Beware The Deep Megaways

{
  "game_name": "Beware The Deep Megaways",
  "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
  "slot_id": "de57e6e6-a4f0-47a4-9d8b-597f6c766e19",
  "doc_version": "1.0",
  "source_frames": [
    "base_game.png", "paytable_p1.png", "paytable_p2.png",
    "paytable_p3.png (rules p1)", "paytable_p4.png (rules p2)",
    "paytable_p5.png (rules p3)", "paytable_p6.png (rules p4)",
    "paytable_p7.png (rules p5 / how to play)", "paytable_p8.png (rules p6 / settings+bet menu)",
    "paytable_p9.png (rules p7 / autoplay)",
    "settings.png", "autoplay.png", "bonus.png",
    "free_spins_choice.png", "free_spins_gamble.png", "free_spins_trigger.png",
    "free_spins.png", "free_spins_spin2.png", "free_spins_spin3.png", "free_spins_win.png",
    "free_spins_win2.png", "free_spins_win_final.png",
    "free_spins_deeper_gamble.png", "free_spins_deeper_trigger.png", "free_spins_deeper.png",
    "win_screen.png"
  ],

  "overview": {
    "theme": "Deep ocean horror / sea monsters. Great White shark as the WILD antagonist. Underwater setting with dim teal-blue water, bioluminescent coral, rising bubbles. Atmosphere is dark and foreboding.",
    "sub_theme": "Sunken treasure, shipwrecks, deep-sea danger",
    "game_type": "Video slot — Megaways",
    "bet_mechanic": "megaways",
    "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
    "reel_count": 6,
    "rows": "variable (Megaways — NOT fixed; omitted from structured fields)",
    "megaways_max": 117649,
    "megaways_note": "Reels 1 and 6 can have up to 7 symbols. Reels 2, 3, 4 and 5 can have up to 6 symbols, with an additional symbol on the horizontal bottom row (spins independently right-to-left). Counter shown in bottom-right corner; seen values: 61740 (base game), 8064 / 60 (FS). Max theoretical = 117649.",
    "volatility": "High (4 out of 5 flame icons displayed in GAME RULES screen; text: 'High volatility games pay out less often on average but the chance to hit big wins in a short time span is higher')",
    "rtp": {
      "default_max": "96.54%",
      "default_min": "96.52%",
      "ante_bet_max": "96.56%",
      "ante_bet_min": "96.52%",
      "buy_free_spins_4_5_scatters_max": "96.55%",
      "buy_free_spins_4_5_scatters_min": "96.53%",
      "buy_free_spins_6_7_scatters_max": "96.54%",
      "buy_free_spins_6_7_scatters_min": "96.51%",
      "source": "paytable_p6.png (GAME RULES screen), OCR-verified",
      "note": "All RTP variants cluster tightly around 96.52-96.56%. Default RTP = 96.54% max / 96.52% min."
    },
    "max_win": "10000x bet (source: paytable_p4.png MAX WIN section). At minimum bet $0.20 = $2,000; at $10 bet = $100,000. If total win in Free Spins reaches 10,000x bet, round ends immediately and remaining spins are forfeited.",
    "bet_range_usd": {
      "min": "$0.20",
      "max": "$300.00",
      "source": "paytable_p6.png OCR: 'MINIMUM BET: $0.20 / MAXIMUM BET: $300.00'"
    },
    "bet_shown_in_demo": "$2.00 (base game, settings screen — BET $2.00 label in bottom bar and Total Bet $2.00 in System Settings). Ante Bet sidebar shows BET $2.50 (25x multiplier active).",
    "currency_shown": "USD"
  },

  "visual_design": {
    "background": {
      "base_game": "Dark deep-sea underwater scene. Upper portion: murky teal-blue water with diffuse light shafts from above. Lower portion: dark navy-black. Background elements include coral formations (orange-red and purple), rising white bubbles, silhouette of a massive Great White shark lurking behind the reels.",
      "free_spins_the_deep": "Same underwater scene but slightly brighter cyan/teal tones. Great White shark silhouette more pronounced against light background behind reels.",
      "free_spins_even_deeper": "Dark indigo-purple underwater tones. Great White shark silhouette clearly visible in mid-background. Octopus/tentacle silhouette visible in upper right corner."
    },
    "reel_frame": "Wooden bamboo-style frame with brass/gold corner fittings. In Free Spins the frame takes on a more aquatic/teal glow. Individual symbol cells outlined in coloured borders (orange, green, purple, teal, red) that vary per symbol tier.",
    "color_palette": {
      "primary": "Dark teal-blue (ocean water, background)",
      "secondary": "Warm gold / amber (UI elements, symbol borders, BUY FREE SPIN button rock)",
      "accent_1": "Bright cyan-green (game logo text 'BEWARE THE DEEP', MEGAWAYS counter label)",
      "accent_2": "Neon pink-magenta (A symbol letter, Q symbol letter)",
      "accent_3": "Orange-yellow (K letter, warning sign symbol)",
      "accent_4": "Bright green (BUY FREE SPIN button rock, ANTE BET label)",
      "dark": "Deep navy to near-black (reel cell backgrounds, grid frame)",
      "multiplier_panel_background": "Multicoloured horizontal-stripe surfboard shape: yellow top, blue-teal middle, red-pink lower, mounted on a wooden post — left side of screen during Free Spins"
    },
    "logo_position": "Upper-right area of the reel frame. 'Beware The Deep' in layered grunge/horror font — 'Beware' in smaller white-outlined teal text above; 'The Deep' large, bright teal-green, dripping/cracked letters; 'MEGAWAYS™' below in smaller teal text with trademark symbol."
  },

  "symbols": {
    "note_on_payouts": "All payouts shown are at $2.00 total bet (base bet). Wins per Megaways: any left-to-right adjacent combinations. Payouts expressed as coin wins in the paytable; converted at $2.00 bet = 1 coin. Values sourced from paytable_p1.png OCR and zoom-crop verification.",
    "high_value": [
      {
        "id": "sym_warning",
        "name": "Shark Warning Sign",
        "description": "Yellow-orange triangular warning sign with a black shark exclamation silhouette inside, set against a teal underwater background. Orange border, gold frame corner accents.",
        "role": "Top-paying premium symbol (hero symbol)",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_a_kind": "$10.00",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$5.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$3.00",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$2.00",
          "2_of_a_kind": "$1.00"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png, column 1 (leftmost premium)"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_treasure_chest",
        "name": "Treasure Chest",
        "description": "Open antique wooden treasure chest overflowing with gold coins, gems, and pearls. Aqua-teal water and coral visible inside. Weathered brown wood, gold fittings. Red or orange border cell.",
        "role": "Second-highest premium symbol",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_a_kind": "$6.00",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$3.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$1.50",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$1.00"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png column 2; confirmed in base_game.png and free_spins frames"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_sea_creature",
        "name": "Deep Sea Creature / Crossed Harpoons",
        "description": "A pair of silver/metallic harpoon-style weapons or sea creature limbs crossed, with a rope wrap at the intersection, against a teal underwater background with purple coral. Purple-teal border.",
        "role": "Third premium symbol",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_a_kind": "$4.00",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$2.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$1.50",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$1.00"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png column 3; confirmed in free_spins_win_final.png zoom"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_poison_bottle",
        "name": "Potion / RIP Bottle",
        "description": "A glass bottle with a skull or 'RIP' label and a cork/stopper, orange/red liquid inside, bubbles around it, resting on coral. Teal-green background. Green border cell.",
        "role": "Fourth premium symbol",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_a_kind": "$2.00",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$1.50",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$1.00",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.50"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png column 4"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_diving_bell",
        "name": "Golden Ship's Bell / Diving Bell",
        "description": "A large gold-coloured ship's bell with a suspension hook at top, resting on a sandy seabed. Pale aqua background. Gold-amber border.",
        "role": "Fifth (lowest) premium symbol",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_a_kind": "$1.50",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$1.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.60",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.40"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png column 5; confirmed in base_game.png and free_spins_deeper.png"
      }
    ],
    "low_value": [
      {
        "id": "sym_A",
        "name": "A (Ace)",
        "description": "Stylised bubble-effect letter 'A' in bright magenta-pink with a dark outline, on dark slate-stone background. Neon pink glow border.",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_a_kind": "$1.50",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$1.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.60",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.40"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png row 2, column 1"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_K",
        "name": "K (King)",
        "description": "Stylised letter 'K' in warm orange-amber with bubble texturing and dark outline. Stone-textured dark background. Orange-amber glow border.",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_a_kind": "$1.20",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$0.80",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.50",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.30"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png row 2, column 2"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_Q",
        "name": "Q (Queen)",
        "description": "Stylised letter 'Q' in bright magenta-purple with dark outline and bubble texture. Dark stone background. Purple-magenta border.",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_a_kind": "$1.20",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$0.80",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.50",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.30"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png row 2, column 3"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_J",
        "name": "J (Jack)",
        "description": "Stylised letter 'J' in teal-green with dark outline and bubble texture. Dark stone background. Teal-green border.",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_a_kind": "$1.00",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$0.60",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.40",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.20"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png row 2, column 4"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_10",
        "name": "10 (Ten)",
        "description": "Stylised number '10' in light blue / cyan with bubble texture and dark outline. Dark stone background. Blue-cyan glow border.",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_a_kind": "$1.00",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$0.60",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.40",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.20"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png row 2, column 5 (rightmost)"
      }
    ],
    "special_symbols": [
      {
        "id": "sym_wild",
        "name": "WILD — Great White Shark",
        "description": "A cartoonish-menacing Great White shark facing forward with open jaws, showing rows of white teeth. Blue-grey body with lighter belly. Wide eyes with angry expression. 'WILD' text on a gold plaque at the bottom of the symbol frame. The shark has subtle purple fins and aqua accents. Gold/amber ornate border.",
        "position_rules": "Appears ONLY on the bottom row (horizontal scroll row) of reels 2, 3, 4, and 5 — NOT on reels 1 or 6, NOT on the main vertical reel positions.",
        "function": "Substitutes for all symbols EXCEPT BONUS. Each WILD hit carries a random multiplier that is added to the running total multiplier.",
        "wild_multipliers_base_game": "2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 10x, or 25x (random per hit)",
        "wild_multipliers_free_spins": "2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 10x, 25x, 50x, or 100x (random per hit — expanded range vs base game)",
        "wild_locked_mechanic": "In Free Spins: when a BONUS symbol lands on top of a WILD symbol, that WILD becomes locked in place for 1, 2, or 3 subsequent tumbles, each time receiving a new random multiplier.",
        "source": "paytable_p2.png text + zoom crop _wild_zoom.png"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_bonus",
        "name": "BONUS — Underwater Cage / Trap",
        "description": "A weathered wooden cage or lobster-trap structure made of wooden slats bound with rope, floating in a bright lime-green or teal underwater environment. Small crustacean/creature silhouette visible inside. Orange-gold bottom bar with 'BONUS' text. Bright lime-green to teal gradient background behind the cage. Gold ornate border.",
        "position_rules": "Can appear on ALL reels (1 through 6). Only scatter-type symbol not substituted by WILD.",
        "function": "Scatter — triggers Free Spins. During Free Spins: landing BONUS symbols adds extra spins or increases multiplier (depending on variant).",
        "trigger_thresholds": "4 or more BONUS symbols on any reels from any position trigger the Free Spins feature.",
        "source": "paytable_p1.png description area + zoom crop _bonus_sym_left.png from free_spins_deeper.png"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_mystery",
        "name": "MYSTERY — Underwater Plant Scene",
        "description": "A lush green underwater seaweed/plant scene with soft lighting, small fish silhouettes, and coral. The image appears as a 'window' into a calm part of the ocean — a deliberate visual contrast with the darker main reels. Yellow-gold thin border around the symbol.",
        "function": "When any MYSTERY symbols hit on the reels, ALL of them simultaneously transform into the same random paying symbol (one symbol type chosen per spin). They transform before wins are calculated.",
        "can_become": "Any regular paying symbol (high-value or low-value). Cannot become WILD or BONUS.",
        "source": "paytable_p2.png (MYSTERY SYMBOLS section) + zoom crop _mystery_icon.png"
      }
    ]
  },

  "mechanics": {
    "ways_to_win": {
      "type": "Megaways — adjacent reels left-to-right",
      "max_ways": 117649,
      "win_awarded": "Left-to-right only, starting from leftmost reel (reel 1). Combinations must be on adjacent reels without gaps.",
      "only_highest_win_per_payway": true,
      "multiple_payways_stacked": "When winning on multiple pay ways, all wins are added to total win.",
      "wins_expressed_as": "Actual wins in coins (multiplied by base bet). Free spins wins and bonus wins added to pay way win after round ends.",
      "source": "paytable_p1.png, paytable_p6.png"
    },
    "tumble_feature": {
      "name": "TUMBLE FEATURE",
      "description": "After every spin (base game and Free Spins), winning combinations are evaluated and paid. All winning symbols then disappear. Remaining symbols fall to the bottom of their reel, and new symbols drop from above to fill the empty positions. New symbols are the same size as in the initial spin result (before any tumbles). Tumbling continues until no more winning combinations appear. All tumble wins are added together.",
      "new_symbol_size": "Same size as the initial spin result symbols.",
      "all_wins_added": "All wins from all tumbles within a single base spin are totalled before being added to the player's balance.",
      "source": "paytable_p2.png (TUMBLE FEATURE section)"
    },
    "win_multiplier_tumble": {
      "description": "In the base game, the WILD multiplier contributes to a running total multiplier that applies to subsequent tumble wins. In Free Spins, every single tumble (with or without WILDs) also increments the total multiplier by 1x. WILD hits additionally add their random multiplier value on top.",
      "base_game_behavior": "Running multiplier starts at 1x; each WILD hit on the bottom row adds its random multiplier (2x-25x) to the running total. The total multiplier applies to all wins in subsequent tumbles of that same spin.",
      "free_spins_behavior": "Every tumble in Free Spins increments total multiplier by 1x (cumulative). WILD hits additionally add random multiplier. The total multiplier applies to ALL wins in that Free Spins round.",
      "win_screen_observation": "win_screen.png shows MULTIPLIER 3x panel on right side during a base game tumble sequence (WIN $3.60, Megaways 1152).",
      "source": "paytable_p2.png (WILD section), paytable_p3.png (THE DEEP FS), paytable_p4.png (EVEN DEEPER FS)"
    }
  },

  "features": {
    "ante_bet": {
      "name": "ANTE BET",
      "description": "Optional bet multiplier that changes how the game behaves. Available as a toggle in the left sidebar of the base game.",
      "values": {
        "20x_multiplier": "Normal play. Standard bet. BUY FREE SPINS feature is available.",
        "25x_multiplier": "Higher chance to win the FREE SPINS round naturally. More BONUS symbols appear on the reels. The BUY FREE SPINS feature is DISABLED when Ante Bet is active."
      },
      "ui_representation": "Left sidebar below 'BUY FREE SPIN' button. Shows 'BET $2.50' (25x) with a right-arrow toggle labeled 'OFF' (meaning Ante Bet currently off) and small text 'HIGHER CHANCE TO WIN FEATURE'. Toggle is a physical click-to-change element.",
      "rtp_impact": "Ante Bet RTP: max 96.56% / min 96.52% (vs default max 96.54% / min 96.52%).",
      "source": "paytable_p5.png (ANTE BET section) + base_game.png left sidebar zoom"
    },

    "free_spins_trigger": {
      "description": "Hit 4 or more BONUS symbols on any reels to trigger the FREE SPINS feature. Before the round starts, player chooses one of two possible FREE SPINS types: THE DEEP FREE SPINS or EVEN DEEPER FREE SPINS.",
      "initial_spins_by_scatter_count": {
        "4_bonus": "THE DEEP: 10 free spins; EVEN DEEPER: 15x guaranteed multiplier",
        "5_bonus": "THE DEEP: 12 free spins; EVEN DEEPER: 20x guaranteed multiplier",
        "6_bonus": "THE DEEP: 14 free spins; EVEN DEEPER: 25x guaranteed multiplier",
        "7_bonus": "THE DEEP: 16 free spins; EVEN DEEPER: 30x guaranteed multiplier (gambling not possible)"
      },
      "source": "paytable_p3.png (THE DEEP) + paytable_p4.png (EVEN DEEPER)"
    },

    "free_spins_choice_screen": {
      "description": "After triggering with 4+ BONUS symbols, a full-screen overlay presents two options side-by-side. Player must choose before Gamble Ladder appears.",
      "option_1": "THE DEEP FREE SPINS — INCREASING MULTIPLIER / FREE SPINS END WHEN SPINS EXPIRE. Displayed in left panel with light aqua-green background and checkmark bullet points in cyan.",
      "option_2": "EVEN DEEPER FREE SPINS — UNLIMITED FREE SPINS AND INCREASING MULTIPLIER / SPINS END WHEN GUARANTEED MULTIPLIER IS REACHED. Displayed in right panel with same styling.",
      "prompt_text": "CHOOSE YOUR FREE SPINS",
      "source": "free_spins_choice.png"
    },

    "gamble_ladder": {
      "description": "After choosing a Free Spins type (THE DEEP or EVEN DEEPER), the player enters the Gamble Ladder screen before Free Spins begin. A ship's steering wheel (helm) is shown in the center-right. The ladder panel on the left displays rungs with increasing values. Player can COLLECT (accept current value) or GAMBLE (spin the helm to try to go up).",
      "visual": "Tall vertical wooden ladder structure hanging from ropes, with teal-blue underwater background and shark silhouette visible. Rungs are dark wood planks with text labels. Current selected rung is highlighted with a cyan/blue neon glow. The helm wheel is gold with rope wrapping, center button says 'PRESS TO GAMBLE'.",
      "warning_text": "LOSING GAMBLE DROPS ONE PLACE ON GAMBLE LADDER",
      "buttons": ["COLLECT (green, solid)", "GAMBLE (blue-teal, solid)"],
      "the_deep_fs_ladder_rungs": "From bottom to top: FREE SPINS 6 (min), FREE SPINS 8, FREE SPINS 10, FREE SPINS 12, FREE SPINS 14, FREE SPINS 16 (max — gambling not possible if started here). Current position highlighted; 'GAMBLE FOR 12' label appears at the next rung up from current.",
      "the_deep_fs_gamble_odds": {
        "8_to_10": "44.53% chance to win",
        "10_to_12": "45.53% chance to win",
        "12_to_14": "46.30% chance to win",
        "14_to_16": "46.74% chance to win",
        "source": "paytable_p3.png"
      },
      "the_deep_fs_gamble_odds_when_buying": {
        "8_to_10": "44.53%",
        "10_to_12": "45.53%",
        "12_to_14": "27.86% (reduced vs organic trigger)",
        "14_to_16": "60.35%",
        "source": "paytable_p5.png (BUY FREE SPINS section)"
      },
      "even_deeper_fs_ladder_rungs": "From bottom to top: MULTIPLIER 10x (min), MULTIPLIER 15x, MULTIPLIER 20x, MULTIPLIER 25x, MULTIPLIER 30x (max). Free_spins_deeper_gamble.png shows current at MULTIPLIER 25x, gamble for 30x.",
      "even_deeper_fs_gamble_odds": {
        "12x_to_15x": "41.61% chance to win",
        "15x_to_20x": "46.06% chance to win",
        "20x_to_25x": "46.32% chance to win",
        "25x_to_30x": "46.76% chance to win",
        "source": "paytable_p4.png"
      },
      "even_deeper_fs_gamble_odds_when_buying": {
        "12x_to_15x": "41.70%",
        "15x_to_20x": "45.91%",
        "20x_to_25x": "27.92% (reduced vs organic)",
        "25x_to_30x": "60.33%",
        "source": "paytable_p5.png"
      },
      "source": "free_spins_gamble.png + free_spins_deeper_gamble.png + OCR of paytable_p3.png, p4.png, p5.png"
    },

    "the_deep_free_spins": {
      "name": "THE DEEP FREE SPINS",
      "description": "Finite free spins round where every tumble increments a total multiplier by 1x. All WILD multipliers hit during the round are also added to this total multiplier. The round ends when all free spins are used up.",
      "multiplier_mechanics": {
        "per_tumble_increment": "+1x per tumble (cumulative)",
        "wild_contribution": "Each WILD hit on bottom row adds its random multiplier (2x–100x in FS range) to the running total",
        "applies_to": "All wins throughout the entire Free Spins round (not just per-spin)"
      },
      "retrigger": "Landing 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 BONUS symbols during the round awards 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 additional free spins respectively.",
      "wild_locked_mechanic": "When a BONUS symbol lands on top of a WILD in the bottom row, that WILD locks in place for 1, 2, or 3 subsequent tumbles, each time receiving a new random multiplier value.",
      "special_reels": "Special reel set is used during this feature (different symbol weighting from base game).",
      "ui_during_feature": {
        "multiplier_panel": "Left side of screen — multicoloured horizontal-stripe surfboard shape (yellow/blue/red) on a wooden post, showing 'MULTIPLIER [Nx]' in green bubble text with yellow number. Observed: 2x at spin start, 14x after WILDs, 20x near end.",
        "spins_counter": "Bottom center of screen: 'FREE SPINS LEFT [N]' text. Observed: 9, 6, 1 spins left.",
        "megaways_counter": "Bottom right: MEGAWAYS counter still active. Observed: 8064 during feature."
      },
      "observed_gameplay": {
        "trigger": "10 free spins won (from free_spins_trigger.png: CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE WON 10 FREE SPINS).",
        "spin_sequence": "free_spins.png: 9 spins left, MULTIPLIER 2x, WIN $6.00 (WILD on bottom row visible); free_spins_spin2.png: 6 spins left, MULTIPLIER 14x, WIN $81.80, 2 BONUS symbols appeared; free_spins_spin3.png: CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE WON +2 EXTRA FREE SPINS (14x, WIN $81.80, 6 spins left); free_spins_win.png: 1 spin left, MULTIPLIER 20x, WIN $214.90.",
        "intermediate_win_screen": "free_spins_win2.png: 'CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE WON $315.70 IN 12 FREE SPINS' (in 12 spins total including 2 retriggered).",
        "total_win_shown": "$315.70 (free_spins_win_final.png). Credit went from $99,800.00 to $100,115.70."
      },
      "source": "paytable_p3.png + free_spins*.png frames"
    },

    "even_deeper_free_spins": {
      "name": "EVEN DEEPER FREE SPINS",
      "description": "Unlimited free spins round where every tumble increments a total multiplier by 1x. The round ends ONLY when the total multiplier reaches the guaranteed multiplier level (not when a spin count runs out). There is no spin limit.",
      "multiplier_mechanics": {
        "per_tumble_increment": "+1x per tumble (cumulative)",
        "wild_contribution": "Each WILD hit adds its random multiplier to the running total",
        "any_bonus_during_round": "Each BONUS symbol landing during the round adds 1x to the total multiplier",
        "end_condition": "Round ends when total multiplier reaches or exceeds the guaranteed multiplier level chosen at Gamble Ladder"
      },
      "guaranteed_multiplier_by_scatter_count": {
        "4_bonus_trigger": "15x guaranteed",
        "5_bonus_trigger": "20x guaranteed",
        "6_bonus_trigger": "25x guaranteed",
        "7_bonus_trigger": "30x guaranteed (gambling for higher not possible)"
      },
      "wild_locked_mechanic": "Same as THE DEEP: BONUS on top of WILD = WILD locks for 1–3 tumbles with new multiplier each tumble.",
      "special_reels": "Special reel set used.",
      "ui_during_feature": {
        "multiplier_panel": "Same surfboard-style panel on left showing MULTIPLIER [Nx]. Observed: 7x in free_spins_deeper.png.",
        "guaranteed_target_display": "Bottom-left below multiplier panel: '[Nx] GUARANTEED' shown in teal text on a small panel. Observed: '26x GUARANTEED' shown (because 25x was the target and current was 7x; the display shows the next target step).",
        "spins_counter": "No spin count shown (unlimited). Instead, guaranteed multiplier target displayed.",
        "megaways_counter": "Active. Observed: 2160 during free_spins_deeper.png."
      },
      "trigger_screen": "free_spins_deeper_trigger.png: 'CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE WON FREE SPINS UNTIL 25X MULTIPLIER IS REACHED'. White text on underwater background, '25 X' in large format, '/ MULTIPLIER IS REACHED' below.",
      "note": "EVEN DEEPER final win screen was NOT captured in this session (game froze in demo mode after large win). Gameplay and trigger screens are present.",
      "source": "paytable_p4.png + free_spins_deeper*.png"
    },

    "bonus_buy": {
      "description": "The FREE SPINS round can be instantly triggered from base game via the BUY FREE SPIN button on the left sidebar.",
      "options": [
        {
          "name": "BONUS BUY",
          "cost": "100x total bet",
          "cost_at_2_usd_bet": "$200.00",
          "scatters_guaranteed": "4 or 5 BONUS symbols randomly placed",
          "visual": "Left panel of bonus.png — green/lime caption 'BONUS BUY', dark stone-blue background, animated coral and sea plants, '$200.00' in large yellow text, cyan 'BUY' button"
        },
        {
          "name": "SUPER BUY",
          "cost": "250x total bet",
          "cost_at_2_usd_bet": "$500.00",
          "scatters_guaranteed": "6 or 7 BONUS symbols randomly placed",
          "visual": "Right panel of bonus.png — red/orange caption 'SUPER BUY', same dark underwater styling, '$500.00' in large yellow text, cyan 'BUY' button"
        }
      ],
      "post_buy_flow": "After purchasing either option, the FS choice screen appears (THE DEEP vs EVEN DEEPER), then the Gamble Ladder for the chosen FS type. Player can COLLECT or GAMBLE to adjust the spin count / guaranteed multiplier.",
      "ante_bet_interaction": "BUY FREE SPINS is DISABLED when the Ante Bet (25x multiplier) is active.",
      "gamble_odds_note": "Gamble ladder odds differ slightly when buying vs organic trigger — see gamble_ladder section above.",
      "source": "bonus.png + paytable_p5.png (BUY FREE SPINS rules)"
    }
  },

  "ui_layout": {
    "viewport": "1280x800 pixels (desktop)",
    "layout_regions": {
      "left_sidebar": {
        "position": "Far left, vertical strip roughly 0-80px wide",
        "elements": [
          "BUY FREE SPIN button — green rocky/mossy stone tile with bright green 'BUY FREE SPIN' text (three lines). Teal underwater plants/seaweed border.",
          "BET [amount] toggle — shows current Ante Bet state. Displays 'BET $2.50' with orange-red text. Arrow toggle labeled 'OFF' (toggle Ante Bet off/on). Small text: 'HIGHER CHANCE TO WIN FEATURE'.",
          "When Ante Bet is OFF: shows standard BET amount without the 'HIGHER CHANCE' text"
        ]
      },
      "main_reel_grid": {
        "position": "Center, approximately x:80 to x:1100, y:0 to y:560",
        "description": "6 vertical reels in a bamboo/wood frame. Reel 1 (leftmost) and Reel 6 (rightmost) are taller, able to show up to 7 symbols. Reels 2–5 show up to 6 vertical symbols plus 1 symbol in a shared horizontal bottom row that scrolls right-to-left independently."
      },
      "bottom_row": {
        "description": "Horizontal strip below the main 6 reels (reels 2–5 only), containing one symbol per reel position. Scrolls independently right-to-left. WILD symbols appear only here. No bottom row for reels 1 and 6.",
        "source": "paytable_p1.png description: 'The bottom row of reels 2 to 5 spins independently from right to left'"
      },
      "game_logo": {
        "position": "Upper-right, overlapping the rightmost area outside the reel frame, approximately x:1050–1270, y:10–130",
        "description": "BEWARE THE DEEP MEGAWAYS logo — layered text, teal-green dominant, dripping/horror font style"
      },
      "megaways_counter": {
        "position": "Bottom-right, inside a dark rectangular display panel",
        "description": "Yellow 'MEGAWAYS™' label above the number. Shows current ways count in large white digits. Example: 61740, 8064, 3200, 1152, 2160.",
        "source": "base_game.png, free_spins.png, free_spins_spin2.png, win_screen.png, free_spins_deeper.png"
      },
      "bottom_ui_bar": {
        "position": "Bottom strip, full width, y:560–800 approximately",
        "left_elements": [
          "Settings cog icon (circular)",
          "Information 'i' button (circular)",
          "CREDIT [amount] — yellow text 'CREDIT' with dollar amount below. Observed: $100,000.00, $99,800.00 etc.",
          "BET [amount] — 'BET $2.00' yellow text"
        ],
        "center_elements": [
          "Center text: 'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN' in white/bold during base game",
          "WIN [amount] during active win — 'WIN $6.00', 'WIN $81.80', 'WIN $3.60' etc."
        ],
        "right_elements": [
          "Minus (-) button — circular, decreases bet",
          "Spin/Autoplay button — large circular button with refresh/spin arrow icon in center",
          "Plus (+) button — circular, increases bet",
          "AUTOPLAY text label below the spin button (or separate AUTOPLAY button)"
        ],
        "source": "base_game.png UI bar zoom + paytable_p7.png (HOW TO PLAY), paytable_p8.png (BET MENU)"
      }
    },
    "multiplier_panel_free_spins": {
      "position": "Left side of screen, overlapping or replacing the normal bet sidebar during Free Spins",
      "description": "Multicoloured surfboard shape (horizontal stripes: yellow at top, blue-teal in middle, red-pink at bottom) mounted on a vertical wooden post with rope lashings. Text 'MULTIPLIER' in green bubble/comic letters at top of board, current multiplier value in large yellow number below.",
      "source": "free_spins.png, free_spins_spin2.png, free_spins_deeper.png zoom crops"
    }
  },

  "settings_and_controls": {
    "system_settings": {
      "access": "Settings cog icon in bottom-left",
      "options": [
        {
          "name": "BATTERY SAVER",
          "type": "Toggle on/off",
          "description": "Described as saving battery on device by slowing game animations"
        },
        {
          "name": "AMBIENT MUSIC",
          "type": "Toggle on/off",
          "description": "Turns ambient music on or off"
        },
        {
          "name": "SOUND FX",
          "type": "Toggle on/off",
          "description": "Turns game sound effects on or off"
        },
        {
          "name": "GAME HISTORY",
          "type": "Button/Link",
          "description": "Opens game history page"
        }
      ],
      "total_bet_display": "System Settings overlay shows current Total Bet with minus/plus buttons (observed: $2.00)",
      "source": "settings.png + paytable_p8.png (SETTINGS MENU)"
    },
    "information_screen": {
      "access": "'i' button in bottom-left; left/right arrows scroll through 9 pages",
      "pages": [
        "Page 1/9 — Paytable: symbol payouts for all 10 paying symbols + BONUS symbol description + Ways to Win explanation",
        "Page 2/9 — WILD description + TUMBLE FEATURE + MYSTERY SYMBOLS",
        "Page 3/9 — FREE SPINS trigger + THE DEEP FREE SPINS detailed rules",
        "Page 4/9 — EVEN DEEPER FREE SPINS detailed rules + MAX WIN",
        "Page 5/9 — ANTE BET + BUY FREE SPINS rules with gamble odds",
        "Page 6/9 — GAME RULES (volatility display, win calculation rules, all RTP variants, min/max bet, keyboard controls)",
        "Page 7/9 — HOW TO PLAY (game controls guide)",
        "Page 8/9 — SETTINGS MENU + INFORMATION SCREEN + BET MENU descriptions",
        "Page 9/9 — AUTOPLAY description"
      ],
      "source": "paytable_p1.png through paytable_p9.png"
    },
    "autoplay": {
      "access": "AUTOPLAY button bottom-right of UI bar",
      "options": [
        "TURBO checkbox",
        "QUICK SPIN checkbox",
        "SKIP SCREENS checkbox (auto-skips feature intro and end screens after short delay)"
      ],
      "spin_count": "NUMBER OF AUTOSPINS slider — observed at 100. Maximum 1000x (text: 'The maximum win amount is limited to 1000x bet the round immediately ends...' — NOTE: this appears to be the autoplay loss/win limit for stopping, not the max win cap).",
      "start_button": "START AUTOPLAY (100) — green button at bottom of overlay",
      "source": "autoplay.png + paytable_p9.png"
    },
    "keyboard_controls": {
      "turbo_spin": "HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN (shown in center of bottom bar during base game)",
      "spin_start_stop": "SPACE and ENTER buttons start/stop spin",
      "source": "paytable_p6.png (GAME RULES section), base_game.png bottom bar"
    },
    "bet_menu": {
      "access": "Plus/Minus buttons in bottom-right area, or BET area",
      "description": "Shows bet multiplier available in the game and current total bet in both coins and cash. Maximum accumulation limited to 1000x bet (note: autoplay loss limit, not game max win).",
      "source": "paytable_p8.png"
    }
  },

  "win_mechanics": {
    "win_calculation_rules": [
      "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 total win",
      "Free spins and bonus wins are added to the pay way win",
      "All wins are multiplied by base bet",
      "All values expressed as actual wins in coins"
    ],
    "free_spins_win_payout": "Free spins win is awarded to the player after the round completes (not incrementally). Free spins total win in history contains the whole win of the cycle.",
    "malfunction": "Malfunction voids all pays and plays.",
    "source": "paytable_p6.png (GAME RULES)"
  },

  "accessibility_notes": {
    "colorblind": {
      "symbol_differentiation": "High-value symbols are differentiated by SHAPE and OBJECT (not just color): shark warning sign (triangle/exclamation), treasure chest (box shape), crossed harpoons (X shape), bottle (cylindrical), bell (bell shape). Low-value symbols are large letters (A, K, Q, J, 10) that are readable regardless of color perception.",
      "border_colors": "Symbol cell borders use different colors (orange, green, purple, teal, red) to further differentiate tiers, but the primary differentiation is symbol artwork.",
      "multiplier_panel": "The surfboard multiplier panel shows large numerical values ('2x', '14x', '20x') in addition to color, accessible to colorblind users.",
      "gamble_ladder": "Ladder rungs show text labels (FREE SPINS 10, MULTIPLIER 25x) alongside position, not color alone.",
      "win_indicators": "WIN amounts shown in large text in bottom bar with dollar amount."
    },
    "hearing_impaired": {
      "all_key_info_visual": "All game state information (multiplier, spins left, megaways count, win amount) is displayed visually on screen. Congratulations screens with text overlays communicate all events. No audio-only information detected."
    },
    "motor_impaired": {
      "keyboard_support": "SPACE and ENTER keys trigger spin — does not require precise mouse targeting",
      "autoplay_available": "Full autoplay up to 100 spins removes repeated click requirement",
      "turbo_mode": "Available via checkbox in Autoplay settings or HOLD SPACE for continuous turbo spin"
    },
    "visual_impaired": {
      "contrast": "High contrast between the dark underwater background and the bright colored symbol letters (A, K, Q in neon pink, orange, purple). The bright teal game logo and green BUY FREE SPIN button are high-contrast on dark backgrounds.",
      "text_size": "Credit, bet, and win amounts displayed in readable font size in bottom bar. All key information uses contrasting white or yellow text on dark backgrounds."
    }
  },

  "free_spins_observed_values": {
    "the_deep": {
      "trigger": "10 free spins (from 4 BONUS symbols, gambled to 10)",
      "final_multiplier_observed": "22x (free_spins_win2.png shows multiplier panel; win final frame confirms $315.70 in 12 free spins including retriggered)",
      "actual_spins_played": "12 (10 original + 2 extra from BONUS symbols during round)",
      "total_win": "$315.70 at $2.00 bet = 157.85x bet",
      "source": "free_spins_trigger.png, free_spins.png through free_spins_win_final.png"
    },
    "even_deeper": {
      "trigger": "25x guaranteed multiplier (from 6 BONUS symbols, gambled to 25x)",
      "multiplier_at_capture": "7x current, 26x guaranteed shown on panel (approaching target)",
      "total_win": "Not captured — see not_captured note",
      "source": "free_spins_deeper_trigger.png, free_spins_deeper.png, free_spins_deeper_gamble.png"
    }
  },

  "win_screens_observed": {
    "intermediate_win_label": "During THE DEEP FS, a large win triggered a 'GREAT WHITE WIN' overlay (free_spins_win2.png — NOTE: manifest notes this as 'GREAT WHITE WIN $170.72' but the OCR of the actual win2 frame shows 'CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE WON $315.70 IN 12 FREE SPINS'. Likely the manifest note was an earlier partial total). Win screen shows gold coin explosion animation, underwater background.",
    "final_fs_win_screen": "$315.70 displayed in 'CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE WON $315.70 IN 12 FREE SPINS'. Press anywhere to continue.",
    "base_game_win": "WIN $3.60 shown in bottom bar (win_screen.png). MULTIPLIER 3x panel on right side. Megaways 1152. Highlighted winning combination appears to involve A symbols (multiple reels).",
    "source": "free_spins_win2.png, free_spins_win_final.png, win_screen.png"
  },

  "symbol_payout_summary_table": {
    "note": "Values at $2.00 bet. All values sourced from paytable_p1.png OCR + visual zoom verification.",
    "table": [
      {"symbol": "Shark Warning Sign", "3x": "$2.00", "4x": "$3.00", "5x": "$5.00", "6x": "$10.00"},
      {"symbol": "Treasure Chest", "3x": "$1.00", "4x": "$1.50", "5x": "$3.00", "6x": "$6.00"},
      {"symbol": "Crossed Harpoons / Sea Creature", "3x": "$1.00", "4x": "$1.50", "5x": "$2.00", "6x": "$4.00"},
      {"symbol": "Poison Bottle / RIP", "3x": "$0.50", "4x": "$1.00", "5x": "$1.50", "6x": "$2.00"},
      {"symbol": "Golden Bell", "3x": "$0.40", "4x": "$0.60", "5x": "$1.00", "6x": "$1.50"},
      {"symbol": "A", "3x": "$0.40", "4x": "$0.60", "5x": "$1.00", "6x": "$1.50"},
      {"symbol": "K", "3x": "$0.30", "4x": "$0.50", "5x": "$0.80", "6x": "$1.20"},
      {"symbol": "Q", "3x": "$0.30", "4x": "$0.50", "5x": "$0.80", "6x": "$1.20"},
      {"symbol": "J", "3x": "$0.20", "4x": "$0.40", "5x": "$0.60", "6x": "$1.00"},
      {"symbol": "10", "3x": "$0.20", "4x": "$0.40", "5x": "$0.60", "6x": "$1.00"}
    ],
    "2_of_a_kind": "Only the top symbol (Shark Warning Sign) pays for 2-of-a-kind: $1.00. Other symbols require minimum 3."
  },

  "not_captured": [
    "EVEN DEEPER FREE SPINS final win screen (game locked in demo WIN overlay after completion, required reload)",
    "Preview/splash screen (game loaded directly into base game without separate splash)",
    "Highest multiplier reached in EVEN DEEPER FS (target of 25x+ not observed in gameplay frames)",
    "All autoplay loss/win limit stop conditions (UI only, not a game state)"
  ],

  "unreadable_or_uncertain": [
    {
      "item": "Third high symbol (sym_sea_creature) visual identity",
      "uncertainty": "Zoom crop shows crossed metallic objects with rope — could be harpoons, ancient weapons, or stylised sea creature limbs. Labeled as 'Crossed Harpoons / Sea Creature' but exact nature uncertain. The paytable p1 row 3 image in zoom shows the shape clearly as two crossed elongated metallic objects.",
      "impact": "Low — does not affect any payout or mechanic values"
    },
    {
      "item": "Minimum values for sym_treasure_chest 2-of-a-kind",
      "uncertainty": "OCR showed '3-$1.00' as the minimum for treasure chest. The 2-of-a-kind row only appeared for the top symbol (Shark Warning Sign). All other symbols require minimum 3 — confirmed from zoomed paytable crop.",
      "impact": "None — confirmed minimum is 3 for all except top symbol"
    },
    {
      "item": "EVEN DEEPER FS guaranteed counter UI detail",
      "uncertainty": "free_spins_deeper.png shows '26x GUARANTEED' at bottom-left. This may represent the next increment above the current 25x target (display shows next target), or it may be showing a different target. The trigger frame clearly shows '25X MULTIPLIER IS REACHED' as the target. The '26x' display is likely a visual counter artifact.",
      "impact": "Low — the guaranteed multiplier target is 25x as confirmed from trigger screen and paytable text"
    }
  ],

  "rtp_summary": {
    "default": "96.52% min — 96.54% max",
    "ante_bet_25x": "96.52% min — 96.56% max",
    "buy_4_5_scatters": "96.53% min — 96.55% max",
    "buy_6_7_scatters": "96.51% min — 96.54% max",
    "source": "paytable_p6.png OCR-verified"
  }
}