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Why is Barrage the only game that does not have a bell so I get notified when people start a game?

Why do you think it's the only one?

I don't see Hearts, It's a Wonderful World, 6 Nimmt!, Jaipur, 7 Wonders Duel (just to mention a few of the games you've played) have it. Hint: those are quite popular games.

Okay, I rephrase. Why do it differently for different games?
Just because they are popular?

Yes, exactly. Popular games are supposed to have frequent tables, so you don't need a notification: just go to the lobby and if there's no table open, one will appear within a few minutes. For less popular games it may take hours for a table to appear, which is why they added this notification bell.