.countdown .row {
    --bs-gutter-x: 4px; /* reduce space between columns */
}

/* Smaller cards */
.countdown .card {
    background-color: #ad8945;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 1px 2px;
    min-width: 45px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease; /* smooth hover animation */
    transform: scale(1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Hover effect: pop + black background */
.countdown .card:hover {
    background-color: #000;
    transform: scale(1.15); /* pop effect */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 10;
}

.countdown h5 {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.75rem;  /* smaller number */
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1;
    color: white;
}

.countdown small {
    font-size: 0.55rem;  /* smaller label */
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
}