5 Lions

{
  "game_overview": {
    "name": "5 Lions",
    "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
    "game_symbol": "vs243lions",
    "game_category": "video_slot",
    "note": "5 Lions ORIGINAL — do not confuse with vs1024lionsd (5 Lions Dance). Different grid, different mechanics.",
    "theme": "Chinese auspicious — five lucky animals (dragon, phoenix, money toad, fish, turtle) + yin-yang symbolism",
    "visual_style": "Rich traditional Chinese art: dark purple reel background with gold accents, deep blue wave motifs on outer frame, orange/gold ornamental border with Chinese lattice corner pieces. Red themed frames shift to deep blue in Free Spins.",
    "demo_bet_used_for_payouts": "$2.50",
    "source_frames": [
      "preview.png",
      "base_game.png",
      "paytable_p1.png",
      "paytable_p2.png (rules p1/8)",
      "paytable_p3.png (rules p2/8)",
      "paytable_p4.png (rules p3/8)",
      "paytable_p5.png (rules p4/8)",
      "paytable_p6.png (rules p5/8)",
      "paytable_p7.png (rules p6/8)",
      "paytable_p8.png (rules p7/8)",
      "settings.png",
      "autoplay.png",
      "free_spins_trigger.png",
      "free_spins_picker.png",
      "free_spins.png",
      "win_screen.png"
    ]
  },

  "grid_and_mechanics": {
    "base_game": {
      "reels": 5,
      "rows": 3,
      "ways": 243,
      "configuration_note": "3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 243 ways; all reels have 3 rows",
      "bet_mechanic": "ways",
      "payline_direction": "ltr",
      "payline_rule": "All symbols pay from left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel. Wins awarded for left-to-right adjacent symbol combinations. Only the highest win is paid per winning combination on the same pay way. When winning on multiple pay ways, all wins are added to the total win."
    },
    "free_spins_grid": {
      "reels": 5,
      "rows_reels_1_and_5": 3,
      "rows_reels_2_3_4": 4,
      "ways": 576,
      "configuration_note": "3 × 4 × 4 × 4 × 3 = 576 ways. In Free Spins, reels 2, 3, and 4 each gain one additional row at the top (one extra symbol per reel, 3 additional symbols total across the reel set). The reel frame expands vertically in the center.",
      "visual": "Game frame visually shows a wider/taller center section for reels 2-3-4 while outer reels (1 and 5) remain at standard height. The '576' indicator replaces '243' on both side panels."
    }
  },

  "rtp_and_volatility": {
    "rtp": "96.5%",
    "rtp_source": "paytable_p5.png (page 5/8 in-game rules) — exact text: 'The theoretical RTP of this game is 96.5%'",
    "rtp_variants_note": "Single RTP value only, no bonus-buy variant stated in rules",
    "volatility": "High",
    "volatility_source": "paytable_p5.png — VOLATILITY badge shows 5 of 5 lightning bolts; text confirms 'High volatility games pay out less often on average but the chance to hit big wins in a short time span is higher'",
    "max_win": null,
    "max_win_note": "Not stated in any captured frame. Not declared on splash/preview screen. Cannot calculate reliably from paytable alone without knowing internal cap."
  },

  "bet_range": {
    "min_bet": "$0.50",
    "max_bet": "$100.00",
    "source": "paytable_p5.png — exact text: 'MINIMUM BET: $0.50 / MAXIMUM BET: $100.00'",
    "demo_bet_shown": "$2.50 (confirmed on every screen bottom bar: BET $2.50)"
  },

  "symbols": {
    "total_symbol_types": 13,
    "note": "11 paying symbols + WILD (substitution, no direct pay) + SCATTER (pays + triggers FS). No pays below 3-of-a-kind.",
    "high_symbols": [
      {
        "name": "Dragon",
        "rank": 1,
        "visual": "Golden Chinese dragon head and torso facing right, with flowing golden mane, red eye, open green-toothed mouth. Placed on a deep red/crimson squared background tile.",
        "frame_color": "deep red / crimson",
        "payouts_at_2_50_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$50.00 (20x)",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$5.00 (2x)",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$2.50 (1x)"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "5oak": "20x",
          "4oak": "2x",
          "3oak": "1x"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "Phoenix",
        "rank": 2,
        "visual": "Golden phoenix with spread wings and long tail feathers, facing forward. Predominantly golden with orange and red flame-like feathers. Placed on a deep pink/magenta squared background tile.",
        "frame_color": "deep pink / magenta",
        "payouts_at_2_50_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$40.00 (16x)",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$5.00 (2x)",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$1.75 (0.7x)"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "5oak": "16x",
          "4oak": "2x",
          "3oak": "0.7x"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "Golden Money Toad",
        "rank": 3,
        "alternate_names": ["Jin Chan", "Golden Frog", "Lucky Toad"],
        "visual": "Rotund golden toad holding a golden ingot (yuanbao) in its mouth, green gem spots on its body, crouching pose. Placed on a green squared background tile with lighter green pixel-art border.",
        "frame_color": "green (medium)",
        "payouts_at_2_50_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$40.00 (16x)",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$5.00 (2x)",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$1.50 (0.6x)"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "5oak": "16x",
          "4oak": "2x",
          "3oak": "0.6x"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "Koi Fish",
        "rank": 4,
        "visual": "Golden koi / carp with bright blue scale accents along its body, fins spread, facing left. Placed on a teal/dark-blue squared background tile with lighter teal pixel-art border.",
        "frame_color": "teal / dark blue",
        "payouts_at_2_50_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$15.00 (6x)",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$2.50 (1x)",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$1.00 (0.4x)"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "5oak": "6x",
          "4oak": "1x",
          "3oak": "0.4x"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "Turtle",
        "rank": 5,
        "visual": "Golden tortoise with a striking pink/magenta shell with dark-pink square pattern, golden legs and neck, walking pose. Placed on a purple/violet squared background tile with lighter purple pixel-art border.",
        "frame_color": "purple / violet",
        "payouts_at_2_50_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$15.00 (6x)",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$1.75 (0.7x)",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.75 (0.3x)"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "5oak": "6x",
          "4oak": "0.7x",
          "3oak": "0.3x"
        }
      }
    ],
    "royal_symbols": [
      {
        "name": "A",
        "visual": "Stylized Chinese-art letter 'A' rendered in deep red with gold trim and gradient; large calligraphic style. No background tile — floats on the reel purple field.",
        "color": "red with gold outline",
        "payouts_at_2_50_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$10.00 (4x)",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$1.50 (0.6x)",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.50 (0.2x)"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5oak": "4x", "4oak": "0.6x", "3oak": "0.2x"}
      },
      {
        "name": "K",
        "visual": "Bold ornate letter 'K' in warm orange/amber with gold gradient shimmer.",
        "color": "orange / amber with gold",
        "payouts_at_2_50_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$10.00 (4x)",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$1.00 (0.4x)",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.50 (0.2x)"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5oak": "4x", "4oak": "0.4x", "3oak": "0.2x"}
      },
      {
        "name": "Q",
        "visual": "Bold ornate letter 'Q' in gold/amber with gold gradient.",
        "color": "gold / amber",
        "payouts_at_2_50_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$5.00 (2x)",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.75 (0.3x)",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.50 (0.2x)"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5oak": "2x", "4oak": "0.3x", "3oak": "0.2x"}
      },
      {
        "name": "J",
        "visual": "Bold ornate letter 'J' in cobalt blue with gold outline/trim.",
        "color": "blue with gold outline",
        "payouts_at_2_50_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$5.00 (2x)",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.75 (0.3x)",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.50 (0.2x)"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5oak": "2x", "4oak": "0.3x", "3oak": "0.2x"}
      },
      {
        "name": "10",
        "visual": "Bold numeral '10' in pink/magenta with gold outline.",
        "color": "pink / magenta with gold",
        "payouts_at_2_50_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$5.00 (2x)",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.75 (0.3x)",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.25 (0.1x)"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5oak": "2x", "4oak": "0.3x", "3oak": "0.1x"}
      },
      {
        "name": "9",
        "visual": "Bold numeral '9' in green with gold outline.",
        "color": "green with gold",
        "payouts_at_2_50_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$5.00 (2x)",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.50 (0.2x)",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.25 (0.1x)"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5oak": "2x", "4oak": "0.2x", "3oak": "0.1x"}
      }
    ],
    "special_symbols": [
      {
        "name": "WILD",
        "icon_name": "Golden Guardian Lion Head",
        "visual": "Front-facing Chinese guardian lion (Fu Dog / Shi lion) head: entirely cast in deep gold/bronze, dramatic curling mane, wide nose, squared brow ridges, bared white teeth, and bright green glowing eyes. Sits on a gold and red ornate base. No text printed on the symbol itself — the lion face IS the wild symbol.",
        "color": "deep gold / orange-bronze with green eyes",
        "reels": [2, 3, 4],
        "reel_note": "WILD appears ONLY on reels 2, 3, and 4. Does NOT appear on reels 1 and 5.",
        "substitution": "Substitutes for all symbols except SCATTER (yin-yang).",
        "direct_payouts": "none — WILD does not pay independently",
        "multiplier_mechanic": "At every spin, a multiplier value is randomly selected. At the end of the spin, ALL winning combinations that contain at least one WILD symbol are multiplied by the randomly selected multiplier value.",
        "base_game_multiplier_pool": ["1x", "2x", "3x", "5x", "8x", "10x", "15x", "30x", "40x"],
        "base_game_multiplier_note": "9 possible multiplier values, randomly chosen each spin",
        "free_spins_multiplier_note": "In FS, multiplier is randomly selected each spin from the NARROWER RANGE chosen by player in the FS picker (e.g. if 10FS chosen, range is 10x/15x/30x only). Observed: 15x during captured FS gameplay."
      },
      {
        "name": "SCATTER",
        "icon_name": "Yin-Yang Symbol",
        "visual": "Circular yin-yang disc: upper half is cream/white, lower half is deep purple/violet. Each half contains a small contrasting dot. The outer ring is a wide band of gold with an orange/red repeating beaded or chain-link pattern. The whole disc glitters with light-sparkle effects at the ring edges.",
        "color": "cream and purple disc, gold-orange outer ring",
        "reels": [1, 2, 3, 4, 5],
        "reel_note": "SCATTER is present on ALL reels.",
        "trigger_rule": "Hit 3, 4, or 5 SCATTER symbols on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel, to trigger the FREE SPINS FEATURE.",
        "scatter_pays_at_2_50_bet": {
          "5_scatters": "$50.00 (20x total bet)",
          "4_scatters": "$12.50 (5x total bet)",
          "3_scatters": "$5.00 (2x total bet)"
        },
        "scatter_pays_multiplier": {
          "5_scatters": "20x total bet",
          "4_scatters": "5x total bet",
          "3_scatters": "2x total bet"
        },
        "scatter_pays_note": "Scatter pays are awarded in addition to triggering Free Spins. Observed: 3 scatter landing during session = WIN $5.00 shown in picker screen."
      }
    ]
  },

  "features": {
    "wild_multiplier_base_game": {
      "name": "Random WILD Multiplier",
      "description": "Active in base game on every spin. A multiplier value (1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 8x, 10x, 15x, 30x, or 40x) is randomly selected before reel evaluation. Any winning combination that includes at least one WILD symbol is multiplied by this value. The same multiplier applies to ALL WILD-containing wins on that spin.",
      "multiplier_values": [1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 15, 30, 40],
      "max_base_wild_multiplier": "40x"
    },
    "free_spins": {
      "trigger": "3, 4, or 5 SCATTER (yin-yang) symbols on adjacent reels from leftmost",
      "picker": {
        "headline": "SELECT FREE SPINS AND WILD MULTIPLIER",
        "description": "At the beginning of the Free Spins Feature, player must choose one of seven options. Each option presents a trade-off: more spins = lower multiplier range; fewer spins = higher multiplier range.",
        "options": [
          {
            "id": 1,
            "label": "25 FREE SPINS",
            "spins": 25,
            "wild_multiplier_range": ["2x", "3x", "5x"],
            "lion_color": "silver / grey",
            "column_background": "grey",
            "position_in_picker": 1
          },
          {
            "id": 2,
            "label": "20 FREE SPINS",
            "spins": 20,
            "wild_multiplier_range": ["3x", "5x", "8x"],
            "lion_color": "red",
            "column_background": "deep red",
            "position_in_picker": 2
          },
          {
            "id": 3,
            "label": "15 FREE SPINS",
            "spins": 15,
            "wild_multiplier_range": ["5x", "8x", "10x"],
            "lion_color": "pink / copper rose",
            "column_background": "warm red",
            "position_in_picker": 3
          },
          {
            "id": 4,
            "label": "MYSTERY CHOICE",
            "spins": "random (selected from one of the other 6 options)",
            "wild_multiplier_range": "random (selected from the range of the randomly chosen option)",
            "lion_color": "purple / violet",
            "column_background": "purple",
            "position_in_picker": 4,
            "center_note": "Center column (4th of 7). The only option identified by text label 'MYSTERY CHOICE' rather than a spin count. Selecting this reveals a random combination of spin count and multiplier range from the other six defined options."
          },
          {
            "id": 5,
            "label": "13 FREE SPINS",
            "spins": 13,
            "wild_multiplier_range": ["8x", "10x", "15x"],
            "lion_color": "blue",
            "column_background": "blue",
            "position_in_picker": 5
          },
          {
            "id": 6,
            "label": "10 FREE SPINS",
            "spins": 10,
            "wild_multiplier_range": ["10x", "15x", "30x"],
            "lion_color": "golden / yellow",
            "column_background": "golden / amber",
            "position_in_picker": 6
          },
          {
            "id": 7,
            "label": "6 FREE SPINS",
            "spins": 6,
            "wild_multiplier_range": ["15x", "30x", "40x"],
            "lion_color": "green",
            "column_background": "green",
            "position_in_picker": 7
          }
        ],
        "picker_visual": "Full-screen overlay with red background and gold border. '5 LIONS' logo at top. Seven vertical columns each containing: spin count at top, a colored guardian lion head symbol, and multiplier range text below. Each column has its own background color matching the lion color.",
        "picker_bottom_bar": "Shows CREDIT, BET, and WIN (from scatter pays). Example observed: CREDIT $99,974.00, BET $2.50, WIN $5.00 (for 3 scatter trigger)."
      },
      "grid_in_free_spins": "576 ways (reels 2-3-4 expand by 1 row each). Special reels are in play during Free Spins.",
      "wild_multiplier_in_free_spins": "Each spin randomly selects a multiplier from the specific range chosen at picker. Multiplier applies to all WILD-containing wins that spin.",
      "retrigger": {
        "rule": "3 or more SCATTER symbols from left to right during the Free Spins Round trigger a new FREE SPINS FEATURE that will be played at the end of the current round.",
        "option_change": "Player can choose a DIFFERENT option before starting the new retrigger round.",
        "retrigger_limit": "No limit to the number of possible retriggers."
      },
      "visual_during_free_spins": "Background changes from blue/purple (base game) to deep crimson/red themed. The reel frame takes on a red ornamental appearance. The current WILD multiplier for that spin is displayed in a glowing orb in the top-right corner of the game area (e.g. '15X' in gold text on pink/red orb). '576' replaces '243' on the side panels.",
      "free_spins_win_note": "Free Spins win is added to the pay way win. All wins are multiplied by base bet."
    }
  },

  "bonus_buy": null,
  "bonus_buy_note": "No bonus buy feature present. Confirmed: features_present.bonus_buy = false in manifest.",
  "ante_bet": null,
  "ante_bet_note": "No ante bet option observed in any captured frame (settings, rules, or bottom bar).",

  "screens": {
    "preview_intro_screen": {
      "file": "preview.png",
      "layout": "Full-screen splash before game loads. Purple/dark background with blue wave motifs at bottom and sides. Chinese lattice frame border in gold-orange.",
      "title_area": "'5 LIONS' logo centered near top in red text with gold highlights, flanked by two 3D golden lion statues standing on pedestals.",
      "main_content": "Left side text block in gold: 'FREE SPINS OPTIONS WITH UP TO 40X MULTIPLIER'. Center-right: a horizontal row of 7 columns showing all FS picker options (same layout as in-game picker but smaller). Each column shows spin count, colored guardian lion icon, and multiplier range text.",
      "FS_preview_options_visible": [
        "25 FREE SPINS — 2X, 3X OR 5X",
        "20 FREE SPINS — 3X, 5X OR 8X",
        "15 FREE SPINS — 5X, 8X OR 10X",
        "MYSTERY CHOICE — MYSTERY MULTIPLIER",
        "13 FREE SPINS — 8X, 10X OR 15X",
        "10 FREE SPINS — 10X, 15X OR 30X",
        "6 FREE SPINS — 15X, 30X OR 40X"
      ],
      "bottom_strip": "Three labeled sections separated by a center circular spin icon. Left: 'WILD MULTIPLIER' in yellow/green text. Right: 'FREE SPINS' in yellow/green text. Center: circular white arrows icon (representing spin/replay).",
      "volatility_badge": "VOLATILITY badge shows 5 yellow lightning bolts, confirming high volatility.",
      "checkbox": "'DON'T SHOW NEXT TIME' checkbox in bottom right with orange square toggle (unchecked state shown).",
      "accessibility": {
        "colorblind": "Each FS option column has a distinct background color AND a distinct colored guardian lion. However, identifying options by color alone is insufficient — position number and spin count text are the reliable identifiers.",
        "screen_reader": "The intro screen is a visual summary. Key information: 7 FS options ranging from 25 spins (lowest multiplier 2x-5x) to 6 spins (highest multiplier 15x-40x). MYSTERY option selects randomly. Volatility: High (5/5).",
        "motor": "A 'DON'T SHOW NEXT TIME' checkbox allows disabling this intro splash."
      }
    },

    "base_game": {
      "file": "base_game.png",
      "layout": "Standard 5-reel, 3-row grid occupying the central portion of the 1280×800 canvas.",
      "background": "Reel interior: deep purple. Outer frame and wave area: deep blue with stylized wave patterns in slightly lighter blue. Reel frame: orange-gold ornamental border with Chinese lattice corners.",
      "header_area": {
        "position": "Top center",
        "content": "'5 LIONS' title logo in red text with gold border, centered above reels. Two 3D golden guardian lion statues flank the title on left and right pedestals. Pink/coral spherical orb decorative element top-right corner."
      },
      "reel_indicators": {
        "left_panel": "Vertical text '2 / 4 / 3' stacked in gold, indicating 243 ways. Located on left edge of reel frame.",
        "right_panel": "Mirrored '2 / 4 / 3' in gold on right edge."
      },
      "bottom_bar": {
        "position": "Below the reel grid, above game canvas bottom",
        "elements_left_to_right": [
          "Hamburger/settings icon (≡) — circular small button, bottom-left",
          "Info icon (i) — circular, opens Game Rules overlay",
          "Speaker/sound icon — toggles audio",
          "PRAGMATIC PLAY logo text — bottom-left corner below buttons",
          "CREDIT label in gold + current balance in yellow (e.g. '$100,000.00')",
          "BET label in gold + current bet in yellow (e.g. '$2.50')",
          "'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN' text in white capitals — center reminder",
          "(-) button — circular, decreases bet / opens bet menu",
          "Spin button — large circular with two white arrows forming circular motion. Has a small double-bar pause icon below it.",
          "(+) button — circular, increases bet / opens bet menu",
          "AUTOPLAY button — pill-shaped white-border label, bottom-right"
        ]
      },
      "reel_content_captured": "Sample spin visible: Reel 1 (A, K, Koi Fish), Reel 2 (K, yin-yang scatter, 10), Reel 3 (Golden Toad, 9, Turtle), Reel 4 (Q, Golden Toad, 10), Reel 5 (Dragon, A, Golden Toad). This is a single random spin state — not representative of any fixed layout.",
      "symbol_cell_appearance": "Each high symbol sits inside a squared decorative tile with a pixel-art border in its associated color (see symbol list). Royal symbols have no tile — they float on the purple reel background. All cells are the same size in base game."
    },

    "paytable_page_1": {
      "file": "paytable_p1.png",
      "title": "GAME RULES — Page 1/8",
      "content": "Symbol paytable + ways-to-win explanation.",
      "paytable_layout": "Two rows of symbols with payout text to the right of each icon. Row 1: Dragon, Phoenix, Golden Money Toad (high symbols). Row 2 would show Fish and Turtle (partially cut in crop — values confirmed via zoom). Below: A, K, Q, J, 10, 9 royals in a single row.",
      "ways_diagrams": {
        "243_ways_diagram": "Two small grid diagrams shown: a correct example (dots on adjacent reels, green checkmark) and an incorrect example (gap between reels, red X). Labeled '243 ways to win'.",
        "576_ways_diagram": "Same format diagrams for 576 ways configuration (wider center cells representing expanded reels 2-4). Labeled '576 ways to win'.",
        "rule_text": "Wins awarded for left to right adjacent symbol combinations."
      },
      "navigation": "Green left (◄) and right (►) arrows to navigate pages. Red X (×) button to close the info panel. Page indicator 'Page 1/8' bottom-right of overlay.",
      "overlay_background": "Semi-transparent black overlay over the game field.",
      "header_banner_above_overlay": "Partially visible behind overlay top: '3X [yin-yang icon] LEFT TO RIGHT ON ADJACENT REELS AWARD FREE SPINS' in gold text on dark banner."
    },

    "rules_page_2_wild_scatter": {
      "file": "paytable_p2.png",
      "title": "GAME RULES — Page 2/8",
      "content_wild": {
        "symbol_shown": "Large golden guardian lion head on the left side of the text block",
        "text": "This symbol is WILD and substitutes for all symbols except for [yin-yang icon]. WILD symbol appears only on reels 2, 3 and 4. At every spin, a multiplier value is randomly selected. At the end of the spin, all winning combinations that contain at least one WILD symbol are multiplied by the randomly selected multiplier value. The possible multiplier values are: 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 8x, 10x, 15x, 30x or 40x."
      },
      "content_scatter": {
        "symbol_shown": "Yin-yang disc on the left side",
        "text": "SCATTER symbol is present on all reels. Hit 3, 4 or 5 SCATTER symbols on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel, to trigger the FREE SPINS FEATURE. 5 – 20x total bet / 4 – 5x total bet / 3 – 2x total bet"
      },
      "banner_above": "576 WAYS TO WIN IN FREE SPINS (partially visible in gold text at top)"
    },

    "rules_page_3_free_spins_rules": {
      "file": "paytable_p3.png",
      "title": "FREE SPINS RULES — Page 3/8",
      "content": "Explains grid expansion and picker mechanics.",
      "text_verbatim": "In the FREE SPINS FEATURE, the shape of the reels changes, adding 3 more symbols at the top of the reels 2, 3 and 4. While in FREE SPINS, the game pays on a 576 ways to win configuration. [diagram] At the beginning of the FREE SPINS FEATURE choose one out of seven options. During the feature, at every spin, a multiplier value is randomly selected from a range chosen as part of the FREE SPINS OPTION. At the end of every free spin, all winning combinations that contain at least one WILD symbol are multiplied by the randomly selected multiplier value.",
      "note": "The '3 more symbols' refers to 1 extra symbol per reel × 3 reels (2, 3, 4) = 3 additional symbols total."
    },

    "rules_page_4_free_spins_options": {
      "file": "paytable_p4.png",
      "title": "FREE SPINS OPTIONS — Page 4/8",
      "content": "All 7 picker options with lion icons and multiplier ranges. Retrigger rules.",
      "retrigger_text_verbatim": "Three or more [yin-yang icon] from left to right, starting from the leftmost reel, during the FREE SPINS ROUND, trigger a new FREE SPINS FEATURE that will be played at the end of the current round. You can choose a different option before starting a new round. There is no limit to the number of possible retriggers.",
      "footer_note": "Special reels are in play during the FREE SPINS FEATURE"
    },

    "rules_page_5_rtp_bet": {
      "file": "paytable_p5.png",
      "title": "GAME RULES — Page 5/8",
      "content": "Volatility, pay rules, keyboard shortcuts, bet range, RTP.",
      "key_text": [
        "VOLATILITY [5-bolt badge] — High volatility games pay out less often on average but the chance to hit big wins in a short time span is higher",
        "Only the highest win is paid per winning combination on the same pay way",
        "When winning on multiple pay ways, all wins are added to the total win",
        "Free Spins win is added to the pay way win. All wins are multiplied by base bet.",
        "All values are expressed as actual wins in coins.",
        "SPACE and ENTER buttons on the keyboard can be used to start and stop the spin.",
        "Malfunction voids all pays and plays.",
        "MINIMUM BET: $0.50",
        "MAXIMUM BET: $100.00",
        "The theoretical RTP of this game is 96.5%"
      ]
    },

    "rules_page_6_how_to_play": {
      "file": "paytable_p6.png",
      "title": "HOW TO PLAY — Page 6/8",
      "content": "UI control descriptions.",
      "controls": [
        "Click (+) or (-) buttons to change the bet value and open the bet menu. Select the bet you want to use in the game. Press the SPIN button to play.",
        "≡ opens the SETTINGS menu that contains settings which affect the way the game is being played.",
        "))) — cycles through spin speed settings: normal speed, quick spin and turbo spin.",
        "Speaker icon — toggles sound and music on and off.",
        "(i) — opens the Information page.",
        "CREDIT and BET labels show the current balance and current total bet. Click on the labels to switch between coins view and cash view.",
        "(+) and (-) change up or down the current bet and open the bet menu, where you can change the bet denominations.",
        "Circular arrows icon — starts the game.",
        "AUTOPLAY button — opens the automatic play menu. Click the AUTOPLAY button again to stop it."
      ]
    },

    "rules_page_7_settings_bet_menu": {
      "file": "paytable_p7.png",
      "title": "SETTINGS MENU — Page 7/8",
      "settings_options": [
        "INTRO SCREEN — toggles the introductory screen on and off",
        "AMBIENT — toggles the ambient sound and music in the game on and off",
        "SOUND FX — toggles the game's sound effects on and off",
        "GAME HISTORY — opens the game history page"
      ],
      "information_screen_navigation": [
        "◄ and ► scroll between information pages",
        "× (red X) closes the information screen"
      ],
      "bet_menu": "The bet menu shows the bet multiplier available in the game, and the current total bet in both coins and cash. Use the (+) and (-) buttons in the BET and COIN VALUE fields to change the values."
    },

    "rules_page_8_autoplay": {
      "file": "paytable_p8.png",
      "title": "AUTOPLAY — Page 8/8",
      "content": [
        "Click on the buttons showing the number of possible auto-spins to start Autoplay",
        "SKIP SCREENS option auto-skips the feature introduction and end screens after a short period of time"
      ]
    },

    "settings_screen": {
      "file": "settings.png",
      "layout": "Modal dialog overlaid on the base game. White header bar reads 'SYSTEM SETTINGS' in gold. Close (×) button top-right. Dialog has dark background.",
      "left_section": {
        "GAME_HISTORY": "Button with external link icon — opens game history",
        "TOTAL_BET": "Displays current bet ($2.50). Large minus (-) button (grey circle) and plus (+) button (green circle) to adjust bet."
      },
      "right_section": {
        "BATTERY_SAVER": "Toggle switch. Label: 'SAVE BATTERY LIFE BY REDUCING ANIMATION SPEED'. State shown: OFF (white/grey toggle, inactive)",
        "AMBIENT_MUSIC": "Toggle switch. Label: 'TURN ON OR OFF THE GAME MUSIC'. State shown: OFF",
        "SOUND_FX": "Toggle switch. Label: 'TURN ON OR OFF THE GAME SOUNDS'. State shown: OFF",
        "INTRO_SCREEN": "Toggle switch. Label: 'SHOW THE INTRO SCREEN BEFORE STARTING THE GAME'. State shown: ON (green active toggle)"
      },
      "accessibility": {
        "colorblind": "Toggle states distinguished by both color (green=ON, grey=OFF) and switch position (right=ON, left=OFF). Shape/position is the non-color indicator.",
        "motor": "Individual toggles for audio channels allow customized sound without motor requirements beyond a single click/tap."
      }
    },

    "autoplay_screen": {
      "file": "autoplay.png",
      "layout": "Modal dialog overlaid on base game. Gold header text 'AUTOPLAY SETTINGS'. Close (×) button top-right.",
      "options": {
        "TURBO_SPIN": "Checkbox — state shown: UNCHECKED (empty square)",
        "QUICK_SPIN": "Checkbox — state shown: UNCHECKED (empty square)",
        "SKIP_SCREENS": "Checkbox — state shown: CHECKED (green tick mark)"
      },
      "spin_count_slider": {
        "label": "NUMBER OF AUTOSPINS",
        "slider": "Horizontal slider with green thumb handle",
        "current_value": "100 (displayed in large white numerals to the right of slider)"
      },
      "start_button": "Large full-width green pill button: 'START AUTOPLAY (100)'. The number in parentheses reflects the currently selected spin count.",
      "accessibility": {
        "colorblind": "Checkbox states use both color (green tick) and visual mark vs blank. Motor: single-click slider + single button to start.",
        "screen_reader": "Three binary options (turbo/quick/skip), one numeric quantity (spin count), one confirm action. State of each checkbox is visible."
      }
    },

    "free_spins_trigger": {
      "file": "free_spins_trigger.png",
      "description": "Base game state immediately after 3 yin-yang scatters land. Reel outcome frozen; game awaits player action.",
      "header_banner": "Purple banner across the very top of the game canvas reads: 'SELECT MULTIPLIER RANGE IN FREE SPINS' in gold text. This replaces the normal '5 LIONS' logo header in this transitional state.",
      "reels_state": "Standard 5×3 base-game grid; '243' displayed on both side panels. Three yin-yang scatter symbols visible on the grid (reel 1 top row, reel 2 bottom row, reel 3 bottom row — triggering combination).",
      "bottom_bar_state": "CREDIT $99,974.00, BET $2.50. Spin button shows a pink/red highlighted frame indicating FS has been triggered. AUTOPLAY button grayed.",
      "note": "The trigger in this session used 3 scatters. The WIN $5.00 from scatter pays is credited and shown on the subsequent picker screen."
    },

    "free_spins_picker": {
      "file": "free_spins_picker.png",
      "description": "Full-screen FS option picker. Replaces the reel view entirely.",
      "header": "Purple/blue banner at top: '5 LIONS' logo. Red banner below: 'SELECT FREE SPINS AND WILD MULTIPLIER' in large gold capitals.",
      "picker_grid": "Seven vertical columns in a row, each containing: large spin count / label text at top, a colored guardian lion head icon (the visual identity of each option), multiplier range text below. Each column has a distinct background panel color.",
      "footer": "Bottom bar shows CREDIT, BET, WIN — navigation arrows (◄ ►) and settings (≡) and info (i) icons on bottom-left. No spin button visible during picker.",
      "selection_method": "Player clicks/taps anywhere in a column to select that option.",
      "accessibility": {
        "colorblind": "7 options are differentiated by: (1) position (left-to-right order), (2) numerical spin count text, (3) multiplier range text, (4) lion color, (5) column background color. Non-color identifiers: position + text labels are sufficient.",
        "screen_reader": "Each column should announce: position number, spin count or 'MYSTERY CHOICE', and multiplier range values or 'MYSTERY MULTIPLIER'.",
        "motor": "Large tap target per column. Single click/tap selects option."
      }
    },

    "free_spins_gameplay": {
      "file": "free_spins.png",
      "description": "Active FS gameplay mid-round. Grid has expanded to 576 ways.",
      "grid_layout": "The reel frame is visibly taller in the center. Reels 2, 3, 4 show 4 symbol rows (1 extra row visible at top compared to reel 1 and 5's 3 rows). '576' displayed on both side panels.",
      "background": "Deep crimson/dark red replaces the blue-purple base game theme. Cloud motifs changed from blue to red/dark swirls.",
      "multiplier_orb": "Top-right corner: a pink/coral spherical orb displaying the current spin's WILD multiplier in gold text. Example captured: '15X'.",
      "symbols_visible": "Reel 1 (3 rows): Dragon, A, Golden Toad. Reel 2 (4 rows): K, Q, Golden Toad (WILD golden lion sitting between rows). Reel 3 (4 rows): 10, WILD golden lion head (center), Q, 10. Reel 4 (4 rows): A, yin-yang scatter, Q, Golden Toad. Reel 5 (3 rows): A, J, 9. Two yin-yang scatters visible.",
      "win_counter": "WIN $203.75 displayed at bottom center during this spin frame (mid-round accumulated total).",
      "bottom_bar": "CREDIT $99,974.00, BET $2.50. Stop button (pink/red icon) replaces spin button during FS round. AUTOPLAY button grayed.",
      "option_selected": "MYSTERY CHOICE was selected → resulted in 10 free spins with 10x/15x/30x multiplier range."
    },

    "win_screen": {
      "file": "win_screen.png",
      "description": "FS completion congratulations overlay after 10 free spins ended.",
      "layout": "Full-screen blue rectangular overlay with gold/orange Chinese ornamental border. Deep red ornamental corners and sides. Background behind overlay: crimson FS theme visible.",
      "header": "'CONGRATULATIONS' in gold outlined text at top of overlay panel.",
      "main_text": "'YOU HAVE WON $149.77 IN 10 FREE SPINS' in large gold serif text (largest element on screen).",
      "continue_prompt": "'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE' in smaller orange/amber text below main win amount.",
      "side_indicators": "'576' on both left and right edges (FS is still counted as 576-way grid state).",
      "top_right_orb": "Pink/coral spherical orb without multiplier text (FS round concluded).",
      "bottom_bar": "CREDIT $99,977.96, BET $2.50, WIN $209.50.",
      "win_amounts_note": "$149.77 = total from 10 FS rounds specifically. $209.50 = total WIN display including scatter trigger pay ($5.00 from 3 scatters) + accumulated FS wins. The $203.75 mid-round WIN counter visible in free_spins.png represents one frame during the round; the $149.77 stated in congratulations is the canonical FS-round total.",
      "accessibility": {
        "colorblind": "Win amount communicated purely in text (dollar amount + spin count). No color-only encoding of the win.",
        "motor": "Pressing anywhere on screen dismisses — no specific button to locate.",
        "screen_reader": "Most important text: 'YOU HAVE WON [amount] IN [N] FREE SPINS'. Continue instruction: 'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'."
      }
    }
  },

  "ui_navigation_and_accessibility": {
    "info_panel": {
      "pages": 8,
      "pagination_type": "Button-based (◄ × ►) — not scroll. The info panel is NOT a scrollable panel; it uses forward/back arrows to navigate fixed pages.",
      "close_button": "Red × button at top-right of overlay",
      "access_via": "(i) info button in bottom-left bar"
    },
    "spin_speed_modes": ["Normal", "Quick Spin", "Turbo Spin"],
    "spin_speed_toggle": "))) button cycles through speeds",
    "keyboard_shortcuts": ["SPACE — start/stop spin", "ENTER — start/stop spin"],
    "display_modes": "CREDIT and BET labels switchable between coins view and cash view by clicking them",
    "accessibility_overview": {
      "blind_and_low_vision": {
        "win_announcements": "Win amounts displayed as dollar values in bottom bar WIN field during gameplay and as dedicated congratulations screen for FS completion",
        "balance": "CREDIT and BET values always shown in bottom bar",
        "ways_count": "243 / 576 ways shown numerically on both left and right side panels — text-readable",
        "multiplier_visibility": "Current WILD multiplier shown as numeral + 'X' in top-right orb during FS (e.g. '15X')",
        "navigation": "All info panel pages have page number indicator 'Page N/8' bottom-right"
      },
      "deaf_and_hard_of_hearing": {
        "notes": "All game information conveyed visually. Sound effects and ambient music are independently togglable in SYSTEM SETTINGS. BATTERY SAVER also reduces animations. Game functions fully without audio.",
        "visual_win_feedback": "Win amount appears in WIN field and in congratulations screen — no audio required to understand outcome"
      },
      "colorblind": {
        "high_symbols": "Each of the 5 high symbols has a distinct animal subject AND a distinct background frame color. Animal identity alone distinguishes them regardless of color perception: Dragon (serpentine with scales), Phoenix (bird spreading wings), Golden Toad (frog holding ingot), Koi Fish (fish shape), Turtle (shell-backed walking creature).",
        "royal_symbols": "Royals identified primarily by letter character (A/K/Q/J/10/9). Colors differ but letter is the primary identifier.",
        "wild_symbol": "WILD (golden guardian lion face) is unique in character design — no other symbol resembles it.",
        "scatter_symbol": "SCATTER (yin-yang circle) is unique in shape — circular with distinctive curved bisection.",
        "fs_picker_options": "All 7 options identified by spin count text AND position number (1=leftmost). Color alone is not required to select the desired option.",
        "toggle_states": "Toggle states (on/off) indicated by both color AND switch arm position (left=off, right=on). Position alone communicates state.",
        "checkbox_states": "Checkboxes show green tick mark for checked vs empty square — shape communicates state."
      },
      "motor_impairments": {
        "target_sizes": "Large click targets: spin button is large circular element, AUTOPLAY is a prominent pill button, FS picker columns are wide vertical strips. (+)/(-) bet buttons are medium circles.",
        "keyboard": "SPACE and ENTER keys can start/stop spins — no mouse required for core play",
        "autoplay": "Full autoplay system with configurable spin count slider, TURBO SPIN, QUICK SPIN options. SKIP SCREENS auto-dismisses feature intro/end screens reducing required interactions.",
        "settings": "SYSTEM SETTINGS accessible via ≡ button, persistent across sessions (toggle states saved)"
      }
    }
  },

  "observed_session_data": {
    "FS_session_1": {
      "trigger": "3 yin-yang scatters (reels 1, 2, 3 bottom row)",
      "scatter_pay": "$5.00 (3× 2x total bet at $2.50)",
      "option_chosen": "MYSTERY CHOICE → resolved to 10 FREE SPINS with 10x/15x/30x multiplier range",
      "FS_spins_awarded": 10,
      "FS_multiplier_range": "10x, 15x, or 30x",
      "example_multiplier_seen": "15X (captured in free_spins.png top-right orb)",
      "FS_win": "$149.77 in 10 free spins (confirmed by win_screen.png)",
      "total_win_display": "$209.50 (WIN counter; includes scatter pay + FS wins)",
      "mid_round_win_counter": "$203.75 visible in free_spins.png (one frame mid-round)"
    }
  },

  "unreadable_or_uncertain": [
    "Max win: not stated in any captured frame — cannot be confirmed from screenshots. Not provided in preview/intro.",
    "Base game win screen: not captured (only small wins occurred in base-game portion of session; FS total win screen was captured).",
    "Retrigger gameplay: no retrigger occurred in captured session — mechanic documented from rules only.",
    "MYSTERY CHOICE resolution beyond this session: MYSTERY resolved to 10 FS + 10x/15x/30x range in captured session only. Other MYSTERY outcomes possible.",
    "Number of autospin count options (min/max): slider shown at 100; exact range of available values not captured in detail.",
    "Game History page content: described in settings as external link — not captured."
  ]
}