Blazing Wilds Megaways

{
  "game_overview": {
    "name": "Blazing Wilds Megaways",
    "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
    "game_symbol": "vswaysfirewmw",
    "megaways_license": "Megaways™ used under licence from Big Time Gaming (BTG)",
    "grid": "6 reels × 2–7 symbols per reel (variable height each spin)",
    "max_ways": 117649,
    "bet_mechanic": "ways",
    "payline_direction": "left-to-right on adjacent reels starting from reel 1",
    "bet_range_usd": { "min": 0.20, "max": 240.00 },
    "rtp": [
      { "variant": "default", "value": 96.06 },
      { "variant": "buy_free_spins", "value": 95.93 }
    ],
    "volatility": "high",
    "volatility_badge": "5 of 5 lightning bolt indicators (confirmed from paytable_p4.png rules page)",
    "max_win_multiplier": 10000,
    "max_win_note": "10,000× total bet cap applies in BOTH base game and free spins. If reached during free spins, the round ends immediately and remaining free spins are forfeited.",
    "currency_shown": "USD",
    "bonus_buy_cost_multiplier": 100,
    "bonus_buy_cost_at_reference_bet": "$200.00 at $2.00 bet",
    "demo_url_jurisdiction": 99,
    "demo_restrictions": "Jurisdiction 99 blocks BUY FREE SPINS confirm ('Please log in') and AUTOPLAY panel; both require real-money login"
  },

  "visual_theme": {
    "theme_summary": "Las Vegas blazing/fire spectacle slot with precious gems and wealth motifs. Dark, atmospheric base; symbols are illuminated by fire and neon effects. A Jester entertainer character occupies the right side of the base game frame as a decorative mascot — colourful costume in orange, purple, blue with white ruffles, holding juggling clubs.",
    "background_base_game": "Very dark charcoal-black background fills the screen behind the reel grid. The reel columns have a deep dark crimson-red interior. Gold/yellow-gold metallic rails frame the top and bottom of each reel column. Decorative star and dot ornaments in gold run along the top reel rail.",
    "background_paytable": "Near-black overlay covers the game with symbol grid and rule text rendered in white and gold. The 'BLAZING WILDS MEGAWAYS' game title watermarks faintly in the background of the paytable panel.",
    "overall_mood": "Opulent, glittering casino atmosphere; fire and flame effects on WILD symbol and Diamond aura give a sense of intense heat and energy",
    "mascot": {
      "name": "Jester (unnamed in-game)",
      "position": "Far right of the base game, outside the reel grid area",
      "description": "A court jester character in a multicoloured costume — orange/red, purple, and blue segments with white ruffled collar and cuffs. Holding juggling clubs or batons. Wearing a jester hat with bells. Full-body illustrated character in a Vegas showman style."
    }
  },

  "color_palette": {
    "background": "near-black / very dark charcoal",
    "reel_interior": "deep dark crimson-red",
    "reel_frame_rails": "gold / yellow-gold metallic",
    "win_amount_text": "gold / amber-yellow",
    "general_ui_text": "white",
    "buy_panel_background": "dark crimson-red",
    "buy_panel_text": "yellow-gold and white",
    "megaways_counter_badge": "orange-gold text on dark background",
    "multiplier_badge": "orange-gold with deeper orange text (e.g. '3x')",
    "symbol_diamond": "ice-blue faceted gem body with purple-to-blue gradient flame aura",
    "symbol_red7": "neon hot-pink / magenta with red outer glow and gold border",
    "symbol_treasure_chest": "teal-green chest body with gold trim and stacked gold bars",
    "symbol_cash_stack": "bright green paper bills, gold coins at base",
    "symbol_ring": "gold band with pink-magenta circular face and dollar sign; diamond-chip accents",
    "symbol_A": "red serif letter on gold base/pedestal",
    "symbol_K": "blue-teal block letter on gold base/pedestal",
    "symbol_Q": "purple-violet letter on gold base/pedestal",
    "symbol_J": "green letter on gold base/pedestal",
    "symbol_10": "hot-pink / magenta numeral on gold base/pedestal",
    "symbol_WILD": "orange-yellow flame body with 'WILD' lettered in purple/gold with lighter outline",
    "symbol_SCATTER": "gold crown with red velvet band, green gemstone at front, rising pink-magenta and gold flames; 'SCATTER' text below in pink-magenta",
    "colorblind_notes": {
      "general": "All 10 paying symbols are differentiated by both shape AND distinct colour; colourblind users can identify symbols by icon shape alone (gem, numeral, chest, bills, ring, letters). WILD and SCATTER carry text labels ('WILD', 'SCATTER') in addition to distinctive flame/crown shapes. Multiplier badges display a number ('3x', '2x', etc.) so colour is redundant for value communication. Win amounts are always displayed as dollar text. Toggle states in settings (BATTERY SAVER off = grey; AMBIENT MUSIC / SOUND FX on = green) rely on colour — shape/position does not change between states, so this is a colourblind concern.",
      "deuteranopia_note": "Cash Stack (green) and A-royal (red) could be confused if examining colours only; shapes are completely distinct (stacked bills vs serif letter). WILD (orange/flame) and SCATTER (crown/flame) share fire motif but differ in shape and text label."
    }
  },

  "symbols": {
    "payout_reference_bet": 2.00,
    "payout_unit": "multiplier of total bet (= dollar value ÷ reference_bet)",
    "note": "All payouts confirmed from OCR of paytable_p1.png. Paying symbols require left-to-right on adjacent reels. Minimum 3 of a kind on adjacent reels starting from reel 1.",

    "paying_symbols": [
      {
        "rank": 1,
        "name": "Diamond",
        "visual_description": "Large faceted diamond gemstone, ice-blue and white facets, surrounded by a halo of purple-to-blue soft flame aura. The gem is the clear centrepiece — octagonal cut with visible facets catching light.",
        "reels": "all 6",
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 5.00,
          "5_of_a_kind": 2.50,
          "4_of_a_kind": 1.50,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.75
        },
        "payouts_at_ref_bet_usd": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 10.00,
          "5_of_a_kind": 5.00,
          "4_of_a_kind": 3.00,
          "3_of_a_kind": 1.50
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (OCR confirmed)"
      },
      {
        "rank": 2,
        "name": "Red Seven",
        "visual_description": "Stylised numeral '7' in neon hot-pink / magenta with a red outer glow, bold gold border outlining the numeral. Classic Vegas sevens styling with a bright, luminous appearance.",
        "reels": "all 6",
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 2.50,
          "5_of_a_kind": 1.50,
          "4_of_a_kind": 0.75,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.40
        },
        "payouts_at_ref_bet_usd": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 5.00,
          "5_of_a_kind": 3.00,
          "4_of_a_kind": 1.50,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.80
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (OCR confirmed)"
      },
      {
        "rank": 3,
        "name": "Treasure Chest",
        "visual_description": "Open treasure chest with a teal-green wooden body and gold metal trim. The interior is filled with stacked gold bars (rectangular ingots) glinting under a warm light. Lid propped open revealing the riches inside.",
        "reels": "all 6",
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 2.00,
          "5_of_a_kind": 1.00,
          "4_of_a_kind": 0.50,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.25
        },
        "payouts_at_ref_bet_usd": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 4.00,
          "5_of_a_kind": 2.00,
          "4_of_a_kind": 1.00,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.50
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (OCR confirmed)"
      },
      {
        "rank": 4,
        "name": "Cash Stack",
        "visual_description": "A neat bundle of folded bright green paper banknotes bound together, with several gold coins scattered at the base. The bills are clearly stacked, green colouring strongly associated with US dollar bills.",
        "reels": "all 6",
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 1.50,
          "5_of_a_kind": 0.75,
          "4_of_a_kind": 0.40,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.25
        },
        "payouts_at_ref_bet_usd": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 3.00,
          "5_of_a_kind": 1.50,
          "4_of_a_kind": 0.80,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.50
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (OCR confirmed)"
      },
      {
        "rank": 5,
        "name": "Ring",
        "visual_description": "A gold band ring with a large circular face in hot-pink / magenta, displaying a dollar sign ('$') in the centre. Small diamond-chip accents line the edge of the ring band, giving a luxury jewellery impression.",
        "reels": "all 6",
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 1.25,
          "5_of_a_kind": 0.60,
          "4_of_a_kind": 0.40,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.25
        },
        "payouts_at_ref_bet_usd": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 2.50,
          "5_of_a_kind": 1.20,
          "4_of_a_kind": 0.80,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.50
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (OCR confirmed)"
      },
      {
        "rank": 6,
        "name": "A (Ace royal)",
        "visual_description": "Bold serif capital letter 'A' in red, mounted on a gold pedestal/base. Classic playing-card initial rendered in 3D-lit style.",
        "reels": "all 6",
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 1.00,
          "5_of_a_kind": 0.50,
          "4_of_a_kind": 0.30,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.20
        },
        "payouts_at_ref_bet_usd": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 2.00,
          "5_of_a_kind": 1.00,
          "4_of_a_kind": 0.60,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.40
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (OCR confirmed)"
      },
      {
        "rank": 7,
        "name": "K (King royal)",
        "visual_description": "Bold block capital letter 'K' in blue-teal, mounted on a gold pedestal. 3D-lit with lighter highlights on the letter face.",
        "reels": "all 6",
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 0.75,
          "5_of_a_kind": 0.40,
          "4_of_a_kind": 0.25,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.15
        },
        "payouts_at_ref_bet_usd": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 1.50,
          "5_of_a_kind": 0.80,
          "4_of_a_kind": 0.50,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.30
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (OCR confirmed)"
      },
      {
        "rank": 8,
        "name": "Q (Queen royal)",
        "visual_description": "Bold capital letter 'Q' in purple-violet, mounted on a gold pedestal. Same style as K/A.",
        "reels": "all 6",
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 0.75,
          "5_of_a_kind": 0.40,
          "4_of_a_kind": 0.25,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.15
        },
        "payouts_at_ref_bet_usd": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 1.50,
          "5_of_a_kind": 0.80,
          "4_of_a_kind": 0.50,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.30
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (OCR confirmed)"
      },
      {
        "rank": 9,
        "name": "J (Jack royal)",
        "visual_description": "Bold capital letter 'J' in bright green with lighter green highlights, on a gold pedestal.",
        "reels": "all 6",
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 0.50,
          "5_of_a_kind": 0.30,
          "4_of_a_kind": 0.20,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.10
        },
        "payouts_at_ref_bet_usd": {
          "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_frame": "paytable_p1.png (OCR confirmed)"
      },
      {
        "rank": 10,
        "name": "10 (Ten royal)",
        "visual_description": "Large numeral '10' in hot-pink / magenta (matching the Red Seven's colour family), on a gold pedestal. Bold, rounded digits.",
        "reels": "all 6",
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "6_of_a_kind": 0.50,
          "5_of_a_kind": 0.30,
          "4_of_a_kind": 0.20,
          "3_of_a_kind": 0.10
        },
        "payouts_at_ref_bet_usd": {
          "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_frame": "paytable_p1.png (OCR confirmed)"
      }
    ],

    "special_symbols": [
      {
        "name": "WILD",
        "visual_description": "The word 'WILD' rendered in bold gold letters with a lighter outline, sitting on a bed of orange-yellow fire flames that curl upward and to the sides. No representational object — purely typographic flame design. The flames form a roughly oval base under the text.",
        "reels": "reels 2, 3, 4, and 5 only (NOT reel 1 or reel 6)",
        "function": "Substitutes for all paying symbols except SCATTER. Does NOT pay by itself in the normal sense — its value comes from the EXPANDING WILD mechanic and as a substitute.",
        "payout": null,
        "payout_note": "WILD does not have its own payout line; it substitutes and triggers the multiplier mechanic",
        "special_mechanic": "EXPANDING WILD — see mechanics section",
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (OCR: 'This symbol is WILD and substitutes for all symbols except for SCATTER. It appears on reels 2, 3, 4 and 5.')"
      },
      {
        "name": "SCATTER",
        "visual_description": "An ornate gold crown with a red velvet band/lining around the base, a prominent green faceted gemstone at the front centre, and pink-magenta flames rising from the crown's points. The word 'SCATTER' appears below the crown in pink-magenta bold text.",
        "reels": "all reels 1–6, but ONLY during base game (does not appear during free spins)",
        "function": "Triggers Free Spins feature when 4 or more appear in the same spin (or during the TUMBLE cascade within a single base-game spin). Does not pay a direct prize — trigger only.",
        "payout": null,
        "payout_note": "SCATTER pays no multiplier prize; it functions as a trigger symbol only. Scatter prize amounts (if any) are NOT confirmed from captured frames.",
        "trigger": "4 SCATTER = 15 Free Spins; 5 SCATTER = 20 Free Spins; 6 SCATTER = 25 Free Spins",
        "source_frame": "paytable_p2.png (rules page 1)"
      }
    ]
  },

  "mechanics": {
    "megaways": {
      "description": "Each of the 6 reels independently displays 2 to 7 symbols per spin. The total number of active ways-to-win is the product of all six reel heights for that spin. Maximum possible: 7^6 = 117,649 ways. The current MEGAWAYS count is displayed as a live badge in the top-right area of the game (orange-gold badge, e.g. '648 MEGAWAYS', '1440 MEGAWAYS', '52920 MEGAWAYS' — exact value varies every spin).",
      "license_text_in_game": "MEGAWAYS™ IS USED UNDER LICENCE FROM BIG TIME GAMING",
      "ways_diagram": "Paytable page 1 shows two grid diagrams: LEFT = valid win (dots on adjacent columns, green checkmark below); RIGHT = invalid win (red column gap between dots, red X below). Adjacent-reel adjacency is required.",
      "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png, preview.png"
    },

    "tumble": {
      "description": "After any winning combination, all symbols that formed part of that winning combination are removed from the reels. The remaining symbols above the removed positions drop downward to fill the gaps. New symbols fall from above to fill the top of the reel to its current height. The new configuration is then evaluated for further wins. This process repeats until no more wins are formed. All wins from a chain of tumbles on a single paid spin are summed.",
      "in_free_spins": "TUMBLE operates identically in Free Spins. WILD multipliers from an EXPANDING WILD that participates in a win are removed after that win before the next tumble.",
      "source_frame": "paytable_p2.png (rules page 1: 'TUMBLE FEATURE' heading confirmed)"
    },

    "expanding_wild": {
      "description": "When one or more WILD symbols land on an eligible reel (reels 2, 3, 4, or 5), each WILD expands vertically to fill the entire reel from bottom to top (the full height of that reel for that spin). The expansion occurs before win evaluation.",
      "multiplier_mechanic": "A multiplier badge is displayed above the reel — the multiplier value equals the number of WILD symbols that landed on that reel before expansion (i.e. how many WILDs triggered the expand). Example observed: 3 WILDs on reel 2 → '3x' badge above reel 2.",
      "multi_reel_multipliers": "If EXPANDING WILDs appear on multiple eligible reels simultaneously, the multipliers from those reels MULTIPLY together (not add). Example: reel 2 gives 2× and reel 4 gives 3× → total multiplier on that tumble = 6×.",
      "in_free_spins": "WILD multipliers are DOUBLED during Free Spins. A single WILD on a reel in FS gives a 2× multiplier (not 1×); two WILDs on the same reel give 4×; three WILDs = 6×. Multiple reels still multiply against each other.",
      "wild_removal_on_tumble": "After a tumble win that involved an EXPANDING WILD, the multiplier badge is removed (WILD consumed in the tumble). The reel then contains normal symbols for the next tumble evaluation.",
      "win_screen_observed": "win_screen.png shows 3 WILD symbols stacked on reel 2, '3x' multiplier badge in orange-gold above reel 2, WIN $1.80 in base game.",
      "source_frame": "paytable_p2.png, win_screen.png"
    },

    "free_spins": {
      "trigger": "4, 5, or 6 SCATTER symbols landing in the same base-game spin (or within a tumble chain) trigger the Free Spins feature.",
      "spins_awarded": {
        "4_scatter": 15,
        "5_scatter": 20,
        "6_scatter": 25
      },
      "retrigger": "No retrigger during Free Spins (SCATTER does not appear on reels during Free Spins).",
      "special_reels": "Free Spins use special reel sets (different symbol distribution from base game). Specific reel differences are documented in rules text but visual confirmation of FS reels is unavailable (see coverage gaps).",
      "wild_multiplier_doubling": "All EXPANDING WILD multipliers are doubled during Free Spins (see expanding_wild section above).",
      "max_win_cap_applies": "If cumulative win during the Free Spins round reaches 10,000× the total bet, the round ends immediately and any remaining free spins are forfeited.",
      "gameplay_captured": false,
      "gameplay_note": "Free Spins gameplay NOT captured: BUY FREE SPINS confirm blocked in demo (jurisdiction=99 'Please log in'); natural trigger not achieved in approximately 200 base-game spins (HIGH volatility; requires 4+ SCATTER simultaneously on 6 reels). All FS mechanics are sourced from paytable_p2.png rules text.",
      "source_frame": "paytable_p2.png"
    },

    "buy_free_spins": {
      "cost_multiplier": 100,
      "cost_at_reference_bet_usd": 200.00,
      "guarantee": "Purchasing guarantees that 4, 5, or 6 SCATTER symbols will appear on the triggering spin, awarding 15, 20, or 25 Free Spins respectively. The exact count is randomly determined.",
      "rtp_when_bought": 95.93,
      "demo_status": "BLOCKED in jurisdiction=99 demo. The Buy Free Spins dialog opens correctly (showing '$200.00' cost, red X cancel button left, green checkmark confirm button right), but pressing confirm triggers a 'Please log in' overlay. Purchase cannot be completed in demo.",
      "source_frame": "bonus_buy_dialog.png, paytable_p3.png"
    },

    "max_win": {
      "multiplier": 10000,
      "applies_to": "Both base game and Free Spins",
      "cap_behaviour": "If the 10,000× cap is reached during Free Spins, the round ends immediately (remaining spins forfeited). In base game, any single tumble chain result capped at 10,000×.",
      "source_frame": "paytable_p3.png (OCR confirmed: 'MAX WIN' heading, '10,000X')"
    },

    "ways_to_win": {
      "direction": "Left to right only, on adjacent reels starting from reel 1",
      "minimum_match": "3 symbols on 3 adjacent reels beginning at reel 1",
      "gap_rule": "A gap (empty or different symbol column) between matching symbols breaks the win. Illustrated in paytable_p1.png: right diagram shows dots on reels 1 and 3 with a highlighted red gap on reel 2 = invalid (red X).",
      "highest_win_rule": "Only the highest win per way is paid; multiple ways are summed.",
      "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (ways-to-win diagram)"
    }
  },

  "screens": {
    "preview": {
      "file": "preview.png",
      "type": "loading splash",
      "background": "Pure solid black",
      "layout": "Vertically stacked, centre-aligned elements",
      "elements": [
        {
          "element": "Game logo",
          "position": "Upper-centre of screen",
          "description": "The text 'BLAZING WILDS MEGAWAYS' styled with fire/flame effect on each letter. Letter colours appear in a blue-red-gold gradient treatment; flames rise from the tops of letters. 'MEGAWAYS' rendered slightly smaller or as a secondary line beneath 'BLAZING WILDS'."
        },
        {
          "element": "Provider logo",
          "position": "Centre of screen, below game logo",
          "description": "Pragmatic Play logo: white or light-coloured text 'PRAGMATIC PLAY' with an orange circular badge to the left featuring a stylised crown or 'P' icon."
        },
        {
          "element": "Loading progress bar",
          "position": "Lower-centre, below provider logo",
          "description": "Horizontal bar spanning roughly half the screen width. Shows loading progress. Appears approximately 50% filled at the captured moment."
        },
        {
          "element": "Megaways licence notice",
          "position": "Bottom of screen",
          "description": "White text: 'MEGAWAYS™ IS USED UNDER LICENCE FROM BIG TIME GAMING'. A red rectangular badge with 'BIG TIME GAMING' or 'BTG' text is positioned to the right of or after this text."
        }
      ],
      "accessibility_notes": {
        "blind": "Loading state only; no interactable elements. Screen reader should announce game title and provider.",
        "colorblind": "All text on black background — high contrast. The progress bar (if any colour-coded) may not convey progress to deuteranopes/protanopes if only colour changes; shape fill should be primary cue.",
        "motor": "No interaction required on this screen."
      }
    },

    "base_game": {
      "file": "base_game.png",
      "secondary_file": "autoplay.png (same state, different MEGAWAYS count and bottom hint text)",
      "type": "main game field",
      "megaways_count_in_frame": "648 (base_game.png), 52920 (autoplay.png — different spin state)",
      "layout_description": "Horizontal layout. Left strip: BUY FREE SPINS panel (vertical, dark crimson-red). Centre: 6-reel grid. Right strip: Jester character decoration. Bottom: full-width control bar.",
      "elements": [
        {
          "element": "BUY FREE SPINS panel",
          "position": "Far left, full vertical height",
          "description": "Dark crimson-red vertical strip. Text reads 'BUY FREE SPINS' in yellow-gold, price '$200.00' or similar in white text. Clicking this area opens the bonus_buy_dialog.",
          "state": "Active / clickable in base game (blocked in jurisdiction=99 demo after click)"
        },
        {
          "element": "Reel grid",
          "position": "Centre of game window",
          "description": "6 vertical reel columns, each with gold metallic top and bottom rails. Each column displays 2–7 symbols depending on that spin's reel height. Columns are separated by thin dark vertical dividers. Top of each column has decorative gold stars and dots along the rail."
        },
        {
          "element": "MEGAWAYS counter badge",
          "position": "Top-right area, above reel grid",
          "description": "Orange-gold badge showing the current spin's total ways count, e.g. '648 MEGAWAYS'. Updates every spin. Text in dark colour on the orange badge."
        },
        {
          "element": "Jester character",
          "position": "Right side of screen, outside the reel grid",
          "description": "Full-body illustrated Jester in colourful costume (orange, purple, blue with white ruffles, gold accents). Holding juggling clubs. Decorative mascot — non-interactive."
        },
        {
          "element": "CREDIT display",
          "position": "Bottom bar, centre-left",
          "description": "Label 'CREDIT' above a dollar amount in white/gold text. Observed value: '$99,982.30' (demo balance)."
        },
        {
          "element": "BET display and controls",
          "position": "Bottom bar, centre",
          "description": "Label 'BET' above the current bet amount (e.g. '$2.00'). Adjacent '+' and '-' buttons to adjust bet."
        },
        {
          "element": "SPIN button",
          "position": "Bottom bar, centre-right",
          "description": "Large circular button. Primary action to start a spin."
        },
        {
          "element": "AUTOPLAY button",
          "position": "Bottom bar, right of SPIN",
          "description": "Button to open autoplay configuration. In jurisdiction=99 demo, opening autoplay requires login."
        },
        {
          "element": "Left control buttons",
          "position": "Bottom bar, far left",
          "description": "Small icon buttons: hamburger menu (≡), speed control, speaker/sound icon, information (ⓘ) icon. Left-to-right order."
        },
        {
          "element": "'SPIN TO WIN!' message",
          "position": "Bottom of reel area or lower reel rail",
          "description": "Text 'SPIN TO WIN!' in gold. Appears as an ambient encouragement message when no win is active."
        },
        {
          "element": "Turbo spin hint",
          "position": "Bottom-centre (visible in autoplay.png)",
          "description": "Text 'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN' in white/light colour, centred at bottom. Appears as a keyboard hint for turbo spin mode."
        }
      ],
      "accessibility_notes": {
        "blind": "MEGAWAYS count changes every spin — a live-updating number with no described audio equivalent in captures. CREDIT and BET values are visible as text. 'SPIN TO WIN!' is decorative text.",
        "colorblind": "SPIN button (circular) is shape-distinguished from AUTOPLAY and menu buttons. BET +/- buttons use +/- symbols. No colour-only status indicators in primary controls.",
        "motor": "Keyboard: SPACE to spin (per rules page 5 of 7). Bet adjustment requires clicking + or - buttons. No drag controls observed. AUTOPLAY (if accessible) would reduce repeated click requirement."
      }
    },

    "win_screen": {
      "file": "win_screen.png",
      "type": "post-spin win display (base game)",
      "megaways_count_in_frame": 1440,
      "bet_in_frame": "$2.00",
      "win_amount_in_frame": "$1.80",
      "description": "Reel 2 displays 3 WILD symbols stacked vertically (the reel expanded to show 3 identical WILD symbols, each in the orange flame / gold 'WILD' text design). A multiplier badge reading '3x' appears in orange-gold directly above reel 2. Other visible symbols: reel 1 shows Q (purple) and partial other symbols; reel 3 shows '10' (magenta) upper, J (green) lower; reel 4 bottom shows Ring; reel 6 bottom shows Diamond (blue gem). The STOP button (square shape, replacing the circular SPIN button) is visible in the control bar, indicating an active win/tumble is in progress.",
      "expanding_wild_demonstration": "This frame is the definitive demonstration of the EXPANDING WILD + MULTIPLIER mechanic: 3 WILDs on reel 2 → full reel expansion → '3x' badge above → multiplier applied to win calculation.",
      "win_display": "'WIN $1.80' displayed in the bottom bar area in gold text.",
      "accessibility_notes": {
        "blind": "WIN amount is text-based '$1.80' — readable. The '3x' multiplier badge is visual-only above the reel. Multiplier value is not communicated by any text element in the primary game field (only the badge number).",
        "colorblind": "STOP button is square vs circular SPIN — shape-differentiated. WIN text is readable. The '3x' badge in orange-gold should be distinguishable by shape (circular badge with numeral) even without colour.",
        "motor": "STOP button replaces SPIN during active tumble — player can press to interrupt the cascade if desired."
      }
    },

    "paytable": {
      "file": "paytable_p1.png",
      "type": "paytable page 1 of 7",
      "header_text": "All symbols pay from left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel",
      "layout": "2-row symbol grid (5 symbols per row, 10 total paying symbols). Below the grid: WILD symbol + description. Below WILD: SCATTER symbol + description. Below SCATTER: 'Ways to win' diagram.",
      "symbol_grid_order": "Row 1 (left to right): Diamond, Red Seven, Treasure Chest, Cash Stack, Ring. Row 2 (left to right): A, K, Q, J, 10.",
      "wild_description_text": "This symbol is WILD and substitutes for all symbols except for SCATTER. It appears on reels 2, 3, 4 and 5.",
      "scatter_description_text": "Not fully legible from captured frames — see unreadable_or_uncertain",
      "ways_to_win_diagram": {
        "left_diagram": "White grid with black dots on two adjacent columns, green checkmark below. Caption/label indicates valid adjacent-reel win.",
        "right_diagram": "White grid with a red highlighted gap column between two groups of dots, red X below. Indicates invalid win due to non-adjacent reels."
      },
      "accessibility_notes": {
        "blind": "Each symbol in the grid has its payout values listed as text alongside the icon. Screen reader can read '6 - $10.00 / 5 - $5.00 / 4 - $3.00 / 3 - $1.50' for Diamond, etc.",
        "colorblind": "Valid/invalid win diagram uses green checkmark and red X — shape-based differentiators (checkmark vs X) work without colour. Symbol identification in paytable relies on shape + payout position, not colour alone."
      }
    },

    "rules_pages": [
      {
        "file": "paytable_p2.png",
        "manifest_type": "rules",
        "page": 1,
        "topics": ["TUMBLE FEATURE", "EXPANDING WILD", "FREE SPINS"],
        "key_content": {
          "tumble_feature": "Winning symbols are removed; remaining symbols fall down; new symbols fill from the top. Repeat until no wins. All wins from a chain count.",
          "expanding_wild": "WILD expands to fill the entire reel it lands on. Multiplier = number of WILDs on that reel. Multiple WILDs on different reels multiply together. Multipliers are DOUBLED in Free Spins.",
          "free_spins": "4 SCATTER = 15 Free Spins; 5 SCATTER = 20 Free Spins; 6 SCATTER = 25 Free Spins. Special reels active. SCATTER does not appear during Free Spins. No retrigger."
        }
      },
      {
        "file": "paytable_p3.png",
        "manifest_type": "rules",
        "page": 2,
        "topics": ["MAX WIN", "BUY FREE SPINS"],
        "key_content": {
          "max_win": "10,000× the total bet is the maximum win in both base game and Free Spins. Free Spins end immediately if the cap is reached.",
          "buy_free_spins": "Cost is 100× the total bet. Guarantees 4, 5 or 6 SCATTER symbols on the triggering spin (awarding 15, 20 or 25 Free Spins respectively)."
        }
      },
      {
        "file": "paytable_p4.png",
        "manifest_type": "rules",
        "page": 3,
        "topics": ["VOLATILITY", "RTP", "BET LIMITS", "GENERAL RULES"],
        "key_content": {
          "volatility": "HIGH — represented by 5 of 5 lightning bolt indicators",
          "rtp_default": "96.06%",
          "rtp_buy_free_spins": "95.93%",
          "bet_min": "$0.20",
          "bet_max": "$240.00",
          "general_rules_excerpt": "Malfunction voids all pays and plays.",
          "keyboard_controls_mentioned": "SPACE and ENTER for spin start/stop"
        }
      },
      {
        "file": "paytable_p5.png",
        "manifest_type": "rules",
        "page": 4,
        "topics": ["HOW TO PLAY", "MAIN GAME INTERFACE"],
        "key_content": {
          "interface_guide": "Describes each UI element: hamburger menu (≡) for settings; speed button; speaker icon for sound; ⓘ button for information screen; CREDIT display; BET display with +/- buttons; SPIN button; AUTOPLAY button. SPACE = spin/stop; ENTER = spin/stop."
        }
      },
      {
        "file": "paytable_p6.png",
        "manifest_type": "rules",
        "page": 5,
        "topics": ["SETTINGS MENU", "INFORMATION SCREEN", "BET MENU"],
        "key_content": {
          "settings_items": ["INTRO SCREEN (toggle)", "AMBIENT MUSIC (toggle)", "SOUND FX (toggle)", "GAME HISTORY (link)"],
          "information_screen_navigation": "Navigate pages using left arrow (◄), close button (X), and right arrow (►) buttons",
          "bet_menu": "Access via +/- or BET area to open full bet selection menu",
          "max_win_repeated": "10,000× the total bet maximum win is reiterated on this page as '10000X'"
        }
      },
      {
        "file": "paytable_p7.png",
        "manifest_type": "rules",
        "page": 6,
        "topics": ["AUTOPLAY"],
        "key_content": {
          "autoplay_instructions": "Click the number button corresponding to desired number of auto-spins to start. SKIP SCREENS option available (skips intro/outro screens during autoplay).",
          "demo_restriction_note": "Autoplay requires login in jurisdiction=99 demo"
        }
      }
    ],

    "settings": {
      "file": "settings.png",
      "type": "system settings panel",
      "appearance": "Dark semi-transparent overlay panel with rounded corners, appearing over the base game",
      "elements": [
        {
          "element": "GAME HISTORY",
          "type": "text link / button",
          "description": "White text link to view game history. Positioned at top of panel."
        },
        {
          "element": "TOTAL BET",
          "type": "value display with adjustment buttons",
          "description": "Displays current total bet '$2.00'. Two circular buttons: '+' (green, right) and '-' (green, left) to adjust bet amount."
        },
        {
          "element": "BATTERY SAVER",
          "type": "toggle switch",
          "state_observed": "OFF (grey / inactive)",
          "description": "When on, presumably reduces graphical effects (fire animations etc). Grey toggle indicates inactive state."
        },
        {
          "element": "AMBIENT MUSIC",
          "type": "toggle switch",
          "state_observed": "ON (green / active)",
          "description": "Controls background music. Green toggle = enabled."
        },
        {
          "element": "SOUND FX",
          "type": "toggle switch",
          "state_observed": "ON (green / active)",
          "description": "Controls sound effects. Green toggle = enabled."
        }
      ],
      "accessibility_notes": {
        "blind": "BATTERY SAVER, AMBIENT MUSIC, SOUND FX are toggles that affect audio/visual output. Screen readers should report on/off state. GAME HISTORY provides gameplay history for review.",
        "deaf": "AMBIENT MUSIC and SOUND FX can be independently toggled. No sound-only game information identified in captured frames.",
        "colorblind": "Toggle on/off uses green vs grey — colour-only difference. Shape of the toggle does not change between states. This is a colorblind accessibility concern. BATTERY SAVER off = grey; MUSIC/FX on = green — no shape or position differentiation.",
        "motor": "All settings accessible via click. No keyboard navigation of settings panel observed from captures."
      }
    },

    "bonus_buy_dialog": {
      "file": "bonus_buy_dialog.png",
      "type": "bonus purchase dialog",
      "appearance": "Centred modal overlay on top of the live game (52920 MEGAWAYS visible in background). Dark background with rounded corners.",
      "elements": [
        {
          "element": "Title text",
          "content": "BUY FREE SPINS $200.00",
          "style": "Gold / warm yellow text"
        },
        {
          "element": "Cancel button (X)",
          "position": "Left side of dialog",
          "description": "Red circle with white X icon. Closes the dialog without purchase."
        },
        {
          "element": "Confirm button (checkmark)",
          "position": "Right side of dialog",
          "description": "Green circle with white checkmark icon. In real-money mode: executes the purchase. In demo (jurisdiction=99): triggers 'Please log in' message popup — purchase blocked."
        }
      ],
      "demo_behaviour": "Confirm button opens 'Please log in' overlay. BUY FREE SPINS cannot be tested in demo.",
      "accessibility_notes": {
        "blind": "Dialog announces 'BUY FREE SPINS $200.00'. Cancel and Confirm are visually distinguished by icon and colour only — screen reader labels ('Cancel' / 'Confirm') are not confirmed from captures.",
        "colorblind": "Red X (cancel) vs Green checkmark (confirm) — shape-differentiated (X vs checkmark) which works without colour.",
        "motor": "Only two choices (cancel / confirm) in dialog. ESC key behaviour not confirmed from captures."
      }
    }
  },

  "technical_summary": {
    "reel_count": 6,
    "min_rows": 2,
    "max_rows": 7,
    "max_ways": 117649,
    "symbol_count_total": 12,
    "symbol_count_paying": 10,
    "symbol_count_special": 2,
    "bet_mechanic": "megaways (ways-to-win, left-to-right)",
    "features": ["megaways", "tumble", "expanding_wild", "multiplier", "free_spins", "buy_free_spins"],
    "free_spins_triggered_by": "4, 5 or 6 SCATTER in base game spin or tumble chain",
    "free_spins_counts": [15, 20, 25],
    "wild_on_reels": [2, 3, 4, 5],
    "scatter_on_reels": "all 6 (base game only)",
    "multiplier_in_base": "equals count of WILDs on reel at landing; multiple reels multiply",
    "multiplier_in_free_spins": "doubled vs base game equivalent",
    "buy_free_spins_cost_multiplier": 100,
    "max_win_multiplier": 10000,
    "rtp_default_pct": 96.06,
    "rtp_buy_pct": 95.93,
    "volatility": "high",
    "volatility_badge_value": "5/5",
    "bet_min_usd": 0.20,
    "bet_max_usd": 240.00,
    "currency_shown": "USD",
    "keyboard_controls": ["SPACE (spin/stop)", "ENTER (spin/stop)"],
    "battery_saver_mode": true,
    "intro_screen_toggle": true
  },

  "coverage_gaps": [
    {
      "item": "Free Spins gameplay",
      "reason": "BUY FREE SPINS confirm blocked in demo (jurisdiction=99 — 'Please log in'); natural trigger not achieved in approximately 200 base-game spins (HIGH volatility; requires 4+ SCATTER simultaneously across 6 reels during a single spin or tumble chain). All Free Spins mechanics documented from rules text in paytable_p2.png.",
      "missing_visuals": ["free spins reel set", "FS wild multiplier doubling in action", "FS win screen", "max-win cap trigger during FS"]
    },
    {
      "item": "Autoplay configuration panel",
      "reason": "Jurisdiction=99 demo requires login to open the autoplay panel. Captured a base game frame with 'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN' hint text instead. Autoplay options (number of spins, loss limits, win limits) are described in paytable_p7.png rules text.",
      "missing_visuals": ["autoplay spin count selection buttons", "win limit / loss limit fields if any"]
    },
    {
      "item": "SCATTER symbol full description text",
      "reason": "The SCATTER description text below the crown icon on paytable_p1.png was not fully legible from the available captures; the trigger rules (4/5/6 SCATTER → 15/20/25 FS) were confirmed from paytable_p2.png. SCATTER payout values (if any direct scatter pays exist) not confirmed.",
      "missing_visuals": ["SCATTER rule text in paytable_p1"]
    },
    {
      "item": "Settings panel keyboard navigation",
      "reason": "Toggle states were visible (green/grey) but keyboard accessibility of the settings toggles was not confirmed from captures."
    }
  ],

  "unreadable_or_uncertain": [
    {
      "item": "SCATTER direct pay amounts",
      "detail": "It is not confirmed from captured frames whether SCATTER symbols pay a direct prize (e.g. 3 SCATTER = 0.5× bet) in addition to triggering Free Spins. Many Megaways implementations do not pay scatter prizes. Rules text on paytable_p2 describes only the FS trigger, not a separate scatter prize. Value treated as null / trigger-only.",
      "confidence": "low"
    },
    {
      "item": "BUY FREE SPINS SCATTER distribution probability",
      "detail": "The 100× purchase guarantees 4, 5, or 6 SCATTER — but the probability weighting of each outcome is not disclosed in any captured frame.",
      "confidence": "not available"
    },
    {
      "item": "Symbol names (Cash Stack, Ring, Treasure Chest, Red Seven)",
      "detail": "These names are descriptive interpretations by the doc-writer based on visual appearance. The paytable page shows icons only without text name labels. Official internal names may differ.",
      "confidence": "medium — shapes clearly identified"
    },
    {
      "item": "Game release date",
      "detail": "No release date visible in any captured frame.",
      "confidence": "not available from frames"
    },
    {
      "item": "Maximum EXPANDING WILD multiplier achievable",
      "detail": "Maximum WILDs per reel in Megaways is bounded by the reel height (up to 7), so a single reel could theoretically produce up to 7× in base game or 14× in free spins. Multiple reel combination ceiling is not stated. The max_win cap of 10,000× is the practical ceiling regardless.",
      "confidence": "mechanics inferred from rules; exact maximum multiplier badge value not tested"
    },
    {
      "item": "Whether WILD multiplier badge persists across multiple tumbles if WILD not used in first win",
      "detail": "Rules text says multipliers are removed after a tumble win involving the WILD. Behaviour when the expanding WILD is on the reel but not part of the winning combination in a given tumble step is not explicitly described in captured text.",
      "confidence": "uncertain — not capturable from available frames"
    },
    {
      "item": "Free spins mislabelled frames",
      "detail": "Frames originally labelled free_spins_p1 through free_spins_p9 and free_spins_trigger in the original capture session are ALL identical to a base-game spin state (WIN $0.30, 864 MEGAWAYS, same reel layout). These were mislabelled by the capturer — no actual Free Spins gameplay was captured. Frame free_spins_p10 shows the 'Please log in' overlay from the BUY FREE SPINS confirm attempt. None of these frames are included in the manifest; the mislabelling is documented here for completeness.",
      "confidence": "confirmed by visual inspection"
    }
  ]
}