John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen

{
  "game_overview": {
    "name": "John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen",
    "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
    "internal_game_symbol": "vs25scarabqueen",
    "series": "John Hunter (Egyptian adventure archaeology series)",
    "theme": "Egyptian tomb archaeology and adventure — a rugged male explorer (John Hunter) and Cleopatra (the Scarab Queen) navigating ancient tomb hazards",
    "grid": "5 reels × 3 rows",
    "paylines": 25,
    "payline_type": "fixed, left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel",
    "bet_mechanic": "lines — all wins multiplied by bet per line; only the highest win is paid per line; winning on multiple paylines adds all wins to the total win",
    "volatility": "MEDIUM — stated explicitly in rules Page 4/7: 'Medium volatility games pay out steadily and the range of pays varies from low to very high'. The in-game VOLATILITY badge shows 4 of 5 lightning bolts; text is authoritative over the badge.",
    "rtp": "96.5% (source: rules page 4/7, label 'The theoretical RTP of this game is 96.5%')",
    "rtp_variants": "single variant only — no bonus buy exists",
    "bet_range": {
      "minimum_total_bet": "$0.25",
      "maximum_total_bet": "$125.00",
      "demo_session_bet": "$1.00",
      "source": "rules page 4/7 — 'MINIMUM BET: $0.25 / MAXIMUM BET: $125.00'"
    },
    "max_win": "10,500x total bet (source: preview/splash screen — 'WIN UP TO 10,500X TOTAL BET')",
    "currency": "USD (demo)",
    "bonus_buy": false,
    "ante_bet": false,
    "keyboard_shortcuts": "SPACE and ENTER start/stop spin (source: rules page 4/7)"
  },

  "visual_design": {
    "base_game": {
      "reel_background": "Deep dark burgundy / dark wine-red; each reel column separated by thin gold vertical divider lines",
      "outer_frame": "Ornate Egyptian-style golden border with carved hieroglyph-like relief motifs. Left and right flanks: decorative golden pillar/column elements with inset oval blue-jewel accent (like an eye of Horus gemstone), top and bottom of each side column. The frame is dark gold with aged, textured appearance.",
      "scene_behind_frame": "Warm desert sunset panorama — deep orange, amber, and red sky gradients. Sandy horizon of Egyptian desert dunes. Gives the impression of an outdoor Egyptian archaeological site at dusk.",
      "top_bar_area": "Dark near-black band spanning the full width above the reel grid. Used for dynamic feature announcement banners (see feature sections). When no feature is active, the area is dark/empty.",
      "color_palette_words": "Dark burgundy, gold, warm orange, amber, sandy tan, deep red, black"
    },
    "free_spins": {
      "reel_background": "Dark navy/dark blue — a dramatic shift from the warm base-game tones, suggesting a tomb interior rather than the outdoor desert",
      "scene_context": "Egyptian treasure chamber atmosphere. The lower portion of the screen shows piles of golden coins and artifacts (ornate cylinders, vases) during the FS win-screen reveal.",
      "top_bar": "Game logo 'JOHN HUNTER & the Tomb of the SCARAB QUEEN' appears top-left in its orange-red and golden wordmark style. A red panel with gold border shows 'SUPER RESPIN [value]' accumulator counter top-right.",
      "color_palette_words": "Dark navy, gold, amber, deep blue"
    },
    "win_screen_base_game": {
      "layout": "The reels remain partially visible behind a translucent dimming overlay. The center of the screen shows a dramatic win celebration. A large Great Pyramid with golden-white light radiating from its apex dominates the center. 'NICE!' text in large pink-orange letters. A gold-trimmed blue scroll/banner displays the win amount in large yellow numerals.",
      "scatter_imagery": "Piles of golden coins, ornate Egyptian artifact cylinders, Anubis head statue visible lower-right"
    }
  },

  "symbols": {
    "note": "All payout values sourced from paytable page 1/7 at demo bet $1.00 total bet. Multiplier column = value ÷ $1.00 total bet = multiplier of total bet.",
    "high_paying": [
      {
        "name": "John Hunter",
        "rank": 1,
        "role": "premium high-symbol / game protagonist",
        "visual_description": "Photorealistic portrait of a male adventurer in his 30s. Brown wide-brimmed cowboy/fedora hat. White open-collar shirt under a dark gray/charcoal jacket. Short dark beard, blue eyes, fair skin. Holds an orange-yellow fireball/flaming torch in his raised left hand. Set in an ornate rectangular frame with gold carved border. Background inside frame is dark reddish-purple/maroon. The character resembles a treasure-hunting explorer archetype.",
        "color_words": "Dark gray jacket, brown hat, white shirt, orange and yellow fire, warm skin tones, gold frame, dark maroon background",
        "reels": "all 5",
        "payouts_at_1usd_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$32.00 = 32x total bet",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$2.00 = 2x total bet",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.40 = 0.4x total bet"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "Anubis",
        "rank": 2,
        "role": "high-symbol, Egyptian deity",
        "visual_description": "Stylized Egyptian god Anubis (jackal-headed deity). Shown inside a circular/oval glowing orb with a bright violet/purple glowing rim. The jackal head faces right in three-quarter profile. Purple-toned jackal head with golden snout tip. Wearing the nemes headdress (Egyptian royal cloth) in blue and gold alternating stripes. Gold and blue striped gorget/collar piece with horizontal banding. Upper body visible in red/orange robe. The orb glows white/bright at the top edge.",
        "color_words": "Purple and violet glow, blue and gold striped headdress, gold collar, purple jackal head",
        "reels": "all 5",
        "payouts_at_1usd_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$7.00 = 7x total bet",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$1.20 = 1.2x total bet",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.20 = 0.2x total bet"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "Whip and Holster",
        "rank": 3,
        "role": "mid-high symbol, explorer equipment",
        "visual_description": "Brown leather gun holster for a revolver/pistol combined with a cartridge/ammunition belt. The holster is tan/caramel leather with darkened edges. A cartridge belt with bullet loops is visible; yellow-tipped bullets/cartridges show in the loops. Metal buckle and leather strap details visible. No frame — symbol displayed directly on the dark game background.",
        "color_words": "Tan and caramel brown leather, dark brown edges, yellow bullet tips, silver metal buckle",
        "reels": "all 5",
        "payouts_at_1usd_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$6.00 = 6x total bet",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$1.00 = 1x total bet",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.20 = 0.2x total bet"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "Satchel",
        "rank": 4,
        "role": "mid-high symbol, explorer bag",
        "visual_description": "A rustic brown leather messenger/satchel bag with an aged, well-used appearance. Two horizontal metal clasp/buckle fasteners across the front flap. A shoulder strap is partially visible. The leather has natural variations in tone — light tan highlights and darker brown in creases. Suggests an archaeological field bag.",
        "color_words": "Tan, caramel, medium and dark brown leather with silver metal clasps",
        "reels": "all 5",
        "payouts_at_1usd_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$5.00 = 5x total bet",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$1.00 = 1x total bet",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.20 = 0.2x total bet"
        }
      }
    ],
    "royals": [
      {
        "name": "A (Ace)",
        "rank": 5,
        "visual_description": "Bold capital letter 'A' in purple/violet with a subtle internal texture/crosshatch. Outlined in gold/amber. Three-dimensional block appearance.",
        "color_words": "Purple/violet letter with gold outline",
        "reels": "all 5",
        "payouts_at_1usd_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$4.00 = 4x total bet",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.80 = 0.8x total bet",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.20 = 0.2x total bet"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "K (King)",
        "rank": 6,
        "visual_description": "Bold capital letter 'K' in rich gold/amber-orange with an Egyptian pillar-like ornamental cap at the top of the vertical stroke. Three-dimensional slab appearance.",
        "color_words": "Gold and amber/orange with subtle shading",
        "reels": "all 5",
        "payouts_at_1usd_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$4.00 = 4x total bet",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.40 = 0.4x total bet",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.20 = 0.2x total bet"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "Q (Queen)",
        "rank": 7,
        "visual_description": "Bold capital letter 'Q' in hot pink/magenta. A small gold ankh (Egyptian cross) symbol sits inside the circular bowl of the Q. Three-dimensional slab appearance.",
        "color_words": "Hot pink/magenta letter with gold ankh accent",
        "reels": "all 5",
        "payouts_at_1usd_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$4.00 = 4x total bet",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.40 = 0.4x total bet",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.20 = 0.2x total bet"
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "J (Jack)",
        "rank": 8,
        "visual_description": "Bold capital letter 'J' in bright blue/cyan with a small serpent/snake motif inside the curved hook of the J. Gold outline. Three-dimensional slab appearance.",
        "color_words": "Bright blue/cyan letter with gold outline and gold snake detail",
        "reels": "all 5",
        "payouts_at_1usd_bet": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$4.00 = 4x total bet",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$0.40 = 0.4x total bet",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.20 = 0.2x total bet"
        }
      }
    ],
    "special": [
      {
        "name": "Cleopatra / Scarab Queen",
        "role": "WILD",
        "reels": "2, 3, 4, and 5 (source: paytable page 1/7 — 'WILD symbol appears on reels 2, 3, 4 and 5')",
        "does_not_appear_on": "reel 1",
        "substitutes_for": "all symbols except SCATTER, MONEY SYMBOL, and COLLECT (source: paytable page 1/7)",
        "own_payout": "none — wildcard only",
        "visual_description": "Portrait of an Egyptian queen in photorealistic style. Long dark purple/near-black hair with gold ornamental bands and a gold headdress structure. The headdress crown features a large scarab beetle in gold, flanked by blue-green enamel/turquoise decorative panels and cobra serpent accents. Large ornate gold drop earrings with teal/turquoise bead chains hang from the ears. Piercing green eyes with heavy black kohl eye makeup. Gold and teal collar jewelry. Set in a square golden frame with red ruby gems at the four corners. Background inside the frame is a vibrant green.",
        "color_words": "Dark purple-black hair, gold headdress, green and teal enamel accents, ruby red corner gems, green background frame interior, warm skin tone, green eyes",
        "distinguishable_from_scatter": "Different shape (portrait vs pyramid), different background color (green vs golden amber), WILD has portrait face, SCATTER has building structure"
      },
      {
        "name": "Pyramid",
        "role": "SCATTER",
        "reels": "2, 3, and 4 only (source: paytable page 1/7 — 'This symbol is SCATTER and appears on reels 2, 3 and 4')",
        "does_not_appear_on": "reels 1 and 5",
        "payouts": {
          "3_on_reels_2_3_4": "Pays 1x total bet AND triggers 8 Free Spins (source: paytable page 1/7)"
        },
        "visual_description": "The Great Pyramid of Giza rendered in warm golden light. Large triangular pyramid occupying most of the symbol area. Warm desert sky in amber, orange, and deep golden tones as background. Tiny palm trees visible at the pyramid base. The word 'SCATTER' appears in large bold gold/dark golden letters in a banner below the pyramid structure. The entire symbol radiates a warm golden glow.",
        "color_words": "Golden amber pyramid, warm orange and amber sky, tiny green palm trees at base, gold SCATTER lettering"
      },
      {
        "name": "MONEY SYMBOL",
        "role": "money-collect payer (does not pay by paylines)",
        "reels": "1, 2, 3, and 4 (source: rules page 2/7 — 'appears on reels 1, 2, 3 and 4')",
        "does_not_appear_on": "reel 5",
        "activation": "Requires a COLLECT symbol on reel 5 in the same spin to award value. Alone it does not pay.",
        "value_set": "Each spin, takes a random value from predefined set: 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 8x, 10x, 12x, 15x, 18x, 20x, 25x, 30x, 35x total bet. (source: rules page 2/7)",
        "display": "The numerical value is shown prominently in large bright yellow numerals at the center of the symbol. At demo $1 bet: seen as 1.00, 3.00, 5.00, 20.00 etc.",
        "visual_description": "A golden scarab beetle with spread wings displayed in the style of an Egyptian ornamental pectoral. The wings arch wide and upward; they are teal/jade green with feather-like segmentation and bright blue circular gem accents near the tips. A large pink/magenta oval gemstone sits at the center of the scarab body. The scarab itself is gold, with a rounded body and small legs. The entire motif sits on a gold background. The numerical value is overlaid in large bright yellow numerals at the center, making the value impossible to miss.",
        "color_words": "Gold body, teal/jade green wings with blue gem tips, pink/magenta central gem, yellow numerals, gold background"
      }
    ],
    "collect_symbols": {
      "description": "5 types of COLLECT SYMBOLS, each appearing only on reel 5. If any MONEY SYMBOLS are present on reels 1-4 and any COLLECT symbol appears on reel 5, the corresponding feature is awarded. (source: rules pages 2/7 and 3/7)",
      "reel": "5 only",
      "types": [
        {
          "name": "COLLECT",
          "visual": "Circular/oval badge predominantly gold and yellow. Center features a gold scarab beetle figure. Surrounding the scarab: ornate gold wing/laurel decorative border pattern. 'COLLECT' text in dark red/maroon lettering across the center band.",
          "color_words": "Gold, yellow, dark red text",
          "effect": "Sum of all visible MONEY SYMBOL values is added together and paid."
        },
        {
          "name": "EXTRA COLLECT",
          "full_name_in_rules": "EXTRA CREDIT COLLECT",
          "visual": "Circular badge with blue/cobalt inner field. Border studded with a ring of round bright blue gemstones. 'EXTRA COLLECT' text in yellow across the center. Ornate blue and gold detailing.",
          "color_words": "Cobalt blue, bright blue gems, yellow text",
          "effect": "A bonus extra-credit amount (random: 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, or 10x total bet) is added to all visible MONEY SYMBOLS on screen, then all values summed and paid. (source: rules page 2/7)"
        },
        {
          "name": "MULTIPLIER COLLECT",
          "visual": "Circular badge with purple/violet inner field. Border studded with a ring of round purple/amethyst gemstones. 'MULTIPLIER COLLECT' text in yellow across the center.",
          "color_words": "Purple/violet, amethyst gems, yellow text",
          "effect": "All visible MONEY SYMBOL values are multiplied by a random multiplier (2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, or 25x), then summed and paid. (source: rules page 2/7)"
        },
        {
          "name": "EXPANDING COLLECT",
          "visual": "Circular badge with red/crimson-orange inner field. Border studded with a ring of round red and orange gemstones. 'EXPANDING COLLECT' text in yellow across the center.",
          "color_words": "Red/crimson-orange, red-orange gems, yellow text",
          "effect": "Every reel that contains at least one MONEY SYMBOL expands to fill the entire reel column (all 3 rows) with MONEY SYMBOLS. The newly added MONEY SYMBOLS take new random values from the predefined set. Then all MONEY SYMBOL values on screen are summed and paid. (source: rules page 3/7). The in-game banner reads: 'EXPANDING COLLECT EXPANDS ALL [icon] VERTICALLY'."
        },
        {
          "name": "RESPIN COLLECT",
          "visual": "Circular badge with green inner field. Border studded with a ring of round green gemstones. 'RESPIN COLLECT' text in yellow across the center.",
          "color_words": "Green, green gems, yellow text",
          "effect": "When RESPIN COLLECT hits on reel 5, all MONEY SYMBOLS currently on screen remain in place (frozen). All other non-MONEY cells respin once to reveal a new result. After the respin, the total value of all visible MONEY SYMBOLS is summed and paid. (source: rules page 3/7). In-game banner: 'RESPIN COLLECT [icon] TRIGGERS RESPIN ROUND'."
        }
      ],
      "colorblind_note": "The 5 COLLECT types are distinguished by BOTH color AND text label printed on each symbol. Color alone is insufficient — text label is mandatory. Screen reader users: the text name is on each symbol icon. Gold=COLLECT, Blue=EXTRA COLLECT, Purple=MULTIPLIER COLLECT, Red-Orange=EXPANDING COLLECT, Green=RESPIN COLLECT."
    }
  },

  "features": {
    "money_collect_feature": {
      "name": "MONEY COLLECT FEATURE",
      "active_in": "base game and free spins",
      "trigger": "Any number of MONEY SYMBOLS on reels 1–4 AND any COLLECT symbol on reel 5 must appear on the same spin. The feature is independent of paylines — it overlays on top of regular payline evaluation.",
      "not_triggered_if": "MONEY SYMBOLS appear but no COLLECT symbol lands on reel 5 (or COLLECT appears but no MONEY SYMBOLS are present)",
      "outcome": "One of the 5 COLLECT types is activated depending on which COLLECT symbol appeared. See collect_symbols section for each type's effect.",
      "can_combine_with_payline_wins": true,
      "in_game_banner_examples": [
        "EXPANDING COLLECT EXPANDS ALL [scarab icon] VERTICALLY",
        "RESPIN COLLECT [scarab icon] TRIGGERS RESPIN ROUND",
        "EXTRA COLLECT ADDS MORE CASH TO [scarab icon]",
        "MULTIPLIER COLLECT MULTIPLIES THE VALUE OF [scarab icon]"
      ]
    },
    "free_spins": {
      "name": "FREE SPINS FEATURE",
      "trigger": "3 SCATTER (Pyramid) symbols landing simultaneously on reels 2, 3, AND 4 in the base game or during FS (retrigger). Only reels 2, 3, 4 — reel 1 and reel 5 do not carry SCATTER.",
      "spins_awarded": 8,
      "instant_scatter_pay": "1x total bet (paid at trigger, sourced from paytable page 1/7)",
      "trigger_screen": "Full-screen overlay on dark blue background. Large gold text: 'CONGRATULATIONS / YOU HAVE WON / 8 / FREE SPINS / PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'. Number '8' displayed in dark red panel flanked by ornate gold wings (bird/feather motifs). Egyptian falcon/cobra decorations at four screen corners.",
      "reel_changes": "Special reels are in play during the FREE SPINS ROUND (source: rules page 3/7). Different symbol distribution/frequency from base game reels.",
      "super_respin_accumulator": {
        "description": "During free spins, every MONEY SYMBOL that appears does NOT trigger a standard COLLECT in the usual sense. Instead, the value of each MONEY SYMBOL is added to a running total in the SUPER RESPIN pot.",
        "display": "A red rectangular panel with gold border in the top-right corner of the screen, labeled 'SUPER RESPIN' with the accumulating value below in large white/yellow text (e.g., 'SUPER RESPIN 19.00' → '31.00'). Position: top-right of the visible play area.",
        "accumulation_observed": "Captured at 19.00 after 2nd spin of FS → grew to 31.00 by final (8th) spin, confirming that MONEY SYMBOLS seen during FS each contribute their value."
      },
      "last_spin_mechanic": {
        "name": "LAST SPIN IS ALWAYS SUPER SPIN",
        "banner": "Gold text 'LAST SPIN IS ALWAYS SUPER SPIN' displayed across the top of the screen on the 8th (final) free spin",
        "mechanics": "After all 8 free spins are completed, the accumulated SUPER RESPIN pot value returns to the reels as a giant MONEY SYMBOL filling all 3 rows of reels 1–4 simultaneously. One final respin then executes. If a COLLECT symbol lands on reel 5 during this final respin, the full SUPER RESPIN pot value is awarded. (source: rules page 3/7 — 'After all free spins end the value of the bonus pot is returned to the reels in the form of a giant MONEY SYMBOL on reels 1-4, and one final respin is triggered. If COLLECT is hit on reel 5 the value of the bonus pot is paid.')",
        "guarantee_note": "Rules page 3/7 says the final respin triggers and COLLECT pays IF it hits — it is not guaranteed that a COLLECT lands. However, the accumulated pot creates a strong incentive mechanism and the last spin is always the SUPER SPIN respin."
      },
      "retrigger": {
        "trigger": "3 SCATTER symbols on reels 2, 3, and 4 during the FREE SPINS FEATURE",
        "spins_added": 8,
        "limit": "No limit (source: rules page 3/7 — 'No limits!')"
      },
      "money_collect_during_fs": "MONEY SYMBOLS and all COLLECT FEATURES remain active during the feature (source: rules page 3/7). Regular collect triggers during FS (before the final SUPER SPIN) function normally in addition to the accumulator.",
      "end_screen": "Full-screen overlay on dark blue background. Large gold text: 'CONGRATULATIONS / YOU HAVE WON / $XX.XX / IN 8 FREE SPINS / PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'. Win amount in large yellow text inside dark red banner flanked by gold wings. Same Egyptian corner motifs as trigger screen. Example captured: 'YOU HAVE WON $13.80 IN 8 FREE SPINS'."
    },
    "respin_round": {
      "name": "RESPIN ROUND",
      "trigger": "RESPIN COLLECT symbol appears on reel 5 when at least one MONEY SYMBOL is present on reels 1–4",
      "mechanics": "All MONEY SYMBOLS on screen stay frozen in their positions. All non-MONEY cells (regular symbols, royals, WILD, etc.) respin once. After the respin completes, the total value of all visible MONEY SYMBOLS (including any that newly appeared during the respin) is summed and paid.",
      "coverage_note": "The trigger moment was captured (respin_collect.png) but the full RESPIN ROUND gameplay was not captured — the captured frame shows the announcement banner and the locked state with MONEY SYMBOLS frozen on reel 4 (values 5.00, 3.00, 1.00) and WILD (Cleopatra) stack on reel 3. AUTO SPINS LEFT 55 visible in bottom bar."
    }
  },

  "ui_layout": {
    "canvas_size": "1280 × 800 (desktop)",
    "top_banner_area": {
      "position": "Horizontally spans the full game width above the reel grid",
      "content_states": [
        "Dark/empty during regular spins with no feature active",
        "Feature announcement banner during active collect features (see in_game_banner_examples in money_collect_feature)",
        "During free spins gameplay: game logo on left, SUPER RESPIN counter on right"
      ],
      "font_style": "Large, bold, sans-serif; banner text in bright orange-amber or gold"
    },
    "reel_grid": {
      "position": "Center of canvas, large rectangular area",
      "columns": 5,
      "rows": 3,
      "reel_dividers": "Thin gold vertical lines between columns",
      "win_highlight": "Winning symbol combinations are highlighted with a golden glow/sparkle. Non-winning symbols dim slightly to make winning combinations more prominent.",
      "colorblind_note": "Win highlights are golden glow — distinguishable by brightness increase, not color alone. Non-winning symbols darken rather than change hue."
    },
    "left_side_decoration": {
      "position": "Immediately left of reel grid",
      "description": "Ornate golden vertical Egyptian pillar/column with carved details. Blue oval gem inset (like an eye or scarab) visible mid-column."
    },
    "right_side_decoration": {
      "position": "Immediately right of reel grid",
      "description": "Mirror of left — identical golden column with blue oval gem accent."
    },
    "bottom_control_bar": {
      "background": "Dark near-black band spanning full width below reels. Bordered at top with a thin gold stripe.",
      "elements_left_to_right": [
        {
          "element": "Hamburger menu button (≡)",
          "position": "Far left",
          "shape": "White circle",
          "action": "Opens SYSTEM SETTINGS overlay"
        },
        {
          "element": "i (Information) button",
          "position": "Second from left",
          "shape": "White circle with letter i",
          "action": "Opens Game Rules / Paytable panel (7 pages)"
        },
        {
          "element": "Speaker / volume icon",
          "position": "Below the i button area",
          "action": "Toggles ambient sound and music on/off"
        },
        {
          "element": "CREDIT label",
          "position": "Center-left of bottom bar",
          "color": "White label text, yellow/gold value text",
          "example": "CREDIT $100,000.00"
        },
        {
          "element": "BET label",
          "position": "Directly below CREDIT",
          "color": "White label text, yellow/gold value text",
          "example": "BET $1.00"
        },
        {
          "element": "Contextual hint text",
          "position": "Center of bottom bar",
          "color": "White bold text with bright golden highlight band",
          "examples": [
            "HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN",
            "WIN $X.XX",
            "LINE N PAYS $X.XX",
            "AUTO SPINS LEFT N"
          ]
        },
        {
          "element": "Minus button (−)",
          "position": "Right of center, left of spin button",
          "shape": "Circle with minus symbol",
          "action": "Decreases bet; also opens bet menu"
        },
        {
          "element": "Spin button",
          "position": "Center-right, largest button",
          "shape": "Large white circle with circular arrow refresh icon; small crown shape above button",
          "action": "Initiates a spin. When autoplay is running, shows a square Stop button (pink/outlined) instead."
        },
        {
          "element": "Plus button (+)",
          "position": "Right of spin button",
          "shape": "Green circle with plus symbol",
          "action": "Increases bet; also opens bet menu"
        },
        {
          "element": "AUTOPLAY button",
          "position": "Far right",
          "shape": "Oval/pill-shaped button with 'AUTOPLAY' text and two vertical bars (pause icon)",
          "action": "Opens AUTOPLAY SETTINGS overlay; click again to stop autoplay"
        }
      ]
    },
    "provider_logo": {
      "position": "Far bottom-left below the hamburger menu",
      "text": "PRAGMATIC PLAY",
      "color": "White small text"
    }
  },

  "information_panel": {
    "access": "Via the i button in the bottom control bar",
    "total_pages": 7,
    "navigation": {
      "previous": "Green left-pointing triangle (◄) — previous page",
      "close": "Green X — closes the panel",
      "next": "Green right-pointing triangle (►) — next page",
      "position": "Bottom-left of the panel",
      "page_indicator": "'Page N/7' label bottom-right of panel"
    },
    "panel_appearance": "Dark near-black overlay panel with golden Egyptian-style left and right borders matching the game frame",
    "pages": [
      {
        "page": "1/7",
        "title": "GAME RULES",
        "subtitle": "All symbols pay from left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel.",
        "content": "Symbol paytable: John Hunter, Anubis, Whip+Holster, Satchel (top row, 4 symbols each with 3/4/5 payouts); A, K, Q, J royals (second row, 4 symbols each with 3/4/5 payouts). WILD description and Cleopatra symbol image. SCATTER description and Pyramid symbol image. (see symbols section for full values)",
        "captured_as": "paytable_p1.png"
      },
      {
        "page": "2/7",
        "title": "MONEY COLLECT FEATURE",
        "content": "MONEY SYMBOL description — appears reels 1-4, takes random value from predefined set (1x to 35x). Five COLLECT symbol icons shown in a row with labels. Descriptions of COLLECT, EXTRA CREDIT COLLECT, and MULTIPLIER COLLECT with their possible values.",
        "captured_as": "rules_p1.png"
      },
      {
        "page": "3/7",
        "title": "(continuation of MONEY COLLECT FEATURE + FREE SPINS FEATURE)",
        "content": "EXPANDING COLLECT and RESPIN COLLECT full descriptions. FREE SPINS FEATURE section: trigger conditions, how the bonus pot accumulates, LAST SPIN mechanics, retrigger rules, note that special reels are in play.",
        "captured_as": "rules_p2.png"
      },
      {
        "page": "4/7",
        "title": "GAME RULES",
        "content": "VOLATILITY badge (4/5 lightning bolts) + text: 'Medium volatility games pay out steadily and the range of pays varies from low to very high'. PAYLINES diagram: all 25 paylines illustrated in a 5×5 mini-grid reference chart with numbers 1-25. Rules text: symbols pay left to right; all wins multiplied by bet per line; free/bonus wins added to payline win; only highest win per line; multiple payline wins summed. 'MINIMUM BET: $0.25 / MAXIMUM BET: $125.00 / The theoretical RTP of this game is 96.5%'. Malfunction voids notice. SPACE/ENTER keyboard controls note.",
        "captured_as": "rules_p3.png",
        "key_data_anchor": "RTP = 96.5%, bet range $0.25-$125.00, medium volatility — all confirmed from this page"
      },
      {
        "page": "5/7",
        "title": "HOW TO PLAY + MAIN GAME INTERFACE",
        "content": "HOW TO PLAY: use + or − to change bet and open bet menu; press SPIN to play. MAIN GAME INTERFACE: hamburger (≡) = SETTINGS; triple-arrow icon = cycle spin speed (normal/quick/turbo); speaker = sound toggle; i = Information page; CREDIT and BET labels (click to switch coins/cash view); + and − = change bet and open bet denominations; spin button; AUTOPLAY button.",
        "captured_as": "rules_p4.png"
      },
      {
        "page": "6/7",
        "title": "SETTINGS MENU + INFORMATION SCREEN + BET MENU",
        "content": "SETTINGS MENU: INTRO SCREEN (toggle); AMBIENT (toggle); SOUND FX (toggle); GAME HISTORY (opens history page). INFORMATION SCREEN: ◄ and ► arrows scroll pages; X closes. BET MENU: shows number of lines and total bet in coins and cash; use + and − in COINS PER LINE and COIN VALUE fields to change.",
        "captured_as": "rules_p5.png"
      },
      {
        "page": "7/7",
        "title": "AUTOPLAY",
        "content": "Click number buttons to start Autoplay. SKIP SCREENS option auto-skips the feature introduction and end screens after a short period of time.",
        "captured_as": "rules_p6.png"
      }
    ]
  },

  "system_settings_panel": {
    "access": "Hamburger (≡) button bottom-left of screen",
    "title_displayed": "SYSTEM SETTINGS",
    "appearance": "Dark overlay panel with X close button top-right; game logo visible behind/above",
    "controls": [
      {
        "item": "GAME HISTORY",
        "type": "link with external-link icon",
        "action": "Opens game history page (navigates away or opens in new context)"
      },
      {
        "item": "TOTAL BET",
        "type": "numeric field with − and + buttons",
        "example_value": "$1.00",
        "action": "Change the total bet amount"
      },
      {
        "item": "BATTERY SAVER",
        "type": "toggle switch",
        "description": "Save battery life by reducing animation speed",
        "state_captured": "OFF (dark gray toggle)"
      },
      {
        "item": "AMBIENT MUSIC",
        "type": "toggle switch",
        "description": "Turn on or off the game music",
        "state_captured": "OFF (dark gray toggle)"
      },
      {
        "item": "SOUND FX",
        "type": "toggle switch",
        "description": "Turn on or off the game sounds",
        "state_captured": "OFF (dark gray toggle)"
      },
      {
        "item": "INTRO SCREEN",
        "type": "toggle switch",
        "description": "Show the intro screen before starting the game",
        "state_captured": "ON (green toggle)"
      }
    ]
  },

  "autoplay_settings": {
    "access": "AUTOPLAY pill button bottom-right of screen",
    "title_displayed": "AUTOPLAY SETTINGS",
    "appearance": "Dark overlay panel with golden-bordered title and X close button",
    "controls": [
      {
        "item": "TURBO SPIN",
        "type": "checkbox",
        "state_captured": "unchecked (empty gray box)"
      },
      {
        "item": "QUICK SPIN",
        "type": "checkbox",
        "state_captured": "unchecked (empty gray box)"
      },
      {
        "item": "SKIP SCREENS",
        "type": "checkbox",
        "description": "Auto-skips feature introduction and end screens after a short period",
        "state_captured": "checked (green checkmark)"
      },
      {
        "item": "NUMBER OF AUTOSPINS",
        "type": "slider",
        "example_value": "100 (shown at this position in captured state)"
      },
      {
        "item": "START AUTOPLAY (N)",
        "type": "large green button",
        "action": "Starts autoplay with N spins as selected"
      }
    ],
    "note": "No loss-limit or win-limit fields visible in the captured AUTOPLAY SETTINGS panel in this game version. The rules page 7/7 mentions only the SKIP SCREENS option. Autoplay can be stopped by clicking AUTOPLAY button again."
  },

  "observed_gameplay_states": {
    "base_game_spin": {
      "file": "base_game.png",
      "description": "Standard base game spin showing the 5×3 grid with regular symbols (John Hunter, Anubis, Satchel, Whip/Holster, A, K, Q royals visible). Top banner shows 'EXPANDING COLLECT EXPANDS ALL [scarab] VERTICALLY' — indicating this frame was captured mid-feature-banner. Credit $100,000.00, Bet $1.00. Bottom hint: 'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN'."
    },
    "expanding_collect_trigger": {
      "file": "collect_feature.png",
      "description": "EXPANDING COLLECT has triggered. Reel 1 shows all 3 rows filled with MONEY SYMBOLS (values: 5.00, 20.00, 1.00 from top to bottom) — the reel has been expanded vertically. The EXPANDING COLLECT symbol is visible on reel 5 top row (red/orange circular icon). Reels 2-4 show regular symbols. A red pill-shaped accumulator at the very top center shows '$5.00'. WIN bar shows '$0.20' and bottom credit $100,014.80. The stop/square button is visible (autoplay active)."
    },
    "respin_collect_trigger": {
      "file": "respin_collect.png",
      "description": "RESPIN COLLECT has appeared, banner reads 'RESPIN COLLECT [icon] TRIGGERS RESPIN ROUND' in large orange-gold text at top. Reel 3 shows a full stack of 3 Cleopatra/WILD symbols (all 3 rows). Reel 4 shows 3 MONEY SYMBOLS (5.00, 3.00, 1.00 top to bottom — these will be locked/frozen for the respin). Other reels show regular symbols. AUTO SPINS LEFT 55 shown in bottom center. Credit $100,020.60, Bet $1.00."
    },
    "free_spins_trigger": {
      "file": "free_spins_trigger.png",
      "description": "Full-screen trigger congratulations overlay on dark navy/blue background. Horizontal striped border (green, red, teal, gray bands). At top: golden ankh-bird (Egyptian falcon) motif in each upper corner. Center large gold text: 'CONGRATULATIONS / YOU HAVE WON'. A dark red horizontal banner flanked by large gold ornate wings (feather/bird motif) displays the number '8'. Below: 'FREE SPINS / PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE' in orange-gold. Bottom bar shows WIN $1.00 (scatter pay) and FREE SPINS LEFT 8. Credit $100,002.00, Bet $1.00."
    },
    "free_spins_gameplay": {
      "file": "free_spins_play.png",
      "description": "Active free spins gameplay. Background is dark navy blue. Top-left: 'JOHN HUNTER & the Tomb of the SCARAB QUEEN' wordmark logo. Top-right: Red box with gold border displays 'SUPER RESPIN 19.00' (accumulator at 19x/$19 after several spins). Visible symbols: Satchel, multiple John Hunter portraits (rows 1 and 3 of reel 2, row 1 reel 4), K, A, Q, Anubis (reels 5 middle), MONEY SYMBOL 1.00 (reel 4 bottom row). FREE SPINS LEFT 6 in bottom center. WIN $1.00. Credit $100,002.00, Bet $1.00."
    },
    "free_spins_last_spin": {
      "file": "free_spins_last_spin.png",
      "description": "8th (final) free spin with SUPER SPIN mechanic. Gold text banner at top: 'LAST SPIN IS ALWAYS SUPER SPIN'. Top-right SUPER RESPIN counter shows 31.00 (accumulated $31.00). Visible reel content: Reel 1 shows MONEY SYMBOL 1.00 (top), Q (middle), Whip/Holster (bottom). Reel 2 shows Q (top), MONEY SYMBOL 3.00 (middle), MONEY SYMBOL 2.00 (bottom). Reel 3 shows Q (top), K (middle), Satchel (bottom). Reel 4 shows a full 3-row stack of Cleopatra/WILD symbols (green portrait). Reel 5 shows Satchel (top), Q (middle), Whip/Holster (bottom). WIN $11.60. Credit $100,002.00, Bet $1.00."
    },
    "free_spins_win_screen": {
      "file": "fs_win.png",
      "description": "FS end congratulations screen. Same dark blue background and border style as trigger screen. 'CONGRATULATIONS / YOU HAVE WON' in gold. Dark red banner flanked by gold wings: '$13.80'. 'IN 8 FREE SPINS / PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE' in orange-gold. Bottom bar: WIN $13.80, FREE SPINS LEFT 0. Credit $100,004.77."
    },
    "base_game_win_screen": {
      "file": "win_screen.png",
      "description": "Large base-game win display from a MONEY COLLECT event. The reel grid is still visible but dimmed behind the win overlay. In the background through the overlay, MONEY SYMBOLS are visible on the left (values 5.00, 20.00, 1.00) and EXPANDING COLLECT on the right. Top banner shows 'EXTRA COLLECT ADDS MORE CASH TO [scarab icon]'. The win overlay shows a large pyramid with brilliant white-gold light radiating from its apex. Large text 'NICE!' in hot pink letters. A blue horizontal scroll/banner with gold decorated end-caps (ornate shields with blue gems) displays '$26.20' in bright yellow numerals. Below the pyramid: pile of gold coins and Egyptian artifacts. WIN $26.20 in bottom center. Credit $100,041.00, Bet $1.00."
    }
  },

  "preview_splash": {
    "file": "preview.png",
    "description": "The intro splash/preview shown before the game session begins (dismissible via 'DON'T SHOW NEXT TIME' checkbox). Left half shows the game logo in the top portion, with a demo mini-grid underneath showing the Money Collect mechanic. Right half shows a large portrait of Cleopatra/Scarab Queen.",
    "game_logo_description": "JOHN HUNTER (stylized in orange-gold gradient block letters with a trademark ™ symbol); below: '& the Tomb of the' in smaller white text; SCARAB QUEEN (in bold red-orange gradient letters); QUEEN word has gold wing motifs flanking it and a golden scarab ornament above.",
    "demo_grid_in_splash": "3×5 mini-grid illustrating the mechanic: reels 1-3 and part of reel 4 show MONEY SYMBOLS with values (10, 150, 80, 120, 30, 150, 10, 10, 20, 10, 50 and Satchel/Whip symbols); reel 5 middle row shows a gold COLLECT symbol.",
    "caption": "COLLECT SYMBOL AWARDS THE VALUES OF ALL MONEY SYMBOLS (large orange text on right side of splash)",
    "volatility_badge": "VOLATILITY label with 4 yellow lightning bolt icons (≡ 4/5 bolts = badge for medium according to text)",
    "cta_area": "Three dot/circle indicators (navigation dots) below the mini-grid; center dot is yellow/active. 'DON'T SHOW NEXT TIME' checkbox with empty white square on the right. Large circular replay/refresh button in center-bottom (start game button).",
    "cleopatra_portrait_in_splash": "Larger, more detailed version of the Scarab Queen visible on right side. Same visual as WILD symbol but shown bust-up at larger scale. Dramatic lighting, golden headress with scarab beetle crown element, green/teal ornamentation. Background is deep purple-blue gradient with Egyptian desert dunes silhouette at bottom."
  },

  "payline_diagram": {
    "source": "rules page 4/7",
    "count": 25,
    "display_format": "5×5 grid mini-diagrams numbered 1-25, arranged in 5 columns of 5 rows. Each mini-diagram shows the pattern of the payline using colored highlights on the 3-row × 5-reel miniature grid.",
    "direction": "All 25 paylines pay left to right only",
    "note_on_reading": "Payline diagrams use different colors per payline for visual distinction; colorblind users should note the diagrams are small reference illustrations — the actual winning paylines are announced in the win status bar as 'LINE N PAYS $X.XX'."
  },

  "accessibility_summary": {
    "blind_and_low_vision": {
      "text_elements": "All critical information is text: payouts on paytable are printed as '$X.XX'; MONEY SYMBOL values are large numerals on each symbol; COLLECT type names are printed on each icon; WIN amounts in bottom bar; LINE N PAYS announcement; FREE SPINS LEFT counter; SUPER RESPIN accumulator value.",
      "paytable_access": "Game Rules panel (7 pages) accessible via i button. All symbol payouts, feature rules, and bet/RTP data are in text form.",
      "feature_announcements": "Feature banners at top of screen announce active collect type by name in large text.",
      "congratulations_screens": "Full-screen text overlays at FS trigger and FS end provide clear textual win information."
    },
    "deaf_and_hard_of_hearing": {
      "all_information_visual": true,
      "note": "All game feedback is visual (text labels, number displays, win overlays). No mechanics require audio to understand game state."
    },
    "colorblind": {
      "collect_types": "BOTH color AND text label present on each COLLECT symbol — red-green colorblind users can distinguish RESPIN COLLECT (green) from EXPANDING COLLECT (red/orange) by the text label. Recommended: describe to users that each icon has its name printed on it.",
      "wild_vs_scatter": "Distinguished by shape (portrait face vs pyramid building), not just color. Portrait=WILD, Pyramid=SCATTER.",
      "money_symbol": "Distinguished by the presence of a numeric value printed on the symbol — shape and number combination is unique.",
      "win_highlights": "Golden glow is a brightness change, not purely a color change — may be distinguishable even for monochromacy.",
      "royal_symbols": "A=purple, K=gold, Q=pink, J=blue. The letters themselves are the primary identifier for colorblind users."
    },
    "motor_impairment": {
      "keyboard_support": "SPACE and ENTER keys start/stop spin — full spin control without mouse.",
      "autoplay": "Available with SKIP SCREENS option; slider for number of spins; no loss/win limit controls visible in this game version.",
      "spin_button_size": "Large central spin button (biggest interactive element in the bottom bar).",
      "+ and - bet_controls": "Separate large circular buttons flanking the spin button."
    }
  },

  "unreadable_or_uncertain": [
    {
      "item": "MONEY SYMBOL value set in base game vs. free spins",
      "note": "Rules say the same predefined set (1x-35x) applies in both modes. However, the rules also say 'special reels are in play during the FREE SPINS ROUND' — it is possible that MONEY SYMBOL value probabilities differ on special reels. The text does not state different value sets for FS. Treated as same set in this document."
    },
    {
      "item": "Whether COLLECT on reel 5 during the final SUPER SPIN respin is guaranteed",
      "note": "Rules state 'If COLLECT is hit on reel 5 the value of the bonus pot is paid' — implying it is NOT guaranteed. The bonus pot is at risk if no COLLECT lands on reel 5 on the final respin. The captured free_spins_last_spin.png does not show the resolution of this respin."
    },
    {
      "item": "Payline layout visuals",
      "note": "The 25 payline mini-diagrams on rules page 4/7 are present but extremely small in the source image. Individual payline paths could not be fully traced at available resolution. The count (25 lines, L→R) is confirmed."
    },
    {
      "item": "RESPIN ROUND outcome",
      "note": "The RESPIN ROUND gameplay after RESPIN COLLECT triggered was not captured. Only the trigger announcement and locked-money-symbols state were captured. The resolution (what appeared after the respin, final pay amount) is unknown from available frames."
    },
    {
      "item": "Bet denominations available",
      "note": "The BET MENU allows changing COINS PER LINE and COIN VALUE (per rules page 6/7). The full list of available coin values is not shown in captured screenshots. Minimum $0.25 and maximum $125.00 total bet are confirmed from rules."
    }
  ],

  "missing_screens": [
    "RESPIN ROUND full gameplay (Hold-and-spin phase post RESPIN COLLECT) — not captured; trigger captured but resolution unknown",
    "SUPER SPIN final respin resolution — captured state before final respin but not the outcome frame",
    "Free spins retrigger — not captured (RNG, no bonus buy available)",
    "Bet menu expanded view — not captured"
  ]
}