Fire Stampede

{
  "game": {
    "name": "Fire Stampede",
    "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
    "game_symbol": "vswaysstampede",
    "category": "video_slot",
    "theme": "American West / Buffalo Stampede / Fire",
    "subtheme": "Prairie, Gold Rush, Bison, Eagles, Desert landscape",
    "mechanic": "ways",
    "ways_to_win": 1875,
    "demo_stake_used": "$2.00 USD"
  },

  "grid": {
    "playing_reels": 5,
    "collect_reel": 1,
    "total_visible_columns": 6,
    "grid_dimensions_formula": "5x5x3x5x5 positions (per game rules page 1)",
    "reel_1_positions": 5,
    "reel_2_positions": 5,
    "reel_3_positions": 5,
    "reel_3_special_positions": "top and bottom of reel 3 are special positions; the remaining 3 positions are regular symbol slots",
    "reel_4_positions": 5,
    "reel_5_positions": 5,
    "reel_6_collect_reel": "adjacent to right of reel 5; contains only special award symbols (MONEY VALUE, ADD WILDS, FREE SPINS, MINOR, MAJOR, GRAND); not a standard paying reel; displays 4-5 visible award positions vertically",
    "win_direction": "left to right on adjacent reels starting from leftmost reel",
    "win_type": "ways (all adjacent positions on consecutive reels from leftmost form a way)",
    "note_visual_layout": "Visually the game appears as 4 visible rows across 5 main reels plus the 6th COLLECT reel column; the mathematical positions (5 per reel 1,2,4,5 and 3 regular on reel 3) may include partially visible or off-display positions"
  },

  "rtp_and_volatility": {
    "rtp_standard": "96.00%",
    "rtp_buy_free_spins": "96.10%",
    "volatility": "High",
    "volatility_display": "5 out of 5 flame icons filled (full bar)",
    "source_frame": "paytable_p4.png (OCR confirmed)"
  },

  "bet_range": {
    "minimum_bet": "$0.20",
    "maximum_bet": "$240.00",
    "demo_bet": "$2.00",
    "source_frame": "paytable_p4.png (OCR: MINIMUM BET: $0.20, MAXIMUM BET: $240.00)"
  },

  "max_win": {
    "cap_multiplier": "4,275x total bet",
    "cap_at_demo_bet": "$8,550.00 (4275 x $2.00)",
    "rule": "If the total win of a round reaches 4,275x bet in either base game or free spins, the round immediately ends; win is awarded up to the cap; all remaining features (including free spins) are forfeited",
    "source_frames": ["paytable_p3.png", "paytable_p6.png"]
  },

  "symbols": {
    "note": "All payout values shown are at demo stake $2.00 total bet. Wins are actual coin amounts. Payouts awarded for left-to-right adjacent symbol combinations on ways.",

    "premium": [
      {
        "name": "Buffalo",
        "rank": 1,
        "description": "Fiery bison/buffalo head facing forward, engulfed in orange-red flames and fire aura; golden horns; intense amber-red eyes; radiates fire energy; set on a dark reddish-maroon square background tile with golden rope border",
        "color_primary": "orange-red with golden fire highlights",
        "background_tile_color": "dark red-maroon",
        "payouts_at_demo_bet": {
          "2_of_a_kind": "$1.00",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$2.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$4.00",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$10.00"
        },
        "payouts_as_multiplier": {
          "2x": "0.5x",
          "3x": "1x",
          "4x": "2x",
          "5x": "5x"
        },
        "note": "Only symbol with a 2-of-a-kind payout"
      },
      {
        "name": "Gold Nuggets",
        "rank": 2,
        "description": "Irregular pile of large golden rock nuggets or lumps; metallic sheen with warm yellow-gold color; glowing soft light effect around the pile; set on a dark purple-teal background tile",
        "color_primary": "bright golden yellow",
        "background_tile_color": "dark purple-teal",
        "payouts_at_demo_bet": {
          "3_of_a_kind": "$1.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$2.00",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$4.00"
        },
        "payouts_as_multiplier": {
          "3x": "0.5x",
          "4x": "1x",
          "5x": "2x"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "Eagle",
        "rank": 3,
        "description": "Bald eagle in full flight, wings spread wide; dark brown silhouette against a vivid orange-red sunset sky background; dramatic lighting with golden rim on wing tips; powerful pose facing right; set on an orange-red gradient background tile",
        "color_primary": "dark brown with golden wing rim highlights, orange-red background",
        "background_tile_color": "orange-red sunset",
        "payouts_at_demo_bet": {
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.80",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$1.20",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$2.50"
        },
        "payouts_as_multiplier": {
          "3x": "0.4x",
          "4x": "0.6x",
          "5x": "1.25x"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "Cactus",
        "rank": 4,
        "description": "Tall barrel cactus / saguaro-style cactus; bright vivid green; small yellow-orange flowers bloom at the top; rocky desert canyon backdrop; set on a blue clear sky background tile; occupies most of the cell vertically",
        "color_primary": "bright green cactus body with yellow flower tops",
        "background_tile_color": "blue sky with tan desert rocks",
        "payouts_at_demo_bet": {
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.50",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$1.00",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$2.50"
        },
        "payouts_as_multiplier": {
          "3x": "0.25x",
          "4x": "0.5x",
          "5x": "1.25x"
        }
      }
    ],

    "royals": [
      {
        "name": "A",
        "description": "Serif capital letter A; hot pink to magenta gradient; outlined with a darker outline; embossed/3D appearance",
        "color": "hot pink / magenta",
        "payouts_at_demo_bet": {
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.40",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.80",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$2.00"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "K",
        "description": "Serif capital letter K; warm orange with golden edge highlight; embossed/3D style",
        "color": "warm orange with golden rim",
        "payouts_at_demo_bet": {
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.30",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.60",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$1.50"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "Q",
        "description": "Serif capital letter Q; bright golden yellow with darker shading; embossed/3D style; tail of Q visible",
        "color": "bright golden yellow",
        "payouts_at_demo_bet": {
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.30",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.60",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$1.50"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "J",
        "description": "Serif capital letter J; cobalt blue with lighter blue highlights; embossed/3D style",
        "color": "cobalt blue",
        "payouts_at_demo_bet": {
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.20",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.50",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$1.00"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "10",
        "description": "Numeral '10' displayed as two bold red digits; vivid red-orange with lighter center highlight; embossed/3D style; wide numerals",
        "color": "vivid red-orange",
        "payouts_at_demo_bet": {
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.20",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.50",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$1.00"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "9",
        "description": "Numeral '9'; bright green with lighter green highlight; embossed/3D style; single digit",
        "color": "bright green",
        "payouts_at_demo_bet": {
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.20",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.50",
          "5_of_a_kind": "$1.00"
        }
      }
    ],

    "special_symbols": [
      {
        "name": "WILD",
        "description": "Cowboy hat with buffalo/bull horns attached to the brim; golden-brown leather-tone hat with decorative band; two curved brown horns extend horizontally from sides; the word 'WILD' appears below in bold stylized orange-yellow letters with dark outline; dark background tile; the symbol conveys Western outlaw or buffalo rider theme",
        "color_primary": "golden-brown hat body, orange-yellow 'WILD' text",
        "function": "Substitutes for all symbols EXCEPT the CONNECT & COLLECT symbol",
        "reel_restriction": "Appears ONLY on reels 2, 3, and 4 (NOT on reels 1, 5, or the COLLECT reel 6)",
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (OCR: 'WILD symbol appears on reels 2, 3 and 4')"
      },
      {
        "name": "CONNECT & COLLECT",
        "description": "Circular gold medallion symbol; the outer ring is thick gold/brass with a rope-texture or gear-pattern trim; inside the circle, two interlocking loops (infinity-style chain link) rendered in orange and purple/violet halves; the text 'CONNECT & COLLECT' appears in small white text around the inside of the outer ring, split top and bottom; overall orange warm-glow hue; appears on dark cell background",
        "color_primary": "gold outer ring, orange and purple interlocking loops inside",
        "function": "Core mechanic trigger; does NOT substitute for other symbols; forms chains to reach special positions on reel 3 or reel 6 and trigger awards",
        "reel_restriction": "Appears on reels 1 through 5 on NON-special positions only; cannot appear on reel 6 or on reel 3 top/bottom special positions"
      },
      {
        "name": "SCATTER (FREE SPINS)",
        "description": "Golden sheriff-star badge; multi-pointed star shape (6-7 pointed) in bright metallic gold; raised embossed appearance; circular ornate border with pearl-like beads around the edge; the overall look is a classic Western sheriff's badge; glowing warm gold aura; appears on dark square cell background",
        "color_primary": "bright metallic gold with warm glow; dark cell background",
        "function": "3 or more SCATTER symbols on any reels 1-5 pay 2x total bet AND trigger/contribute to the FREE SPINS feature",
        "reel_restriction": "Appears on ALL reels 1 through 5 (any position); does NOT appear on the COLLECT reel 6",
        "scatter_pays": "3+ SCATTER symbols = 2x total bet ($4.00 at $2 demo bet) regardless of position"
      }
    ]
  },

  "connect_and_collect_feature": {
    "overview": "CONNECT & COLLECT is the core bonus mechanic of Fire Stampede. CONNECT & COLLECT medallion symbols appear on reels 1-5 and form chains that must reach a special award position to pay out. Chains travel left-to-right and can connect horizontally or vertically through adjacent cells.",

    "how_chains_form": [
      "CONNECT & COLLECT symbols can appear anywhere on reels 1-5 (excluding special positions on reel 3 top and bottom)",
      "Adjacent symbols (horizontally or vertically touching) form a chain",
      "The chain must extend from the leftmost reel and reach either: (a) a special position on REEL 3 (top or bottom row), or (b) any position on REEL 6 (the COLLECT reel to the right of reel 5)",
      "Only connected chains that reach a special position award prizes",
      "Multiple chains can form in a single spin; each chain that reaches a special position awards its prize",
      "After all awards are resolved, the game pays for all connections"
    ],

    "special_positions": {
      "reel_3_special_positions": {
        "location": "Top row and bottom row of reel 3 only",
        "possible_awards": [
          "RESPINS",
          "MONEY VALUE",
          "ADD WILDS",
          "FREE SPINS",
          "MINOR jackpot",
          "MAJOR jackpot",
          "GRAND jackpot"
        ],
        "note": "The RESPINS award can ONLY appear on reel 3 special positions (not on reel 6)"
      },
      "reel_6_collect_reel": {
        "location": "All positions on reel 6 (the full separate COLLECT reel to the right of reel 5)",
        "visible_positions": "4 to 5 visible positions at once",
        "possible_awards": [
          "MONEY VALUE",
          "ADD WILDS",
          "FREE SPINS",
          "MINOR jackpot",
          "MAJOR jackpot",
          "GRAND jackpot"
        ],
        "note": "RESPINS does NOT appear on reel 6"
      }
    },

    "awards_detail": {
      "RESPINS": {
        "trigger": "CONNECT & COLLECT chain reaches RESPINS on reel 3 special position",
        "mechanics": [
          "5 RESPINS are awarded",
          "All CONNECT & COLLECT symbols that were on the board in the initial spin remain LOCKED in place",
          "Reels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all respin (non-special positions only)",
          "Any NEW CONNECT & COLLECT symbols that land during respins also lock in place",
          "This continues until all 5 respins are used or no further improvements occur",
          "After the respin round ends, the game pays for ALL connections formed across all locked symbols"
        ],
        "visual": "RESPINS symbol appears as a circular teal/green badge with 'RESPINS' text in white; visible on reel 3 special positions in gameplay screenshots"
      },
      "MONEY_VALUE": {
        "trigger": "CONNECT & COLLECT chain reaches a MONEY VALUE position on reel 3 or reel 6",
        "mechanics": "Pays the value shown on the position; values are randomly drawn from a preset list",
        "possible_values_multipliers": [
          "2x", "3x", "4x", "6x", "8x", "10x", "12x", "16x", "20x",
          "30x", "40x", "50x", "60x", "80x", "100x", "120x", "160x",
          "200x", "300x", "400x", "800x"
        ],
        "possible_values_at_demo_bet": [
          "$4", "$6", "$8", "$12", "$16", "$20", "$24", "$32", "$40",
          "$60", "$80", "$100", "$120", "$160", "$200", "$240", "$320",
          "$400", "$600", "$800", "$1,600"
        ],
        "observed_values_in_demo": ["$4.00", "$6.00", "$8.00", "$12.00", "$16.00", "$20.00", "$60.00", "$80.00", "$120.00", "$160.00", "$200.00"],
        "visual": "Circular coin/badge symbol displaying the dollar amount; golden rope border; appears on reels 3 and 6"
      },
      "ADD_WILDS": {
        "trigger": "CONNECT & COLLECT chain reaches an ADD WILDS position on reel 3 or reel 6",
        "mechanics": "Adds WILD symbols to random positions on reels 2, 3, 4, or 5",
        "visual": "Dark purple/violet badge or sunburst with gold 'ADD WILDS' text in white"
      },
      "FREE_SPINS": {
        "trigger": "CONNECT & COLLECT chain reaches a FREE SPINS position on reel 3 or reel 6",
        "mechanics": [
          "Triggers the FREE SPINS round after all other current spin awards are paid",
          "Awards 2x total bet ($4.00 at demo bet)",
          "The FREE SPINS symbol always displays the number of free spins it awards: 7, 10, 15, 20, or 25 (random)"
        ],
        "visual": "Circular badge with a number (7/10/15/20/25) in the center; purple/violet background; 'FREE SPINS' text below the number; observed in gameplay on reel 6"
      },
      "MINOR": {
        "trigger": "CONNECT & COLLECT chain reaches MINOR on reel 3 or reel 6",
        "value_multiplier": "25x total bet",
        "value_at_demo_bet": "$50.00",
        "visual": "Circular badge; purple/magenta background with gold trim; 'MINOR' text in bold yellow-white; decorative pearl/bead border",
        "source_frames": ["_fs_minorlabel.png", "_fs2_reels.png"]
      },
      "MAJOR": {
        "trigger": "CONNECT & COLLECT chain reaches MAJOR on reel 3 or reel 6",
        "value_multiplier": "200x total bet",
        "value_at_demo_bet": "$400.00",
        "visual": "Circular badge; blue background with yellow trim; 'MAJOR' text in bold yellow; pearl/bead border",
        "source_frames": ["_fs_topbar.png", "_zoom_fs_topstrip.png"]
      },
      "GRAND": {
        "trigger": "CONNECT & COLLECT chain reaches GRAND on reel 3 or reel 6",
        "value_multiplier": "4,000x total bet",
        "value_at_demo_bet": "$8,000.00",
        "visual": "Circular badge; deep red/crimson background with sunburst/starburst pattern radiating from center; 'GRAND' text in bold yellow-gold; ornate rope-and-pearl border with gold star accents",
        "note": "GRAND can ALSO be won randomly at the end of any base game spin (see random_awards)",
        "source_frames": ["_prev_jacks.png", "_zoom_fs_topstrip.png"]
      }
    },

    "superstar_event": {
      "description": "When a CONNECT & COLLECT collection event results in a particularly large accumulated prize, the game plays a 'SUPERSTAR!' celebration animation",
      "visual": "Large bright yellow bold 'SUPERSTAR!' text appears centered on screen; golden coins shower/explode across the entire screen; two cheerful golden star cartoon characters (star-shaped with eyes and smiling face) appear on either side of a golden banner displaying the collected prize amount",
      "prize_display": "Total prize amount shown in large golden numbers inside the center banner",
      "observed_values": ["$53.27", "$62.30", "$75.81", "$123.27"],
      "trigger_note": "Appears to trigger for large collect events; exact threshold not stated in game rules; observed in both base game and free spins contexts"
    }
  },

  "jackpot_tiers": {
    "structure": "Three fixed jackpot tiers tied to total bet (not progressive/pooled)",
    "tiers": [
      {
        "name": "GRAND",
        "badge_color": "red/crimson with gold sunburst pattern",
        "multiplier": "4,000x total bet",
        "value_at_demo_bet": "$8,000.00",
        "trigger": "Via CONNECT & COLLECT chain reaching GRAND on reel 3 or reel 6; OR randomly at end of any base game spin"
      },
      {
        "name": "MAJOR",
        "badge_color": "blue with yellow text",
        "multiplier": "200x total bet",
        "value_at_demo_bet": "$400.00",
        "trigger": "Via CONNECT & COLLECT chain reaching MAJOR on reel 3 or reel 6"
      },
      {
        "name": "MINOR",
        "badge_color": "purple/magenta with yellow text",
        "multiplier": "25x total bet",
        "value_at_demo_bet": "$50.00",
        "trigger": "Via CONNECT & COLLECT chain reaching MINOR on reel 3 or reel 6"
      }
    ],
    "sidebar_display": {
      "base_game": "Left sidebar (top area) shows: GRAND $8,000.00 (row 1, large gold text) / MAJOR $400.00 (row 2) / BUY FREE SPINS $200 (row 3, brown wooden sign with buffalo icon). MINOR is also displayed in the jackpot panel visible in base game screenshots (_base_reels.png shows MINOR $50.00).",
      "free_spins_mode": "Left sidebar shows: GRAND $8,000.00 / MAJOR $400.00; plus a horizontal jackpot strip at top-left of the play area shows GRAND $8,000.00 | MAJOR $400.00 | MINOR $50.00 side by side"
    }
  },

  "random_awards": {
    "base_game_only": true,
    "possible_events": [
      {
        "event": "GRAND jackpot random trigger",
        "description": "The GRAND award can be won randomly at the end of any base game spin, independently of the CONNECT & COLLECT mechanic"
      },
      {
        "event": "Random WILD add",
        "description": "At random base game spins, a random number of WILD symbols can be added to random non-special positions on the reels"
      },
      {
        "event": "Random CONNECT & COLLECT add",
        "description": "At random base game spins, a number of CONNECT & COLLECT symbols can be added to random non-special positions, potentially seeding a collect chain"
      }
    ],
    "source_frame": "paytable_p3.png (OCR: RANDOM AWARDS section)"
  },

  "free_spins": {
    "trigger_methods": [
      {
        "method": "Scatter trigger",
        "condition": "3, 4, or 5 SCATTER (sheriff star badge) symbols landing on any reels 1-5 simultaneously",
        "scatter_pay": "2x total bet ($4.00 at demo bet) regardless of trigger",
        "spins_awarded": {
          "3_scatters": 7,
          "4_scatters": 10,
          "5_scatters": 15
        },
        "note": "Scatter-triggered spins are ADDED to any spins from CONNECT & COLLECT FREE SPINS symbols collected on the same triggering spin"
      },
      {
        "method": "CONNECT & COLLECT chain",
        "condition": "A CONNECT & COLLECT chain reaches a FREE SPINS special position on reel 3 or reel 6",
        "spins_awarded": "The number displayed on the FREE SPINS symbol reached (7, 10, 15, 20, or 25; random)",
        "additional_award": "2x total bet ($4.00 at demo bet) when FREE SPINS position is reached",
        "note": "Multiple FREE SPINS positions can be reached in one chain; spins from each are summed"
      }
    ],

    "starting_spins": "Sum of all contributing sources: scatter spins (if any) + all CONNECT & COLLECT FREE SPINS symbol values reached in the triggering event",
    "observed_starting_spins": [25, 20, 10],

    "trigger_screen": {
      "description": "A full-screen congratulations overlay appears: large 'CONGRATULATIONS!' title text in gold/yellow; below it 'YOU HAVE WON' in white; then the spin count in very large bold colorful numerals; then 'FREE SPINS' text; below that in smaller text 'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'",
      "background": "Reels visible in background with symbols; night sky visible on right; buffalo artwork on left sidebar",
      "credits_bar": "Bottom shows CREDIT amount and 'WIN $20.00 FREE SPINS LEFT 25' confirming trigger win and starting spin count",
      "source_frame": "free_spins_trigger.png"
    },

    "mode_visual_changes": {
      "background": "Prairie orange-sunset background of base game is REPLACED by deep blue night sky with stars and cool-toned icy blue mountains in the distance; atmospheric and nocturnal mood",
      "buffalo_artwork": "The left sidebar buffalo illustration also shifts to a night-themed version with blue/purple lighting instead of warm orange fire",
      "jackpot_strip": "In FS mode, a horizontal jackpot strip appears at the top left showing all 3 tiers: GRAND $8,000.00 | MAJOR $400.00 | MINOR $50.00",
      "buy_free_spins_button": "Not shown in FS mode (cannot buy during FS)",
      "special_reels": "Special reels are in use during FREE SPINS (different reel strips from base game)",
      "spin_counter": "Displayed as 'FREE SPINS X of Y' on the lower left under the buffalo artwork"
    },

    "in_feature_mechanics": {
      "connect_and_collect": "Fully active in the same way as base game; CONNECT & COLLECT chains can reach special positions on reel 3 and reel 6",
      "retrigger": "If a FREE SPINS symbol is reached by a CONNECT & COLLECT chain during the round, additional free spins equal to the number shown on the symbol are awarded; the total spin count increases accordingly",
      "you_are_on_fire_event": {
        "name": "YOU ARE ON FIRE",
        "description": "A mid-round celebration animation that fires during free spins when a particularly large spin win occurs",
        "visual": "Large bold text 'YOU ARE ON FIRE' appears centered across screen in golden-yellow outlined letters; two cartoon flame-character mascots (round orange fire characters with smiling faces) appear on either side of a golden rectangular banner; the banner shows the current spin's prize amount; a shower of golden coins flies across the screen",
        "observed_trigger": "Appears to fire when a single-spin win is substantially above average (observed at spin 10 of 25 during demo run)",
        "source_frame": "free_spins_onfire.png"
      },
      "observed_large_collect_round": {
        "description": "During free spins, CONNECT & COLLECT symbols can fill nearly the entire 5-reel grid, creating a massive chain connecting all positions to reel 6 collect awards and reel 3 specials simultaneously",
        "source_frame": "free_spins_collect.png (WIN $193.20, FREE SPINS 5 of 10, almost-full grid of C&C symbols visible)"
      }
    },

    "end_screen": {
      "description": "Full-screen congratulations overlay: 'CONGRATULATIONS!' title; 'YOU HAVE WON' text; large prize amount in golden numerals; 'IN X FREE SPINS' text; 'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE' instruction",
      "observed_total": "$162.10 in 25 free spins (purchased via Buy Free Spins for $200)",
      "source_frame": "win_screen.png"
    }
  },

  "buy_free_spins": {
    "available": true,
    "cost": "100x current total bet",
    "cost_at_demo_bet": "$200.00",
    "rtp_when_used": "96.10%",
    "guarantee": "The triggering spin is guaranteed to hit enough CONNECT & COLLECT symbols to form a chain that reaches the special positions on reel 3 AND at least one position on reel 6",
    "reel_6_during_buy": "Contains ONLY FREE SPINS symbols during the Buy Free Spins trigger spin; each FREE SPINS symbol shows a random number (7, 10, 15, 20, or 25)",
    "dialog_visual": {
      "description": "Dark semi-transparent overlay appears over the game; centered dialog box; 'BUY FREE SPINS' heading in bold white text; price '$200' in large bright yellow-gold text centered below; two buttons at bottom: red X button on left (cancel), green checkmark button on right (confirm); total bet also displayed at bottom of dialog",
      "source_frame": "bonus_buy_dialog.png"
    }
  },

  "base_game_visual_layout": {
    "overall_dimensions": "1280x800 viewport (desktop)",
    "theme_description": "Hot prairie landscape; warm amber-orange sky; dusty canyon rock formations in background; wide-open Western American plains feel; fire and stampede motif throughout",

    "left_sidebar": {
      "position": "Leftmost strip, full height",
      "contents": [
        {
          "element": "GRAND jackpot display",
          "position": "Top of sidebar",
          "description": "Dark wood-plank style background panel; GRAND badge (circular, red/crimson with gold sunburst, outlined by rope/pearl border) on left; '$8,000.00' in large bold golden-yellow numerals to the right of the badge"
        },
        {
          "element": "MAJOR jackpot display",
          "position": "Second row of sidebar",
          "description": "Similar panel; MAJOR badge (circular, blue background, yellow 'MAJOR' text) on left; '$400.00' in golden numerals"
        },
        {
          "element": "BUY FREE SPINS button",
          "position": "Third row of sidebar",
          "description": "Brown wooden sign texture; 'BUY FREE SPINS' text in white above; '$200' in large gold text; buffalo/fire silhouette accent; clickable to open buy dialog"
        },
        {
          "element": "Fire Stampede branding + Buffalo artwork",
          "position": "Below BUY FREE SPINS, fills remaining sidebar",
          "description": "The game logo 'FIRE STAMPEDE' in stylized orange-red flame lettering with 'CONNECT & COLLECT' in smaller text below; dominant illustration of a massive fiery buffalo charging forward, emerging from orange-yellow flames; the buffalo's fur appears as living fire; intense amber-orange color scheme; the artwork fills most of the sidebar vertically"
        }
      ]
    },

    "main_reels_area": {
      "position": "Center, occupies majority of screen width",
      "frame": "Ornate golden/copper rope-style border frames the entire reel grid; the border has a braided/twisted rope texture; warm golden yellow color",
      "background_behind_reels": "Amber-orange gradient; desert prairie landscape visible through/around reel symbols",
      "symbol_cells": "Each symbol sits in its own dark-background cell; cells bordered by thin golden rope-style lines"
    },

    "collect_reel": {
      "position": "Immediately to the right of reel 5, separated by a glowing vertical golden divider line",
      "appearance": "Column of 4-5 award symbols stacked vertically; each award has its own distinct circular badge or value display; the entire column has a bright golden-yellow glowing frame/border that pulses when active",
      "visible_award_types": "MONEY VALUE coins, FREE SPINS badges, ADD WILDS badges, MINOR/MAJOR/GRAND jackpot badges"
    },

    "bottom_control_bar": {
      "position": "Dark strip at very bottom of screen, full width",
      "left_section": {
        "hamburger_menu": "Three horizontal lines (≡) icon; opens SETTINGS/SYSTEM SETTINGS overlay",
        "info_button": "Lowercase 'i' icon; opens Information/Paytable (7-page game rules screen)",
        "sound_button": "Music note (♪) icon; toggles sound on/off"
      },
      "center_left_section": {
        "credit_display": "Label 'CREDIT' in small uppercase; large numeric value below (e.g. '$100,000.00'); shows current balance",
        "bet_display": "Label 'BET' in small uppercase; total bet value below (e.g. '$2.00')"
      },
      "center_section": {
        "turbo_hint": "Text 'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN' in large white uppercase letters (keyboard shortcut reminder)"
      },
      "right_section": {
        "decrease_bet_button": "Dark circle with '–' symbol; decreases bet or opens bet menu",
        "spin_button": "Large circular button; clockwise arrow / refresh icon in white on dark background; primary action button",
        "increase_bet_button": "Dark circle with '+' symbol; increases bet or opens bet menu",
        "autoplay_button": "Labeled 'AUTOPLAY' in small white text; circular icon with repeat arrows; opens autoplay settings"
      }
    },

    "bottom_bar_win_display": {
      "position": "Text appears in the bottom center area (replacing turbo hint) when a win occurs",
      "format": "e.g. 'WIN $1.00' or 'FREE SPINS LEFT 25' or 'YOU ARE ON FIRE' during events"
    },

    "pragmatic_play_branding": {
      "position": "Bottom-left corner, very small",
      "appearance": "White 'PRAGMATIC PLAY' logo text"
    }
  },

  "free_spins_visual_layout": {
    "background_change": "Entire background transitions from warm prairie orange to deep blue night sky; stars visible; cool blue icy mountains on the horizon; more dramatic and intense atmosphere",
    "jackpot_strip": "Horizontal panel at top of the left sidebar area displaying all 3 jackpot tiers left to right: GRAND (red badge) $8,000.00 | MAJOR (blue badge) $400.00 | MINOR (purple badge) $50.00",
    "left_sidebar": "Shows GRAND and MAJOR badges (similar to base game) but with night-sky version of buffalo artwork",
    "spin_counter_badge": "Yellow-gold badge shape at bottom of the buffalo artwork area displaying 'FREE SPINS X of Y'",
    "reel_frame": "Same golden rope frame as base game but may glow brighter/more intensely during winning connects",
    "night_sky_detail": "Dark blue to navy gradient sky; small white star points scattered across the upper background; lower background transitions to icy blue mountain silhouettes"
  },

  "settings_overlay": {
    "title": "SYSTEM SETTINGS",
    "appearance": "Dark semi-transparent overlay over the game; close button (X) in top right corner",
    "options": [
      {
        "name": "BATTERY SAVER",
        "description": "Toggle switch; reduces animation speed to save device battery",
        "default_state": "OFF (based on screenshot showing it as an inactive toggle)"
      },
      {
        "name": "AMBIENT MUSIC",
        "description": "Toggle switch; turns ambient background music on or off",
        "default_state": "ON (green active toggle visible in screenshot)"
      },
      {
        "name": "SOUND FX",
        "description": "Toggle switch; turns game sound effects on or off",
        "default_state": "ON (green active toggle visible in screenshot)"
      },
      {
        "name": "GAME HISTORY",
        "description": "Link/button; opens game history page"
      },
      {
        "name": "TOTAL BET",
        "description": "Shows current total bet with decrease (–) and increase (+) buttons to adjust; displays '$2.00' at demo bet"
      }
    ],
    "toggle_colors": "Active toggles: green background. Inactive toggles: grey/dark background",
    "source_frame": "settings.png"
  },

  "autoplay_overlay": {
    "title": "AUTOPLAY SETTINGS",
    "appearance": "Dark semi-transparent overlay over the game; close button (X) in top right corner (located OUTSIDE the overlay box on the right edge)",
    "options": [
      {
        "name": "TURBO SPIN",
        "type": "checkbox",
        "description": "When checked, each auto-spin plays at turbo/fast speed"
      },
      {
        "name": "QUICK SPIN",
        "type": "checkbox",
        "description": "When checked, each auto-spin plays at quick/medium speed"
      },
      {
        "name": "SKIP SCREENS",
        "type": "checkbox",
        "description": "When checked, automatically skips feature introduction and end screens after a short delay; checked/green by default in captured state",
        "default_state": "Checked (green checkmark visible)"
      },
      {
        "name": "NUMBER OF AUTOSPINS",
        "type": "slider / preset buttons",
        "description": "Displays preset autospin count options; the captured state shows '100' as the selected value"
      },
      {
        "name": "START AUTOPLAY (100)",
        "type": "button",
        "description": "Green start button at bottom of overlay; starts autoplay with chosen settings; shows the selected spin count in parentheses"
      }
    ],
    "source_frame": "autoplay.png"
  },

  "information_screen": {
    "pages": 7,
    "navigation": "Arrow buttons (left/right) at bottom of the info overlay to scroll between pages; page indicator shows 'Page X/7'",
    "close_button": "X icon at top right of the info overlay",
    "page_descriptions": {
      "page_1": "GAME RULES: All symbols with their payout tables; WILD description and reel restriction; 1875 ways explanation; grid structure note",
      "page_2": "CONNECT & COLLECT FEATURE: Complete description of the mechanic, chain formation rules, all special position awards (RESPINS, MONEY VALUE, ADD WILDS, FREE SPINS, MINOR, MAJOR, GRAND) with values",
      "page_3": "FREE SPINS: SCATTER symbol description; trigger conditions (3/4/5 scatters give 7/10/15 spins); RANDOM AWARDS section; MAX WIN cap (4,275x); BUY FREE SPINS description",
      "page_4": "GAME RULES (continued): Volatility display (5/5 flames); rules text (symbols pay left to right, win expressed in coins, only highest win per way); RTP values (96.00% / 96.10% buy); min bet $0.20; max bet $240.00",
      "page_5": "HOW TO PLAY: Instructions for changing bet, SPIN button, MAIN GAME INTERFACE element descriptions (settings/info/sound/CREDIT/BET buttons)",
      "page_6": "SETTINGS MENU / INFORMATION SCREEN / BET MENU: Descriptions of INTRO SCREEN, AMBIENT, SOUND FX, GAME HISTORY settings; how info pagination works; BET MENU operation; repeats max win 4,275x cap",
      "page_7": "AUTOPLAY: Instructions for autoplay; SKIP SCREENS option description"
    }
  },

  "colorblind_accessibility_notes": {
    "premium_symbols_differentiated_by": "Shape and subject matter (buffalo head vs. gold pile vs. eagle vs. cactus) — completely different subjects, no reliance on color alone for identification",
    "royal_symbols_differentiated_by": "Letter/numeral shape (A/K/Q/J/10/9) — all clearly different characters; color is secondary (pink/orange/yellow/blue/red/green)",
    "jackpot_tiers_color_coding": "GRAND=red, MAJOR=blue, MINOR=purple — color is used but each badge ALSO displays the text name (GRAND/MAJOR/MINOR) and the dollar value prominently; safe for color-blind users because text labels are present",
    "wild_identification": "WILD text appears explicitly on the WILD symbol — no color-only identification needed",
    "connect_and_collect_identification": "Text 'CONNECT & COLLECT' appears on the symbol ring — identifiable by text not just color",
    "scatter_identification": "Distinct star badge shape not shared by any other symbol; unique visual form",
    "toggle_states": "Settings toggles use color (green=on, grey=off) without shape differentiation — potential issue for red-green color blind users; text labels for each setting help compensate",
    "win_indication": "Wins shown as dollar amounts in bottom bar; animation effects also signal wins visually",
    "you_are_on_fire_text": "Text explicitly spells out the event name; not color-only"
  },

  "deaf_accessibility_notes": {
    "ambient_music_toggle": "AMBIENT MUSIC can be disabled in settings",
    "sound_fx_toggle": "SOUND FX can be disabled in settings",
    "battery_saver": "Reduces animation speed (visual-only impact; unrelated to audio)",
    "win_amounts": "All wins displayed as explicit dollar amounts in the bottom bar",
    "feature_announcements": "Feature triggers (FS win, SUPERSTAR!, YOU ARE ON FIRE) are conveyed via large text overlays on screen — not audio-only"
  },

  "motor_accessibility_notes": {
    "spin_button": "Large circular button in the center-right of the bottom bar; easily clickable target",
    "keyboard_support": "SPACE bar can be held for Turbo Spin; ENTER key can start/stop spin (per game rules page 4)",
    "autoplay": "Full autoplay available with up to 100+ spins; SKIP SCREENS option to reduce interaction frequency",
    "turbo_spin": "Hold SPACE for turbo spin (keyboard); reduces time spent waiting between spins",
    "buy_free_spins": "Single-click purchase dialog (confirm/cancel) — minimizes motor interaction needed to access the feature",
    "bet_adjustment": "–/+ buttons on either side of spin button for bet changes"
  },

  "screen_reader_navigation_notes": {
    "game_area_layout_summary": "Left sidebar (jackpots + buy button + logo art) | 5 main reels | 1 COLLECT reel | Right edge [off-screen]",
    "bottom_bar_order_left_to_right": "Settings menu icon | Info icon | Sound toggle | CREDIT display | BET display | [Win/message area] | Decrease bet button | Spin button | Increase bet button | AUTOPLAY button",
    "information_access": "Tapping the 'i' button opens a 7-page game rules overlay with full textual descriptions of all mechanics",
    "overlay_screens": "Win screens, congratulations overlays, and feature announcements all contain text that can be read; 'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE' to dismiss"
  },

  "observed_demo_events_notes": {
    "demo_balance": "$100,000.00 starting credit displayed (fictional demo balance)",
    "demo_stake": "$2.00 per spin",
    "buy_free_spins_purchase": "Bought at $200 (100x stake); triggered 25 free spins; total FS win $162.10 (net -$37.90 for that session)",
    "superstar_events_observed": ["$53.27", "$62.30", "$75.81", "$123.27"],
    "you_are_on_fire_observed": "Triggered during FS at spin 10/25; displayed $56.97 win on that spin; accumulated WIN was $131.97 at that point",
    "connect_and_collect_fills": "Observed nearly-full grid of CONNECT & COLLECT symbols in FS collect round (free_spins_collect.png): 5 of 10 spins remaining, WIN $193.20",
    "minor_jackpot_visible": "MINOR $50.00 visible in jackpot strip during FS (confirmed at demo bet)"
  },

  "unreadable_or_uncertain": [
    "The exact number of visible rows in the 5-reel playing grid vs. the stated '5x5x3x5x5' positions — the visual display appears to show 4 rows, but game rules describe 5 positions on reels 1, 2, 4, 5; the reconciliation between visual display and mathematical positions is not fully clear from screenshots alone",
    "The exact trigger threshold for the 'SUPERSTAR!' event — game rules do not define it; appears to be triggered by large collect event totals but the precise minimum is not stated",
    "The exact trigger threshold for 'YOU ARE ON FIRE' event — not defined in game rules; appears tied to a single-spin win exceeding a certain amount during FS",
    "Whether MINI jackpot tier exists — only GRAND, MAJOR, MINOR were confirmed via OCR and zoom crops; MINI was mentioned in capture_progress.json notes as a possible tier but was NOT confirmed via OCR of game rules or screenshot identification; treating as NOT present (only 3 tiers confirmed)",
    "Exact reel layout of the 6th COLLECT reel (number of positions, which awards appear how often) — the reel content is randomized; specific position counts not stated in game rules",
    "Whether 'BATTERY SAVER' toggle was ON or OFF by default — screenshot shows it appears deactivated (grey) but the state text was not fully legible via OCR",
    "The 'ALL ways' interpretation — the OCR says 'All wins are multiplied by bet per way' but 1875-ways games typically don't divide bet per way in the traditional sense; the actual pay calculation method is inferred from the paytable dollar amounts at $2 demo bet",
    "Second and further rounds of Free Spins within a single buy — during demo, Free Spins appeared to retrigger with varying spin counts (10/20/25 seen at different points); the exact retrigger mechanic within a continuous run is observed but the rules text in page 3 may have been partially misread by OCR"
  ]
}