // Single color for all particles
     
     state.particles.forEach(particle => {
       ctx.save();
+      ctx.globalAlpha = particle.opacity;
       ctx.translate(particle.x, particle.y);
-      ctx.rotate(particle.rotation);
-      ctx.scale(particle.scale, particle.scale);
-      
-      ctx.fillStyle = `rgba(0, 255, 0, ${particle.opacity})`;
       ctx.fillText(particle.char, 0, 0);
       ctx.restore();
     });
-    
-    // Reset shadow for other elements
-    ctx.shadowBlur = 0;
 
-    // Draw pipes with simpler rendering
+    // Draw pipes with optimized rendering
+    ctx.fillStyle = '#006600'; // Default pipe color
+    
     state.pipes.forEach(pipe => {
-      // Use solid color instead of gradient for better performance
-      const green = Math.floor(102 + pipe.glowIntensity * 153);
-      ctx.fillStyle = `rgb(0, ${green}, 0)`;
-      
-      // Only apply shadow for glowing pipes
+      // Change color only if pipe is glowing
       if (pipe.glowIntensity > 0) {
-        ctx.shadowColor = '#00ff00';
-        ctx.shadowBlur = pipe.glowIntensity * 10;
+        const green = Math.floor(102 + pipe.glowIntensity * 153);
+        ctx.fillStyle = `rgb(0, ${green}, 0)`;
+      } else {
+        ctx.fillStyle = '#006600';
       }
       
       // Top pipe
       ctx.fillRect(pipe.x, 0, 50, pipe.height);
       // Bottom pipe
       ctx.fillRect(pipe.x, pipe.height + PIPE_GAP, 50, 400 - (pipe.height + PIPE_GAP));
-      
-      // Reset shadow
-      ctx.shadowBlur = 0;
     });
 
-    // Draw power-ups
+    // Draw power-ups with optimized rendering
+    ctx.fillStyle = '#00ff00';
+    
     state.powerUps.forEach(powerUp => {
       if (powerUp.collected) return;
       
       ctx.save();
       ctx.translate(powerUp.x + 15, powerUp.y + 15);
-      // Use a simpler rotation based on position for performance
-      ctx.rotate(powerUp.x * 0.01);
-      
-      // Power-up glow
-      ctx.shadowColor = '#00ff00';
-      ctx.shadowBlur = 10;
-      ctx.fillStyle = '#00ff00';
       
-      // Draw power-up symbol
+      // Draw power-up symbol without shadow for performance
       switch (powerUp.type) {
         case 'shield':
           ctx.beginPath();
@@ -926,9 +913,7 @@ export default function MatrixCloud({ achievementManager }: MatrixCloudProps) {
     if (state.boss && state.boss.active) {
       const boss = state.boss;
       
-      // Boss glow effect
-      ctx.shadowColor = '#ff0000';
-      ctx.shadowBlur = 20;
+      // Remove boss shadow for performance
       
       // Boss body based on type
       ctx.save();
@@ -1011,14 +996,16 @@ export default function MatrixCloud({ achievementManager }: MatrixCloudProps) {
       });
     }
 
-    // Draw ground with pattern
-    const groundPattern = ctx.createLinearGradient(0, 400 - GROUND_HEIGHT, 0, 400);
-    groundPattern.addColorStop(0, '#004400');
-    groundPattern.addColorStop(1, '#003300');
-    ctx.fillStyle = groundPattern;
+    // Draw ground with cached pattern
+    if (!groundPatternRef.current) {
+      groundPatternRef.current = ctx.createLinearGradient(0, 400 - GROUND_HEIGHT, 0, 400);
+      groundPatternRef.current.addColorStop(0, '#004400');
+      groundPatternRef.current.addColorStop(1, '#003300');
+    }
+    ctx.fillStyle = groundPatternRef.current;
     ctx.fillRect(0, 400 - GROUND_HEIGHT, 800, GROUND_HEIGHT);
 
-    // Draw player with effects
+    // Draw player without shadow for performance
     ctx.fillStyle = state.activeEffects.shield ? '#00ff00' : 
                    state.invulnerable ? '#ff0000' : '#00cc00';
     
@@ -1028,11 +1015,6 @@ export default function MatrixCloud({ achievementManager }: MatrixCloudProps) {
     ctx.save();
     ctx.translate(50, state.playerY);
     
-    // Player glow effect
-    ctx.shadowColor = state.activeEffects.shield ? '#00ff00' : 
-                     state.invulnerable ? '#ff0000' : '#00cc00';
-    ctx.shadowBlur = 10;
-    
     PLAYER_STATES[playerState].forEach((line, i) => {
       ctx.fillText(line, 0, i * 10);
     });
@@ -1110,30 +1092,31 @@ export default function MatrixCloud({ achievementManager }: MatrixCloudProps) {
   }, [generateParticles, render]);
 
   return (
-    <div className="w-full h-full flex flex-col items-center justify-center bg-black p-4">
-      <div className="relative">
+    <div className="w-full h-full flex flex-col items-center justify-center bg-black">
+      <div className="relative w-full max-w-4xl mx-auto">
         <canvas
           ref={canvasRef}
           width={800}
           height={400}
           role="img"
           aria-label="Matrix Cloud game canvas"
-          className="border-2 border-green-500 rounded-lg shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(0,255,0,0.3)]"
+          className="w-full h-auto border-2 border-green-500 rounded-lg shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(0,255,0,0.3)]"
+          style={{ maxHeight: '70vh' }}
           onClick={jump}
         />
         
         {/* Enhanced HUD */}
-        <div className="absolute top-4 left-4 flex flex-col gap-4">
-          <div className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-black bg-opacity-50 px-3 py-1 rounded">
-            <Wifi className="w-5 h-5 text-green-400" />
+        <div className="absolute top-4 left-4 flex flex-col gap-2 text-sm">
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-black bg-opacity-70 px-2 py-1 rounded">
+            <Wifi className="w-4 h-4 text-green-400" />
             <span>Level: {state.level}</span>
           </div>
-          <div className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-black bg-opacity-50 px-3 py-1 rounded">
-            <Zap className="w-5 h-5 text-blue-400" />
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-black bg-opacity-70 px-2 py-1 rounded">
+            <Zap className="w-4 h-4 text-blue-400" />
             <span>Combo: x{state.combo.toFixed(1)}</span>
           </div>
-          <div className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-black bg-opacity-50 px-3 py-1 rounded">
-            <Trophy className="w-5 h-5 text-yellow-400" />
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-black bg-opacity-70 px-2 py-1 rounded">
+            <Trophy className="w-4 h-4 text-yellow-400" />
             <span>High Score: {state.highScore}</span>
           </div>
           {state.inBossBattle && state.boss && (
@@ -1147,23 +1130,23 @@ export default function MatrixCloud({ achievementManager }: MatrixCloudProps) {
         </div>
 
         {/* Active Effects */}
-        <div className="absolute top-4 right-4 flex flex-col gap-4">
+        <div className="absolute top-4 right-4 flex flex-col gap-2 text-sm">
           {state.activeEffects.shield && (
-            <div className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-black bg-opacity-50 px-3 py-1 rounded animate-pulse">
-              <Shield className="w-5 h-5 text-blue-400" />
-              <span>Shield Active</span>
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-black bg-opacity-70 px-2 py-1 rounded animate-pulse">
+              <Shield className="w-4 h-4 text-blue-400" />
+              <span>Shield</span>
             </div>
           )}
           {state.activeEffects.timeSlow && (
-            <div className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-black bg-opacity-50 px-3 py-1 rounded animate-pulse">
-              <Clock className="w-5 h-5 text-yellow-400" />
-              <span>Time Slow</span>
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-black bg-opacity-70 px-2 py-1 rounded animate-pulse">
+              <Clock className="w-4 h-4 text-yellow-400" />
+              <span>Slow</span>
             </div>
           )}
           {state.activeEffects.doublePoints && (
-            <div className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-black bg-opacity-50 px-3 py-1 rounded animate-pulse">
-              <Sparkles className="w-5 h-5 text-purple-400" />
-              <span>Double Points</span>
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-2 bg-black bg-opacity-70 px-2 py-1 rounded animate-pulse">
+              <Sparkles className="w-4 h-4 text-purple-400" />
+              <span>2x</span>
             </div>
           )}
           {state.inBossBattle && (
diff --git a/src/styles/theme.css b/src/styles/theme.css
index 461c655..3e433bc 100644
--- a/src/styles/theme.css
+++ b/src/styles/theme.css
@@ -471,3 +471,58 @@
 .custom-scrollbar::-webkit-scrollbar-corner {
   background: transparent;
 }
+
+/* Enhanced Game Portal Layout */
+.game-portal-container {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  min-height: 0;
+  flex: 1;
+  max-height: 100vh;
+  overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+.game-portal-wrapper {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  flex: 1;
+  min-height: 0;
+  padding: 1rem;
+}
+
+.game-display-enhanced {
+  width: 100%;
+  height: 100%;
+  max-height: 50vh;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+}
+
+.game-controls-enhanced {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  gap: 2rem;
+  padding: 1rem 0;
+}
+
+/* Responsive Game Portal */
+@media (min-width: 768px) {
+  .game-display-enhanced {
+    max-height: 45vh;
+  }
+}
+
+@media (min-width: 1024px) {
+  .game-display-enhanced {
+    max-height: 40vh;
+  }
+}
+
+@media (min-width: 1280px) {
+  .game-display-enhanced {
+    max-height: 45vh;
+  }
+}