Lucky Panda

{
  "slot_id": "1d5394d7-0302-4f08-b31c-402504fd39f8",
  "game_symbol": "vs5lckpnd",
  "game_name": "Lucky Panda",
  "engine": "FAT PANDA (Pragmatic Play sub-studio, mobile-first portrait canvas)",
  "documentation_date": "2026-07-03",
  "generated_from_frames": [
    "preview.png", "base_game.png", "base_game2.png",
    "paytable_p1.png", "paytable_p7.png", "paytable_p10.png",
    "paytable_p13.png", "paytable_p16.png", "paytable_p19.png",
    "paytable_more_p15.png", "paytable_more_p20.png",
    "settings.png", "autoplay.png", "spin_check_3.png"
  ],
  "zoom_crops_used": [
    "_wild_sym.png (x5, WILD panda from paytable_p1)",
    "_panda_panel.png (x3, panda character panel from base_game)",
    "_paytable_overview.png (x1, full paytable layout for coordinate mapping)",
    "_pl1.png through _pl5.png (x8 each, individual payline grids from paytable_p16)",
    "_sym_row1.png, _sym_row2.png (x4, symbol icon rows from paytable_p1)"
  ],

  "game_overview": {
    "name": "Lucky Panda",
    "theme": "Chinese New Year, good fortune, panda mascot",
    "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
    "sub_studio": "FAT PANDA",
    "grid": "3x3 fixed",
    "reels": 3,
    "rows": 3,
    "paylines": 5,
    "payline_type": "fixed, all always active",
    "bet_mechanic": "lines",
    "payline_direction": "ltr",
    "rtp_percent": 96.50,
    "rtp_variants": 1,
    "rtp_source": "paytable_p16 and paytable_p19 verbatim: 'The theoretical RTP of this game is 96.50%'",
    "volatility": "medium",
    "volatility_badge_in_game": "5 out of 5 lightning bolts",
    "volatility_text_in_game": "Medium volatility games pay out steadily and the range of pays varies from low to very high. (source: paytable_p7)",
    "volatility_resolution_note": "In-game text ('Medium') is authoritative over the 5/5 bolt badge. Badge represents tier within Medium range. Text overrides badge per project convention.",
    "bet_min_usd": 0.05,
    "bet_max_usd": 240.00,
    "bet_source": "paytable_p19 verbatim: 'MINIMUM BET: $0.05 / MAXIMUM BET: $240.00'",
    "currency": "USD",
    "max_win_multiplier": null,
    "max_win_note": "No explicit max-win cap stated in any captured frame. Do not infer.",
    "has_bonus_buy": false,
    "has_ante_bet": false,
    "has_jackpot": false,
    "symbol_count": 7
  },

  "reel_grid": {
    "columns": 3,
    "rows": 3,
    "type": "fixed (non-Megaways, non-cluster)",
    "paylines": 5,
    "payline_activation": "All 5 paylines fixed and always active",
    "payline_rule_verbatim": "All symbols pay from left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel. (paytable_p1, paytable_p7)",
    "win_rules_verbatim": "Only the highest win is paid per line. When winning on multiple paylines, all wins are added to the total win. (paytable_p10)",
    "paylines": {
      "1": "Center horizontal — row 2 across all three columns: C1R2, C2R2, C3R2",
      "2": "Top horizontal — row 1 across all three columns: C1R1, C2R1, C3R1",
      "3": "Bottom horizontal — row 3 across all three columns: C1R3, C2R3, C3R3",
      "4": "Diagonal descending (backslash): top-left C1R1, center C2R2, bottom-right C3R3",
      "5": "Diagonal ascending (forward-slash): bottom-left C1R3, center C2R2, top-right C1R3 (note: passes through center cell C2R2)"
    },
    "payline_confirmation": "Each payline grid individually zoomed at x8 from paytable_p16.png. Standard Pragmatic Play 3x3 five-payline layout confirmed: 3 horizontals + 2 diagonals."
  },

  "symbols": {
    "payout_basis_usd": 2.00,
    "payout_basis_note": "All dollar payouts listed at $2.00 total bet (demo default). Multiplier = dollar_payout / 2. source: paytable_p1.png",
    "minimum_combination": "3-of-a-kind on adjacent reels from leftmost reel (no 2oak or 1oak payouts)",
    "entries": [
      {
        "rank": 1,
        "name": "WILD — Panda",
        "role": "wild",
        "visual_description": "Cartoon panda bear character in a red Chinese New Year robe (chang pao) with a gold circular medallion on the chest. Large circular gold-rimmed sunglasses (aviator style). Elaborate gold ornamental headdress with curved antler-like extensions and red/gold decorative elements. White panda face with black eye patches; one black paw raised in a wave gesture. The word 'WILD' appears in large bold 3D lettering below the panda — gold/orange letters with a red/orange outline, slight shadow effect.",
        "colors": "White body, black eye patches, black paw. Red robe with gold circular design. Gold headdress with red accents. Gold aviator sunglasses. 'WILD' text: gold/orange gradient with red outline. Background: dark/near-black.",
        "appears_on_reels": "all 3 reels",
        "payout_3oak_usd": 40.00,
        "payout_3oak_multiplier": 20.0,
        "special_functions": [
          "Substitutes for all other symbols",
          "Triggers global random multiplier of x2, x5, or x10 on the spin it appears (see random_multiplier feature)",
          "Can randomly trigger FREE SPINS feature on its landing (see free_spins feature)"
        ],
        "source": "paytable_p1.png (text + icon), _wild_sym.png (5x zoom confirmation)"
      },
      {
        "rank": 2,
        "name": "Treasure Chest",
        "role": "high",
        "visual_description": "Open gold treasure chest overflowing with riches. Chest body is ornate gold with scrollwork design. Open lid reveals glowing golden/yellow interior. Front decorated with a large green/jade jewel and purple crystal ornament. Coins and gems suggested by the glow spilling out.",
        "colors": "Gold chest body, green jade jewel, purple crystal accent, bright golden-yellow inner glow",
        "appears_on_reels": "all 3 reels",
        "payout_3oak_usd": 20.00,
        "payout_3oak_multiplier": 10.0,
        "source": "paytable_p1.png"
      },
      {
        "rank": 3,
        "name": "Koi Fish",
        "role": "high",
        "visual_description": "Large koi (carp) fish leaping or swimming, with fins and tail spread wide. Orange/golden body with visible scale texture. Surrounded by a swirling splash of blue-teal water. Traditional Chinese good-luck symbol (jinyu).",
        "colors": "Orange/golden fish body with yellow highlight scales, blue-teal swirling water surround",
        "appears_on_reels": "all 3 reels",
        "payout_3oak_usd": 10.00,
        "payout_3oak_multiplier": 5.0,
        "source": "paytable_p1.png, _paytable_overview.png"
      },
      {
        "rank": 4,
        "name": "Lucky Ball",
        "role": "mid",
        "visual_description": "Decorative Chinese ornament ball (brocade ball / lucky charm). Round sphere with a jade/green surface and a gold trim band encircling the equator. A red tassel string with a small gold bead dangles below. Traditional Chinese New Year decorative ornament.",
        "colors": "Jade/medium green sphere, gold trim band, red tassel, gold bead",
        "appears_on_reels": "all 3 reels",
        "payout_3oak_usd": 4.00,
        "payout_3oak_multiplier": 2.0,
        "source": "paytable_p1.png"
      },
      {
        "rank": 5,
        "name": "Drum",
        "role": "mid",
        "visual_description": "Traditional Chinese percussion instrument — a handheld drum or pellet drum style. Round drum body with colorful decorative markings. Gold rim bands at top and bottom. Drum body shows teal/green coloring with painted designs. Possibly shown at a slight angle.",
        "colors": "Gold rim, teal/green drum body, colorful decorative patterns (red, yellow, blue markings)",
        "appears_on_reels": "all 3 reels",
        "payout_3oak_usd": 2.00,
        "payout_3oak_multiplier": 1.0,
        "source": "paytable_p1.png"
      },
      {
        "rank": 6,
        "name": "Firecrackers",
        "role": "low",
        "visual_description": "Bundle of traditional Chinese firecrackers tied together. Multiple red cylindrical firecracker tubes with gold metallic end caps. Bound together with a gold string or ribbon. Classic Chinese New Year motif.",
        "colors": "Red cracker cylinders, gold end caps and tips, gold binding string/ribbon",
        "appears_on_reels": "all 3 reels",
        "payout_3oak_usd": 1.20,
        "payout_3oak_multiplier": 0.6,
        "source": "paytable_p1.png"
      },
      {
        "rank": 7,
        "name": "Bamboo",
        "role": "low",
        "visual_description": "Two or three green bamboo stalks with leaves growing from the nodes. Natural Chinese motif, commonly associated with panda habitat. Tall vertical canes with lighter green segmented sections.",
        "colors": "Medium green canes, lighter green segments, darker green leaves",
        "appears_on_reels": "all 3 reels",
        "payout_3oak_usd": 0.80,
        "payout_3oak_multiplier": 0.4,
        "source": "paytable_p1.png"
      }
    ]
  },

  "features": {
    "random_multiplier": {
      "name": "Random WILD Multiplier",
      "description": "On any spin where a WILD symbol lands, the total win for that spin can be multiplied by a randomly chosen global multiplier.",
      "trigger": "WILD symbol landing on any reel. Not guaranteed every time a WILD appears — it can randomly apply.",
      "multiplier_values": ["x2", "x5", "x10"],
      "applies_to": "All wins on that entire spin (all payline wins summed, then multiplied)",
      "visual": "Multiplier value displayed on the red scroll/drum held by panda character panel (e.g., 'x2' shown in blue neon text on scroll)",
      "rules_verbatim": "Randomly at any spin, the win can be multiplied by a random multiplier of x2, x5 or x10. (paytable_p1)",
      "in_free_spins": "Relationship to FS per-spin multipliers unclear — FS uses separate 2-3 multiplier mechanic (see free_spins). Interaction unconfirmed due to coverage gap."
    },
    "free_spins": {
      "name": "FREE SPINS",
      "trigger": "Random — when a WILD symbol hits during base game, the FREE SPINS feature CAN BE randomly triggered. WILD landing does NOT guarantee FS activation.",
      "trigger_type": "random_on_wild_hit (not guaranteed, not bonus buy)",
      "spins_awarded": 8,
      "retrigger": {
        "description": "WILD hitting during FREE SPINS can randomly retrigger the feature",
        "additional_spins": 8,
        "trigger_type": "random (same mechanic as base trigger)"
      },
      "per_spin_multiplier_mechanic": {
        "description": "At the top of the game area, every free spin causes 2 or 3 multiplier values to land. The total win for that spin is multiplied by the SUM of all landed multipliers.",
        "multipliers_per_spin": "2 or 3 (variable)",
        "application": "Sum of all multipliers for that spin applied to the spin win",
        "individual_multiplier_values": null,
        "individual_multiplier_values_note": "Specific individual values not confirmed — FS not captured. Base game random multiplier is x2/x5/x10; FS values may differ (special reels active)."
      },
      "special_reels": "Yes — different reel strips active during FREE SPINS vs base game",
      "win_award_timing": "Complete FREE SPINS round plays out, then total FS win credited after round ends (not per-spin)",
      "win_history": "FREE SPINS total win in game history represents entire FS cycle win",
      "rules_verbatim": {
        "trigger": "Whenever a WILD symbol hits, the FREE SPINS feature can be randomly triggered.",
        "award": "When the FREE SPINS feature starts, 8 free spins are awarded.",
        "multiplier": "During the FREE SPINS round, on top of the game at every spin two or three multipliers land. Wins are multiplied by the sum of those multipliers.",
        "retrigger": "Whenever a WILD symbol hits during the round, it can randomly retrigger the feature and award 8 additional free spins.",
        "reels": "Special reels are in play during the feature.",
        "timing": "Free Spins win is awarded to the player after the round completes. Free Spins total win in the history contains the whole win of the cycle."
      },
      "source": "paytable_p1.png (trigger text), paytable_p10.png (full FS rules), paytable_p13.png (win timing)"
    }
  },

  "win_calculation_rules": {
    "payline_wins": "All wins multiplied by bet per line",
    "bonus_wins": "Bonus wins multiplied by total bet",
    "values_unit": "All values expressed as actual wins in coins",
    "per_line_rule": "Only the highest win is paid per line",
    "multi_payline": "Wins from multiple paylines are added together for total win",
    "malfunction": "Malfunction voids all pays and plays",
    "source": "paytable_p10.png, paytable_p19.png verbatim"
  },

  "visual_ui": {
    "canvas_format": "Portrait-orientation canvas. FAT PANDA engine is mobile-first. In 1280x800 desktop window, game canvas is centered vertically as a portrait panel; blurred pink sakura background fills horizontal margins on both sides.",

    "reel_area": {
      "background": "Dark navy blue, near-black",
      "grid_border": "No explicit cell borders; reels are dark columns against dark background"
    },

    "frame_top": {
      "description": "Traditional Chinese pagoda-style roof structure spans the top of the reel area",
      "elements": "Red cylindrical columns on left and right edges, green curved tile roof in center, gold ornamental finials at peak, decorative gold trim",
      "colors": "Red columns, green tile roof, gold ornamental accents"
    },

    "background_animation": {
      "description": "Animated cherry blossom (sakura) petals falling on both left and right sides of the portrait canvas. Blurred pink/lavender sakura trees visible.",
      "engine_note": "This animation causes scroll_capture.py to never reach exhausted=true (pixel diff always detects petal movement). Manual two-pass capture was required."
    },

    "panda_character_panel": {
      "position": "Below the 3x3 reel grid, above the spin button row",
      "panda_description": "Same cartoon panda character as the WILD symbol — red Chinese New Year robe with gold sunglasses and gold headdress. Depicted full-body, standing/slightly crouching. In base game, panda appears calm/resting.",
      "background": "Purple/violet-lit Chinese city streetscape with pagoda arch gate and illuminated teal-blue cherry blossom trees in the distance. Atmospheric night scene.",
      "scroll_drum": {
        "description": "Panda holds or presents a large red scroll drum with gold trim. The drum face displays the current multiplier value(s) in blue neon-style numbers.",
        "base_game_display": "Shows currently active random multiplier (e.g., 'x2' visible in base_game.png; 'x5 x1' visible in base_game2.png). Updates each spin.",
        "win_state_display": "During a win with multiple multipliers, shows multiple values (e.g., '5 × 10' visible in spin_check_3.png — both x5 and x10 multipliers active)",
        "colors": "Red drum body, gold rim, blue neon multiplier numbers"
      },
      "source": "_panda_panel.png (x3 zoom, base_game.png)"
    },

    "message_banner": {
      "position": "Horizontal banner between reel area and panda character panel",
      "background": "Blue",
      "text_color": "White",
      "example_text": "PLACE YOUR BETS!",
      "function": "Status/instruction messages to player"
    },

    "status_bar": {
      "position": "Below panda panel, above FAT PANDA footer",
      "elements": {
        "CREDIT": {"label_color": "yellow", "value_color": "gold", "example": "$100,000.00"},
        "BET": {"label_color": "yellow", "value_color": "gold", "example": "$2.00"}
      }
    },

    "footer": {
      "content": "'FAT PANDA' branding + current time (HH:MM)",
      "color": "small white text",
      "example": "FAT PANDA • 21:23"
    },

    "spin_controls_row": {
      "position": "Below status bar",
      "minus_button": "Circular minus (-) button, left side — decreases bet",
      "spin_button": "Large central circular SPIN button; outer ring carries guide text 'HOW FOR TURBO SPIN'",
      "plus_button": "Circular plus (+) button, right side — increases bet"
    },

    "bottom_navigation_bar": {
      "i_button": "Opens information/paytable/rules scrollable panel",
      "autoplay_circle": "Opens AUTOPLAY SETTINGS panel",
      "speed_arrows": "Double-arrow icon — toggles turbo spin speed mode",
      "coins_stack": "Coin stack icon — toggles between coins view and cash view (per paytable_more_p20)",
      "hamburger_three_lines": "Opens SYSTEM SETTINGS panel"
    },

    "payline_indicators": "Payline number markers visible on left and right sides of reel area (seen in autoplay.png background — numbers alongside each row/diagonal). Small gold/white numerals.",

    "win_visual_state": {
      "symbol_glow": "Symbols participating in a win emit a golden/yellow glow",
      "header_change": "Top pagoda curtain/header area transitions from normal dark color to bright golden-yellow during win display",
      "win_amount_display": "No floating 'WIN: $X.XX' text overlay present. Win amount is added directly to the CREDIT counter.",
      "autoplay_spin_counter": "During autoplay, a circle at bottom center shows remaining spin count (e.g., '80' visible in spin_check_3.png)",
      "source": "spin_check_3.png, manifest anomaly note"
    }
  },

  "preview_screen": {
    "description": "Splash/loading screen for the game",
    "elements": [
      "Game title 'LUCKY PANDA' in large gold letters with red outline at top center",
      "Panda character in red Chinese New Year robe seated/posed on a large pile of gold coins, holding gold ingots (yuanbao) in both paws",
      "Volatility badge: 5 out of 5 lightning bolts in gold below the character",
      "Blurred pink sakura trees as background on both sides",
      "Ornate gold decorative frame elements"
    ],
    "colors": "Red, gold dominant palette; pink sakura blurred background; gold coin pile; panda white/black with red robe",
    "source": "preview.png"
  },

  "settings_screen": {
    "header": "SYSTEM SETTINGS",
    "close_button": "X button top-right",
    "navigation_links": {
      "HOME": "House/home icon — returns to lobby or game selection",
      "GAME HISTORY": "External link icon — opens game history (likely external page)"
    },
    "general_settings": {
      "BATTERY_SAVER": {"state_observed": "off", "visual": "gray toggle (inactive)", "purpose": "Reduce visual effects for battery conservation on mobile"},
      "SOUND": {"state_observed": "on", "visual": "green toggle (active)", "purpose": "Toggles sound and music"},
      "VIBRATION": {"state_observed": "off", "visual": "gray toggle (inactive)", "purpose": "Haptic feedback on mobile"}
    },
    "bet_settings": {
      "TOTAL_BET": {
        "display": "Current bet amount shown (e.g., $2.00)",
        "controls": "Minus (-) and plus (+) buttons in green to decrease/increase bet"
      }
    },
    "source": "settings.png"
  },

  "autoplay_screen": {
    "header": "AUTOPLAY SETTINGS",
    "options": {
      "TURBO_SPIN": {"type": "checkbox", "state_observed": "unchecked (off)"},
      "QUICK_SPIN": {"type": "checkbox", "state_observed": "unchecked (off)"},
      "SKIP_SCREENS": {"type": "checkbox", "state_observed": "checked (on, green)", "purpose": "Skip win animations/screens during autoplay"}
    },
    "autospin_count": {
      "control_type": "slider",
      "observed_value": 100,
      "range_note": "Slider was at maximum (100) in captured screenshot; minimum value not confirmed"
    },
    "start_button": {
      "text": "START AUTOPLAY (100)",
      "color": "green"
    },
    "source": "autoplay.png"
  },

  "accessibility_notes": {
    "colorblind": [
      "All 7 symbols are distinct cartoon objects with unique shapes — panda/WILD is a character; chest, koi, ball, drum, firecrackers, bamboo are all visually different objects. Color-blind players can distinguish symbols by shape alone.",
      "Volatility is communicated both by lightning bolt count (5/5 shape-countable icons) and by verbatim text 'Medium volatility' — dual modality.",
      "Win state uses golden glow on symbols AND golden-yellow header change — two visual cues; however no text overlay for win amount. Screen reader users must monitor CREDIT counter.",
      "Multiplier values shown as large numeric text (x2, x5, x10) on panda scroll — legible if canvas-accessible.",
      "Blue multiplier text on red scroll background: may be challenging for red-green colorblind (deuteranopia/protanopia), but numbers are large and the blue/dark contrast remains visible.",
      "Payline number indicators on reel sides are small — may be difficult to read at reduced screen sizes."
    ],
    "motor_accessibility": [
      "Single large circular SPIN button is the primary game interaction.",
      "AUTOPLAY available with up to 100 autospins and SKIP SCREENS option — reduces repeated interaction.",
      "Bet adjusted via discrete - and + buttons (no drag/swipe required for bet in main game).",
      "Autoplay autospin slider may require fine motor control to set specific values."
    ],
    "deaf_hard_of_hearing": [
      "Game appears fully playable without sound — all information (paylines, multipliers, win amounts) is presented visually.",
      "SOUND toggle available in settings."
    ],
    "visual_impairment": [
      "No explicit text announcement of win amount during normal play (only CREDIT counter change).",
      "Game titles and UI labels use clear sans-serif text.",
      "BATTERY SAVER option reduces visual effects (may aid users sensitive to animation)."
    ]
  },

  "capture_notes": {
    "engine_quirk_scroll": "FAT PANDA animated sakura background causes scroll_capture.py to never reach exhausted=true — falling petal animation creates constant pixel diff above threshold. Capturer performed two manual scroll passes. paytable_p33 and paytable_more_p1 contain overlapping/duplicate content where second pass started from end of first pass region.",
    "single_scrollable_panel": "The info panel is one continuous scrollable overlay (not paginated). 33 paytable_p* frames + 20 paytable_more_p* frames together represent a single long panel captured in two overlapping passes.",
    "no_win_overlay": "Win state does not show a floating WIN: $X.XX text box — win amount tracked by CREDIT counter change. Golden glow on symbols and gold header are the visual win indicators.",
    "bet_in_demo": "Demo balance shown as $100,000.00. Default bet observed at $2.00. Bet $2.00 used as payout basis throughout."
  },

  "coverage_gaps": [
    {
      "feature": "FREE SPINS gameplay",
      "status": "NOT CAPTURED",
      "reason": "Random-only trigger (WILD must hit AND randomly activate FS); no bonus buy available. Approximately 130 spins played during session without natural FS trigger.",
      "missing_information": [
        "FREE SPINS intro animation/overlay visual",
        "Special FS reel strip contents (which symbols appear, any additional special symbols)",
        "Per-spin multiplier landing animation at top of screen",
        "Individual multiplier value range during FS (2-3 values per spin; base-game values are x2/x5/x10 but FS may differ)",
        "Maximum possible FS multiplier sum",
        "FS win presentation screen/overlay",
        "FS retrigger frequency in practice"
      ]
    },
    {
      "feature": "Max win multiplier",
      "status": "NOT DECLARED",
      "reason": "No explicit max-win cap found in any captured paytable or rules frame."
    },
    {
      "feature": "Autoplay minimum autospin count",
      "status": "PARTIAL",
      "reason": "Slider observed at maximum (100) only; lower bound not confirmed."
    },
    {
      "feature": "Bet step increments",
      "status": "NOT CONFIRMED",
      "reason": "Only $2.00 bet observed. Bet step sizes from $0.05 to $240 not enumerated."
    }
  ],

  "unreadable_or_uncertain": [
    "Max win multiplier — not declared in any captured frame. Value: null.",
    "Individual multiplier values that appear per-spin during FREE SPINS — only confirmed for base-game random multiplier (x2/x5/x10); FS may use different or extended range.",
    "Whether base-game random multiplier (x2/x5/x10) and FS per-spin multipliers are the same pool or independent.",
    "Minimum autoplay spin count — slider range lower bound not confirmed.",
    "Bet step increments — only default $2.00 confirmed.",
    "Whether the 'x5 x10' visible in spin_check_3.png represents two simultaneous FS multipliers (sum = x15) or separate sequential display."
  ]
}