Hot Pepper

{
  "game_overview": {
    "name": "Hot Pepper!",
    "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
    "game_symbol_internal": "vs20dugems",
    "note_internal_code": "vs20dugems does not match the display name; 'Hot Pepper' confirmed in demo URL gname parameter",
    "theme": "Mexican fiesta / mariachi / desert canyon / hot chili peppers",
    "grid": "7x7",
    "bet_mechanic": "cluster pays — minimum 5 symbols connected horizontally or vertically, no paylines",
    "total_symbol_types": 9,
    "paying_symbols": 7,
    "special_symbols": 2,
    "source_frames": "paytable_p1.png, rules_p2.png, rules_p3.png, rules_p4.png, rules_p5.png, rules_p6.png, rules_p7.png, base_game.png, preview.png, preview_p2.png, settings.png, autoplay_menu.png, bonus_buy_dialog.png, free_spins_p1.png, free_spins_gameplay_p1.png through p4, fs_win_screen.png, win_screen.png"
  },

  "core_mechanics": {
    "cluster_pays": {
      "description": "All wins require a cluster of minimum 5 symbols connected horizontally or vertically (no diagonals). Larger clusters pay more per the payout tables. A single symbol may be part of only one cluster; however a single WILD can touch multiple clusters and applies its multiplier to each.",
      "source": "paytable_p1.png — OCR: 'All symbols pay in blocks of minimum 5 symbols connected horizontally or vertically. The game is played on a 7x7 grid of symbols.'"
    },
    "tumble": {
      "description": "After a winning cluster is identified and paid, those symbols are removed from the 7x7 grid. All symbols above the removed positions fall downward. New symbols fill from the top. This process repeats until no further winning clusters exist. All wins generated within a single spin's complete tumble sequence accumulate and are paid together.",
      "source": "rules_p3.png — section 'TUMBLE FEATURE'"
    }
  },

  "symbols": {
    "demo_bet": "$2.00",
    "payout_unit": "multiplier of total bet (dollar amounts from paytable_p1.png OCR divided by $2.00 demo bet)",
    "note": "Payout thresholds: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11-12, 13-14, 15+. All 9 cluster-size tiers are shown in-game paytable.",

    "mariachi": {
      "role": "highest-paying symbol",
      "visual": "cartoon smiling mariachi man portrait inside an ornate gold rectangular frame; pink/magenta radiant sunburst background inside frame; large yellow-green sombrero with white pom-pom balls along brim, striped band (red/green); round rosy-cheeked face with large brown handlebar mustache; white shirt with red neckerchief; eyes appear teary-joyful (comic style)",
      "payouts_multiplier": {
        "5": 1.0,
        "6": 2.0,
        "7": 2.5,
        "8": 3.0,
        "9": 4.0,
        "10": 5.0,
        "11_12": 10.0,
        "13_14": 25.0,
        "15_plus": 50.0
      },
      "payouts_dollars_at_2usd": {
        "5": "$2.00", "6": "$4.00", "7": "$5.00", "8": "$6.00", "9": "$8.00",
        "10": "$10.00", "11_12": "$20.00", "13_14": "$50.00", "15_plus": "$100.00"
      },
      "source": "paytable_p1.png OCR + zoom crop _mariachi_ref.png"
    },

    "pinata": {
      "role": "second-highest paying symbol",
      "visual": "colorful Mexican bull piñata in cartoon 3D style; body covered in bright multicolored fringed paper in purple, blue, turquoise, orange, red, pink; golden/yellow curved horns; cheerful face with round eyes; compact, round body shape viewed from side-front angle",
      "payouts_multiplier": {
        "5": 0.4,
        "6": 1.0,
        "7": 2.0,
        "8": 2.5,
        "9": 3.0,
        "10": 4.0,
        "11_12": 5.0,
        "13_14": 15.0,
        "15_plus": 25.0
      },
      "payouts_dollars_at_2usd": {
        "5": "$0.80", "6": "$2.00", "7": "$4.00", "8": "$5.00", "9": "$6.00",
        "10": "$8.00", "11_12": "$10.00", "13_14": "$30.00", "15_plus": "$50.00"
      },
      "source": "paytable_p1.png OCR + zoom crop _syms_full.png"
    },

    "taco": {
      "role": "third-highest paying symbol (tied with pinata)",
      "visual": "golden/amber hard-shell taco viewed from a 3/4 angle; crispy curved shell has warm yellow-orange tones; visible filling includes red tomato, green lettuce, brown meat; cartoon illustrated style with slight shine highlight on shell",
      "payouts_multiplier": {
        "5": 0.4,
        "6": 1.0,
        "7": 2.0,
        "8": 2.5,
        "9": 3.0,
        "10": 4.0,
        "11_12": 5.0,
        "13_14": 15.0,
        "15_plus": 25.0
      },
      "payouts_dollars_at_2usd": {
        "5": "$0.80", "6": "$2.00", "7": "$4.00", "8": "$5.00", "9": "$6.00",
        "10": "$8.00", "11_12": "$10.00", "13_14": "$30.00", "15_plus": "$50.00"
      },
      "note": "Payouts identical to Pinata",
      "source": "paytable_p1.png OCR + zoom crop _syms_full.png"
    },

    "lime": {
      "role": "fourth-highest paying symbol",
      "visual": "bright green lime fruit sliced in half, shown as a round wedge/cross-section; vivid green outer rind, white pith ring, pale green interior with visible segment lines; lustrous, glossy cartoon rendering",
      "payouts_multiplier": {
        "5": 0.2,
        "6": 0.3,
        "7": 0.4,
        "8": 1.0,
        "9": 1.5,
        "10": 2.0,
        "11_12": 4.0,
        "13_14": 10.0,
        "15_plus": 20.0
      },
      "payouts_dollars_at_2usd": {
        "5": "$0.40", "6": "$0.60", "7": "$0.80", "8": "$2.00", "9": "$3.00",
        "10": "$4.00", "11_12": "$8.00", "13_14": "$20.00", "15_plus": "$40.00"
      },
      "source": "paytable_p1.png OCR + zoom crop _syms_full.png"
    },

    "spade": {
      "role": "fourth-highest paying symbol (tied with lime)",
      "visual": "playing-card spade suit symbol; rich purple/violet body with gold/golden outline; solid filled spade shape (arrowhead top with stem and two lobes at base); cartoon 3D style with subtle sheen",
      "payouts_multiplier": {
        "5": 0.2,
        "6": 0.3,
        "7": 0.4,
        "8": 1.0,
        "9": 1.5,
        "10": 2.0,
        "11_12": 4.0,
        "13_14": 10.0,
        "15_plus": 20.0
      },
      "payouts_dollars_at_2usd": {
        "5": "$0.40", "6": "$0.60", "7": "$0.80", "8": "$2.00", "9": "$3.00",
        "10": "$4.00", "11_12": "$8.00", "13_14": "$20.00", "15_plus": "$40.00"
      },
      "note": "Payouts identical to Lime",
      "source": "paytable_p1.png OCR + zoom crop _syms_full.png"
    },

    "heart": {
      "role": "lowest-paying symbol (tied with clubs)",
      "visual": "playing-card heart suit symbol; orange-to-red gradient fill (warm fire-like tones, darker red at tips, lighter orange/amber at center-top); gold/yellow outline; cartoon 3D style with highlight sheen at top",
      "payouts_multiplier": {
        "5": 0.1,
        "6": 0.2,
        "7": 0.3,
        "8": 0.4,
        "9": 1.0,
        "10": 1.5,
        "11_12": 2.0,
        "13_14": 5.0,
        "15_plus": 10.0
      },
      "payouts_dollars_at_2usd": {
        "5": "$0.20", "6": "$0.40", "7": "$0.60", "8": "$0.80", "9": "$2.00",
        "10": "$3.00", "11_12": "$4.00", "13_14": "$10.00", "15_plus": "$20.00"
      },
      "source": "paytable_p1.png OCR + zoom crop _syms_full.png"
    },

    "clubs": {
      "role": "lowest-paying symbol (tied with heart)",
      "visual": "playing-card clubs suit symbol; bright green body (medium-dark green) with yellow/gold outline; three-lobe clover shape with narrow stem; cartoon 3D style with highlight sheen",
      "payouts_multiplier": {
        "5": 0.1,
        "6": 0.2,
        "7": 0.3,
        "8": 0.4,
        "9": 1.0,
        "10": 1.5,
        "11_12": 2.0,
        "13_14": 5.0,
        "15_plus": 10.0
      },
      "payouts_dollars_at_2usd": {
        "5": "$0.20", "6": "$0.40", "7": "$0.60", "8": "$0.80", "9": "$2.00",
        "10": "$3.00", "11_12": "$4.00", "13_14": "$10.00", "15_plus": "$20.00"
      },
      "note": "Payouts identical to Heart",
      "source": "paytable_p1.png OCR + zoom crop _syms_full.png"
    },

    "wild_chili": {
      "role": "WILD — substitutes for all symbols except BONUS",
      "visual": "a hot chili pepper with active flame/fire effect; 5 visual variants corresponding to 5 levels (increasing intensity/color temperature as level rises). Level 2 variant (confirmed from win_screen.png LEVEL 2 panel): golden/yellow pepper body with orange-red fire flames erupting from the top, green stem. Higher levels (4/5) appear darker red/crimson with more intense flame. Each variant is visually distinct to communicate current WILD level. No payout on its own — applies multiplier to winning clusters it is part of.",
      "special_rules": [
        "Substitutes for all paying symbols; does NOT substitute for BONUS",
        "Multiple WILDs in a single cluster: multipliers ADD together (e.g. two Level 5 WILDs in a 5-symbol cluster = ×16 + ×16 = ×32)",
        "One WILD touching multiple separate clusters: multiplier applied independently to each cluster",
        "WILDs 'consumed' (used in winning clusters) during tumble sequence count toward LEVEL UP meter"
      ],
      "source": "rules_p2.png (vision), paytable_p1.png BONUS text, win_screen.png"
    },

    "bonus_sun": {
      "role": "BONUS — scatter/trigger symbol, no direct pay",
      "visual": "golden/orange starburst sun shape with multiple triangular rays radiating outward; red text 'BONUS' written in the center of the sun disc; warm golden-amber color scheme",
      "special_rules": [
        "Appears on all positions of the 7x7 grid",
        "Participates in the tumble mechanic — tumbles with other symbols and can be part of cascades",
        "DOES NOT form winning clusters for direct payouts",
        "All BONUS symbols collected across one full spin's complete tumble sequence count together",
        "3 or more BONUS collected in one spin's tumble chain → triggers 12 FREE SPINS",
        "BONUS symbols collected in FREE SPINS count toward retrigger (+5 more FS per 3 collected)"
      ],
      "source": "paytable_p1.png OCR: 'This is the BONUS symbol. BONUS symbol appears on all reels. It tumbles along with other symbols but all BONUS that hit during a full tumble sequence are collected in a meter.'; rules_p3.png (vision)"
    }
  },

  "random_wild_multiplier_feature": {
    "overview": "The WILD multiplier system has 5 levels. The active level determines the multiplier each WILD applies to clusters. The starting level for each spin is chosen randomly (Level 1 through 5). WILDs consumed in winning clusters during the tumble sequence cause the level to advance. In FREE SPINS, the level is locked at Level 5 for the entire round.",
    "level_up_mechanic": "Every 3 WILDs consumed (used as part of winning clusters) during a single spin's tumble sequence advances the level by 1. Maximum level is 5. Level resets at the start of each new spin (base game). Progress tracked on the right-side panel ('LEVEL N TO LEVEL UP') showing 3 chili-silhouette slots that fill incrementally.",
    "multiplier_matrix": {
      "description": "Multiplier depends on both the current level AND the size of the winning cluster. Source: rules_p2.png vision analysis.",
      "cluster_bands": ["5-6 symbols", "7-8 symbols", "9-10 symbols", "11+ symbols"],
      "levels": {
        "level_1": {"5_6": 1, "7_8": 2, "9_10": 4, "11_plus": 8},
        "level_2": {"5_6": 2, "7_8": 4, "9_10": 8, "11_plus": 16},
        "level_3": {"5_6": 4, "7_8": 8, "9_10": 16, "11_plus": 32},
        "level_4": {"5_6": 8, "7_8": 16, "9_10": 32, "11_plus": 64},
        "level_5": {"5_6": 16, "7_8": 32, "9_10": 64, "11_plus": 128}
      },
      "maximum_single_wild_multiplier": 128,
      "source": "rules_p2.png (vision), confirmed by preview_p2.png text 'WINNING CLUSTERS LEAVE BEHIND WILDS WITH UP TO 128X MULTIPLIER'"
    },
    "free_spins_level": "Level 5 locked for entire FREE SPINS round; multipliers are ×16/×32/×64/×128 throughout",
    "base_game_example": "win_screen.png shows two WILD chili symbols each displaying ×4 multiplier while LEVEL 2 panel is active on the right — consistent with Level 2, cluster band 7-8 giving ×4 per the matrix"
  },

  "free_spins": {
    "trigger": "Collect 3 BONUS symbols in one spin's complete tumble sequence (base game or within FS for retrigger)",
    "initial_count": 12,
    "retrigger": {
      "condition": "3 BONUS symbols collected in a tumble sequence during FREE SPINS",
      "additional_spins": 5,
      "note": "Manifest note said '+3 FS' — CORRECTED: in-game rules_p3.png explicitly states '+5 more free spins'. fs_win_screen.png confirms: 12 initial + 5 retrigger = 17 total FS shown."
    },
    "wild_level": "Locked at LEVEL 5 MAX LEVEL for entire FREE SPINS round; this is displayed on the right panel sign",
    "visual_differences_from_base": [
      "Grid background changes from dark teal/blue-green to deep purple/violet",
      "Left panel: 'BUY FREE SPINS $200' sign replaced by 'FREE SPINS LEFT N' sign (yellow text on purple background wooden sign)",
      "Right panel: variable 'LEVEL N TO LEVEL UP' replaced by fixed 'LEVEL 5 MAX LEVEL'",
      "FS counter 'FREE SPINS LEFT N' also displayed as text at bottom center of screen"
    ],
    "gameplay_captured": "free_spins_p1.png (intro/congratulations screen), free_spins_gameplay_p1.png through p4 (4 gameplay screens mid-round), fs_win_screen.png (final win screen)",
    "fs_win_example": {
      "total_win_dollars": "$1,509.60",
      "total_win_multiplier": "754.8x bet",
      "total_spins_used": 17,
      "trigger_method": "purchased via Buy Free Spins $200",
      "retrigger_occurred": true,
      "source": "fs_win_screen.png OCR text and credit change: $99,798 → $101,307.60 = +$1,509.60"
    },
    "source": "rules_p3.png (vision), free_spins_p1.png, fs_win_screen.png"
  },

  "bonus_buy": {
    "available": true,
    "cost_multiplier": "100x total bet",
    "cost_at_demo_bet": "$200.00",
    "grants": "12 FREE SPINS with WILD level locked at Level 5 (LEVEL 5 MAX LEVEL)",
    "dialog_visual": "Theatrical stage display; dark red/crimson curtains on both sides; backdrop of warm orange flame border radiating from edges; center banner on purple/violet wood-plank surface reading 'BUY FREE SPINS' above and '$200' below in bold yellow lettering; red X button (cancel, left) and green checkmark button (confirm, right)",
    "left_panel_sign": "Red wooden carnival post with ornate header; hanging sign reads 'BUY FREE SPINS / $200' (white text on red background); suspended from chains",
    "source": "bonus_buy_dialog.png, base_game.png"
  },

  "rtp_and_volatility": {
    "rtp_default": 0.9645,
    "rtp_buy_free_spins": 0.9679,
    "volatility": "HIGH",
    "volatility_source": "rules_p4.png: VOLATILITY badge showing 5 of 5 bolts filled + text 'High volatility games pay out less often...'",
    "bet_min": 0.20,
    "bet_max": 100.00,
    "bet_currency_in_demo": "USD",
    "max_win": "10000x bet",
    "max_win_source": "rules_p3.png: 'The maximum win amount is limited to 10,000x bet in both base game and free spin. 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.' Repeated in rules_p6.png: 'MAX WIN REPEAT: The maximum win amount is limited to 10000X bet.'",
    "note_max_win_confirmed": "Verified PRESENT on rules_p3 and rules_p6; NOT on rules_p4. User's initial uncertainty resolved.",
    "source": "rules_p3.png, rules_p4.png, rules_p6.png (vision)"
  },

  "ui_and_layout": {
    "base_game": {
      "grid_position": "center of screen, wooden frame surround",
      "grid_colors": "dark teal / blue-green background per cell, slight grid line separation between cells",
      "frame": "wooden planks with colorful Mexican-stripe textile border (alternating bands of red, green, yellow, teal running horizontally)",
      "background_scene": "Mexican desert canyon: red/orange/amber rock mesas on left and right, cacti silhouettes, dramatic orange-gold sunset sky, warm atmospheric lighting",
      "left_panel": {
        "top": "Red wooden carnival sign 'BUY FREE SPINS / $200' in white text; hung from chains on a wooden post with an ornate carved/painted header in purple/green/red; red panels on the sign",
        "middle_lower": "Two dark rectangular tracking panels — upper for LEVEL meter (3 chili silhouette slots), lower for BONUS star/sun meter"
      },
      "right_panel": "Red wooden sign board: 'LEVEL N' (yellow text on red background) / 'TO LEVEL UP' (yellow text on red background); 3 chili-pepper slots showing 0-3 WILDs consumed; below that, BONUS meter showing 0-3 golden star-sun icons",
      "bottom_bar": {
        "left": "Hamburger menu icon (≡) — circular dark button, settings; speaker/sound icon below it",
        "center_left": "CREDIT $X.XX label and BET $X.XX label in gold/orange text; 'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN' hint text in small gray letters",
        "center": "Minus (-) bet button (white text on dark); Plus (+) bet button (white text on dark/green); circular spin button (green/teal arrows icon)",
        "center_right": "AUTOPLAY button (dark gray)",
        "right": "Info (i) circular icon"
      },
      "pragmatic_play_logo": "bottom-left corner, white lettering on dark background",
      "game_logo": "top-right corner: 'HOT PEPPER!' with red/orange gradient large letters, small flame and chili pepper graphic before the 'H'; 'TM' superscript"
    },
    "free_spins_mode": {
      "grid_colors": "deep purple/violet background per cell (replaces teal)",
      "left_panel": "'FREE SPINS LEFT N' sign — yellow bold text on purple/violet background, wooden frame post",
      "right_panel": "'LEVEL 5 MAX LEVEL' static sign (yellow on red); BONUS meter still active for retrigger tracking",
      "bottom_bar": "Same layout; spin button shows circular animation; stop square button (pink/red) visible during active spin",
      "free_spins_counter": "'FREE SPINS LEFT N' text also displayed at bottom center in yellow/white text"
    }
  },

  "settings": {
    "modal_description": "Dark overlay modal labeled 'SYSTEM SETTINGS'",
    "options": [
      {"label": "BATTERY SAVER", "type": "toggle", "default_state": "OFF (gray)"},
      {"label": "AMBIENT", "type": "toggle", "default_state": "OFF (gray) — ambient music/sound off by default in demo"},
      {"label": "SOUND FX", "type": "toggle", "default_state": "OFF (gray) — sound effects off by default in demo"},
      {"label": "INTRO SCREEN", "type": "toggle", "default_state": "ON (green) — intro/splash screen enabled by default"},
      {"label": "GAME HISTORY", "type": "link button", "description": "External link icon; opens game history in external view"}
    ],
    "bet_adjustment": "TOTAL BET $X.XX display with white minus (-) and green plus (+) buttons visible inside modal",
    "source": "settings.png"
  },

  "autoplay": {
    "modal_description": "AUTOPLAY SETTINGS modal with dark overlay",
    "options": [
      {"label": "TURBO SPIN", "type": "checkbox", "default": "unchecked"},
      {"label": "QUICK SPIN", "type": "checkbox", "default": "unchecked"},
      {"label": "SKIP SCREENS", "type": "checkbox", "default": "checked (green checkmark) — intro/win screens auto-skipped"}
    ],
    "spin_count": "NUMBER OF AUTOSPINS slider; shown at 100 in captured state",
    "start_button": "Large green button: 'START AUTOPLAY (N)' where N = selected count",
    "source": "autoplay_menu.png"
  },

  "keyboard_shortcuts": {
    "spin": "SPACE or ENTER",
    "turbo": "HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN (displayed in bottom UI hint text)",
    "source": "rules_p5.png + base_game.png bottom bar text"
  },

  "visual_identity": {
    "color_palette": {
      "primary": "warm orange/red/amber (background desert, BUY sign, game logo gradient)",
      "secondary": "dark teal/blue-green (base game grid cells)",
      "free_spins_accent": "deep purple/violet (FS grid cells, FS left panel sign background)",
      "accent_gold": "golden/yellow (sombrero, payout text, LEVEL panel text, bonus meter icons)",
      "panel_wood": "red wooden planks (left carnival sign, right LEVEL sign)",
      "frame": "natural wood tones with colorful Mexican-stripe textile borders"
    },
    "art_style": "bright cartoon 3D illustration; high saturation; warm sunset palette; Mexican fiesta theme with carnival/festival props",
    "background_layers": "desert canyon rock formations (red/orange); sky (amber/orange gradient at sunset); cacti; wooden game frame in foreground",
    "animated_elements": "WILD chili with active flame effect; tumble/cascade animation; win celebration (gold coin burst); spin button rotation; BONUS collection animation to meter"
  },

  "accessibility_notes": {
    "colorblind": {
      "wild_levels": "5 WILD levels differentiated primarily by chili pepper color and flame intensity. This is a potential barrier for red-green colorblind users (especially distinguishing orange/golden Level 2 from red Level 4/5 variants). Mitigation: the LEVEL N panel on the right side displays the current level number in text ('LEVEL 2', 'LEVEL 5'), providing a text-based fallback independent of color.",
      "bonus_symbol": "BONUS symbol has explicit 'BONUS' text label in the center — not purely color/shape coded. Safe for colorblind users.",
      "game_state": "FS mode uses purple/violet grid background vs. teal/blue-green base game — the contrast is moderate; the 'FREE SPINS LEFT N' text sign provides redundant non-color state indicator.",
      "playing_card_suits": "Heart (orange/red), Clubs (green), Spade (purple), Lime (green) — Heart and Spade are color-distinct from each other and from the green symbols. Lime (green) and Clubs (green) share color family but differ in shape (lime slice vs. club symbol). Shape distinction is adequate for colorblind users.",
      "settings_toggles": "Toggles use gray (off) vs. green (on) — no red/green confusion risk since only green is used for 'on'."
    },
    "deaf_hard_of_hearing": "No audio-exclusive information identified. All game states, wins, and feature triggers have visual indicators. SOUND FX and AMBIENT toggles suggest audio is non-essential. Cluster wins shown via animated symbol removal; win amounts in text.",
    "motor": {
      "autoplay": "Up to (at least) 100 autospins reduces per-spin interaction",
      "turbo_quick_spin": "TURBO and QUICK SPIN options reduce wait time between spins",
      "keyboard": "SPACE/ENTER keyboard shortcut available for spin — reduces mouse precision requirement",
      "buy_feature": "BUY FREE SPINS reduces the number of base-game spins required before a feature occurs"
    },
    "cognitive_load": "Two simultaneous progressive meters to monitor during play: (1) WILD LEVEL meter (3 chili slots on right panel, tracks level-up progress) and (2) BONUS meter (star icons on right panel, tracks FS trigger progress). Both are visually distinct and independently positioned. Multiplier changes are reflected numerically on each WILD symbol in real-time."
  },

  "frame_coverage": {
    "captured": [
      "preview/1: promo splash slide 1",
      "preview/2: promo splash slide 2 (grid WILD examples, same visual as p1 in captured state)",
      "base_game: resting grid state; BUY FREE SPINS sign visible; LEVEL 2 TO LEVEL UP panel",
      "paytable/1 (info page 1/7): all 7 symbol payouts, BONUS symbol description",
      "rules/2 (info page 2/7): RANDOM WILD MULTIPLIER FEATURE — 5 levels, multiplier matrix",
      "rules/3 (info page 3/7): TUMBLE FEATURE, FREE SPINS rules, MAX WIN, BUY FREE SPINS",
      "rules/4 (info page 4/7): VOLATILITY, RTP, BET RANGE",
      "rules/5 (info page 5/7): HOW TO PLAY, button descriptions",
      "rules/6 (info page 6/7): SETTINGS MENU, BET MENU, MAX WIN REPEAT",
      "rules/7 (info page 7/7): AUTOPLAY settings description",
      "settings: SYSTEM SETTINGS modal",
      "autoplay: AUTOPLAY SETTINGS modal",
      "bonus (buy dialog): BUY FREE SPINS $200 theatrical confirmation dialog",
      "free_spins/1: FS trigger/congratulations screen — YOU HAVE WON 12 FREE SPINS, LEVEL 5 MAX LEVEL",
      "free_spins/2: FS gameplay spin 1 — FREE SPINS LEFT 11, WIN $0.80",
      "free_spins/3: FS gameplay spin 2 — FREE SPINS LEFT 10, BONUS symbol visible on grid",
      "free_spins/4: FS gameplay spin 3 — FREE SPINS LEFT 9, WIN $1.00, WILD chili visible",
      "free_spins/5: FS gameplay spin 5 — FREE SPINS LEFT 8, WIN $1.60, Heart cluster tumble",
      "win_screen/0 (fs_win_screen): CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE WON $1,509.60 IN 17 FREE SPINS",
      "win_screen/1 (base win): WIN $4.00 base game; LEVEL 2 panel; two WILD chilis with ×4"
    ],
    "not_captured": [
      "Natural (non-purchased) FREE SPINS trigger — requires 3 BONUS in base game tumble sequence; only buy-triggered FS was captured due to time/budget constraints. Feature mechanics are identical per rules.",
      "WILD level progression in detail — level 3 and 4 in-play states not isolated in frames",
      "All 5 WILD chili visual variants individually labeled"
    ],
    "anomaly_noted": "gameSymbol in demo URL is 'vs20dugems' which does not correspond to the display name 'Hot Pepper!'. URL also contains gname=Hot%20Pepper which confirms the display name. Internal code mismatch is a known Pragmatic Play pattern."
  },

  "ocr_text_excerpts": {
    "paytable_p1_key_lines": [
      "All symbols pay in blocks of minimum 5 symbols connected horizontally or vertically.",
      "The game is played on a 7x7 grid of symbols.",
      "15+ $100.00 / 15+ $50.00 / 15+ $50.00 / 15+ $40.00 / 15+ $40.00 / 15+ $20.00 / 15+ $20.00",
      "5 $2.00 / 5 $0.80 / 5 $0.80 / 5 $0.40 / 5 $0.40 / 5 $0.20 / 5 $0.20",
      "This is the BONUS symbol.",
      "BONUS symbol appears on all reels. It tumbles along with other symbols but all BONUS that hit during a full tumble sequence are collected in a meter."
    ],
    "rules_p3_max_win_confirmed": "The maximum win amount is limited to 10,000x bet in both base game and free spin. 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.",
    "rules_p4_key": "RTP 96.45% default / 96.79% BUY FREE SPINS. MINIMUM BET $0.20. MAXIMUM BET $100.00. VOLATILITY 5/5 badge + High volatility text.",
    "rules_p6_max_win_repeat": "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.",
    "fs_win_screen": "CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE WON $1,509.60 IN 17 FREE SPINS. PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE. CREDIT $101,307.60. WIN $1,509.60. FREE SPINS LEFT 0.",
    "bonus_buy_dialog": "BUY FREE SPINS / $200. CREDIT $99,998.00. BET $2.00. TOTAL BET $2.00."
  },

  "unreadable_or_uncertain": [
    {
      "item": "Individual colors of each WILD chili per level (Levels 1-5 visual color names)",
      "reason": "rules_p2.png shows 5 WILD variants as small icons; individual color labels not explicitly stated in text. Vision analysis indicates progression from cooler/lighter to hotter/darker red, but specific per-level color names (e.g. 'green chili at Level 1') not confirmed.",
      "impact": "Cosmetic only; WILD multiplier values and level mechanics are fully confirmed"
    },
    {
      "item": "WILD multiplier matrix exact values (Level ×, cluster band ×)",
      "reason": "OCR of rules_p2.png not completed (background OCR tasks timed out); values taken from vision analysis of the multiplier table in rules_p2.png. Values are consistent with preview splash text '...UP TO 128X MULTIPLIER' (Level 5 max) and win_screen.png evidence (Level 2, 7-8 cluster = ×4 WILD shown).",
      "confidence": "HIGH — confirmed by multiple cross-references"
    },
    {
      "item": "BONUS meter visual detail (number of slots, exact icon appearance when 0 vs 1 vs 2 vs 3 collected)",
      "reason": "Partially visible in autoplay_menu.png background (right panel shows BONUS meter area with what appears to be 2 and 2 star-burst/starburst icons in different states), but full isolated clear view not available",
      "impact": "Functional description confirmed: 3 BONUS = trigger. Visual meter layout partially uncertain."
    },
    {
      "item": "Natural (non-buy) FS trigger intro screen",
      "reason": "Not captured — only buy-triggered FS was demonstrated. Screen likely shows similar CONGRATULATIONS overlay but triggered by BONUS meter fill rather than purchase.",
      "impact": "Minor; free_spins_p1.png shows the buy-triggered intro which is representative"
    },
    {
      "item": "Starting WILD level distribution (probability of starting at Level 1 vs 2 vs 3 vs 4 vs 5)",
      "reason": "Rules state 'random level 1-5 chosen' but do not specify probability weights. Captured base_game shows Level 2 in one instance.",
      "impact": "RNG mechanic detail; not quantifiable from screenshots alone"
    }
  ]
}