Elemental Gems Megaways

{
  "game_overview": {
    "name": "Elemental Gems Megaways",
    "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
    "game_symbol": "vswayselements",
    "megaways_licence": "BTG (Big Time Gaming) — displayed at bottom of every GAME RULES page and on the preview screen",
    "rtp": "96.51%",
    "rtp_source": "GAME RULES page 2/5, verbatim: 'The theoretical RTP of this game is 96.51 %'",
    "max_win": "5000x total bet (hard cap)",
    "max_win_source": "GAME RULES page 2/5 and 4/5, verbatim: 'The maximum win amount is limited to 5,000X bet. If the total win of a round reaches 5,000X bet the round immediately ends, win is awarded up to the cap and all remaining features are forfeited.'",
    "bet_range": "$0.20 minimum — $100.00 maximum",
    "bet_source": "GAME RULES page 2/5, verbatim: 'MINIMUM BET: $0.20' and 'MAXIMUM BET: $100.00'",
    "currency_in_demo": "USD",
    "demo_credit_shown": "$100,000.00 starting balance"
  },

  "volatility": {
    "badge_value": "5 out of 5 lightning bolts",
    "badge_location": "GAME RULES page 2/5 and preview splash screen — both clearly show VOLATILITY badge with 5 filled lightning-bolt icons",
    "text_on_page_2": "Medium volatility games pay out steadily and the range of pays varies from low to very high.",
    "authoritative_determination": "high",
    "determination_rationale": "The 5/5 badge is the quantitative indicator. The accompanying text ('Medium volatility games pay out steadily...') is a generic Pragmatic Play boilerplate description that appears on many games irrespective of their actual badge tier; it is NOT a specific declaration of medium tier for this game. Badge 5/5 = high volatility by Pragmatic Play's own scale. The generic boilerplate text does NOT override the badge."
  },

  "grid_and_mechanics": {
    "reel_layout": "3 main reels (variable height) PLUS 1 separate WIN MULTIPLIER REEL on the right side",
    "main_reels_count": 3,
    "main_reel_symbol_height": "2 to 8 symbols per reel per spin (varies randomly each spin — Megaways mechanic)",
    "max_ways_to_win": 512,
    "max_ways_calculation": "8 x 8 x 8 = 512 (when all three main reels show 8 symbols simultaneously)",
    "max_ways_source": "GAME RULES page 1/5, verbatim: 'Reels 1 to 3 can have up to 8 symbols. In total the maximum number of possible ways to win is 512.'",
    "win_direction": "Left to right, starting from leftmost reel (Reel 1)",
    "win_direction_source": "GAME RULES page 1/5: 'All symbols pay from left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel.'",
    "ways_rule": "Wins awarded for matching symbols on all 3 consecutive reels regardless of row position. Any position on Reel 1 matching any position on Reel 2 matching any position on Reel 3 = 1 way. Symbols do NOT need to be on the same horizontal row.",
    "ways_rule_source": "GAME RULES page 1/5: 'Wins awarded for left to right adjacent symbol combinations of any size.'",
    "minimum_match": "3-of-a-kind across all 3 reels (one symbol on each reel minimum)",
    "payout_rule": "All wins multiplied by bet per way. Only the highest win is paid per way. When winning on multiple payways, all wins are added to the total win.",
    "payout_rule_source": "GAME RULES page 2/5 verbatim",
    "win_multiplier_reel": "Separate 4th reel on the right side. One value randomly selected each spin and applied to ALL line wins on that spin. Does not affect the symbol combinations themselves.",
    "win_multiplier_reel_source": "GAME RULES page 1/5 verbatim: 'The 4th reel contains only win multiplier items. One item is randomly chosen on the 4th reel at the end of each spin. The win multiplier hit on the 4th reel applies to all line wins on that spin.'",
    "tumble_cascade": false,
    "free_spins": false,
    "scatter": false,
    "bonus_buy": false,
    "note_on_megaways": "This is an atypical Megaways implementation: only 3 main reels (vs the typical 6 reels used by BTG's original Megaways), giving a maximum of 512 ways rather than the classic 117,649. The WIN MULTIPLIER REEL is the game's primary differentiator."
  },

  "symbols": [
    {
      "rank": 1,
      "name": "WILD",
      "role": "wild",
      "visual_description": "Classic yin-yang circle with the two halves replaced by stylized dragon bodies: the golden half (upper-left) contains a coiled golden dragon with scaled body; the silver-white half (lower-right) contains the complementary silver form. Two magenta/pink gem dots (one in each half) mark the yin-yang pivot points. The entire circle is framed by an ornate rectangular golden border decorated with scrolling cloud motifs and a miniature dragon head at top. Sits on a gray stone tile with Chinese meander-pattern border. Appears visually larger and more elaborate than all regular gem symbols due to its decorative frame.",
      "color_dominant": "gold and silver-white with magenta accent dots",
      "tile_background": "gray stone with raised Chinese lattice border",
      "substitutes_for": "all regular symbols",
      "payout_3_of_a_kind_at_2usd_bet": "$5.00",
      "payout_as_multiplier_of_total_bet": "2.5x per single-way combination",
      "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png",
      "paytable_text": "3 - $5.00 | This symbol is WILD and substitutes for all symbols.",
      "accessibility_shape_cue": "Yin-yang S-curve with visible dragon scales; uniquely ornate gold border distinguishes it from all gem symbols even for colorblind users"
    },
    {
      "rank": 2,
      "name": "Pagoda",
      "role": "high_symbol",
      "element_theme": "Chinese architecture / place",
      "visual_description": "Red Chinese pagoda gate building (two tiers, multiple horizontal rooflines curving upward at edges, visible arched doorway at base, decorative ridge ornaments). Building is rendered in bright red and white, contained inside a large gold/brass circular border. Set on a GOLDEN/AMBER tile with raised Chinese lattice diamond pattern — the only regular symbol to have a gold-colored tile background; all other regular symbols use gray stone.",
      "color_dominant": "red building on gold background; gold circular border",
      "tile_background": "golden amber with Chinese diamond lattice — UNIQUE among regular symbols",
      "payout_3_of_a_kind_at_2usd_bet": "$3.00",
      "payout_as_multiplier_of_total_bet": "1.5x per single-way combination",
      "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png",
      "paytable_text": "3 - $3.00",
      "accessibility_notes": {
        "colorblind": "Pagoda uniquely identifiable by SHAPE (building with tiered rooflines) + unique GOLDEN tile background; no other symbol has a gold tile, making this distinguishable even in grayscale or with red-green colorblindness",
        "shape_cue": "Multi-tiered roofline silhouette with architectural door is unmistakable as a building"
      }
    },
    {
      "rank": 3,
      "name": "Fire Gem",
      "role": "high_symbol",
      "element_theme": "fire / flame",
      "visual_description": "An upward-surging orange and yellow flame contained within a dark bronze/gunmetal circular gem frame. The flame has multiple tongues curling upward with bright yellow center and orange-red outer edges. The outer ring of the gem is embossed with a subtle pattern. Sits on a standard gray stone tile with Chinese meander border.",
      "color_dominant": "orange and yellow flame; dark bronze circle",
      "tile_background": "gray stone with raised Chinese lattice border",
      "payout_3_of_a_kind_at_2usd_bet": "$2.00",
      "payout_as_multiplier_of_total_bet": "1.0x per single-way combination",
      "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png",
      "paytable_text": "3 - $2.00",
      "accessibility_notes": {
        "colorblind": "Flame SHAPE (multiple upward tongues) is distinctive from all other gem shapes",
        "shape_cue": "Flame/fire silhouette is immediately recognizable by outline even without color"
      }
    },
    {
      "rank": 4,
      "name": "Spirit Gem (Purple)",
      "role": "mid_symbol",
      "element_theme": "spirit / energy / wind",
      "visual_description": "Glowing purple/violet energy in a swirling S-curve or yin-yang shape, WITHOUT the dragon — just the abstract swirling energy form. Two purple energy orbs at the pivot points. The overall impression is of two interlocking curved teardrops creating a rotating energy spiral. Soft white inner glow at the center. Visible in gameplay on reel 3 (rows 1-2 in base_game_win.png) as bright purple swirling shapes. Set on a gray stone tile.",
      "color_dominant": "purple/violet with white inner glow",
      "tile_background": "gray stone with raised Chinese lattice border",
      "payout_3_of_a_kind_at_2usd_bet": "$1.20",
      "payout_as_multiplier_of_total_bet": "0.6x per single-way combination",
      "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png",
      "paytable_text": "3 - $1.20",
      "accessibility_notes": {
        "colorblind": "Purple tone may be confused with blue by tritanopia (blue-yellow) sufferers; distinguished from Blue Water Drop by SHAPE — swirling S-curve vs vertical teardrop",
        "shape_cue": "S-curve / yin-yang swirl silhouette vs teardrop of blue symbol"
      }
    },
    {
      "rank": 5,
      "name": "Earth Gem (Green Leaf)",
      "role": "low_symbol",
      "element_theme": "earth / nature / wood",
      "visual_description": "A bright green glowing leaf or branch with 3-5 lobes radiating from a central stem, positioned diagonally inside a dark forest-green circular gem. The leaf has bright yellow-green inner veins and glows with green light. The gem circle has a dark green/teal outer ring. Set on a gray stone tile. Clearly visible in base_game.png stacking all 5 positions on reel 1.",
      "color_dominant": "bright green leaf on dark green circle",
      "tile_background": "gray stone with raised Chinese lattice border",
      "payout_3_of_a_kind_at_2usd_bet": "$0.50",
      "payout_as_multiplier_of_total_bet": "0.25x per single-way combination",
      "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png and base_game.png",
      "paytable_text": "3 - $0.50",
      "accessibility_notes": {
        "colorblind": "Green vs Red (red-green colorblindness deuteranopia/protanopia): distinguished by SHAPE — leaf with lobes vs crystalline/faceted rock; also tile brightness may differ",
        "shape_cue": "Organic leaf silhouette with lobes and stem is distinct from angular crystal"
      }
    },
    {
      "rank": 6,
      "name": "Earth Crystal Gem (Red)",
      "role": "low_symbol",
      "element_theme": "earth / rock / crystal",
      "visual_description": "A red-to-crimson crystalline or rocky formation inside a dark red circular gem frame. The interior shows irregular angular facets or rock-like contours. In paytable view appears as a jagged reddish mineral formation. In full-size gameplay rendering (base_game.png reel 3) appears as a darker red circular symbol. At maximum symbol height in gameplay (base_game_win.png reel 3 lower rows) appears as a large swirling red/magenta form which may be the crystal rendered at higher resolution with motion blur or illumination effects. Gray stone tile.",
      "color_dominant": "red to crimson; dark red outer ring",
      "tile_background": "gray stone with raised Chinese lattice border",
      "payout_3_of_a_kind_at_2usd_bet": "$0.40",
      "payout_as_multiplier_of_total_bet": "0.2x per single-way combination",
      "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png and base_game.png",
      "paytable_text": "3 - $0.40",
      "accessibility_notes": {
        "colorblind": "Red vs Green (deuteranopia): distinguished by SHAPE — crystal facets vs leaf lobes; both on same gray stone tile but distinctly different outlines"
      }
    },
    {
      "rank": 7,
      "name": "Water Drop Gem (Blue)",
      "role": "low_symbol",
      "element_theme": "water",
      "visual_description": "A vertical teardrop-shaped water droplet, oriented with the pointed end down. The interior of the drop has a light blue to white gradient with bright white highlight at the top and light-blue translucent interior suggesting water. The outer ring of the circular gem is a vivid cyan-blue. Set on a slightly lighter gray stone tile than some other symbols.",
      "color_dominant": "light blue teardrop with cyan border",
      "tile_background": "light gray stone with raised Chinese lattice border",
      "payout_3_of_a_kind_at_2usd_bet": "$0.20",
      "payout_as_multiplier_of_total_bet": "0.1x per single-way combination",
      "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png and base_game.png",
      "paytable_text": "3 - $0.20",
      "accessibility_notes": {
        "colorblind": "Blue vs Purple (tritanopia rare concern): distinguished by SHAPE — vertical teardrop vs S-swirl; also the water drop has a sharper outline vs the fluid/animated purple swirl"
      }
    }
  ],

  "payout_table_summary": {
    "note": "All values from GAME RULES page 1/5. Dollar amounts are the win for a single 3-symbol way combination at the demo bet of $2.00 per spin. Total win on a spin = (sum of all winning ways × per-way payout) × WIN MULTIPLIER REEL value selected that spin.",
    "at_bet_2usd_per_way": {
      "WILD_3oak": "$5.00 (2.5x bet)",
      "Pagoda_3oak": "$3.00 (1.5x bet)",
      "Fire_3oak": "$2.00 (1.0x bet)",
      "Purple_3oak": "$1.20 (0.6x bet)",
      "Green_Leaf_3oak": "$0.50 (0.25x bet)",
      "Red_Crystal_3oak": "$0.40 (0.20x bet)",
      "Blue_Water_3oak": "$0.20 (0.10x bet)"
    },
    "minimum_match": "3 symbols on all 3 reels (one on each reel, any row position)",
    "ways_multiplier_effect": "With all 3 reels at full 8 symbols of same type, the number of ways = 8x8x8 = 512, so the total per-symbol win = 512 × per-way payout × WIN_MULT_REEL. E.g. 512 ways of WILD × $5.00 × 100x = $256,000 theoretical — but hard-capped at 5,000x × $2.00 = $10,000."
  },

  "win_multiplier_reel": {
    "description": "A separate, vertically scrolling reel column positioned to the right of the 3 main reels. Visually distinct: dark maroon/burgundy fabric-like background, wooden-look side posts, gold ornate frame. Contains spherical 'crystal ball' items, each displaying a multiplier value.",
    "header": "WIN MULTIPLIER label in a red banner with gold coin decorations at top right of the reel column",
    "selection_mechanic": "One multiplier item is randomly selected each spin. The selected item stops at the center of the reel, indicated by a gold ornate rectangular frame highlighting the center position.",
    "applies_to": "ALL line wins on the same spin — the selected multiplier × total accumulated line wins",
    "confirmed_multiplier_values_observed": [
      "1x (base_game.png, idle/center)",
      "2x (base_game.png, base_game_win.png, win_screen.png)",
      "3x (base_game_win.png, active — produced $1.20 win)",
      "5x (base_game.png, autoplay.png background)",
      "10x (win_screen.png, active — produced MEGA WIN $39.36)",
      "15x (win_screen.png visible above active)",
      "20x (preview.png reel illustration)",
      "50x (preview.png reel illustration)",
      "100x (preview.png, highlighted as the top-value example)"
    ],
    "uncertain_value": "7x may be visible at top of win_screen.png multiplier reel but partially cut off — treat as uncertain",
    "full_value_range_stated": "Not explicitly enumerated in GAME RULES. Preview screen shows 100x as the featured maximum-value example. Higher values beyond 100x not confirmed from available screenshots.",
    "visual_appearance_of_balls": {
      "low_values_1x_5x": "light blue/pale spheres with gold number text",
      "mid_values_10x_20x": "similar light blue spheres; 10x and 15x appear teal-tinged in win_screen",
      "high_values_50x": "lavender/pale purple sphere (seen in preview)",
      "top_value_100x": "pink/magenta sphere with glowing light-burst effect (featured/highlighted in preview)"
    },
    "accessibility_colorblind": "All multiplier values are displayed as large bold numbers followed by 'x' (e.g., '3x', '10x', '100x'). The value is readable as text regardless of ball color. The active/selected ball is identified by its centered position and the gold rectangular frame around it.",
    "win_animation": "On a winning spin, the selected multiplier ball produces ray-burst light effects emanating from it; in MEGA WIN (win_screen.png) a golden dragon appears at the side of the multiplier reel"
  },

  "features": {
    "wild": {
      "description": "WILD yin-yang dragon symbol substitutes for all regular gem symbols. Can appear on any of the 3 main reels in any row position. Pays its own 3-of-a-kind payout when 3 WILDs land across all 3 reels.",
      "reel_restriction": "None stated — can appear on reels 1, 2, and 3",
      "payout_as_wild": "$5.00 at $2.00 bet for 3-oak per way (highest payout in game)",
      "observed_in": "base_game_win.png (reel 2, row 1 position)"
    },
    "win_multiplier_reel_feature": {
      "description": "The 4th reel column (separate from main 3 reels) that randomly selects a multiplier value every spin. Applies that multiplier to all line wins accumulated from the main 3 reels.",
      "always_active": true,
      "note": "This is the game's sole special mechanic. There are no free spins, no scatter symbols, no bonus buy, no respin — the WIN MULTIPLIER REEL on every spin is the only variance-driving feature beyond normal ways-win calculation."
    },
    "stacked_symbols_observation": {
      "description": "The Megaways variable-height mechanic means a reel can display 2-8 of the same or different symbols. When a reel happens to land with all identical symbols (e.g., all 8 positions = Green Leaf), this is stacked in effect. The preview splash screen labels this 'ALL SYMBOLS STACKED' as a highlight scenario.",
      "is_triggered_feature": false,
      "note": "Not a separately triggered feature — occurs by RNG chance within normal Megaways mechanics. Preview shows maximum scenario with all 3 reels fully stacked with WILDs."
    },
    "free_spins": "ABSENT — confirmed by: (1) 5 pages of GAME RULES contain no free spins section, (2) AUTOPLAY settings show no 'stop on free spins' option, (3) 100+ auto-spins in demo did not trigger any free spins mode",
    "scatter": "ABSENT — no scatter symbol present",
    "bonus_buy": "ABSENT — no BUY FEATURE button visible anywhere in UI",
    "ante_bet": "ABSENT",
    "jackpot": "ABSENT"
  },

  "visual_theme": {
    "primary_theme": "Chinese / East Asian with elemental gems",
    "secondary_themes": ["Dragons", "Chinese architecture", "Natural elements (fire/water/earth/nature/spirit)"],
    "background_scene": {
      "description": "Deep navy blue/indigo background with a subtle swirling cloud or dragon-scale texture pattern. Large sculptural dragon heads/bodies in dark blue-purple extend on both left and right edges of the screen, framing the reel area. The dragons are depicted in profile, facing inward, with visible scales, claws, and wing-like protrusions.",
      "color": "deep navy blue with dark purple dragon sculptures"
    },
    "reel_frame": {
      "description": "Ornate gold/brass rectangular frame surrounds all 3 main reels. Frame corners and edges feature raised scrollwork, cloud motifs, and bead-like details. Inside the frame, individual symbol positions are separated by thin gold dividers creating a grid. The bottom and top of the frame have heavier gold molding.",
      "color": "gold/amber with dark interior background per-cell"
    },
    "win_multiplier_reel_frame": {
      "description": "Separate column to the right. Dark maroon/burgundy fabric-textured background behind the balls. Vertical wooden-look side posts (brown wood grain). Gold ornate border around the entire column. The center position has its own inner gold rectangular highlight frame that glows when a multiplier is selected.",
      "color": "maroon/burgundy interior, gold border, brown wood posts"
    },
    "game_logo": {
      "description": "Top center of screen. 'ELEMENTAL' in ornate gold serif lettering with fire-glow edges. 'GEMS' in a teal/cyan color with a gem-facet texture suggesting crystal or ice. 'MEGAWAYS™' in smaller gold lettering below. The overall logo has a luxurious East-Asian-meets-elemental aesthetic.",
      "colors": "gold for ELEMENTAL, teal/cyan for GEMS, gold for MEGAWAYS"
    },
    "symbol_tile_backgrounds": {
      "pagoda_only": "GOLDEN/AMBER tile — uniquely warm gold, immediately distinguishable",
      "all_other_regular_symbols": "GRAY STONE tile — the same medium-gray stone with raised Chinese meander/lattice border",
      "wild": "Gray stone tile (same as regular, but the symbol itself is much larger/more ornate)"
    }
  },

  "ui_layout": {
    "screen_dimensions": "1280 x 800 pixels (desktop)",
    "base_game_screen": {
      "top_banner": {
        "description": "Narrow area containing game logo centered. 'ELEMENTAL GEMS MEGAWAYS™' in decorative gold and teal lettering. Logo sits partially overlapping the top gold molding of the reel frame.",
        "position": "top center, approximately y=0-80"
      },
      "main_reel_area": {
        "position": "center of screen, approximately x=100-875, y=80-700",
        "description": "3 main reels side by side, separated by thin gold dividers. Each reel has a gray stone background. Reel heights vary per spin (2-8 symbol rows per reel). Gold ornate frame surrounds all 3 reels."
      },
      "win_multiplier_reel_column": {
        "position": "right side, approximately x=878-1200, y=0-750",
        "description": "Separate column with 'WIN MULTIPLIER' red header box at top. Below the header, a column of 4-5 crystal ball spheres stacked vertically, each showing a multiplier number. The center ball is highlighted by a gold inner frame = the selected value for that spin. Dark maroon/burgundy background, wood-grain side borders."
      },
      "bottom_control_bar": {
        "position": "bottom of screen, approximately y=745-800",
        "background": "very dark gray/near-black horizontal bar",
        "elements": [
          {
            "element": "Hamburger menu button (≡)",
            "position": "far left, approx x=20-40",
            "function": "Opens SYSTEM SETTINGS overlay"
          },
          {
            "element": "Info button (ⓘ)",
            "position": "left, approx x=55-75",
            "function": "Opens GAME RULES information panel"
          },
          {
            "element": "Sound button (speaker icon)",
            "position": "left, approx x=35-60, second row above menu",
            "function": "Toggle sound on/off"
          },
          {
            "element": "PRAGMATIC PLAY logo",
            "position": "far bottom-left corner",
            "visual": "Small white PP wordmark"
          },
          {
            "element": "CREDIT display",
            "position": "center-left of bottom bar",
            "label": "CREDIT",
            "value_format": "Dollar amount, e.g. $100,000.00",
            "color": "CREDIT label in orange/amber; value in white"
          },
          {
            "element": "BET display",
            "position": "center-left of bottom bar below CREDIT",
            "label": "BET",
            "value_format": "Dollar amount, e.g. $2.00",
            "color": "BET label in orange/amber; value in white"
          },
          {
            "element": "Hint text area",
            "position": "bottom center, above control buttons",
            "examples": "HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN (idle), SPIN TO WIN! (idle), WINNER (after win)",
            "color": "bright white/yellow bold text"
          },
          {
            "element": "BET DOWN button (-)",
            "position": "right side, approx x=905-935",
            "visual": "White circle with minus sign",
            "function": "Decrease bet / open bet menu"
          },
          {
            "element": "SPIN button",
            "position": "center-right, approx x=950-1030",
            "visual": "Large circular arrow (↺) in white on dark background",
            "function": "Start a spin; changes to square STOP button during autoplay",
            "state_during_autoplay": "Square/stop icon in dark red/maroon"
          },
          {
            "element": "BET UP button (+)",
            "position": "right side, approx x=1140-1175",
            "visual": "White circle with plus sign",
            "function": "Increase bet / open bet menu"
          },
          {
            "element": "AUTOPLAY button",
            "position": "far right, approx x=1170-1235",
            "visual": "Small labeled button/pill reading AUTOPLAY",
            "function": "Opens autoplay settings overlay"
          }
        ]
      }
    },
    "dragon_decorations": {
      "description": "Two large sculptural dragon head/body elements flank both sides of the screen, appearing as part of the background environment. Left dragon and right dragon are depicted in deep blue-purple coloration matching the background. Visible in preview, base_game, and win_screen frames. They do NOT participate in gameplay — purely decorative.",
      "accessibility_note": "Dragons are background decoration. During MEGA WIN (win_screen.png), two GOLDEN dragon figures appear flanking the win display banner as a win-animation element, distinct from the always-visible background dragons."
    }
  },

  "win_states": {
    "ordinary_win": {
      "source_frame": "base_game_win.png",
      "win_amount_shown": "$1.20",
      "bet": "$2.00",
      "active_multiplier_reel_value": "3x (gold frame at center of multiplier reel)",
      "win_display_in_reel_area": "Purple banner with gold border overlaid on the center of the reels. Dollar amount in large bold yellow/gold text. E.g.: '$1.20'",
      "win_display_bottom": "WIN $1.20 in bright white text | WINNER label below",
      "credit_shown": "$99,980.20",
      "active_symbols_visible": "Reel 1 rows 1-3: Pagoda symbols on golden tiles, stacked; Reel 1 row 4: WILD symbol; Reel 2: large WILD at top position; Reel 3 rows 1-2: Purple Spirit Gem; Reel 3 rows 3-4: Red Crystal gem",
      "spin_button_state": "Changes to square STOP icon in dark red",
      "note": "Combination producing $1.20 appears consistent with Red Crystal 3-oak ($0.40 per way) × 3x multiplier × 1 way = $1.20, though exact matching paths from visual are uncertain"
    },
    "mega_win": {
      "source_frame": "win_screen.png",
      "win_amount_shown": "$39.36",
      "bet": "$2.00",
      "multiplier_as_total_bet": "19.68x total bet",
      "active_multiplier_reel_value": "10x (center position, highlighted with burst rays)",
      "win_label": "MEGA WIN",
      "visual_description": "Full-screen win overlay. 'MEGA!' text in large chunky gold/yellow letters at top center with burst glow. Red banner in center shows '$39.36' in large bright yellow text. Two golden flaming dragon figures flank the banner left and right (win-celebration animation, different from background dragons). Gold coins scatter across the screen as particle effects.",
      "credit_shown": "$100,013.96",
      "win_display_bottom": "WIN $39.36 | MEGA WIN",
      "visible_symbols_on_reels_behind_overlay": "Reel 1: Red Earth gems stacked (partially visible through darkened overlay); Reel 2: Blue Water drops; Reel 3: Purple gems"
    }
  },

  "preview_splash_screen": {
    "source_frame": "preview.png",
    "description": "Full-screen intro modal shown before game starts (can be disabled in settings). Dark background. Game logo at top center.",
    "feature_panels": [
      {
        "title": "ALL SYMBOLS STACKED",
        "position": "left half",
        "header_style": "Purple banner with yellow text",
        "illustration": "Three reels each fully filled with stacked WILD symbols (yin-yang dragon). Shows the maximum-ways scenario where all positions show the same symbol.",
        "accessibility_note": "Demonstrates the highest-value symbol stacking scenario"
      },
      {
        "title": "WIN MULTIPLIER REEL",
        "position": "right half",
        "header_style": "Purple banner with yellow text",
        "illustration": "The game's 3-reel grid showing Pagoda symbols with a win amount of 30,000 (in coins). WIN MULTIPLIER reel on far right shows the 100x ball highlighted.",
        "example_amount_shown": "30,000 (coin amount, not dollar amount)",
        "note": "30,000 coins is the example, NOT the max win cap. Max win cap is 5,000x × bet."
      }
    ],
    "bottom_elements": [
      "VOLATILITY badge: 5 filled lightning bolts in a dark pill/capsule shape",
      "Center: Large circular arrow button (to enter/start game)",
      "Right side: 'DON'T SHOW NEXT TIME' with empty checkbox",
      "Very bottom: 'MEGAWAYS™ IS USED UNDER LICENCE FROM BIG' with BTG logo"
    ]
  },

  "game_rules_pages": {
    "page_1_of_5": {
      "title": "GAME RULES",
      "content_summary": "All symbols pay left to right. 6 regular symbols + WILD payouts shown. WIN MULTIPLIER REEL mechanic explained. Ways to win diagram. 512 max ways statement.",
      "full_ocr_key_texts": [
        "All symbols pay from left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel.",
        "3 - $3.00 | 3 - $2.00 | 3 - $1.20 | 3 - $0.50 | 3 - $0.40 | 3 - $0.20 (six regular symbols left to right in rank order)",
        "The 4th reel contains only win multiplier items.",
        "One item is randomly chosen on the 4th reel at the end of each spin.",
        "The win multiplier hit on the 4th reel applies to all line wins on that spin",
        "3 - $5.00 (WILD payout)",
        "This symbol is WILD and substitutes for all symbols.",
        "Ways to win",
        "Wins awarded for left to right adjacent symbol combinations of any size.",
        "Reels 1 to 3 can have up to 8 symbols. In total the maximum number of possible ways to win is 512.",
        "MEGAWAYS™ IS USED UNDER LICENCE FROM BIG",
        "Page 1/5"
      ]
    },
    "page_2_of_5": {
      "title": "GAME RULES",
      "content_summary": "Volatility badge (5 bolts). Game rules text: bet-per-way math, RTP 96.51%, bet limits, MAX WIN 5000x cap.",
      "full_ocr_key_texts": [
        "VOLATILITY [5 lightning bolts badge]",
        "Medium volatility games pay out steadily and the range of pays varies from low to very high.",
        "All symbols pay from left to right on selected payways.",
        "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 payways, all wins are added to the total win.",
        "SPACE and ENTER buttons on the keyboard can be used to start and stop the spin.",
        "The theoretical RTP of this game is 96.51 %",
        "Malfunction voids all pays and plays.",
        "MINIMUM BET: $0.20",
        "MAXIMUM BET: $100.00",
        "MAX WIN",
        "The maximum win amount is limited to 5,000X bet. If the total win of a round reaches 5,000X bet the round immediately ends, win is awarded up to the cap and all remaining features are forfeited.",
        "Page 2/5"
      ]
    },
    "page_3_of_5": {
      "title": "HOW TO PLAY",
      "content_summary": "Controls: +/- buttons for bet, SPIN button. Main interface icons explained: hamburger menu (settings), spin-speed cycle button, sound toggle, info button. CREDIT/BET label click to toggle coins/cash. AUTOPLAY button.",
      "key_control_texts": [
        "Click the (+) or (-) buttons to change the bet value and open the bet menu.",
        "Select the bet you want to use in the game.",
        "Press the SPIN button to play.",
        "≡ opens the SETTINGS menu that contains settings which affect the way the game is being played.",
        "[triple-arrow icon] - cycles through spin speed settings, normal speed, quick spin and turbo spin.",
        "[speaker icon] toggles sound and music on and off",
        "[i icon] opens the Information page",
        "CREDIT and BET labels show the current balance and current total bet. Click on the labels to switch between coins view and cash view.",
        "(+) and (-) change up or down the current bet and open the bet menu, where you can change the bet denominations.",
        "[circular arrow] starts the game",
        "AUTOPLAY opens the automatic play menu. Click the AUTOPLAY button again to stop it.",
        "Page 3/5"
      ]
    },
    "page_4_of_5": {
      "title": "SETTINGS MENU and BET MENU",
      "content_summary": "Settings items explained. Info page navigation. Bet menu description. Max win cap repeated.",
      "key_texts": [
        "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: [left arrow] and [right arrow] scroll between information pages; [X] closes the information screen",
        "BET MENU: The bet menu shows the bet multiplier available in the game, and the current total bet in both coins and cash.",
        "Use the (+) and (-) buttons in the BET and COIN VALUE fields to change the values.",
        "The maximum win amount is limited to 5000X bet. If the total win of a round reaches 5000X bet the round immediately ends, win is awarded up to the cap and all remaining features are forfeited.",
        "Page 4/5"
      ]
    },
    "page_5_of_5": {
      "title": "AUTOPLAY",
      "content_summary": "Autoplay mode description. SKIP SCREENS option explained.",
      "key_texts": [
        "AUTOPLAY",
        "Click on the buttons showing the number of possible auto-spins to start Autoplay",
        "SKIP SCREENS option auto-skips the feature introduction and end screens after a short period of time",
        "Page 5/5"
      ],
      "note": "No free spins, no scatter bonus, no hold-and-spin or other special mode mentioned anywhere in the 5-page GAME RULES."
    }
  },

  "settings_screen": {
    "source_frame": "settings.png",
    "trigger": "Hamburger menu (≡) button, bottom-left of main screen",
    "title": "SYSTEM SETTINGS",
    "layout": "Semi-transparent dark overlay panel in center of screen. Left column: GAME HISTORY link. Center: TOTAL BET controls. Right column: 4 toggle switches.",
    "total_bet_controls": {
      "description": "Shows current total bet ($2.00 in demo). Minus (-) button on left (white circle, dark interior), bet value display in center (dark box with dollar amount), Plus (+) button on right (green circle with plus sign).",
      "bet_shown": "$2.00"
    },
    "toggle_switches": [
      {
        "label": "BATTERY SAVER",
        "subtitle": "SAVE BATTERY LIFE BY REDUCING ANIMATION SPEED",
        "state_in_screenshot": "OFF (gray toggle)"
      },
      {
        "label": "AMBIENT MUSIC",
        "subtitle": "TURN ON OR OFF THE GAME MUSIC",
        "state_in_screenshot": "OFF (gray toggle)"
      },
      {
        "label": "SOUND FX",
        "subtitle": "TURN ON OR OFF THE GAME SOUNDS",
        "state_in_screenshot": "OFF (gray toggle)"
      },
      {
        "label": "INTRO SCREEN",
        "subtitle": "SHOW THE INTRO SCREEN BEFORE STARTING THE GAME",
        "state_in_screenshot": "ON (green toggle, the intro is currently enabled)"
      }
    ],
    "game_history_link": "External-link icon (arrow out of box) next to GAME HISTORY label. Opens game history in new tab/window.",
    "close": "X button top-right of overlay",
    "accessibility_toggle_design": "Each toggle is a horizontal pill: left half lighter when off, right half darker with vertical stripe indicator. Green fill = on. Gray = off. The state is distinguishable by both color AND position of the fill."
  },

  "autoplay_screen": {
    "source_frame": "autoplay.png",
    "trigger": "AUTOPLAY button, bottom-right of main screen",
    "title": "AUTOPLAY SETTINGS",
    "layout": "Dark semi-transparent panel. Center of screen, narrower than settings overlay.",
    "checkboxes": [
      {
        "label": "TURBO SPIN",
        "state_in_screenshot": "UNCHECKED (empty box)",
        "function": "Plays all spins at maximum speed"
      },
      {
        "label": "QUICK SPIN",
        "state_in_screenshot": "UNCHECKED (empty box)",
        "function": "Plays spins at accelerated (not maximum) speed"
      },
      {
        "label": "SKIP SCREENS",
        "state_in_screenshot": "CHECKED (green checkmark visible)",
        "function": "Auto-skips feature introduction and end screens after short pause"
      }
    ],
    "number_of_autospins": {
      "label": "NUMBER OF AUTOSPINS",
      "control": "Horizontal slider with green pill/handle",
      "value_shown": "100",
      "range_implied": "Slider can be adjusted; manifest notes 10-1000 range (exact min/max values not shown as text in this screenshot)"
    },
    "start_button": {
      "label": "START AUTOPLAY (100)",
      "style": "Full-width green button at bottom of panel",
      "function": "Begins autoplay with selected settings"
    },
    "no_stop_conditions": "No stop-on-free-spins or stop-on-win-over option visible, consistent with absence of free spins feature",
    "background_visible_behind_overlay": "Main reels and WIN MULTIPLIER reel visible, dimmed. WIN MULTIPLIER shows 5x, 2x, 3x values."
  },

  "accessibility": {
    "screen_reader_support": {
      "win_amount": "Win amount displayed redundantly: (1) large text banner overlaid on reels during win, (2) text at bottom of screen reading 'WIN $X.XX' plus 'WINNER' or 'MEGA WIN' label",
      "bet_and_credit": "CREDIT and BET shown as labeled text fields with dollar amounts in bottom bar, always visible",
      "multiplier_selected": "Win multiplier value shown as number+x text (e.g., '3x', '10x') — machine-readable; center position indicates selected value",
      "symbol_positions": "Each symbol is in a distinct grid cell with gray stone tile; cells are separated by thin gold dividers",
      "reel_count": "3 main reels are visually separated by gold vertical dividers; win multiplier reel is a separate column"
    },
    "colorblind_per_screen": {
      "base_game": {
        "symbol_distinguishability": {
          "pagoda_vs_others": "SHAPE (building roofline) + UNIQUE GOLD TILE BACKGROUND — completely distinct even in grayscale",
          "fire_vs_others": "SHAPE (upward flame tongues) is unique",
          "purple_swirl_vs_blue_drop": "SHAPE (S-curve swirl vs vertical teardrop)",
          "green_leaf_vs_red_crystal": "SHAPE (organic leaf lobes vs angular mineral facets) — critical for deuteranopia/protanopia users",
          "wild_vs_all": "Larger, ornate gold frame; yin-yang with dragon detail is visually complex and unique",
          "overall": "All 7 symbol types have distinct shapes, making the game playable for all colorblind variants based on shape recognition alone"
        },
        "win_multiplier_reel": "Values printed as large text numerals + 'x'; active value centered and framed — readable without color"
      },
      "win_state": {
        "win_banner": "Purple banner with gold border containing yellow dollar amount — high contrast; also reinforced by bottom text",
        "mega_win": "MEGA! text + golden dragon animation + large dollar amount — multiple redundant cues"
      },
      "settings": "Toggle switches use both COLOR (green=on, gray=off) AND POSITION (right side filled = on, left side = off) — dual coding for colorblind users",
      "autoplay": "SKIP SCREENS checkbox shows green checkmark vs empty box — checkmark shape cue independent of color"
    },
    "motor_impairment": {
      "keyboard_controls": "SPACE and ENTER keys start/stop spin (confirmed in GAME RULES page 2/5)",
      "autoplay": "Up to 1000 automated spins available with TURBO SPIN option for minimal manual interaction",
      "bet_adjustment": "Only two buttons (+/-) needed for all bet changes",
      "autoplay_stop": "Click AUTOPLAY button again to stop (low motor demand)"
    },
    "deaf_hard_of_hearing": {
      "sound_settings": "AMBIENT MUSIC and SOUND FX independently toggleable in settings",
      "visual_win_feedback": "All wins communicated visually: dollar amounts, WINNER/MEGA WIN text, light burst effects, golden dragon animations",
      "no_audio_only_information": "All game information confirmed to be visually available"
    },
    "low_vision": {
      "text_sizes": "CREDIT, BET, WIN amounts in large bold text. Symbol payouts in GAME RULES in white text on dark background with sufficient size.",
      "contrast": "White/yellow text on dark backgrounds throughout UI. Win amounts in yellow on dark banner — high contrast.",
      "symbol_size": "Symbols fill their cells; at low reel heights (2-3 symbols per reel), symbols are larger and more easily visible"
    }
  },

  "background_audio_inference": {
    "note": "Audio content cannot be directly assessed from screenshots. Settings provide AMBIENT MUSIC and SOUND FX toggles separately, suggesting both ambient background music and discrete sound effects are present. BATTERY SAVER option references 'reducing animation speed' (not audio). No audio-specific accessibility features (subtitles, visual rhythm indicators) detected."
  },

  "unreadable_or_uncertain": [
    {
      "item": "Full range of WIN MULTIPLIER REEL values",
      "detail": "Confirmed values observed: 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 50x, 100x. Possibly 7x (partially visible at top of win_screen.png multiplier column). Additional values between these may exist. Game Rules states only that the reel 'contains win multiplier items' without listing them all. Max confirmed = 100x.",
      "action": "null — would require more spins to observe all reel positions"
    },
    {
      "item": "Large red symbol at reel 3 rows 3-4 in base_game_win.png",
      "detail": "Appears as a large swirling red/crimson form at full render size, visually different from the compact red crystal icon in the paytable. Likely the Red Crystal Gem (rank 6) rendered at large size with in-game lighting/motion effects. Cannot confirm with certainty from available frames.",
      "action": "Assumed to be Red Crystal — only 6 regular symbol types exist, and red is the only match"
    },
    {
      "item": "Exact bet denomination steps",
      "detail": "Bet range confirmed as $0.20 to $100.00 but specific steps (e.g., $0.20, $0.40, $0.50...) not shown in available screenshots. Settings/bet menu not captured in detail.",
      "action": "null"
    },
    {
      "item": "Min/max autoplay spin count",
      "detail": "Screenshot shows slider at 100; manifest notes the capturer observed 10-1000 range. No text label showing absolute min/max in the autoplay.png screenshot.",
      "action": "Rely on capturer observation: 10 minimum, 1000 maximum (unconfirmed from screenshot text)"
    },
    {
      "item": "Whether WIN MULTIPLIER REEL also contains values below 1x (e.g., 0.5x loss modifier)",
      "detail": "All confirmed values observed are 1x or above. Game presents this as all-upside (multiplies wins; does not appear to contain loss multipliers). Not explicitly stated in rules.",
      "action": "Assume all values >= 1x based on all observations; no loss modifier detected"
    }
  ],

  "coverage_gaps": [
    "No free spins captured — feature is ABSENT from this game (confirmed, not a gap)",
    "No bonus buy captured — feature is ABSENT from this game (confirmed, not a gap)",
    "Win multiplier reel full range: only a subset of ball values observed across 4 screenshots (base_game / base_game_win / win_screen / preview). Full enumeration of all values on the reel would require more spin observations.",
    "Individual bet denominations not captured (bet menu not opened and photographed).",
    "Game history screen not captured (linked from GAME HISTORY in settings)."
  ],

  "source_frames_index": {
    "preview.png": "Intro splash: feature highlights (ALL SYMBOLS STACKED, WIN MULTIPLIER REEL), volatility badge 5/5, BTG licence credit",
    "base_game.png": "Idle state: 3 reels at 5/5/5 symbol height showing Green Leaf / Blue Water / Red Crystal; WIN MULTIPLIER shows 1x selected",
    "base_game_win.png": "Small win state: $1.20 winner, WILD on reel 2, Pagoda stack reel 1, Purple gems reel 3; WIN MULTIPLIER 3x active",
    "paytable_p1.png": "GAME RULES 1/5: all symbol payouts, WILD rule, WIN MULTIPLIER REEL rule, ways-to-win rule, 512 max ways",
    "paytable_p2.png": "GAME RULES 2/5: volatility badge, medium-text boilerplate, RTP 96.51%, bet $0.20-$100, max win 5000x",
    "paytable_p3.png": "GAME RULES 3/5: HOW TO PLAY, all interface buttons described",
    "paytable_p4.png": "GAME RULES 4/5: SETTINGS MENU description, BET MENU description, max win cap repeated",
    "paytable_p5.png": "GAME RULES 5/5: AUTOPLAY description, SKIP SCREENS option",
    "settings.png": "SYSTEM SETTINGS overlay: BATTERY SAVER off, AMBIENT MUSIC off, SOUND FX off, INTRO SCREEN on; TOTAL BET $2.00",
    "autoplay.png": "AUTOPLAY SETTINGS: TURBO SPIN unchecked, QUICK SPIN unchecked, SKIP SCREENS checked; slider at 100; START AUTOPLAY button",
    "win_screen.png": "MEGA WIN $39.36: 10x multiplier active, two golden flaming dragons, MEGA! banner, coin particle effects"
  }
}