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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""Focus System Demo for McRogueFace
+
+Demonstrates a Python-level focus management system using engine primitives.
+This shows how game developers can implement keyboard navigation without
+requiring C++ engine changes.
+
+Features demonstrated:
+- Click-to-focus
+- Tab/Shift+Tab cycling
+- Visual focus indicators
+- Keyboard routing to focused widget
+- Modal focus stack
+- Three widget types: Grid (WASD), TextInput, MenuIcon
+
+Issue: #143
+"""
+
+import mcrfpy
+import sys
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Modifier Key Tracker (workaround until #160 is implemented)
+# =============================================================================
+
+class ModifierTracker:
+    """Tracks modifier key state since engine doesn't expose this yet."""
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.shift = False
+        self.ctrl = False
+        self.alt = False
+
+    def update(self, key: str, action: str):
+        """Call this from your key handler to update modifier state."""
+        if key in ("LShift", "RShift"):
+            self.shift = (action == "start")
+        elif key in ("LControl", "RControl"):
+            self.ctrl = (action == "start")
+        elif key in ("LAlt", "RAlt"):
+            self.alt = (action == "start")
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Focus Manager
+# =============================================================================
+
+class FocusManager:
+    """Central focus coordinator for a scene.
+
+    Manages which widget receives keyboard input, handles tab cycling,
+    and maintains a modal stack for popup dialogs.
+    """
+
+    # Focus indicator colors
+    FOCUS_COLOR = mcrfpy.Color(0, 150, 255)      # Blue
+    UNFOCUS_COLOR = mcrfpy.Color(80, 80, 80)     # Dark gray
+    FOCUS_OUTLINE = 3.0
+    UNFOCUS_OUTLINE = 1.0
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.widgets = []           # List of (widget, focusable: bool)
+        self.focus_index = -1       # Currently focused widget index
+        self.modal_stack = []       # Stack of (modal_frame, previous_focus_index)
+        self.modifiers = ModifierTracker()
+
+    def register(self, widget, focusable: bool = True):
+        """Add a widget to the focus order.
+
+        Args:
+            widget: Object implementing on_focus(), on_blur(), handle_key()
+            focusable: Whether this widget can receive focus via Tab
+        """
+        self.widgets.append((widget, focusable))
+        # Give widget a reference back to us for click-to-focus
+        widget._focus_manager = self
+        widget._focus_index = len(self.widgets) - 1
+
+    def focus(self, widget_or_index):
+        """Set focus to a specific widget."""
+        # Resolve to index
+        if isinstance(widget_or_index, int):
+            new_index = widget_or_index
+        else:
+            new_index = next(
+                (i for i, (w, _) in enumerate(self.widgets) if w is widget_or_index),
+                -1
+            )
+
+        if new_index < 0 or new_index >= len(self.widgets):
+            return
+
+        # Blur old widget
+        if 0 <= self.focus_index < len(self.widgets):
+            old_widget, _ = self.widgets[self.focus_index]
+            if hasattr(old_widget, 'on_blur'):
+                old_widget.on_blur()
+
+        # Focus new widget
+        self.focus_index = new_index
+        new_widget, _ = self.widgets[new_index]
+        if hasattr(new_widget, 'on_focus'):
+            new_widget.on_focus()
+
+    def cycle(self, direction: int = 1):
+        """Cycle focus to next/previous focusable widget.
+
+        Args:
+            direction: 1 for next (Tab), -1 for previous (Shift+Tab)
+        """
+        if not self.widgets:
+            return
+
+        start = self.focus_index if self.focus_index >= 0 else 0
+        current = start
+
+        for _ in range(len(self.widgets)):
+            current = (current + direction) % len(self.widgets)
+            widget, focusable = self.widgets[current]
+            if focusable:
+                self.focus(current)
+                return
+
+        # No focusable widget found, stay where we are
+
+    def push_modal(self, modal_frame, first_focus_widget=None):
+        """Push a modal onto the focus stack.
+
+        Args:
+            modal_frame: The Frame to show as modal
+            first_focus_widget: Widget to focus inside modal (optional)
+        """
+        # Save current focus
+        self.modal_stack.append((modal_frame, self.focus_index))
+
+        # Show modal
+        modal_frame.visible = True
+
+        # Focus first widget in modal if specified
+        if first_focus_widget is not None:
+            self.focus(first_focus_widget)
+
+    def pop_modal(self):
+        """Pop the top modal and restore previous focus."""
+        if not self.modal_stack:
+            return False
+
+        modal_frame, previous_focus = self.modal_stack.pop()
+        modal_frame.visible = False
+
+        # Restore focus
+        if previous_focus >= 0:
+            self.focus(previous_focus)
+
+        return True
+
+    def handle_key(self, key: str, action: str) -> bool:
+        """Main key handler - route to focused widget or handle global keys.
+
+        Returns True if key was consumed.
+        """
+        # Always update modifier state
+        self.modifiers.update(key, action)
+
+        # Only process on key press, not release (key repeat sends multiple "start")
+        if action != "start":
+            return False
+
+        # Global: Escape closes modals
+        if key == "Escape":
+            if self.pop_modal():
+                return True
+
+        # Global: Tab cycles focus
+        if key == "Tab":
+            direction = -1 if self.modifiers.shift else 1
+            self.cycle(direction)
+            return True
+
+        # Route to focused widget
+        if 0 <= self.focus_index < len(self.widgets):
+            widget, _ = self.widgets[self.focus_index]
+            if hasattr(widget, 'handle_key'):
+                if widget.handle_key(key, action):
+                    return True
+
+        return False
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Focusable Widgets
+# =============================================================================
+
+class FocusableGrid:
+    """A grid where WASD keys move a player entity.
+
+    Demonstrates focus on a game-world element.
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, x: float, y: float, grid_w: int, grid_h: int,
+                 tile_size: int = 16, zoom: float = 2.0):
+        self.grid_w = grid_w
+        self.grid_h = grid_h
+        self.tile_size = tile_size
+        self.zoom = zoom
+        self.base_x = x
+        self.base_y = y
+
+        # Calculate pixel dimensions
+        self.cell_px = tile_size * zoom  # Pixels per cell
+        grid_pixel_w = grid_w * self.cell_px
+        grid_pixel_h = grid_h * self.cell_px
+
+        # Create the grid background
+        self.grid = mcrfpy.Grid(
+            pos=(x, y),
+            grid_size=(grid_w, grid_h),
+            size=(grid_pixel_w, grid_pixel_h)
+        )
+        self.grid.zoom = zoom
+        self.grid.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(40, 40, 55)
+
+        # Add outline frame for focus indication
+        self.outline_frame = mcrfpy.Frame(
+            pos=(x - 2, y - 2),
+            size=(grid_pixel_w + 4, grid_pixel_h + 4),
+            fill_color=mcrfpy.Color(0, 0, 0, 0),
+            outline_color=FocusManager.UNFOCUS_COLOR,
+            outline=FocusManager.UNFOCUS_OUTLINE
+        )
+
+        # Player marker (a bright square overlay)
+        self.player_x = grid_w // 2
+        self.player_y = grid_h // 2
+        marker_size = self.cell_px - 4  # Slightly smaller than cell
+        self.player_marker = mcrfpy.Frame(
+            pos=(0, 0),  # Will be positioned by _update_player_display
+            size=(marker_size, marker_size),
+            fill_color=mcrfpy.Color(255, 200, 50),
+            outline_color=mcrfpy.Color(255, 150, 0),
+            outline=2
+        )
+        self._update_player_display()
+
+        # Click handler
+        self.grid.on_click = self._on_click
+
+        # Focus manager reference (set by FocusManager.register)
+        self._focus_manager = None
+        self._focus_index = -1
+
+    def _on_click(self, x, y, button, action):
+        """Handle click to focus this grid."""
+        if self._focus_manager and action == "start":
+            self._focus_manager.focus(self._focus_index)
+
+    def _update_player_display(self):
+        """Update the visual representation of player position."""
+        # Position the player marker
+        px = self.base_x + (self.player_x * self.cell_px) + 2
+        py = self.base_y + (self.player_y * self.cell_px) + 2
+        self.player_marker.x = px
+        self.player_marker.y = py
+
+    def on_focus(self):
+        """Called when this widget gains focus."""
+        self.outline_frame.outline_color = FocusManager.FOCUS_COLOR
+        self.outline_frame.outline = FocusManager.FOCUS_OUTLINE
+
+    def on_blur(self):
+        """Called when this widget loses focus."""
+        self.outline_frame.outline_color = FocusManager.UNFOCUS_COLOR
+        self.outline_frame.outline = FocusManager.UNFOCUS_OUTLINE
+
+    def handle_key(self, key: str, action: str) -> bool:
+        """Handle WASD movement."""
+        moves = {
+            "W": (0, -1), "Up": (0, -1),
+            "A": (-1, 0), "Left": (-1, 0),
+            "S": (0, 1),  "Down": (0, 1),
+            "D": (1, 0),  "Right": (1, 0),
+        }
+
+        if key in moves:
+            dx, dy = moves[key]
+            new_x = self.player_x + dx
+            new_y = self.player_y + dy
+
+            # Bounds check
+            if 0 <= new_x < self.grid_w and 0 <= new_y < self.grid_h:
+                self.player_x = new_x
+                self.player_y = new_y
+                self._update_player_display()
+            return True
+
+        return False
+
+    def add_to_scene(self, ui):
+        """Add all components to a scene's UI collection."""
+        ui.append(self.outline_frame)
+        ui.append(self.grid)
+        ui.append(self.player_marker)
+
+
+class TextInputWidget:
+    """A text input field with cursor and editing.
+
+    Demonstrates text entry with focus indication.
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, x: float, y: float, width: float, label: str = "",
+                 placeholder: str = ""):
+        self.x = x
+        self.y = y
+        self.width = width
+        self.height = 28
+        self.label_text = label
+        self.placeholder_text = placeholder
+
+        # State
+        self.text = ""
+        self.cursor_pos = 0
+        self.focused = False
+
+        # Create UI elements
+        self._create_ui()
+
+        # Focus manager reference
+        self._focus_manager = None
+        self._focus_index = -1
+
+    def _create_ui(self):
+        """Create the visual components."""
+        # Label above input
+        if self.label_text:
+            self.label = mcrfpy.Caption(
+                text=self.label_text,
+                pos=(self.x, self.y - 20)
+            )
+            self.label.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(200, 200, 200)
+
+        # Input background
+        self.frame = mcrfpy.Frame(
+            pos=(self.x, self.y),
+            size=(self.width, self.height),
+            fill_color=mcrfpy.Color(40, 40, 50),
+            outline_color=FocusManager.UNFOCUS_COLOR,
+            outline=FocusManager.UNFOCUS_OUTLINE
+        )
+        self.frame.on_click = self._on_click
+
+        # Placeholder text
+        self.placeholder = mcrfpy.Caption(
+            text=self.placeholder_text,
+            pos=(self.x + 6, self.y + 5)
+        )
+        self.placeholder.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(100, 100, 100)
+
+        # Actual text display
+        self.display = mcrfpy.Caption(
+            text="",
+            pos=(self.x + 6, self.y + 5)
+        )
+        self.display.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(255, 255, 255)
+
+        # Cursor (thin frame)
+        self.cursor = mcrfpy.Frame(
+            pos=(self.x + 6, self.y + 4),
+            size=(2, self.height - 8),
+            fill_color=mcrfpy.Color(255, 255, 255)
+        )
+        self.cursor.visible = False
+
+    def _on_click(self, x, y, button, action):
+        """Handle click to focus."""
+        if self._focus_manager and action == "start":
+            self._focus_manager.focus(self._focus_index)
+
+    def _update_display(self):
+        """Update visual state."""
+        self.display.text = self.text
+        self.placeholder.visible = (not self.text and not self.focused)
+        self._update_cursor()
+
+    def _update_cursor(self):
+        """Update cursor position."""
+        # Approximate character width (monospace assumption)
+        char_width = 10
+        self.cursor.x = self.x + 6 + (self.cursor_pos * char_width)
+
+    def on_focus(self):
+        """Called when gaining focus."""
+        self.focused = True
+        self.frame.outline_color = FocusManager.FOCUS_COLOR
+        self.frame.outline = FocusManager.FOCUS_OUTLINE
+        self.cursor.visible = True
+        self._update_display()
+
+    def on_blur(self):
+        """Called when losing focus."""
+        self.focused = False
+        self.frame.outline_color = FocusManager.UNFOCUS_COLOR
+        self.frame.outline = FocusManager.UNFOCUS_OUTLINE
+        self.cursor.visible = False
+        self._update_display()
+
+    def handle_key(self, key: str, action: str) -> bool:
+        """Handle text input and editing keys."""
+        if not self.focused:
+            return False
+
+        old_text = self.text
+        handled = True
+
+        if key == "BackSpace":
+            if self.cursor_pos > 0:
+                self.text = self.text[:self.cursor_pos-1] + self.text[self.cursor_pos:]
+                self.cursor_pos -= 1
+        elif key == "Delete":
+            if self.cursor_pos < len(self.text):
+                self.text = self.text[:self.cursor_pos] + self.text[self.cursor_pos+1:]
+        elif key == "Left":
+            self.cursor_pos = max(0, self.cursor_pos - 1)
+        elif key == "Right":
+            self.cursor_pos = min(len(self.text), self.cursor_pos + 1)
+        elif key == "Home":
+            self.cursor_pos = 0
+        elif key == "End":
+            self.cursor_pos = len(self.text)
+        elif key in ("Return", "Tab"):
+            # Don't consume - let focus manager handle
+            handled = False
+        elif len(key) == 1 and key.isprintable():
+            # Insert character
+            self.text = self.text[:self.cursor_pos] + key + self.text[self.cursor_pos:]
+            self.cursor_pos += 1
+        else:
+            handled = False
+
+        self._update_display()
+        return handled
+
+    def get_text(self) -> str:
+        """Get the current text value."""
+        return self.text
+
+    def set_text(self, text: str):
+        """Set the text value."""
+        self.text = text
+        self.cursor_pos = len(text)
+        self._update_display()
+
+    def add_to_scene(self, ui):
+        """Add all components to the scene."""
+        if hasattr(self, 'label'):
+            ui.append(self.label)
+        ui.append(self.frame)
+        ui.append(self.placeholder)
+        ui.append(self.display)
+        ui.append(self.cursor)
+
+
+class MenuIcon:
+    """An icon that opens a modal dialog when activated.
+
+    Demonstrates activation via Space/Enter and modal focus.
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, x: float, y: float, size: float, icon_char: str,
+                 tooltip: str, modal_content_builder=None):
+        self.x = x
+        self.y = y
+        self.size = size
+        self.tooltip = tooltip
+        self.modal_content_builder = modal_content_builder
+        self.modal = None
+
+        # Create icon frame
+        self.frame = mcrfpy.Frame(
+            pos=(x, y),
+            size=(size, size),
+            fill_color=mcrfpy.Color(60, 60, 80),
+            outline_color=FocusManager.UNFOCUS_COLOR,
+            outline=FocusManager.UNFOCUS_OUTLINE
+        )
+        self.frame.on_click = self._on_click
+
+        # Icon character (centered)
+        self.icon = mcrfpy.Caption(
+            text=icon_char,
+            pos=(x + size//3, y + size//6)
+        )
+        self.icon.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(200, 200, 220)
+
+        # Tooltip (shown on hover/focus)
+        self.tooltip_caption = mcrfpy.Caption(
+            text=tooltip,
+            pos=(x, y + size + 4)
+        )
+        self.tooltip_caption.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(150, 150, 150)
+        self.tooltip_caption.visible = False
+
+        # Focus manager reference
+        self._focus_manager = None
+        self._focus_index = -1
+
+    def _on_click(self, x, y, button, action):
+        """Handle click to focus or activate."""
+        if not self._focus_manager:
+            return
+
+        if action == "start":
+            # If already focused, activate; otherwise just focus
+            if self._focus_manager.focus_index == self._focus_index:
+                self._activate()
+            else:
+                self._focus_manager.focus(self._focus_index)
+
+    def _activate(self):
+        """Open the modal dialog."""
+        if self.modal and self._focus_manager:
+            self._focus_manager.push_modal(self.modal)
+
+    def on_focus(self):
+        """Called when gaining focus."""
+        self.frame.outline_color = FocusManager.FOCUS_COLOR
+        self.frame.outline = FocusManager.FOCUS_OUTLINE
+        self.frame.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(80, 80, 110)
+        self.tooltip_caption.visible = True
+
+    def on_blur(self):
+        """Called when losing focus."""
+        self.frame.outline_color = FocusManager.UNFOCUS_COLOR
+        self.frame.outline = FocusManager.UNFOCUS_OUTLINE
+        self.frame.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(60, 60, 80)
+        self.tooltip_caption.visible = False
+
+    def handle_key(self, key: str, action: str) -> bool:
+        """Handle activation keys."""
+        if key in ("Space", "Return"):
+            self._activate()
+            return True
+        return False
+
+    def set_modal(self, modal_frame):
+        """Set the modal frame this icon opens."""
+        self.modal = modal_frame
+
+    def add_to_scene(self, ui):
+        """Add all components to the scene."""
+        ui.append(self.frame)
+        ui.append(self.icon)
+        ui.append(self.tooltip_caption)
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Modal Dialog Builder
+# =============================================================================
+
+def create_modal(x: float, y: float, width: float, height: float,
+                 title: str) -> mcrfpy.Frame:
+    """Create a modal dialog frame."""
+    # Semi-transparent backdrop
+    # Note: This is simplified - real implementation might want fullscreen backdrop
+
+    # Modal frame
+    modal = mcrfpy.Frame(
+        pos=(x, y),
+        size=(width, height),
+        fill_color=mcrfpy.Color(40, 40, 50),
+        outline_color=mcrfpy.Color(100, 100, 120),
+        outline=2
+    )
+    modal.visible = False
+
+    # Title
+    title_caption = mcrfpy.Caption(
+        text=title,
+        pos=(x + 10, y + 8)
+    )
+    title_caption.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(220, 220, 240)
+    modal.children.append(title_caption)
+
+    # Close hint
+    close_hint = mcrfpy.Caption(
+        text="[Esc to close]",
+        pos=(x + width - 100, y + 8)
+    )
+    close_hint.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(120, 120, 140)
+    modal.children.append(close_hint)
+
+    return modal
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Demo Scene Setup
+# =============================================================================
+
+def create_demo_scene():
+    """Create and populate the focus system demo scene."""
+
+    # Create scene
+    mcrfpy.createScene("focus_demo")
+    ui = mcrfpy.sceneUI("focus_demo")
+
+    # Background
+    bg = mcrfpy.Frame(
+        pos=(0, 0),
+        size=(1024, 768),
+        fill_color=mcrfpy.Color(25, 25, 35)
+    )
+    ui.append(bg)
+
+    # Title
+    title = mcrfpy.Caption(
+        text="Focus System Demo",
+        pos=(20, 15)
+    )
+    title.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(255, 255, 255)
+    ui.append(title)
+
+    # Instructions
+    instructions = mcrfpy.Caption(
+        text="Tab: cycle focus | Shift+Tab: reverse | WASD: move in grid | Space/Enter: activate | Esc: close modal",
+        pos=(20, 45)
+    )
+    instructions.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(150, 150, 170)
+    ui.append(instructions)
+
+    # Create focus manager
+    focus_mgr = FocusManager()
+
+    # --- Grid Section ---
+    grid_label = mcrfpy.Caption(text="Game Grid (WASD to move)", pos=(50, 90))
+    grid_label.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(180, 180, 200)
+    ui.append(grid_label)
+
+    grid_widget = FocusableGrid(50, 115, 10, 8, tile_size=16, zoom=2.0)
+    grid_widget.add_to_scene(ui)
+    focus_mgr.register(grid_widget)
+
+    # --- Text Inputs Section ---
+    input_label = mcrfpy.Caption(text="Text Inputs", pos=(400, 90))
+    input_label.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(180, 180, 200)
+    ui.append(input_label)
+
+    name_input = TextInputWidget(400, 130, 250, label="Name:", placeholder="Enter your name")
+    name_input.add_to_scene(ui)
+    focus_mgr.register(name_input)
+
+    class_input = TextInputWidget(400, 200, 250, label="Class:", placeholder="e.g. Warrior, Mage")
+    class_input.add_to_scene(ui)
+    focus_mgr.register(class_input)
+
+    notes_input = TextInputWidget(400, 270, 350, label="Notes:", placeholder="Additional notes...")
+    notes_input.add_to_scene(ui)
+    focus_mgr.register(notes_input)
+
+    # --- Menu Icons Section ---
+    icons_label = mcrfpy.Caption(text="Menu Icons", pos=(50, 390))
+    icons_label.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(180, 180, 200)
+    ui.append(icons_label)
+
+    # Help icon
+    help_icon = MenuIcon(50, 420, 48, "?", "Help")
+    help_icon.add_to_scene(ui)
+    focus_mgr.register(help_icon)
+
+    help_modal = create_modal(200, 150, 400, 300, "Help")
+    ui.append(help_modal)
+    help_text = mcrfpy.Caption(
+        text="This demo shows focus management.\n\nUse Tab to move between widgets.\nWASD moves the player in the grid.\nType in text fields.\nPress Space on icons to open dialogs.",
+        pos=(210, 190)
+    )
+    help_text.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(200, 200, 200)
+    help_modal.children.append(help_text)
+    help_icon.set_modal(help_modal)
+
+    # Settings icon
+    settings_icon = MenuIcon(110, 420, 48, "S", "Settings")
+    settings_icon.add_to_scene(ui)
+    focus_mgr.register(settings_icon)
+
+    settings_modal = create_modal(200, 150, 400, 250, "Settings")
+    ui.append(settings_modal)
+    settings_text = mcrfpy.Caption(
+        text="Settings would go here.\n\n(This is a placeholder modal)",
+        pos=(210, 190)
+    )
+    settings_text.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(200, 200, 200)
+    settings_modal.children.append(settings_text)
+    settings_icon.set_modal(settings_modal)
+
+    # Inventory icon
+    inv_icon = MenuIcon(170, 420, 48, "I", "Inventory")
+    inv_icon.add_to_scene(ui)
+    focus_mgr.register(inv_icon)
+
+    inv_modal = create_modal(200, 150, 400, 300, "Inventory")
+    ui.append(inv_modal)
+    inv_text = mcrfpy.Caption(
+        text="Your inventory:\n\n- Sword\n- Shield\n- 3x Potions",
+        pos=(210, 190)
+    )
+    inv_text.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(200, 200, 200)
+    inv_modal.children.append(inv_text)
+    inv_icon.set_modal(inv_modal)
+
+    # --- Status Display ---
+    status_frame = mcrfpy.Frame(
+        pos=(50, 520),
+        size=(700, 80),
+        fill_color=mcrfpy.Color(35, 35, 45),
+        outline_color=mcrfpy.Color(60, 60, 70),
+        outline=1
+    )
+    ui.append(status_frame)
+
+    status_label = mcrfpy.Caption(text="Status", pos=(60, 530))
+    status_label.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(150, 150, 170)
+    ui.append(status_label)
+
+    status_text = mcrfpy.Caption(text="Click or Tab to focus a widget", pos=(60, 555))
+    status_text.fill_color = mcrfpy.Color(200, 200, 200)
+    ui.append(status_text)
+
+    # Store references for status updates
+    demo_state = {
+        'focus_mgr': focus_mgr,
+        'status_text': status_text,
+        'grid': grid_widget,
+        'inputs': [name_input, class_input, notes_input],
+        'icons': [help_icon, settings_icon, inv_icon],
+    }
+
+    # Key handler that routes to focus manager
+    def on_key(key: str, action: str):
+        focus_mgr.handle_key(key, action)
+
+        # Update status display
+        if focus_mgr.focus_index >= 0:
+            widget, _ = focus_mgr.widgets[focus_mgr.focus_index]
+            if widget is grid_widget:
+                status_text.text = f"Grid focused - Player at ({grid_widget.player_x}, {grid_widget.player_y})"
+            elif widget in demo_state['inputs']:
+                idx = demo_state['inputs'].index(widget)
+                labels = ["Name", "Class", "Notes"]
+                status_text.text = f"{labels[idx]} input focused - Text: '{widget.get_text()}'"
+            elif widget in demo_state['icons']:
+                status_text.text = f"Icon focused: {widget.tooltip}"
+        else:
+            status_text.text = "No widget focused"
+
+    # Register key handler using Scene API
+    scene = mcrfpy.sceneUI("focus_demo")
+    # Note: We use keypressScene for function-based handler since we're not subclassing Scene
+    mcrfpy.keypressScene(on_key)
+
+    # Set initial focus
+    focus_mgr.focus(0)
+
+    # Activate scene
+    mcrfpy.setScene("focus_demo")
+
+    return demo_state
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Entry Point
+# =============================================================================
+
+def run_demo():
+    """Run the focus system demo."""
+    print("=== Focus System Demo ===")
+    print("Demonstrating Python-level focus management")
+    print()
+    print("Controls:")
+    print("  Tab / Shift+Tab  - Cycle between widgets")
+    print("  WASD / Arrows    - Move player in grid (when focused)")
+    print("  Type             - Enter text in inputs (when focused)")
+    print("  Space / Enter    - Activate icons (when focused)")
+    print("  Escape           - Close modal dialogs")
+    print("  Click            - Focus clicked widget")
+    print()
+
+    demo_state = create_demo_scene()
+
+    # Set up exit timer for headless testing
+    def check_exit(dt):
+        # In headless mode, exit after a short delay
+        # In interactive mode, this won't trigger
+        pass
+
+    # mcrfpy.setTimer("demo_check", check_exit, 100)
+
+
+# Run if executed directly
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    import sys
+    from mcrfpy import automation
+
+    run_demo()
+
+    # If --screenshot flag, take a screenshot and exit
+    if "--screenshot" in sys.argv or len(sys.argv) > 1:
+        def take_screenshot(dt):
+            automation.screenshot("focus_demo_screenshot.png")
+            print("Screenshot saved: focus_demo_screenshot.png")
+            sys.exit(0)
+        mcrfpy.setTimer("screenshot", take_screenshot, 200)