Book of Golden Sands

{
  "game": {
    "name": "Book of Golden Sands",
    "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
    "slot_id": "26b52087-c7b0-47b9-8ae6-15d7f1e72f94",
    "theme": "Ancient Egypt — pharaohs, Cleopatra, cobras, scarabs, lotus flowers and magical books set against warm desert sand and golden pyramid dusk. Central motif is a golden book (the Book of Golden Sands) that serves as both Wild and Scatter, and opens to reveal the special expanding symbol in Free Spins.",
    "documentation_purpose": "Exhaustive accessibility documentation (blind/low-vision screen-reader users, deaf/hard-of-hearing, color-blind of all types, motor-impaired) from 28 desktop screenshots (1280x800) and OCR ground truth plus zoomed crops.",
    "method_notes": "All symbols identified and payouts verified with zoom crops (x4–x6) from info_p1.png paytable. Numbers taken verbatim from on-screen OCR text. Items that remained unclear after zooming are listed in 'unreadable_or_uncertain' and are NOT invented. WILD multiplier, reels count, ways, RTP, bet limits and max-win all verified from multiple frames.",
    "language": "English"
  },

  "color_palette": {
    "base_game_background": "Deep warm maroon/dark red textured fabric or leather behind the reels; decorative gold-bordered reel frame. Outer frame of the canvas: warm sandy amber with desert and pyramid silhouette.",
    "reel_frame": "Ornate gold-on-dark-red border with Egyptian motif relief carvings; each reel cell separated by thin gold lines on a dark crimson/mahogany background.",
    "ui_left_bar": "Vertical dark-gold panel on far left showing 'BUY FREE SPINS / $200' in bold red text on a black-and-gold sign.",
    "title_banner": "Game logo 'BOOK OF GOLDEN SANDS' rendered in 3D golden letters with reddish-orange glow, placed at the top-center of the screen above the reels.",
    "info_screens_background": "Dark blackish-purple/violet panel overlaid on the game, with light-green navigation arrows at the bottom.",
    "free_spins_background": "Warm deep amber-orange tone behind the reels during Free Spins, contrasting with the cooler maroon of the base game.",
    "win_overlay_background": "Near-black with radial gold light burst for large wins; 'SUPERB!' in bright gold shading; teal/turquoise wings flanking the win value banner.",
    "congratulations_screen": "Deep teal/green central panel with bright gold 'CONGRATULATIONS!' header; two stone pillar columns in warm amber on either side.",
    "accent_colors": "Gold (frames, text, symbol borders, WILD), crimson/deep red (reel background, buy-spins sign), violet/purple (Cleopatra symbol card background, info screen overlay), teal/cyan (crystal lotus symbol, win-overlay wings, bottom navigation arrows), bright green (confirm/autoplay start button, toggle 'on' state), white (button text, bottom-bar spin controls)."
  },

  "grid": {
    "reels": 6,
    "rows": 4,
    "total_cells": 24,
    "ways_to_win": 729,
    "ways_note": "Base game: 729 ways-to-win. During Free Spins with expanding special symbol the active ways increase dynamically: 27 ways when symbol expands on 3 reels, 150 ways when it expands on all reels (verified from free_spins_expanding.png and free_spins_expanding2.png captions).",
    "win_direction": "Left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel. Wins are combinations of the same symbol on consecutive reels beginning at reel 1.",
    "win_counting": "Only the highest win per way is paid; when winning on multiple ways all wins are added to the total win.",
    "source": "info_p1.png (ways diagram), info_p4.png (win rules text)"
  },

  "symbols": {
    "note": "Six high-value themed symbols + five low-value gem symbols + WILD + SCATTER. All symbols identified by visual inspection with zoom crops from info_p1.png. Payouts are actual coin wins at the demo bet ($2.00 total bet, i.e., $2.00 / 729 ways per way). Values are shown as dollar amounts per the paytable.",

    "high_value": [
      {
        "rank": 1,
        "name": "Golden Pharaoh",
        "description": "A golden statue/bust of an Egyptian pharaoh facing forward, richly decorated with a headdress. Deep gold coloring with dark shadowing, framed in a gold-bordered dark card.",
        "payouts": {"6": "$10.00", "5": "$5.00", "4": "$3.50", "3": "$2.00"},
        "source": "info_p1.png row 1 leftmost symbol, confirmed by zoom crop _sym1_pharaoh.png"
      },
      {
        "rank": 2,
        "name": "Cobra (golden cobra with headdress)",
        "description": "A rearing golden cobra wearing a striped Egyptian nemes headdress in blue and gold. Body coiled, hood spread, with a blue jewel at the neck. Warm gold body on a dark green-framed card.",
        "payouts": {"6": "$8.00", "5": "$4.00", "4": "$3.00", "3": "$1.80"},
        "source": "info_p1.png row 1 second from left, confirmed by zoom crop _sym2_cobra.png"
      },
      {
        "rank": 3,
        "name": "Cleopatra",
        "description": "A beautiful woman in Egyptian queen regalia: blue-black hair, golden headdress crown, blue-and-gold collar necklace. She holds a glowing pink/magenta orb in one hand. Background of the card is deep violet/purple with gold border.",
        "payouts": {"6": "$6.00", "5": "$3.50", "4": "$2.50", "3": "$1.50"},
        "source": "info_p1.png row 1 third from left, confirmed by zoom crop _sym3_cleopatra.png"
      },
      {
        "rank": 4,
        "name": "Cobra snake (colorful upright cobra)",
        "description": "A colorful cobra rising from a golden base, body in purple/violet and green with a blue gem pendant. Different from rank-2 (no headdress, more vibrant body colors). Framed in a green-bordered card.",
        "payouts": {"6": "$5.00", "5": "$3.00", "4": "$2.00", "3": "$1.20"},
        "source": "info_p1.png row 1 fourth from left, confirmed by zoom crop _sym4_snake.png"
      },
      {
        "rank": 5,
        "name": "Crystal Lotus",
        "description": "A stylized lotus flower made of ice-blue/crystal facets with small pink gem accents at the base petals. The overall shape is an upward-blooming flower, light blue-white crystalline with gold base. Framed on a dark teal/blue card.",
        "payouts": {"6": "$4.00", "5": "$2.50", "4": "$1.50", "3": "$0.90"},
        "source": "info_p1.png row 1 fifth from left, confirmed by zoom crop _sym5_lotus.png"
      },
      {
        "rank": 6,
        "name": "Golden Winged Disc (solar scarab)",
        "description": "A golden winged solar disc or scarab emblem — symmetrical pair of curved golden wings spread wide with a central disc/body, hanging jewel pendants visible. Glows warm gold. Framed on a dark teal/blue card with dotted border.",
        "payouts": {"6": "$4.00", "5": "$2.50", "4": "$1.50", "3": "$0.90"},
        "source": "info_p1.png row 1 rightmost high symbol, confirmed by zoom crop _sym6_scarab.png"
      }
    ],

    "low_value": [
      {
        "rank": 7,
        "name": "Heart of Ra (red heart gem)",
        "description": "A large pink-to-red heart-shaped gem with a golden Eye of Horus (Udjat eye) motif in the center. Gold frame around the heart. Distinctly heart-shaped; color is deep rose-pink/crimson.",
        "payouts": {"6": "$3.00", "5": "$2.00", "4": "$1.00", "3": "$0.70"},
        "colorblind_note": "Shape is a heart — distinguishable by shape regardless of red-green color blindness.",
        "source": "info_p1.png row 2 first, confirmed by zoom crops _gem1.png and _basegame_reels.png"
      },
      {
        "rank": 8,
        "name": "Blue Hexagon Scarab",
        "description": "A hexagonal flat gem in sky-blue with a golden scarab beetle symbol in the center. The blue background is vivid and the gold scarab is detailed. Gold beveled edge around the hexagon.",
        "payouts": {"6": "$3.00", "5": "$2.00", "4": "$1.00", "3": "$0.70"},
        "colorblind_note": "Shape is a hexagon — distinguishable by shape from the heart (row 7) and diamond/triangle shapes.",
        "source": "info_p1.png row 2 second, confirmed by zoom crop _gem2.png and _basegame_reels.png"
      },
      {
        "rank": 9,
        "name": "Purple Ankh Diamond",
        "description": "A diamond/rhombus-shaped gem in vivid purple/violet with a golden Ankh (Egyptian cross) symbol in the center. Gold frame around the gem. The purple is distinctly magenta-violet.",
        "payouts": {"6": "$2.50", "5": "$1.50", "4": "$0.70", "3": "$0.50"},
        "colorblind_note": "Rhombus/diamond shape distinguishes it. The Ankh cross inside is a unique shape cue.",
        "source": "info_p1.png row 2 third, confirmed by zoom crop _gem3.png"
      },
      {
        "rank": 10,
        "name": "Gold Triangle Lotus",
        "description": "A rounded triangular/shield-shaped amber-gold gem with a stylized lotus or palm-leaf emblem etched in gold on a warm golden background. Very warm yellow-gold tone.",
        "payouts": {"6": "$2.50", "5": "$1.50", "4": "$0.70", "3": "$0.50"},
        "colorblind_note": "Triangle/shield shape distinguishes it from other low symbols.",
        "source": "info_p1.png row 2 fourth, confirmed by zoom crop _gem4.png"
      },
      {
        "rank": 11,
        "name": "Green Spiral Coin",
        "description": "A circular coin or disc in vivid emerald-green with a gold border and a golden spiral/scroll symbol in the center. Round shape, the most rounded of the five low gems.",
        "payouts": {"6": "$2.50", "5": "$1.50", "4": "$0.70", "3": "$0.50"},
        "colorblind_note": "Circular shape and unique spiral symbol are non-color identifiers. Green coin is the only round low symbol.",
        "source": "info_p1.png row 2 fifth, confirmed by zoom crop _gem5.png"
      }
    ],

    "wild": {
      "name": "WILD",
      "description": "A golden statue/idol of an Egyptian deity (Anubis-style figure or pharaoh god) with the word 'WILD' displayed in bold gold letters beneath or in front of it. Rich gold coloring, elaborate headdress with a red jewel, outstretched arms. The WILD symbol itself appears to carry a multiplier badge (2x or 3x) displayed as an overlay on the symbol when it lands.",
      "reels": "Reels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (does NOT appear on reel 1)",
      "function": "Substitutes for all symbols except the SCATTER symbol. When a WILD hits, it carries a random multiplier of 2x or 3x that applies to all winning combinations it participates in.",
      "multiplier": "Randomly 2x or 3x per landing",
      "source": "info_p2.png (WILD rules text and image), free_spins_trigger.png (shows '2x WILD' on reel)"
    },

    "scatter": {
      "name": "SCATTER (Book of Golden Sands)",
      "description": "A golden book with ornate cover — the 'Book of Golden Sands' itself. The cover features a green/emerald inlay with a golden scarab beetle emblem at the center, gold jewel-encrusted frame around the cover. The spine and pages are gold. Glows with warm golden light.",
      "reels": "All reels (1–6)",
      "function": "3 or more SCATTER symbols anywhere on the reels trigger the Free Spins feature (10 free spins). The SCATTER also pays: 3=$4.00, 4=$20.00, 5=$100.00, 6=$1,000.00.",
      "payouts": {"6": "$1,000.00", "5": "$100.00", "4": "$20.00", "3": "$4.00"},
      "note": "The SCATTER symbol is also the book that opens during the special symbol selection sequence at the start of Free Spins.",
      "source": "info_p1.png (scatter payout text + zoom _scatter_ref2.png), info_p2.png (Free Spins rules)"
    }
  },

  "technical_summary": {
    "rtp_percent": 96.46,
    "rtp_buy_free_spins_percent": 96.38,
    "rtp_source": "info_p4.png: 'The theoretical RTP of this game is 96.46%. The RTP of the game when using BUY FREE SPINS is 96.38%'",
    "volatility": "High — shown as 5 flame icons (all filled) next to the word 'VOLATILITY' on info_p4.png. Text reads: 'High volatility games pay out less often on average but the chance to hit big wins in a short time span is higher.'",
    "volatility_source": "info_p4.png (volatility bar and text), preview.png (VOLATILITY rating visible in corner)",
    "bet_min": "$0.20",
    "bet_max": "$100.00",
    "bet_source": "info_p4.png: 'MINIMUM BET: $0.20 / MAXIMUM BET: $100.00' — confirmed by zoom crop _maxbet_line.png",
    "bet_note": "Manifest notes mentioned $250 max — the in-game screen clearly states $100.00. Using on-screen value.",
    "demo_default_bet": "$2.00",
    "demo_credit_start": "$100,000.00",
    "max_win": "10,000x bet",
    "max_win_rule": "The maximum win amount is limited to 10,000x bet in both base game and free spins. If the total win of a FREE SPINS round reaches 10,000x bet, the round immediately ends, win is awarded and all remaining free spins are forfeited.",
    "max_win_source": "info_p3.png (MAX WIN section), info_p6.png (BET MENU section repeats the 10000x cap)",
    "reels_count": 6,
    "rows_count": 4,
    "ways": 729,
    "win_mechanics": "Wins pay left-to-right on adjacent reels from the leftmost reel. All values expressed as actual wins in coins. Only the highest win per way is paid. Multiple way wins are summed.",
    "keyboard_controls": "SPACE and ENTER can be used to start and stop the spin.",
    "currency_toggle": "CREDIT and BET labels at the bottom switch between coins view and cash view when clicked.",
    "bonus_buy": "YES — 'BUY FREE SPINS' button on the left side of the base game screen. Cost: 100x current total bet ($200 at $2.00 bet). Instantly triggers 10 Free Spins with special symbol selection."
  },

  "features": {
    "free_spins": {
      "trigger_natural": "3 or more SCATTER (book) symbols anywhere on the 6 reels.",
      "trigger_buy": "BUY FREE SPINS for 100x current total bet (e.g. $200 at $2.00 bet). Both natural and bought trigger 10 Free Spins.",
      "spins_awarded": 10,
      "retrigger": "3 or more SCATTER symbols during the free spins round award 10 more free spins with the same current special symbol. No limit to retriggers.",
      "special_expanding_symbol_mechanic": {
        "selection": "Before the first free spin begins, a book-opening animation plays. One of the regular symbols (any of the 11 themed/gem symbols) is randomly chosen as the 'Special Expanding Symbol' and revealed on the left page of the book.",
        "selection_screen": "Shows an open golden book on a violet/purple panel background. The left page glows and displays the chosen symbol icon. Text at bottom: 'SELECTING SPECIAL EXPANDING SYMBOL'. Then a confirmation overlay: 'YOU HAVE WON 10 FREE SPINS WITH SPECIAL EXPANDING SYMBOL' with the symbol shown on the book page.",
        "buy_selection_difference": "When triggered via Bonus Buy, the symbol shown on the left book page appears to be a high-value character (e.g. Pharaoh or Cleopatra); natural triggers can produce any symbol including low gems.",
        "expansion_trigger": "At the end of each free spin, if at least 3 instances of the special symbol are present on different reels, the symbol expands vertically to fill all positions on those reels (up to 4 positions per reel).",
        "collection_mechanic": "After expansion, one instance of the symbol is 'collected' at the top of each reel where it expanded. On future spins those reels expand as '3 plus the number already collected on top', up to a maximum of 10 per reel.",
        "payout_during_expansion": "The expanding symbol pays according to its normal paytable but counts ways based on the number of expanded positions per reel, including non-adjacent positions. Example captured: '9 X [symbol] PAYS $18.90 ON 27 WAYS' (free_spins_expanding.png) and '16 X [symbol] PAYS $105.00 ON 150 WAYS' (free_spins_expanding2.png, symbol filled all 6 reels).",
        "special_reels": "Special reels (different reel strips) are active during Free Spins.",
        "source": "info_p2.png (Free Spins Rules full text), free_spins_selecting.png, free_spins_won.png, free_spins_expanding.png, free_spins_expanding2.png"
      },
      "wild_in_free_spins": "WILD still appears on reels 2–6 during Free Spins with 2x or 3x random multiplier.",
      "win_display_during_fs": "Running cumulative WIN amount displayed in yellow text at the bottom center ('WIN $144.10', 'WIN $249.10' seen in gameplay frames). FREE SPINS LEFT counter shown in a red badge top-left corner.",
      "fs_background_shift": "Reel background warms to amber-orange during Free Spins (vs. the cooler dark-maroon base game). The outer frame and decorative pillars remain golden.",
      "examples": {
        "natural_trigger_win": "$49.10 in 10 Free Spins (fs_win_screen.png)",
        "bought_trigger_win": "$60.10 in 10 Free Spins (fs_win_screen_buy.png)"
      }
    },

    "bonus_buy": {
      "label": "BUY FREE SPINS",
      "price": "100x current total bet",
      "price_example": "$200 at BET $2.00",
      "dialog": "Centered modal overlay with large gold-outlined dark-red/burgundy box. Large text 'BUY FREE SPINS' in yellow/gold, price '$200' in yellow. Two buttons: red X button (cancel/decline) and green checkmark button (confirm). Below: 'TOTAL BET $2.00' label with minus/plus controls.",
      "dialog_source": "bonus_buy_dialog.png",
      "button_location_base_game": "Vertical button on the far left side of the base game screen, reading 'BUY FREE SPINS / $200' in red text on a black-and-gold bordered sign."
    },

    "win_overlays": {
      "nice": {
        "trigger": "Moderate win during Free Spins",
        "appearance": "Large 'NICE!' text in outlined gold letters; win amount in a teal/turquoise banner with golden decorative wings on both sides; scattered gold coins around the overlay.",
        "example_win": "$25.51 (free_spins_nice.png, cumulative WIN $45.41)"
      },
      "superb": {
        "trigger": "Large win in base game or Free Spins",
        "appearance": "Large 'SUPERB!' text in warm gold with reddish-orange gradient; win amount in teal/turquoise banner with golden wings; abundant gold coin rain animation across the screen. Dark background with central golden radial glow.",
        "example_wins": ["$87.86 (win_screen.png, base game autoplay)", "$24.14 (free_spins_gameplay.png, during FS)"]
      },
      "press_anywhere": "Win overlays in Free Spins show 'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'. They are skipped automatically if SKIP SCREENS is enabled in Autoplay."
    }
  },

  "screens": {
    "preview": {
      "type": "preview",
      "source_file": "preview.png",
      "content": "Intro/splash screen shown before entering the game. Shows two carousel slides cycling. Slide 1 (visible in capture): Game logo 'BOOK OF GOLDEN SANDS' in 3D gold letters center-top; grid of reel symbols visible (pharaoh, cleopatra, cobra, crystal lotus, gems, WILD marker); tagline 'WIN UP TO 10,000 X BET' in large white text at the bottom. A golden pharaoh statue stands tall on the right side. Slide 2 (noted in manifest anomalies): 'MYSTERY SYMBOLS EXPAND UP TO 10 PER REEL'.",
      "controls": "Round circular-arrow ENTER button (white icon on dark circle) on the right; VOLATILITY indicator (5 flames) bottom-right; 'DON'T SHOW NEXT TIME' checkbox in small white text bottom-right.",
      "background": "Warm desert amber sky with pyramid silhouette at dusk in the background. Reels visible but faded.",
      "colorblind_note": "Max-win text is large white on dark — not color-reliant. Enter button uses a shape (circular arrows). Volatility flames are visible if any contrast remains; but text 'VOLATILITY' accompanies the icon."
    },

    "base_game": {
      "type": "base_game",
      "source_file": "base_game.png",
      "overall_layout": "6-reel x 4-row grid centered on screen. Grid is framed in ornate gold-on-dark-red Egyptian relief border. The game logo 'BOOK OF GOLDEN SANDS' sits above the reels.",
      "background": "Dark crimson/maroon textured leather-like reel cells divided by thin gold lines. Outer canvas: warm sandy amber with palm fronds and distant desert/pyramid.",
      "symbols_note": "Random snapshot per spin. The visible frame shows: pharaoh, cleopatra, crystal lotus, heart gem, eye-of-horus blue hex gem, purple ankh gem, golden lotus gem, green spiral coin — representing both high and low value symbols. No specific per-cell layout documented (always changing).",
      "left_panel": "Narrow vertical banner on the far left showing 'BUY FREE SPINS / $200' — red text on black background, gold frame. This is a clickable shortcut button for the Bonus Buy feature.",
      "bottom_bar": {
        "far_left": "A round hamburger MENU button (three white horizontal lines in a dark translucent circle) — opens System Settings. Below it: a round SOUND button (speaker icon). Below that: a round 'i' INFORMATION button — opens the 7-page info booklet.",
        "balance": "Yellow text labels: 'CREDIT $100,000.00' and 'BET $2.00'. Clicking either toggles between coins view and cash view.",
        "center_hint": "'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN' in white text.",
        "right_controls": "Large round SPIN button (white circular-arrow icon) center-right; oval '-' (decrease bet) to its left; oval '+' (increase bet) to its right; round AUTOPLAY button below the spin button.",
        "branding": "'PRAGMATIC PLAY' in small grey text at very bottom-left."
      },
      "colorblind_note": "UI buttons use shapes (circular, oval). CREDIT/BET are text labels. SPIN button is the largest element on the right. BUY FREE SPINS is a distinct vertical left-side element distinguishable by position and text."
    },

    "paytable": {
      "type": "paytable",
      "source_file": "info_p1.png",
      "page": "1/7",
      "title": "GAME RULES",
      "layout": "Dark purple/black overlay panel. Two rows of symbol icons, each icon above its payout table. Top navigation shows page 1/7. Green back/forward arrows at bottom (< and >). Close X button top-right.",
      "first_row_symbols": "Pharaoh / Cobra-with-headdress / Cleopatra / Colorful cobra / Crystal lotus / Golden winged disc",
      "second_row_symbols": "Heart-of-Ra gem / Blue hex scarab gem / Purple ankh diamond / Gold triangle lotus / Green spiral coin",
      "scatter_section": "Bottom-left: 'This is the SCATTER symbol. It appears on all reels.' with the golden book icon. Bottom-right: payout table for 3/4/5/6 SCATTER. Bottom-right corner: 'Ways to win' diagram (dot-matrix showing valid left-to-right patterns with a green tick for valid and red X for invalid). Text: 'Wins awarded for left to right adjacent symbol combinations. The maximum number of possible ways to win is 729.'",
      "colorblind_note": "Symbol identification does not require color — each symbol has a distinct shape. Payout values are white text. Navigation arrows are bright green (color + arrow shape)."
    },

    "rules_p2_wild_and_fs": {
      "type": "rules",
      "source_file": "info_p2.png",
      "page": "2/7",
      "wild_rules_text": "This is the WILD symbol. It appears on reels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Whenever a WILD hits it carries a random multiplier of 2x or 3x that applies to all winning combinations with it.",
      "free_spins_rules_text_summary": "Hit 3 or more SCATTER symbols anywhere on the screen to trigger the FREE SPINS feature. The round starts with 10 free spins. Before the round starts, a random symbol out of all symbols is selected as the special expanding symbol. During the round, after the payout of regular symbols, the special symbol expands vertically to cover all the positions on the reel. Then, on top of each reel where it expanded, one instance of that symbol is collected at the top. Future expansions in the same round on reels that have symbols collected on top of them will expand as 3 plus the number of symbols on top, up to a maximum of 10. The special expanding symbol pays according to its paytable on all reels according to the number of ways given by the number of expanded symbols on each reel, even on non-adjacent positions. Expansion is triggered only if at least 3 special symbols are present at the end of a spin on different reels. Hit 3 or more SCATTER symbols during the round to get 10 more free spins with the current special symbol. There is no limit to the number of possible retriggers. Special reels are in play during the feature."
    },

    "rules_p3_maxwin_buyfspins": {
      "type": "rules",
      "source_file": "info_p3.png",
      "page": "3/7",
      "max_win_text": "The maximum win amount is limited to 10,000x bet in both base game and free spins. If the total win of a FREE SPINS round reaches 10,000x bet the round immediately ends, win is awarded and all remaining free spins are forfeited.",
      "buy_free_spins_text": "The FREE SPINS round can be instantly triggered from the base game by buying it for 100x current total bet."
    },

    "rules_p4_rtp_volatility": {
      "type": "rules",
      "source_file": "info_p4.png",
      "page": "4/7",
      "volatility_display": "5 flame icons fully filled (all orange-red), labeled 'VOLATILITY'. Text: 'High volatility games pay out less often on average but the chance to hit big wins in a short time span is higher.'",
      "game_rules_summary": "All symbols pay from left to right on selected payways. Free Spins win is added to the payway win. All wins are multiplied by bet per way. All values are expressed as actual wins in coins. Only the highest win is paid per way. When winning on multiple payway, all wins are added to the total win. Free spins win is awarded to the player after the round completes. Free spins total win in the history contains the whole win of the cycle.",
      "rtp_text": "The theoretical RTP of this game is 96.46%. The RTP of the game when using 'BUY FREE SPINS' is 96.38%.",
      "bet_limits_text": "MINIMUM BET: $0.20 / MAXIMUM BET: $100.00",
      "keyboard_text": "SPACE and ENTER buttons on the keyboard can be used to start and stop the spin. Malfunction voids all pays and plays."
    },

    "rules_p5_how_to_play": {
      "type": "rules",
      "source_file": "info_p5.png",
      "page": "5/7",
      "how_to_play": "Click the minus or plus 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.",
      "main_game_interface": {
        "settings_button": "Opens the SETTINGS menu. Icon: gear/hamburger.",
        "spin_speed_button": "Cycles through spin speed settings: normal speed, quick spin, and turbo spin.",
        "sound_button": "Toggles sound and music on and off.",
        "info_button": "Opens the Information page.",
        "credit_bet_labels": "CREDIT and BET labels show the current balance and current total bet. Click on labels to switch between coins view and cash view.",
        "bet_change": "Plus and minus buttons change the bet up or down and open the bet menu.",
        "spin_button": "Starts the game.",
        "autoplay_button": "Opens the automatic play menu."
      }
    },

    "rules_p6_settings_betmenu": {
      "type": "rules",
      "source_file": "info_p6.png",
      "page": "6/7",
      "settings_menu_options": {
        "intro_screen": "Toggles the introductory screen on and off.",
        "ambient": "Toggles the ambient sound and music in the game on and off.",
        "sound_fx": "Toggles the game's sound effects on and off.",
        "game_history": "Opens the game history page."
      },
      "information_screen": "Arrow buttons scroll between information pages. X button closes the information screen.",
      "bet_menu": "Shows the bet multiplier available in the game and current total bet in both coins and cash. Use plus and minus buttons in BET and COIN VALUE fields to change values.",
      "max_win_repeated": "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."
    },

    "rules_p7_autoplay": {
      "type": "rules",
      "source_file": "info_p7.png",
      "page": "7/7",
      "autoplay_text": "Click on the buttons showing the number of possible auto-spins to start Autoplay. SKIP SCREENS option auto-skips the feature introduction and end screens after a short period of time."
    },

    "settings": {
      "type": "settings",
      "source_file": "settings.png",
      "title": "SYSTEM SETTINGS",
      "layout": "Dark semi-transparent panel overlaid on game. Left column: GAME HISTORY link (with external link icon), TOTAL BET display ('$2.00') with minus/plus buttons. Right column: four toggle switches.",
      "toggles": {
        "battery_saver": {
          "label": "BATTERY SAVER",
          "description": "Save battery life by reducing animation speed.",
          "state_in_capture": "OFF (toggle shows dark/inactive — right side not green)"
        },
        "ambient_music": {
          "label": "AMBIENT MUSIC",
          "description": "Turn on or off the game music.",
          "state_in_capture": "ON (green toggle illuminated, right side bright)"
        },
        "sound_fx": {
          "label": "SOUND FX",
          "description": "Turn on or off the game sounds.",
          "state_in_capture": "ON (green toggle illuminated)"
        },
        "intro_screen": {
          "label": "INTRO SCREEN",
          "description": "Show the intro screen before starting the game.",
          "state_in_capture": "ON (green toggle illuminated)"
        }
      },
      "toggle_appearance": "Rectangular pill-shaped toggles. ON state: bright green background with three white horizontal lines (like a equals sign) on the right half. OFF state: dark grey background, lines on the left half.",
      "background_note": "Settings panel is captured while game is in post-FS state — 'WIN $60.10 / FREE SPINS COMPLETED' text visible in background bottom area.",
      "colorblind_note": "Toggle ON/OFF state uses both color (green vs grey) AND text position of the ≡ symbol (right = ON, left = OFF). GAME HISTORY has an icon distinguishing it from toggle items."
    },

    "autoplay": {
      "type": "autoplay",
      "source_file": "autoplay.png",
      "title": "AUTOPLAY SETTINGS",
      "layout": "Dark semi-transparent modal over game. Close button (X) top-right.",
      "options": {
        "turbo_spin": {
          "label": "TURBO SPIN",
          "state_in_capture": "OFF (unchecked empty checkbox)",
          "checkbox_appearance": "Small white-outlined square checkbox."
        },
        "quick_spin": {
          "label": "QUICK SPIN",
          "state_in_capture": "OFF (unchecked)"
        },
        "skip_screens": {
          "label": "SKIP SCREENS",
          "state_in_capture": "ON (green-filled checkbox with white checkmark)",
          "description": "Auto-skips feature introduction and end screens."
        }
      },
      "number_of_autospins": "Horizontal slider control with value '100' displayed to the right. Slider thumb shown as a dark green/teal square with three white horizontal lines.",
      "start_button": "Large rectangular button at the bottom: bright green background, white text 'START AUTOPLAY (100)'.",
      "bottom_bar_in_capture": "Shows 'PLACE YOUR BETS!' center hint; CREDIT $99,998.00; BET $2.00.",
      "colorblind_note": "Checkboxes use both fill color (green vs empty) and the presence of a checkmark symbol. SKIP SCREENS checkbox is the only one with the checkmark icon. Start button is green but also has text label."
    },

    "bonus_buy_dialog": {
      "type": "bonus",
      "source_file": "bonus_buy_dialog.png",
      "layout": "Full-screen modal overlay. Center: large rounded rectangle with dark-red/burgundy background and gold outer border. Top portion shows the game logo partially. Main content: three lines of large text in yellow/gold — 'BUY / FREE SPINS / $200'. Two action buttons below: red button with white X (cancel), green button with white checkmark (confirm). Below buttons: 'TOTAL BET $2.00' with minus/plus buttons.",
      "colorblind_note": "Cancel button has X symbol (shape), confirm button has checkmark (shape). Both are distinct by symbol shape regardless of red/green color blindness."
    },

    "free_spins_trigger": {
      "type": "free_spins",
      "source_file": "free_spins_trigger.png",
      "description": "Captured mid-animation when 3 SCATTER (book) symbols landed naturally. The entire reel area glows with golden light and fire/sparkle effects around the book symbols. WIN WIN WIN banner and payout shown: 'WIN $3.19 / 3X PAYS $4.00' (scatter payout for 3 books). The game area is wider/zoomed than the small-UI version — appears in larger display mode during feature trigger.",
      "notes": "The 2x WILD symbol is visible on a reel (golden WILD idol with '2x' multiplier badge). The credit display reads '$99,971.90' confirming demo funds. The 'BUY FREE SPINS $200' button remains visible on the left even during gameplay."
    },

    "free_spins_selecting": {
      "type": "free_spins",
      "source_file": "free_spins_selecting.png",
      "description": "After the scatter trigger, the book-opening animation begins. Screen shows an open golden book on a purple/violet panel. Left page: blank golden parchment. Right page: blank golden parchment initially, then symbol appears. The chosen expanding symbol glows on the left page as it is 'selected'. Bottom text: 'SELECTING SPECIAL EXPANDING SYMBOL'. Status: 'WIN $4.00 / FREE SPINS LEFT 10'."
    },

    "free_spins_won": {
      "type": "free_spins",
      "source_file": "free_spins_won.png",
      "description": "Confirmation overlay after symbol is chosen. Open book graphic with chosen symbol on the left page. Text: 'YOU HAVE WON 10 FREE SPINS WITH SPECIAL EXPANDING SYMBOL'. Sub-text: 'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'. Status: 'WIN $4.00 / FREE SPINS LEFT 10'. In this natural-trigger example, the chosen symbol visible on the book page is the blue hex scarab gem."
    },

    "free_spins_book_open": {
      "type": "free_spins",
      "source_file": "free_spins_book_open.png",
      "description": "Alternative book-open frame (book with cobra/snake symbol on left page). Book is visually identical golden-parchment design. This shows the animation moment when the cobra snake (high-value rank-4 symbol) is being revealed as the special symbol. Status: 'WIN $4.00 / FREE SPINS LEFT 10'."
    },

    "free_spins_10won": {
      "type": "free_spins",
      "source_file": "free_spins_10won.png",
      "description": "Second won-confirmation screen showing the Cleopatra symbol on the left page of the open book. Text: 'YOU HAVE WON 10 FREE SPINS WITH SPECIAL EXPANDING SYMBOL / PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'. Status: 'WIN $4.00 / FREE SPINS LEFT 10'. This was from the bonus-buy triggered round where Cleopatra was the chosen expanding symbol."
    },

    "free_spins_trigger_buy": {
      "type": "free_spins",
      "source_file": "free_spins_trigger_buy.png",
      "description": "Confirmation screen from a Bonus Buy triggered Free Spins round. Identical layout to the natural trigger confirmation. Book shows the Pharaoh symbol on the left page. Text: 'YOU HAVE WON 10 FREE SPINS WITH SPECIAL EXPANDING SYMBOL'. Status: 'WIN $4.00 / FREE SPINS LEFT 10'. BONUS ACTIVE indicator present."
    },

    "free_spins_idle": {
      "type": "free_spins",
      "source_file": "free_spins_idle.png",
      "description": "Free Spins gameplay, normal spin (no expansion this spin). Reel background is warm amber-orange. FREE SPINS LEFT badge (red circle, white number '8') is in the top-left. Reels show all symbol types. Bottom status: 'WIN $144.10 / FREE SPINS LEFT 8 / CREDIT $99,971.90 / BET $2.00'. Standard UI buttons present (no AUTOPLAY button visible — replaced by STOP/RETURN controls during FS)."
    },

    "free_spins_expanding": {
      "type": "free_spins",
      "source_file": "free_spins_expanding.png",
      "description": "Free Spins with expansion event. The special symbol (blue hex scarab gem in this instance) has expanded and filled 3 reels. A win caption is displayed at the bottom of the reels: '9 X [scarab icon] PAYS $18.90 ON 27 WAYS'. The WILD symbol is visible on a central reel. FREE SPINS LEFT shows 9. The expanded scarab symbols glow with a golden highlight border. The caption '9 X' refers to 9 of the symbol counting across 3 reels x 3 rows."
    },

    "free_spins_expanding2": {
      "type": "free_spins",
      "source_file": "free_spins_expanding2.png",
      "description": "Maximum expansion event: the special symbol (blue hex scarab gem) has expanded on all reels filling the entire 6x4 grid (or nearly all). Caption: '16 X [scarab icon] PAYS $105.00 ON 150 WAYS'. Cumulative WIN shows '$249.10'. FREE SPINS LEFT: 6. The grid is almost entirely covered by the one expanding symbol (most cells show the blue scarab gem with golden highlight glow). Other symbols visible in a few non-expanded cells.",
      "ways_clarification": "150 ways confirmed by zoom crop _expanding2_caption.png. Earlier OCR misread as 560 — visual zoom confirms 150."
    },

    "free_spins_last": {
      "type": "free_spins",
      "source_file": "free_spins_last.png",
      "description": "Free Spins gameplay with the reels currently spinning. 'LAST FREE SPIN' text appears (though counter shows 8 — may be a retrigger counting). Reels blurred in motion. WIN $144.10. Standard amber FS background.",
      "note": "'FREE SPINS LEFT 8' appears unusual if this is 'LAST FREE SPIN' — likely this was from a different playthrough moment or the retrigger just happened."
    },

    "fs_win_screen": {
      "type": "win_screen",
      "source_file": "fs_win_screen.png",
      "description": "Final win screen after natural Free Spins round (10 spins) completes. Central teal/green panel with stone pillar columns on each side. 'CONGRATULATIONS!' in large gold letters at top (with exclamation mark). 'YOU HAVE WON' below in smaller white text. Win amount '$49.10' in a highlighted gold-bordered box. 'IN 10 FREE SPINS' below that. 'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE' at the bottom in white. Left side label: 'LAST FREE SPIN'. Bottom: CREDIT $101,248.20 / BET $2.00 / WIN $49.10.",
      "colorblind_note": "CONGRATULATIONS is large text. Amount is inside a bordered box, distinguishable by shape. Stone columns are decorative only, symmetrical."
    },

    "fs_win_screen_buy": {
      "type": "win_screen",
      "source_file": "fs_win_screen_buy.png",
      "description": "Final win screen after Bonus Buy Free Spins round completes. Identical layout to natural FS win screen. 'CONGRATULATIONS! / YOU HAVE WON / $60.10 / IN 10 FREE SPINS / PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'. Left label: 'LAST FREE SPIN'. Bottom: CREDIT $101,094.30 / BET $2.00 / WIN $60.10 / FREE SPINS LEFT 0."
    },

    "win_screen_base_superb": {
      "type": "win_screen",
      "source_file": "win_screen.png",
      "description": "Base game large-win overlay (captured during autoplay). Full screen near-black with radial golden glow center. 'SUPERB!' in large gold 3D text at top-center. Below: win amount '$87.86' inside a wide teal/turquoise horizontal banner. Golden decorative wings spread from either side of the banner. Gold coins scattered and falling across the entire screen. No PRESS ANYWHERE text visible (autoplay auto-advances). Reel grid faintly visible behind overlay."
    },

    "free_spins_gameplay_superb": {
      "type": "win_screen",
      "source_file": "free_spins_gameplay.png",
      "description": "'SUPERB!' win overlay during Free Spins. '$24.14' in teal banner with wings. Cumulative WIN $168.24 shown at bottom-right. Coin rain animation. Reel grid behind shows FS amber background."
    },

    "free_spins_gameplay2_big_win": {
      "type": "win_screen",
      "source_file": "free_spins_gameplay2.png",
      "description": "Large win overlay during Free Spins with intense golden explosion/spark effect (much more intense than SUPERB — may be a higher win tier). '$34.40' visible in the teal banner. The entire screen is washed in golden/orange light burst. FREE SPINS LEFT 4. Cumulative WIN $249.10 (consistent with expanding2 frame)."
    },

    "free_spins_nice": {
      "type": "win_screen",
      "source_file": "free_spins_nice.png",
      "description": "'NICE!' win overlay during Free Spins. '$25.51' in teal banner with wings. 'NICE!' text in gold gradient. FREE SPINS LEFT 8. Cumulative WIN $45.41. A few gold coins visible around the banner. This is the lower win-tier overlay (smaller wins relative to SUPERB)."
    }
  },

  "accessibility_summary": {
    "screen_reader_navigation": "All key text is displayed as readable strings: game title, credit, bet, win amount, free spins left, button labels (SPIN, AUTOPLAY, BUY FREE SPINS, START AUTOPLAY). Numbers are always adjacent to labels. No information is conveyed solely through animation.",
    "color_independence": {
      "symbols": "Each symbol has a distinct shape: heart (rank 7), hexagon (rank 8), diamond/rhombus (rank 9), triangle/shield (rank 10), circle (rank 11). High-value symbols are character portraits (pharaoh, cleopatra, cobra characters) easily told apart by shape.",
      "ui_buttons": "SPIN is the largest circular button. AUTOPLAY is round with icon. BUY FREE SPINS is a distinct vertical left panel. CONFIRM/CANCEL in dialogs use X and checkmark symbols.",
      "toggles": "ON/OFF state uses both color (green vs grey) and symbol position (≡ on right = ON, left = OFF).",
      "win_levels": "Win level text (NICE!, SUPERB!) is readable. The win amount is always in a contrasting box."
    },
    "motor_impaired": "SPACE and ENTER keyboard shortcuts for spin/stop. Autoplay (up to 100 spins) with configurable spin speed. All interactive elements are large touch/click targets.",
    "deaf_users": "All information from audio is duplicated on screen: win amounts shown as text, feature names shown as overlays ('FREE SPINS', 'SELECTING SPECIAL EXPANDING SYMBOL', 'CONGRATULATIONS'). No critical information is audio-only.",
    "low_vision": "High-contrast text throughout (white/gold on dark). Win amounts displayed in large fonts. Credit/bet values in yellow on dark background. Free spins counter in red circle badge."
  },

  "unreadable_or_uncertain": [
    {
      "item": "Exact maximum bet for this game version",
      "status": "The on-screen info_p4.png clearly states MAXIMUM BET: $100.00. The task brief mentioned $250 — this discrepancy is flagged. The value from the actual game screen ($100.00) is used in this document. TL should verify against the Rig API slot metadata or a fresh capture if $250 is expected for a different bet denomination configuration."
    },
    {
      "item": "Specific symbol chosen as expanding symbol per round",
      "status": "Random per round. Multiple examples observed: blue hex scarab (natural trigger), cobra (free_spins_book_open.png), cleopatra (free_spins_10won.png), pharaoh (free_spins_trigger_buy.png). Any of the 11 base symbols can be selected. Documented examples are not exhaustive."
    },
    {
      "item": "Exact bet denominations available in bet menu",
      "status": "Not captured (no bet menu screenshot). Known: min $0.20, max $100.00, demo default $2.00. Individual steps not documented."
    },
    {
      "item": "Free Spins LEFT counter on free_spins_last.png showing '8' with 'LAST FREE SPIN' label",
      "status": "Counter shows 8 which conflicts with 'LAST FREE SPIN' label. May be a retrigger occurred or this is a different playthrough moment. Not fully resolved."
    },
    {
      "item": "Second preview carousel slide content",
      "status": "Manifest anomaly note says slide 2 reads 'MYSTERY SYMBOLS EXPAND UP TO 10 PER REEL' — this was not visible in the captured preview.png frame (shows slide 1). Slide 2 was not separately captured."
    },
    {
      "item": "Exact number of autospin steps available",
      "status": "Autoplay panel shows a slider and value '100'. The specific preset numbers of auto-spins available (e.g. 10, 25, 50, 100) were not captured as clickable buttons — appears to be a continuous slider to 100. Info_p7.png confirms click-button format exists but no button list is visible in autoplay.png."
    }
  ]
}