diff --git a/src/game/engine/tests/integration/test_end_game_footer_actions.gd b/src/game/engine/tests/integration/test_end_game_footer_actions.gd
index f717af0d..d1d79bef 100644
--- a/src/game/engine/tests/integration/test_end_game_footer_actions.gd
+++ b/src/game/engine/tests/integration/test_end_game_footer_actions.gd
@@ -51,7 +51,9 @@ func before_each() -> void:
 	add_child_autofree(_egs)
 	await get_tree().process_frame
 	## Bring it into the populated/visible state the footer handlers expect.
-	_egs.setup(0, "LastSurvivor", [])
+	## setup() binds awards as Array[Dictionary]; an untyped [] is rejected.
+	var no_awards: Array[Dictionary] = []
+	_egs.setup(0, "LastSurvivor", no_awards)
 	await get_tree().process_frame