Aztec Gems Megaways

{
  "slot_id": "4cc721cd-450d-48f2-b8aa-a927c7b2f901",
  "game_name": "Aztec Gems Megaways",
  "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
  "doc_version": "1.0",
  "doc_date": "2026-06-15",
  "source_frames": [
    "preview.png", "base_game.png", "base_game_win.png",
    "win_screen.png", "autoplay.png",
    "info_p1.png", "info_p2.png", "info_p3.png", "info_p4.png", "info_p5.png"
  ],

  "overview": {
    "theme": "Aztec / Mesoamerican civilization. Gemstone jewels in ornate golden Aztec stone-carved frames. Background: lush jungle with stone ruins and waterfall, daylight sky with clouds.",
    "mechanic": "Pure Megaways — variable-height reels produce varying number of ways to win each spin. A separate WIN MULTIPLIER reel (4th position, rightmost reel of the game layout) randomly selects a multiplier value applied to all wins on that spin.",
    "no_free_spins": "Confirmed absent. Neither paytable, rules, nor 200+ autoplay spins produced any Free Spins mode or trigger.",
    "no_bonus_buy": "Confirmed absent. No Bonus Buy button found in UI. Not mentioned in rules or paytable.",
    "rtp_source": "info_p2.png (Game Rules screen)",
    "rtp": 96.58,
    "volatility_rules": "Medium (text in info_p2.png: 'Medium volatility games pay out steadily and the range of pays varies from low to very high.')",
    "volatility_splash": "4 out of 5 lightning-bolt icons shown in preview.png splash screen (visual indicator only)",
    "volatility_authoritative": "The in-game rules text is authoritative: Medium volatility. The splash 4/5 is a marketing visual approximation.",
    "min_bet_usd": 0.05,
    "max_bet_usd": 250.00,
    "max_win_multiplier": 10000,
    "max_win_note": "Confirmed from two sources: preview.png splash text 'WIN UP TO 10 000 X BET' and info_p4.png rule text 'The maximum win amount is limited to 10000X bet. If the total win of a round reaches 10000X bet the round immediately ends, win is awarded up to the cap and all remaining features are forfeited.' Task briefing cited 100000x — screenshots say 10000x; documented value is per screenshots.",
    "currency_shown": "USD ($ prefix)"
  },

  "reel_structure": {
    "total_reel_positions": 4,
    "regular_reels": 3,
    "regular_reels_positions": "Reels 1, 2, 3 (left to right, leftmost three columns)",
    "win_multiplier_reel_position": 4,
    "win_multiplier_reel_note": "4th reel contains ONLY multiplier coin symbols. It does NOT participate in symbol win combinations. Confirmed by Ways-to-Win diagram in info_p1.png showing a red X over the 4th column.",
    "symbols_per_regular_reel": "2 to 8 per spin (Megaways mechanic — varies each spin)",
    "max_ways_to_win": 512,
    "max_ways_calculation": "8 × 8 × 8 = 512 (three reels each with up to 8 symbols)",
    "ways_counter": "Live MEGAWAYS counter displayed top-left corner in a purple rounded badge labeled 'MEGAWAYS™' with the current ways count underneath. In base_game.png the counter shows 120; in autoplay.png it shows 120.",
    "win_direction": "Left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel (reel 1). Wins awarded for left-to-right adjacent symbol combinations of any size.",
    "win_rule": "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. All wins are multiplied by base bet.",
    "values_as": "Actual wins in coins (USD when currency is USD)"
  },

  "symbols": {
    "note": "All payouts shown in paytable (info_p1.png) are for 3 or more matching symbols at BET $2.00. Payouts scale with bet. Exact minimum match count for all 7 regular symbols is 3 (confirmed by '3 - $X.XX' notation in paytable).",
    "symbol_list": [
      {
        "id": "S1",
        "name": "Red Shield Gem",
        "description": "A deep rose-red or hot-pink triangular shield-shaped gemstone with a lighter pink highlight stripe running vertically. Set in a square golden Aztec-carved frame with radiating sun-ray lines from center. The gem has a rounded triangular (shield) cut with a prominent faceted appearance.",
        "color_primary": "deep rose-red / hot pink",
        "color_frame": "golden yellow",
        "payout_3_at_bet_2": "$4.00",
        "rank": 1,
        "notes": "Highest-paying regular gem symbol. Visually identified by shield shape and hot-pink hue.",
        "source": "info_p1.png paytable row 1, leftmost; confirmed in base_game.png, base_game_win.png"
      },
      {
        "id": "S2",
        "name": "Purple Hexagon Gem",
        "description": "A deep purple or violet irregular hexagonal gemstone with a slight lavender highlight. Faceted cut showing multiple flat planes. Set in a golden Aztec square frame. The gem is roughly octagonal/hexagonal in outline.",
        "color_primary": "deep purple / violet",
        "color_frame": "golden yellow",
        "payout_3_at_bet_2": "$3.20",
        "rank": 2,
        "notes": "Second highest regular gem. Distinguished by purple color and hexagonal shape.",
        "source": "info_p1.png paytable row 1, second from left"
      },
      {
        "id": "S3",
        "name": "Green Circle Gem",
        "description": "A bright, saturated emerald-green circular gemstone. Round cut with multiple facets visible. Large round brilliant cut that fills most of the golden frame. The gem glows with vivid green.",
        "color_primary": "emerald green / vivid green",
        "color_frame": "golden yellow",
        "payout_3_at_bet_2": "$2.00",
        "rank": 3,
        "notes": "Third-tier gem. Round shape clearly distinguishes it from all other symbols.",
        "source": "info_p1.png paytable row 1, rightmost; also visible in base_game_win.png in a winning combination"
      },
      {
        "id": "S4",
        "name": "Dark Red / Crimson Square Gem",
        "description": "A dark red (crimson or brick-red) square or cushion-cut gemstone. Squarish outline with stepped facets. Darker, more muted red than S1. Set in a golden frame. Resembles a ruby square-cut stone.",
        "color_primary": "dark red / crimson",
        "color_frame": "golden yellow",
        "payout_3_at_bet_2": "$1.60",
        "rank": 4,
        "notes": "Differs from S1 by being square-shaped and darker red tone.",
        "source": "info_p1.png paytable row 2, leftmost"
      },
      {
        "id": "S5",
        "name": "Blue Pentagon Gem",
        "description": "A medium-to-deep blue pentagonal (five-sided) gemstone. Pentagon orientation with point at top. Faceted with a lighter blue highlight. The shade is a clear royal blue or sapphire blue. Set in golden frame.",
        "color_primary": "royal blue / sapphire blue",
        "color_frame": "golden yellow",
        "payout_3_at_bet_2": "$1.20",
        "rank": 5,
        "notes": "Pentagon shape is the defining feature. Visible in win_screen.png as the winning combination gemstone.",
        "source": "info_p1.png paytable row 2, second; confirmed in win_screen.png"
      },
      {
        "id": "S6",
        "name": "Orange / Amber Triangle Gem",
        "description": "A warm orange or amber-yellow triangular (deltoid) gemstone. Triangle with point at top, flat base. Faceted cut with gradient from orange to yellow. Smaller-looking in the frame than other gems. Warm sunset-orange hue.",
        "color_primary": "orange / amber / burnt yellow",
        "color_frame": "golden yellow",
        "payout_3_at_bet_2": "$0.80",
        "rank": 6,
        "notes": "Triangle shape distinguishes. Color is warm orange, easily confused with frame gold — look for the gem body inside.",
        "colorblind_note": "For red-green colorblind users: S6 orange triangle differs from S1 pink-red shield by SHAPE (triangle vs shield) not just color.",
        "source": "info_p1.png paytable row 2, third"
      },
      {
        "id": "S7",
        "name": "Teal / Cyan Diamond Gem",
        "description": "A cool teal or cyan-blue diamond-shaped (rhombus, rotated 45°) gemstone. Diamond cut with a brilliant faceted center. The color is blue-green: teal or aquamarine. Smaller apparent size. Lowest-value regular gem.",
        "color_primary": "teal / cyan / aquamarine",
        "color_frame": "golden yellow",
        "payout_3_at_bet_2": "$0.40",
        "rank": 7,
        "colorblind_note": "For blue-yellow colorblind users: S7 teal diamond differs from S5 blue pentagon by SHAPE (diamond/rhombus vs pentagon) and lighter/cooler hue.",
        "source": "info_p1.png paytable row 2, rightmost"
      },
      {
        "id": "WILD",
        "name": "Wild — Aztec Deity Face",
        "description": "A detailed illustration of an Aztec deity or idol face. The face is round/oval with prominent golden-brown skin tones. It wears an elaborate headdress with teal/turquoise stones and golden ornaments. The eyes are large and dark. The face has geometric Aztec stylized features. Set in a golden square frame on a deep purple/violet background within the frame — making the purple background the field behind the face. Labeled 'WILD' in golden text on the paytable description.",
        "color_primary": "golden brown face, teal headdress ornaments, purple background inside frame",
        "color_frame": "golden yellow",
        "function": "Substitutes for all regular gem symbols (S1 through S7). Does NOT substitute for WIN MULTIPLIER items.",
        "payout_3_at_bet_2": "$6.00",
        "rank_payout": "Highest payout of any symbol when 3 appear (above S1 $4.00)",
        "source": "info_p1.png bottom section: 'This is the WILD symbol and substitutes for all symbols.' with payout '3 - $6.00'",
        "notes": "In preview.png, what appears to be the leftmost reel is entirely filled with WILD face symbols — this may be a promotional display or the preview shows a specific demo reel state."
      }
    ],
    "win_multiplier_reel_symbols": {
      "description": "The 4th (rightmost) reel contains circular coin-shaped tokens displaying multiplier values. The coins are golden with a green center circle showing the multiplier number in white or yellow text with an 'x' suffix. The reel scrolls and lands on one value per spin.",
      "possible_values": [1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 100],
      "source": "info_p1.png text: 'Possible multiplier values are: 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x or 100x.'",
      "coin_visual": {
        "border": "golden circular coin border with Aztec engrave patterns",
        "center": "circle filled with mid-green",
        "text": "multiplier number plus 'x' suffix in bold white/yellow font",
        "active_highlight": "The currently active (winning) multiplier in the reel's center position appears to glow with bright yellow-green light when a win occurs. Inactive positions are more muted."
      },
      "multiplier_application": "The WIN MULTIPLIER applies to ALL wins on the spin, not just combinations that align with reel 4. Confirmed by rule: 'The win multiplier hit on the 4th reel applies to all wins on that spin.'",
      "multiplier_selection": "One item is randomly chosen on the 4th reel at the end of each spin.",
      "reel_appearance": "The WIN MULTIPLIER reel is mounted on a distinct teal/turquoise mechanical frame with rectangular teal gem stones as vertical separator markers. It has a brown/terracotta wooden pillar on its right side. The reel appears narrower than the regular reels."
    }
  },

  "ui_layout": {
    "screen_resolution_captured": "1280x800",
    "overall_layout": "Landscape orientation. Game occupies full 1280x800 canvas. Background visible on sides (jungle/sky). Main reel area is centered-left. WIN MULTIPLIER panel is on the far right of the reel area. Control bar is at the very bottom.",

    "top_area": {
      "position": "Top horizontal strip, approximately y=0 to y=80",
      "game_logo": {
        "position": "Top center",
        "text": "AZTEC GEMS MEGAWAYS™",
        "description": "Bold stylized text. 'AZTEC GEMS' in large golden-yellow chunky letters with a green inner glow and dark outline. 'MEGAWAYS™' below in slightly smaller green text on dark background. Trademark ™ symbol present.",
        "color": "golden yellow and green on dark background"
      },
      "megaways_counter": {
        "position": "Top-left corner, partially overlapping left reel column",
        "description": "Purple rounded rectangle badge with text 'MEGAWAYS™' on top row and a live numeric count below. In base_game.png shows '120'. The number updates every spin as reel heights change.",
        "color": "purple background, white/yellow text",
        "colorblind_note": "The counter is labeled with text 'MEGAWAYS™' — distinguishable by text, not just color."
      },
      "win_multiplier_header": {
        "position": "Top right, above the WIN MULTIPLIER reel panel",
        "text": "WIN MULTIPLIER",
        "description": "Label in golden/white text with a highlighted/glowing style. Tells player that the right panel is the WIN MULTIPLIER feature.",
        "color": "golden yellow on dark background"
      }
    },

    "reel_area": {
      "position": "Approximately x=60 to x=960, y=80 to y=730",
      "outer_frame": "Stone/brick Aztec temple wall texture in golden-brown tones. Left and right edges have vertical stone columns with spiral motifs and embedded teal rectangular gem ornaments.",
      "reel_cells": "Each symbol sits inside an individual square golden cell with diagonal radiating lines pattern (sun-ray motif in gold). Cells have inner border in golden yellow. The golden stained-glass sun-ray pattern is the universal background for ALL gem symbols.",
      "reel_separators": "Subtle vertical golden separators between reels, thinner than the outer columns.",
      "number_of_visible_symbol_reels": "3 standard Megaways reels side by side",
      "reel_height_varies": "True — each reel can show 2 to 8 symbols per spin; the reel grid height visually expands or contracts accordingly."
    },

    "win_multiplier_panel": {
      "position": "Approximately x=955 to x=1200, y=70 to y=730",
      "description": "A separate narrow reel panel mounted on a teal/turquoise mechanical frame. Displays 3 visible coin positions at a time (top, center, bottom). The center position is the active multiplier for the current spin result.",
      "outer_frame_color": "teal / turquoise with golden ornaments and a brown wooden right column",
      "coin_size": "Each coin occupies approximately 1/3 of the panel height",
      "examples_observed": {
        "base_game": "Shows 15x (top), 1x (center/active), 2x (bottom)",
        "base_game_win": "Shows 50x (top), 15x (center/active with green glow), 10x (bottom)",
        "win_screen": "Shows 3x (top), 2x (center/active highlighted), 20x (bottom)"
      }
    },

    "bottom_control_bar": {
      "position": "Bottom strip, approximately y=730 to y=800",
      "background": "Dark brown wooden texture with faint Aztec glyphs/patterns",
      "elements": [
        {
          "name": "Hamburger menu button",
          "position": "Far left",
          "description": "Three horizontal lines (≡) stacked icon in a circular button. Opens SETTINGS MENU.",
          "color": "dark circular button with white icon",
          "accessibility": "Known issue: in headless browser mode this button does not open the menu. Described only from info_p4.png text."
        },
        {
          "name": "Information / i button",
          "position": "Second from left",
          "description": "Small circle with italic lowercase 'i'. Opens the Information / Game Rules pages.",
          "color": "circular button with white 'i' icon"
        },
        {
          "name": "Sound / speaker button",
          "position": "Third from left (implied from info_p3.png text, not clearly visible in screenshots)",
          "description": "Toggles sound and music on/off.",
          "color": "circular button with speaker/music icon"
        },
        {
          "name": "Provider logo",
          "position": "Far left bottom, below hamburger button area",
          "description": "Text 'PRAGMATIC PLAY' in small white letters.",
          "color": "white text"
        },
        {
          "name": "CREDIT display",
          "position": "Left of center in the control bar",
          "description": "Label 'CREDIT' in small orange text above the current credit balance. Balance shown in white text, e.g. '$100,000.00' in base_game.png, '$99,956.00' in base_game_win.png, '$99,972.69' in win_screen.png.",
          "color": "label: orange; value: white"
        },
        {
          "name": "BET display",
          "position": "Below CREDIT, left of center",
          "description": "Label 'BET' in small orange text above the current bet value. In all captured frames the bet is '$2.00'. This shows total bet per spin.",
          "color": "label: orange; value: white"
        },
        {
          "name": "Center message area",
          "position": "Center of control bar",
          "description": "Displays context-sensitive messages. In base_game idle state: 'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN'. During autoplay: 'AUTO SPINS LEFT 42' (example from base_game_win.png). Color: white bold uppercase text."
        },
        {
          "name": "Bet minus button",
          "position": "Right of center, left of spin button",
          "description": "A circular button with a minus (–) sign. Decreases current bet value and can open bet menu.",
          "color": "dark circular with white minus icon"
        },
        {
          "name": "Spin button (circle arrow)",
          "position": "Center-right",
          "description": "A circular arrow (refresh-like) icon — the main SPIN button to start a spin.",
          "color": "dark circular with white circular arrow icon"
        },
        {
          "name": "Bet plus button",
          "position": "Right of spin button",
          "description": "A circular button with a plus (+) sign. Increases current bet value and can open bet menu.",
          "color": "dark circular with white plus icon"
        },
        {
          "name": "AUTOPLAY button",
          "position": "Far right of control bar",
          "description": "A rounded rectangular button with black background and white text 'AUTOPLAY' with a small parallel-lines (≡) icon to the left of the text. When autoplay is active, the button appears highlighted.",
          "color": "black background, white text and icon"
        },
        {
          "name": "Spin speed cycle button",
          "position": "Near right side, implied from info_p3.png",
          "description": "Icon that cycles through spin speed: normal → quick spin → turbo spin. Shown as triple-bar or wave icon (≡ style).",
          "color": "circular, white icon"
        }
      ]
    }
  },

  "screens": {
    "preview_splash": {
      "frame": "preview.png",
      "description": "Introductory / loading splash screen shown before the game loads. Can be toggled on/off via INTRO SCREEN setting.",
      "background": "Full image of the game reels in a promotional state. The leftmost reel visible in the preview appears to be entirely filled with WILD (Aztec deity face) symbols on purple backgrounds, suggesting a promotional display. Right portion shows WIN MULTIPLIER panel with 10x, 100x, 15x coins.",
      "headline_text": "WIN UP TO 10 000 X BET",
      "headline_style": "Large bold text at bottom in orange-yellow gradient letters with white outline. All-caps. Displayed on a dark blue ocean/sky background at the very bottom of the splash.",
      "multiplier_examples_shown": "10x, 100x, 15x are displayed on the WIN MULTIPLIER panel in the promotional state",
      "volatility_indicator": {
        "position": "Lower right of splash, next to a circular button",
        "description": "Text 'VOLATILITY' with 4 filled lightning-bolt icons out of 5 total, suggesting 4/5 volatility level. Note: this is a marketing indicator — in-game rules say 'Medium' volatility.",
        "color": "yellow lightning bolts on dark background"
      },
      "dont_show_checkbox": {
        "position": "Lower right, near the X/close button area",
        "text": "DON'T SHOW NEXT TIME",
        "description": "A small checkbox with white text. Allows the player to skip this intro screen in future sessions."
      },
      "close_button": {
        "position": "Lower right corner",
        "description": "A circular dark button with a counterclockwise circular arrow icon (refresh icon). Clicking it closes the splash and enters the game. This is NOT the INTRO SCREEN setting toggle — it's a one-time close.",
        "color": "dark button with white arrow icon"
      }
    },

    "base_game": {
      "frame": "base_game.png",
      "state": "Idle, mid-credit, autoplay not active yet. Bet: $2.00, Credit: $100,000.00. MEGAWAYS counter: 120.",
      "reel_state": "Random mid-game spin result. Various gem symbols visible. No win highlighted.",
      "win_multiplier_showing": "15x (top), 1x (center/active), 2x (bottom). Active value is 1x (the most common value).",
      "bottom_bar_message": "HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN (keyboard shortcut hint for PC)",
      "background": "Visible on left side: lush jungle scene with trees, a cascading waterfall, tropical foliage in deep blue-green tones. The side panels of the game frame show stone Aztec decorative elements with spiral carvings and teal gem inlays. Sky is light blue with clouds visible at top.",
      "colorblind_notes": [
        "All symbols in base_game are distinguishable by shape even without color: shield (S1), hexagon (S2), circle (S3), square (S4), pentagon (S5), triangle (S6), diamond (S7), Aztec face (WILD).",
        "WIN MULTIPLIER values are shown as numerals with 'x' suffix — no color dependency for reading the value.",
        "CREDIT and BET labels use color (orange) but are also differentiated by vertical position and label text."
      ]
    },

    "base_game_win": {
      "frame": "base_game_win.png",
      "state": "Autoplay active (AUTO SPINS LEFT 42 shown). A win has just occurred. MEGAWAYS counter not clearly visible. Credit: $99,956.00, Bet: $2.00.",
      "win_amount_displayed": "Not visible on this frame (the WIN total is shown in win_screen.png as $36.69 for that session). Note: base_game_win.png was captured at a different spin than win_screen.png.",
      "reel_state": "Green circle gems (S3) fill reels 1 and 2 (all rows). Red shield gems (S1) and blue pentagon gems (S5) appear on reel 3. The winning combination appears to be 3 Green circle gems across reels 1, 2, 3.",
      "win_multiplier_showing": "50x (top), 15x (center/active with green glow), 10x (bottom). Active value is 15x. Indicates the spin produced a win multiplied by 15x.",
      "win_highlight_visual": "Winning symbols (green gems) appear to pulsate or glow slightly — the cells remain visible but winners are indicated by the green glow effect and the WIN display below the reels.",
      "bottom_bar_message": "AUTO SPINS LEFT 42",
      "win_breakdown_text": {
        "source": "Payline information text at bottom of screen visible in zoom _payline_detail.png",
        "text": "PAYS $12.80 x 2 x 2 = $51.20 ON 8 WAYS",
        "interpretation": "Base win of $12.80 (from S3 green gems on 8 ways) multiplied by the WIN MULTIPLIER (from reel 4, value appears to be shown as 2x in context, but the active reel position shows 15x — the precise win breakdown needs verification). The $51.20 total visible. Note: This visible text appears to be from the win_screen session, not base_game_win — exact attribution uncertain."
      }
    },

    "win_screen": {
      "frame": "win_screen.png",
      "description": "Animated win overlay / pop-up triggered by a significant win in autoplay. Overlays the entire game canvas.",
      "win_amount": "$36.69",
      "win_label": "NICE!",
      "nice_text_style": "Large bright yellow-green text 'NICE!' displayed at top center of the overlay, with a white glow effect and subtle drop shadow. Font is bold and italic-style.",
      "amount_display": {
        "position": "Center of screen, inside a golden Aztec-framed banner",
        "banner_style": "Rectangular golden banner with Aztec corner ornaments (step-pyramid motifs), pink/magenta gem inlay on left and right edges. Purple/magenta gradient fill inside.",
        "text": "$36.69",
        "text_style": "Large bold golden-yellow text on purple background. Dollar sign same size as digits."
      },
      "background_overlay": "A radiant lime-green glow emanates from behind the banner, illuminating the entire screen with green light. The reels are still visible blurred behind the overlay. Animated coin particles (gold coins) scatter from the bottom upward.",
      "coin_animation": "Multiple small gold coins with the 'Z' symbol (probably representing the casino 'Z' or a coin mark — could be a decorative Aztec glyph) spinning and scattered around the bottom portion of the overlay.",
      "current_reels_behind": "Visible through the overlay: teal diamond (S7) appearing on one position, blue pentagon gems (S5) on reels 2-3, bottom row. WIN MULTIPLIER panel visible on right showing 3x (top), 2x (center/active with green glow), 20x (bottom). Active multiplier is 2x.",
      "credit_during_win": "$99,972.69 (visible in footer beneath overlay)",
      "bet_during_win": "$2.00",
      "win_total_footer": "WIN $36.69 displayed in large golden text at the bottom center of the screen beneath the overlay banner.",
      "payline_text_bottom": {
        "visible": "Partial text visible: 'PAYS $12.80 x 2 x 2 = $51.20 ON 8 WAYS' (from _payline_detail.png zoom)",
        "note": "Possibly showing the breakdown of the win in terms of base symbol payout × WIN MULTIPLIER × ways"
      },
      "colorblind_notes": [
        "The 'NICE!' label text is unambiguous — both the label and amount are shown as text, no color-only distinction.",
        "The green glow effect is purely decorative — it does not carry information needed to understand the win.",
        "Gold coin scatter animations are decorative."
      ],
      "dismiss_behavior": "Overlay auto-dismisses after a period, or can be skipped via the SKIP SCREENS option in autoplay settings."
    },

    "autoplay_settings": {
      "frame": "autoplay.png",
      "description": "AUTOPLAY SETTINGS modal overlay. Appears centered over the game when AUTOPLAY button is pressed. Dark semi-transparent rounded rectangle panel.",
      "title": "AUTOPLAY SETTINGS (in golden-orange text, all caps)",
      "close_button": "X icon in the upper right corner of the modal",
      "options": [
        {
          "name": "TURBO SPIN",
          "type": "checkbox",
          "state_in_screenshot": "Unchecked (empty square)",
          "description": "When checked, enables turbo spin mode (fastest reel speed). Alternative to holding SPACE on keyboard.",
          "position": "First option, left column"
        },
        {
          "name": "QUICK SPIN",
          "type": "checkbox",
          "state_in_screenshot": "Unchecked (empty square)",
          "description": "When checked, enables quick spin mode (faster than normal, slower than turbo).",
          "position": "Second option, center column"
        },
        {
          "name": "SKIP SCREENS",
          "type": "checkbox",
          "state_in_screenshot": "Checked (green checkmark visible in checkbox)",
          "description": "When enabled, automatically skips feature introduction and end screens after a short period of time. This reduces pauses between spins.",
          "position": "Third option, right column"
        }
      ],
      "autospins_selector": {
        "label": "NUMBER OF AUTOSPINS",
        "type": "Horizontal slider with number display",
        "value_shown": "100",
        "slider_description": "Thin horizontal green progress bar with a circular drag handle (three vertical lines icon). Positioned roughly at 75-80% of the slider range to show 100 spins.",
        "color": "green slider track on dark background"
      },
      "start_button": {
        "text": "START AUTOPLAY (100)",
        "description": "Large rounded rectangular button spanning full modal width. Shows current autospin count in parentheses.",
        "color": "bright green background, white text",
        "position": "Bottom of modal"
      },
      "background_visible": "The game reels are visible dimmed/blurred behind the modal. WIN MULTIPLIER reel shows 15x, 1x, 2x.",
      "colorblind_notes": [
        "Checkbox states are distinguishable: empty square = unchecked, checkmark symbol = checked. No color-only distinction (green checkmark vs empty — also distinguishable by presence/absence of checkmark symbol).",
        "START AUTOPLAY button is also distinguished by its size and full-width span — not color only."
      ]
    },

    "info_p1_paytable": {
      "frame": "info_p1.png",
      "type": "paytable",
      "page": "1/5",
      "title": "GAME RULES",
      "subtitle": "All symbols pay from left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel.",
      "symbol_payouts": {
        "note": "All payouts shown as '3 - $X.XX' where 3 is minimum match count at BET $2.00",
        "S1_red_gem": "3 - $4.00",
        "S2_purple_gem": "3 - $3.20",
        "S3_green_gem": "3 - $2.00",
        "S4_dark_red_square": "3 - $1.60",
        "S5_blue_pentagon": "3 - $1.20",
        "S6_orange_triangle": "3 - $0.80",
        "S7_teal_diamond": "3 - $0.40",
        "WILD_aztec_face": "3 - $6.00"
      },
      "win_multiplier_rule_text": "The 4th reel contains only win multiplier items. One item is randomly chosen on the 4th reel at the end of each spin. The win multiplier hit on the 4th reel applies to all wins on that spin. Possible multiplier values are: 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x or 100x.",
      "wild_rule_text": "This is the WILD symbol and substitutes for all symbols.",
      "ways_to_win_diagram": {
        "description": "Two small grid diagrams side by side. Left diagram shows a 4-column × multiple-row grid with black dots indicating matching symbols in columns 1-3 (left three columns), with a green checkmark below — this is the valid win pattern. Right diagram shows the same grid but with a red bar/X over the 4th column and a red X below — indicating the 4th reel does not participate in wins.",
        "confirmed_text": "Wins awarded for left to right adjacent symbol combinations of any size. Reels 1 to 3 can have up to 8 symbols. In total the maximum number of possible ways to win is 512."
      },
      "page_indicator": "Page 1/5 shown at bottom right",
      "provider_license": "UNDER LICENCE FROM [RIG logo] — shown at very bottom",
      "navigation": "Green arrow buttons on left (back) and right (forward) at bottom of info panel, plus X close button top-right"
    },

    "info_p2_rules": {
      "frame": "info_p2.png",
      "type": "rules",
      "page": "2/5",
      "title": "GAME RULES",
      "volatility_indicator": {
        "position": "Below title, small badge",
        "text": "VOLATILITY",
        "visual": "4 yellow lightning-bolt icons (fully filled) in a horizontal row inside a rounded badge",
        "colorblind_note": "Volatility level is conveyed by both count of icons AND their filled state. 4 filled of presumed 5 total. However the rules text below explicitly states 'Medium volatility' — accessible via text."
      },
      "volatility_text": "Medium volatility games pay out steadily and the range of pays varies from low to very high.",
      "rules_text": [
        "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.",
        "All wins are multiplied by base bet.",
        "All values are expressed as actual wins in coins."
      ],
      "rtp_text": "The theoretical RTP of the game is 96.58%",
      "keyboard_shortcuts": "SPACE and ENTER buttons on the keyboard can be used to start and stop the spin. Malfunction voids all pays and plays.",
      "bet_limits": {
        "minimum_bet": "$0.05",
        "maximum_bet": "$250.00"
      },
      "page_indicator": "Page 2/5"
    },

    "info_p3_howtoplay": {
      "frame": "info_p3.png",
      "type": "rules",
      "page": "3/5",
      "sections": [
        {
          "title": "HOW TO PLAY",
          "content": "Click the + 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."
        },
        {
          "title": "MAIN GAME INTERFACE",
          "buttons_described": [
            {
              "icon": "≡ (three horizontal lines / hamburger)",
              "function": "Opens the SETTINGS menu that contains settings which affect the way the game is being played."
            },
            {
              "icon": "Triple parallel bars / speed icon (≡≡≡ style)",
              "function": "Cycles through spin speed settings: normal speed, quick spin and turbo spin."
            },
            {
              "icon": "Speaker / music note",
              "function": "Toggles sound and music on and off."
            },
            {
              "icon": "i (information)",
              "function": "Opens the Information page."
            },
            {
              "icon": "CREDIT and BET labels",
              "function": "Show the current balance and current total bet. Click on the labels to switch between coins view and cash view."
            },
            {
              "icon": "+ and – buttons",
              "function": "Change up or down the current bet and open the bet menu, where you can change the bet denominations."
            },
            {
              "icon": "Circular arrow (spin)",
              "function": "Starts the game."
            },
            {
              "icon": "AUTOPLAY button",
              "function": "Opens the automatic play menu."
            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "page_indicator": "Page 3/5"
    },

    "info_p4_settings_bet": {
      "frame": "info_p4.png",
      "type": "rules",
      "page": "4/5",
      "sections": [
        {
          "title": "SETTINGS MENU",
          "note": "Settings screen not captured (hamburger button does not open in headless browser — known PP headless limitation, documented in manifest). Contents described only from this rules text.",
          "items": [
            "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"
          ]
        },
        {
          "title": "INFORMATION SCREEN",
          "items": [
            "Left arrow (◄) and right arrow (►) — scroll between information pages",
            "X — closes the information screen"
          ]
        },
        {
          "title": "BET MENU",
          "text": "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.",
          "max_win_rule": "The maximum win amount is limited to 10000X bet. If the total win of a round reaches 10000X bet the round immediately ends, win is awarded up to the cap and all remaining features are forfeited."
        }
      ],
      "page_indicator": "Page 4/5"
    },

    "info_p5_autoplay_rules": {
      "frame": "info_p5.png",
      "type": "rules",
      "page": "5/5",
      "title": "AUTOPLAY",
      "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."
      ],
      "page_indicator": "Page 5/5",
      "background_visible": "The game background (reels with gem symbols) visible dimmed behind the text overlay."
    }
  },

  "mechanics_summary": {
    "megaways": {
      "description": "Three regular reels with variable symbol height (2 to 8 symbols per reel per spin). Number of ways to win changes each spin based on current reel configuration. Maximum 512 ways (8×8×8). Minimum implied: 8 ways (2×2×2). Display counter in MEGAWAYS™ badge updates every spin.",
      "source": "info_p1.png, confirmed visually in base_game.png (counter: 120)"
    },
    "win_multiplier": {
      "description": "A 4th reel (rightmost position, mounted on teal frame) spins independently and displays a multiplier value. This multiplier applies to all symbol wins on that spin. The multiplier is always active every spin (not a bonus feature — it triggers on every spin). The value range spans 1x to 100x.",
      "values_possible": [1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 100],
      "application": "Multiplies total wins of the spin by the displayed center-position value",
      "visual_in_win": "The active multiplier coin glows with green/yellow light when a win is present",
      "source": "info_p1.png, base_game.png, base_game_win.png, win_screen.png"
    },
    "tumble_cascades": {
      "present": false,
      "note": "No tumble/cascade mechanic observed or mentioned in rules. Base game shows single spin resolution only. Not described in any rules page. Absent from paytable."
    },
    "free_spins": {
      "present": false,
      "confirmed_by": "200+ autoplay spins produced no FS trigger. Not mentioned in any info page. Not shown in paytable. Manifest explicitly confirms absence."
    },
    "bonus_buy": {
      "present": false,
      "confirmed_by": "No Bonus Buy button in UI. Not mentioned in rules or paytable."
    },
    "progressive_jackpot": {
      "present": false,
      "confirmed_by": "No mention in any screen captured."
    }
  },

  "audio_notes": {
    "note": "Audio not captured (screenshots only). Based on rules text: AMBIENT setting controls background music and ambient sounds. SOUND FX setting controls gameplay sound effects. Both can be toggled independently via SETTINGS MENU.",
    "keyboard_shortcut": "SPACE key also triggers TURBO SPIN (hint shown in base_game.png: 'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN'). ENTER key starts/stops spin (from rules page)."
  },

  "accessibility_summary": {
    "colorblind_redundancies": {
      "symbols": "All 8 symbols (7 gems + WILD) are distinguishable by SHAPE as well as color. No two symbols share the same outline shape. Screen readers can identify: shield, hexagon, circle, square, pentagon, triangle, diamond, Aztec-face.",
      "win_multiplier": "Values are displayed as numerals with 'x' (e.g. '15x') — no color dependency.",
      "checkboxes_in_autoplay": "Checked state uses checkmark symbol (✓), unchecked is empty square. Distinguishable by presence of checkmark, not color alone.",
      "credit_bet_labels": "Both labeled with text ('CREDIT', 'BET') — color is accent only.",
      "win_overlay": "Win amount displayed as '$36.69' text and 'NICE!' text — fully text-readable."
    },
    "motor_accessibility": {
      "keyboard_shortcuts": "SPACE = start/stop spin / turbo spin. ENTER = start/stop spin. Mouse or touch alternatives: click spin button.",
      "autoplay": "Autoplay available for 100 spins with configurable speed modes."
    },
    "screen_reader_navigation": {
      "info_pages": "5 pages of game rules navigable via arrow buttons (◄ ►) — content is pure text, accessible.",
      "balance": "Credit and BET values are numerals in the bottom bar, labeled.",
      "megaways_counter": "Numeric display with 'MEGAWAYS™' label — dynamic, updates per spin."
    },
    "motion_sensitivity": {
      "win_overlay": "The 'NICE!' win overlay includes a full-screen green flash and animated coin particles — potentially problematic for users with photosensitivity. Can be reduced by enabling SKIP SCREENS in autoplay settings."
    }
  },

  "unreadable_or_uncertain": [
    {
      "item": "Exact payouts for 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 matching symbols per combination",
      "reason": "Paytable in info_p1.png only shows '3 - $X.XX' format (3 minimum match). Higher match payouts are not listed separately — in Megaways, all symbol matches on a payway pay the same base rate regardless of symbol count (ways mechanic, not lines). Confirmed: only one payout tier shown per symbol.",
      "confidence": "high that there is only one tier shown — uncertain whether the game pays the same for 3 or more matching symbols"
    },
    {
      "item": "MEGAWAYS counter minimum and example range",
      "reason": "Only two data points observed: base_game.png shows 120, autoplay.png shows 120. Cannot confirm min/max from screenshots alone (theoretical min=8, max=512 from rules).",
      "confidence": "medium"
    },
    {
      "item": "Exact win breakdown formula (PAYS $12.80 × 2 × 2 = $51.20 ON 8 WAYS)",
      "reason": "The payline text in win_screen.png / base_game_win.png shows partial formula. The second '×2' factor is unclear — could be coin value multiplier or a second mechanic. The active WIN MULTIPLIER coin showed 2x in that win_screen capture (matching one factor). The '8 WAYS' confirms the number of matching ways, but the full formula attribution is uncertain.",
      "confidence": "low for exact formula; amounts confirmed by zoom"
    },
    {
      "item": "Settings screen visual layout",
      "reason": "SETTINGS MENU could not be captured — hamburger button (≡) does not respond to canvas click in headless browser. Content documented from info_p4.png text only. No screenshot of the actual settings panel exists.",
      "confidence": "text content confirmed from info_p4; visual layout unknown"
    },
    {
      "item": "WILD symbol appearance on game reels (active position)",
      "reason": "WILD symbols are clearly identifiable in paytable info_p1.png. In preview.png, the leftmost reel column appears entirely filled with WILD symbols — but this may be a promotional state. No WILD appearance was confirmed on regular reels during captured autoplay spins.",
      "confidence": "visual confirmed from paytable; reel appearance during normal gameplay not captured"
    },
    {
      "item": "Background music / sound FX descriptions",
      "reason": "Audio not capturable from screenshots.",
      "confidence": "n/a"
    },
    {
      "item": "Maximum symbol height per reel in practice",
      "reason": "Rules state up to 8 symbols per reel. Only 5 rows observed on reel 1 in base_game.png. 8-symbol height not confirmed visually.",
      "confidence": "theoretical max of 8 from rules text; visually confirmed up to 5 in captured frames"
    },
    {
      "item": "Exact autoplay spin count options beyond 100",
      "reason": "Only 100 autospins shown in captured autoplay.png. Whether other counts are selectable (10, 25, 50, 100, 200, etc.) is not visible — the slider range is unclear.",
      "confidence": "unknown — slider based UI, range not readable"
    }
  ],

  "missing_screens": [
    "settings — hamburger menu (≡) does not open in headless Playwright (known PP issue). Settings menu appearance not captured.",
    "high-rows reel state — a spin where any reel shows the maximum 8 symbols was not captured.",
    "logo.png — not in this session's capture set (may be added separately by TL)."
  ],

  "logo_refs_note": "See logo_refs.json for iconography reference boxes for logo generation."
}