Pompeii Megareels Megaways™

{
  "game": {
    "name": "Pompeii Megareels Megaways™",
    "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
    "slot_id": "a6971b30-39f2-4a22-858b-f7f0857461d3",
    "license_note": "MEGAWAYS™ mechanic used under licence from Big Time Gaming (BTG). Text visible at bottom of paytable_p1.png.",
    "game_category": "video_slot",
    "theme": "Ancient Rome / Pompeii / Vesuvius eruption"
  },

  "grid_and_mechanics": {
    "reel_count": 6,
    "row_count": "variable per reel per spin, 2 to 7 symbols per reel",
    "max_ways": 117649,
    "max_ways_source": "paytable_p1 OCR: 'Reels 1 to 6 can have up to 7 symbols. In total the maximum number of possible ways to win is 117649.' Mathematically: 7^6 = 117,649.",
    "ways_current_examples": {
      "base_game_snapshot": "10080 MEGAWAYS (visible in golden arch counter in base_game.png)",
      "standard_fs_spin_13": "504 MEGAWAYS (free_spins_play.png, spin 13 of 15)",
      "dbl_fs_spin_13": "1440 MEGAWAYS (dbl_fs_play.png, spin 13 of 15)",
      "dbl_fs_later_spin": "8820 MEGAWAYS (dbl_fs_play2.png counter at top)"
    },
    "bet_mechanic": "megaways",
    "win_direction": "left to right, starting from leftmost reel on adjacent reels",
    "win_rule": "Wins awarded for left-to-right adjacent symbol combinations of any size. A gap in the chain (e.g. a matching symbol skipping a reel) does not count.",
    "pay_direction_source": "paytable_p1: 'All symbols pay from left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel.'",
    "special_feature_name": "Tumble / Cascade (see tumble_feature section)",
    "megareels_note": "Game is branded 'Megareels Megaways' by Pragmatic Play. The paytable does not define the 'Megareels' name as a distinct mechanic separate from standard Megaways — the rules describe 6 variable-height reels (2-7 symbols each) and max 117,649 ways. Branding may refer to the extended reel height. No extra horizontal top-reel mechanic was visible in screenshots.",
    "free_spins_use_special_reels": "Yes. Paytable_p2 states: 'Special reels are in play during the round.' Ways count during FS was considerably lower (504–8820 observed) than base game peaks.",
    "scatter_appears_only_in_base_game": true
  },

  "rtp_and_volatility": {
    "volatility": "High",
    "volatility_indicator": "Five filled diamonds shown (max level) on paytable_p3. Text: 'High volatility games pay out less often on average but the chance to hit big wins in a short time span is higher.'",
    "rtp_base_game": "96.00%",
    "rtp_buy_free_spins": "96.06%",
    "rtp_buy_double_multiplier_free_spins": "96.02%",
    "rtp_source": "paytable_p3 + _rtp_zone.png zoom crop. OCR: 'The theoretical RTP of this game is 96.00% / The RTP of the game when using BUY FREE SPINS is 96.06% / The RTP of the game when using BUY DOUBLE MULTIPLIER FREE SPINS is 96.02%'",
    "rtp_capturer_note_discrepancy": "Capturer manifest noted 96.08% for base; OCR and _rtp_zone.png crop both confirm 96.00%. Capturer note was incorrect.",
    "min_bet": "$0.20",
    "max_bet": "$240.00",
    "bet_range_source": "paytable_p3 OCR: 'MINIMUM BET: $0.20 / MAXIMUM BET: $240.00'",
    "demo_bet": "$3.00 (used during bonus buy and free spins capture)",
    "max_win": "10,000x total bet",
    "max_win_source": "paytable_p2 OCR: 'The maximum win amount is limited to 10,000x bet in both base game and free spins. 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.' Confirmed also on paytable_p5.",
    "malfunction_note": "Malfunction voids all pays and plays (paytable_p3)."
  },

  "symbols": {
    "note_on_payouts": "All payout dollar amounts listed below are as displayed in GAME RULES paytable (paytable_p1) at BET $2.00. OCR-confirmed. To convert to multiplier: divide by total bet at the time.",

    "high_symbols": [
      {
        "rank": 1,
        "name": "Roman Emperor / General portrait",
        "description": "Realistic 3D-rendered bust of a young male Roman ruler wearing a red toga draped over one shoulder and a golden laurel wreath crown. Dark brown hair, strong jaw, looking slightly off-center. Frame is a dark red/crimson-colored square background with a thin gold decorative border.",
        "color_palette": "Crimson red background, golden laurel wreath, red cape/toga, pale skin tones",
        "colorblind_note": "Distinguished by portrait illustration (unique shape), not color alone. Red background is the same hue family as the scatter but shape is clearly different (portrait face vs fiery orb).",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_kind": "$10.00",
          "5_of_kind": "$5.00",
          "4_of_kind": "$3.00",
          "3_of_kind": "$1.50"
        },
        "source": "_hisyms.png, _allsyms.png, _logo_ref_hero_final.png zoom; paytable_p1 OCR"
      },
      {
        "rank": 2,
        "name": "Roman Breastplate / Lorica Segmentata",
        "description": "Ornate silver and gold Roman cuirass (body armor/breastplate). Features a lion-head emblem on the chest center in gold. Shoulder guards visible at top sides. Background is rich dark green. Frame border is gold with decorative corner elements.",
        "color_palette": "Bright silver armor body, gold trim and emblem, dark green background",
        "colorblind_note": "Fully distinctive by shape — armor silhouette with shoulder pauldrons is unmistakable regardless of color.",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_kind": "$5.00",
          "5_of_kind": "$3.00",
          "4_of_kind": "$1.50",
          "3_of_kind": "$0.80"
        },
        "source": "_logo_ref_armor_v3.png zoom; paytable_p1 OCR"
      },
      {
        "rank": 3,
        "name": "Roman War Chariot (Biga)",
        "description": "A two-wheeled Roman war chariot (biga) with large wooden spoked wheels, decorative carved side panels in teal/green tones. Background is a medium-dark blue. Chariot appears to face right. Gold frame border.",
        "color_palette": "Teal and green chariot body, dark blue/teal background, wooden brown wheel spokes",
        "colorblind_note": "Shape of the chariot (wheels, frame) distinctly non-figurative — recognizable by silhouette even without color.",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_kind": "$4.00",
          "5_of_kind": "$2.00",
          "4_of_kind": "$1.00",
          "3_of_kind": "$0.50"
        },
        "source": "_allsyms.png, _ws_reel2.png; paytable_p1 OCR"
      },
      {
        "rank": 4,
        "name": "Roman Decorated Gladiator Shield / Ceremonial Object",
        "description": "An elongated, vertically-oriented object with a red and blue/purple color scheme. Features decorative wing or eagle motifs. Appears to be a Roman military gladiatorial object — possibly a decorated scutum (shield) or a manica (arm guard) with ornamental elements. Purple/violet background. Gold frame border.",
        "color_palette": "Red and blue-purple body with stylized decoration; purple background",
        "colorblind_note": "Shape is elongated and distinct from all other symbols. The red-blue color is secondary — the elongated oval/cylindrical form is the primary identifier.",
        "identity_uncertain": "Symbol identity is not labeled in paytable; identified from visual inspection as Roman gladiatorial equipment. Could be a decorated shield, arm guard, or ceremonial amphora.",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_kind": "$3.00",
          "5_of_kind": "$1.50",
          "4_of_kind": "$0.80",
          "3_of_kind": "$0.50"
        },
        "source": "_allsyms.png, _ws_reel2.png, _hi4_5.png; paytable_p1 OCR"
      },
      {
        "rank": 5,
        "name": "Roman Gold Coin with Emperor Portrait",
        "description": "A large circular gold coin showing a left-facing classical male bust in profile (Roman emperor), surrounded by a raised circular rim with inscribed text (not legible at paytable size). Background is medium purple/violet. Gold frame border.",
        "color_palette": "Bright gold coin, purple/violet background",
        "colorblind_note": "Shape (large circle) is distinct. The gold color may appear similar to the armor trim in certain colorblind modes, but the circular coin shape vs. armor silhouette clearly differentiates them.",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_kind": "$2.50",
          "5_of_kind": "$1.20",
          "4_of_kind": "$0.80",
          "3_of_kind": "$0.50"
        },
        "source": "_allsyms.png, _roman_clean.png, _gold_coin_ws.png; paytable_p1 OCR"
      }
    ],

    "low_symbols": [
      {
        "rank": 6,
        "name": "A (Ace)",
        "description": "Stylized ornate capital letter A. Body of the letter is purple/violet with gold outline and a subtle chain/bead texture on the vertical strokes. Base has gold platform/base. Dark teal background. Silver frame.",
        "color_palette": "Purple/violet letter body, gold outline and base, dark teal background",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_kind": "$2.00",
          "5_of_kind": "$1.00",
          "4_of_kind": "$0.60",
          "3_of_kind": "$0.40"
        },
        "source": "_losyms_all.png, _roman_clean.png; paytable_p1 OCR"
      },
      {
        "rank": 7,
        "name": "K (King)",
        "description": "Stylized ornate capital letter K. Body is gold/amber with detailed engraved horizontal stripe texture. Dark teal/green background. Silver frame.",
        "color_palette": "Gold/amber letter, dark teal/green background",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_kind": "$1.50",
          "5_of_kind": "$0.80",
          "4_of_kind": "$0.50",
          "3_of_kind": "$0.30"
        },
        "source": "_losyms_all.png; paytable_p1 OCR"
      },
      {
        "rank": 8,
        "name": "Q (Queen)",
        "description": "Stylized ornate capital letter Q. Body is gold with green accents or tinting. The tail stroke of the Q is distinctly curved. Dark teal background. Silver frame.",
        "color_palette": "Gold with green tint, dark teal background",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_kind": "$1.50",
          "5_of_kind": "$0.80",
          "4_of_kind": "$0.50",
          "3_of_kind": "$0.30"
        },
        "source": "_losyms_all.png; paytable_p1 OCR"
      },
      {
        "rank": 9,
        "name": "J (Jack)",
        "description": "Stylized ornate capital letter J. Body is blue/teal-tinted with gold trim. The hook at the bottom is clearly visible. Dark background. Silver frame.",
        "color_palette": "Blue/teal letter body, gold outline, dark background",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_kind": "$1.00",
          "5_of_kind": "$0.60",
          "4_of_kind": "$0.40",
          "3_of_kind": "$0.20"
        },
        "source": "_losyms_all.png; paytable_p1 OCR"
      },
      {
        "rank": 10,
        "name": "10 (Ten)",
        "description": "Stylized numeral '10'. The '1' is slender and the '0' is a wide oval ring. Gold/amber outer color with a red/pink inner ring or highlight. Dark background. Silver frame.",
        "color_palette": "Gold outer, red/pink inner ring, dark background",
        "payouts_at_2_usd_bet": {
          "6_of_kind": "$1.00",
          "5_of_kind": "$0.60",
          "4_of_kind": "$0.40",
          "3_of_kind": "$0.20"
        },
        "source": "_losyms_all.png, _ws_reel2.png; paytable_p1 OCR"
      }
    ],

    "special_symbols": {
      "scatter": {
        "name": "SCATTER",
        "description": "A glowing spherical lava/magma ball with a cracked surface pattern. Orange and red flames surround the entire sphere, making it appear like a burning fireball (evocative of a rock ejected from Mount Vesuvius). No text label on the symbol itself.",
        "color_palette": "Deep red/crimson sphere body with orange/yellow glowing cracks and surrounding flames; no background panel visible (symbol floats freely on frame)",
        "reels": "All 6 reels (base game only)",
        "base_game_only": true,
        "does_not_appear_in_free_spins": true,
        "paytable_text": "'This is the SCATTER symbol. It appears only during the base game on all reels.' (paytable_p1)",
        "pays": "Does not have individual multiplier payouts; triggers Free Spins",
        "trigger_counts": {
          "4_scatter": "15 Free Spins",
          "5_scatter": "20 Free Spins",
          "6_scatter": "25 Free Spins"
        },
        "trigger_source": "paytable_p2 OCR: 'Hit 4, 5 or 6 or more SCATTER symbols to trigger the FREE SPINS feature and win 15, 20 or 25 free spins respectively.'",
        "retrigger": "Cannot be retriggered (paytable_p2: 'The feature cannot be retriggered.')",
        "colorblind_note": "Fiery sphere with crack-glow pattern is unique in shape compared to all other symbols — identified by the spherical form with radiating flames, not by color alone."
      },

      "wild": {
        "name": "WILD",
        "description": "A dramatic landscape illustration depicting Mount Vesuvius erupting: dark conical volcano shape at center, billowing dark grey/brown ash cloud above, orange-red lava flow on slopes, sky behind appears a warm dramatic hue. The text 'WILD' in large bold golden letters with dark outline is overlaid at the bottom of the image. Frame is gold with decorative border.",
        "color_palette": "Dark grey/brown volcano body, orange-red lava, brown/orange ash cloud, gold WILD text, gold frame border",
        "reels": "Reels 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 only (does NOT appear on reel 1)",
        "reel_restriction_source": "paytable_p1: 'It appears on reels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.'",
        "substitutes_for": "All symbols except SCATTER",
        "paytable_text": "'This symbol is WILD and substitutes for all symbols except for SCATTER.' (paytable_p1)",
        "does_not_pay_independently": true,
        "colorblind_note": "WILD is identified both by the 'WILD' text label AND by the unique volcano eruption illustration — doubly distinct. Text label provides full screen-reader accessibility."
      }
    }
  },

  "tumble_feature": {
    "name": "Tumble Feature",
    "also_called": "Cascade",
    "trigger": "After every spin (automatic, always active)",
    "description": "After every spin, winning combinations are paid and all winning symbols disappear. Remaining symbols fall to the bottom of the screen. Empty positions are replaced with new symbols falling from above. The number of symbols on a reel can randomly increase (to a random new value) for reels that had at least one winning symbol removed. Tumbling continues until no more winning combinations appear. All wins accumulated across all tumbles in one base spin are added to the player's balance after the final tumble completes.",
    "source": "paytable_p2 OCR: 'The TUMBLE FEATURE means that after every spin, winning combinations are paid and all winning symbols disappear. The remaining symbols fall to the bottom of the screen and the empty positions are replaced with new symbols coming from above. The number of symbols on a reel after tumbling can randomly increase to a random number for reels that had at least one winning symbol. Tumbling will continue until no more winning combinations appear as a result of a tumble. All wins are added to the player's balance after all the tumbles resulted from a base spin have been played.'",
    "accessibility_note": "Each tumble is a visual animation (symbols falling, new ones dropping). No separate audio cue description available from screenshots alone."
  },

  "free_spins": {
    "modes": [
      {
        "mode_name": "Standard Free Spins",
        "also_referred_to_as": "FREE SPINS",
        "trigger_organic": "4 SCATTER in base game = 15 FS; 5 SCATTER = 20 FS; 6 SCATTER = 25 FS",
        "buy_trigger": "BUY FREE SPINS at cost 100x total bet ($300 at $3 bet). 4-6 SCATTER symbols guaranteed to hit randomly on triggering spin, determining the FS count.",
        "retrigger": "Not possible (SCATTER does not appear during FS)",
        "special_reels": true,
        "multiplier_mechanic": "Each tumble win within the FS round is multiplied by a number equal to the TOTAL NUMBER OF SYMBOLS that exploded (tumbled away) in that tumble. Example: if 8 symbols disappear in a tumble, the win for that tumble is multiplied by 8. The multiplier resets at the start of each new free spin.",
        "multiplier_source": "paytable_p2: 'During the round, each win is multiplied by a number equal to the total amount of symbols that exploded in the current tumble.'",
        "left_panel_during_fs": {
          "element_free_spins_left": "Dark red hanging banner/pennant (rectangular with triangular bottom) with golden text 'FREE SPINS LEFT' and the remaining count number below it inside a red diamond-shaped counter. Source: _fs_left_panel.png",
          "element_multiplier_bowl": "Below the 'FREE SPINS LEFT' banner: a bronze/brass ornate ceremonial bowl/cauldron on a short pedestal with lava/fire burning inside it. Gold text label 'MULTIPLIER' appears on the bowl face. The active multiplier value appears above the bowl (inside a decorated counter). Source: _fs_multiplier.png"
        },
        "max_win_cap": "10,000x bet — round ends immediately if reached, remaining spins forfeited",
        "observed_result": "Captured session: bought for $300, triggered 15 FS (4 scatters hit). Total win: $172.95 in 15 FS (at $3 bet). Source: fs_total_win.png OCR.",
        "win_popup_example": "During FS, individual tumble wins show a pop-up: 'SUPERB!' in orange/yellow on a dark purple rounded banner with gold laurel wreath decorations and the win amount in white. Running total shown at bottom in golden text. Source: free_spins_win.png ($42.34 pop-up); free_spins_play2.png ($7.50 pop-up).",
        "trigger_screen": "Full-screen banner: 'CONGRATULATIONS!' in red gradient text with orange glow on dark background; below: 'YOU HAVE WON' in white on dark bar; large bold number '15' in gold; 'FREE SPINS' in red. Laurel wreath flanks the number. 'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE' in white below. Source: free_spins_trigger.png"
      },
      {
        "mode_name": "Double Multiplier Free Spins",
        "also_referred_to_as": "BUY DOUBLE MULTIPLIER FREE SPINS",
        "trigger_organic": "Not organically triggered — buy-only bonus feature",
        "buy_trigger": "BUY DOUBLE MULTIPLIER FREE SPINS at cost 300x total bet ($900 at $3 bet). 4-6 SCATTER symbols guaranteed on triggering spin.",
        "retrigger": "Not possible",
        "special_reels": true,
        "multiplier_mechanic": "Each tumble win is multiplied by DOUBLE the number of exploded symbols in that tumble. Formula: win × (2 × symbols_tumbled). At the same tumble depth as standard FS, the multiplier is twice as large.",
        "multiplier_source": "paytable_p2: 'Pay 300x total bet to trigger the DOUBLE MULTIPLIER FREE SPINS feature in which all wins are multiplied by double the number of exploded symbols in the current tumble.'",
        "left_panel_during_fs": "Identical layout to Standard FS panel: red 'FREE SPINS LEFT' banner + bronze multiplier bowl with fire. Source: _dbl_fs_panel.png, _dbl_full_left.png.",
        "max_win_cap": "10,000x bet — same as standard FS",
        "observed_result": "Captured session: bought for $900, triggered 15 FS (4 scatters hit). Multiplier observed reached high value during session (capturer noted x28 at one point — not independently confirmed via OCR zoom; visible in screenshot dbl_fs_play2.png). Total win: $1,017.90 in 15 FS at $3 bet (approximately 339x bet). Source: dbl_fs_total_win.png.",
        "observed_single_spin_win": "$903.00 visible on bottom bar during dbl_fs_play2 session. Source: _win_full.png, _dbl_win_bar.png.",
        "trigger_screen": "Same style as Standard FS trigger: 'CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE WON 15 FREE SPINS PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE' on full-screen dark background with gold elements. Source: dbl_fs_trigger.png."
      }
    ],
    "background_during_fs": "The game background changes dramatically to a volcanic eruption scene during both FS modes: dark orange-red lava glow, more intense burning atmosphere, columns of Roman ruins visible through haze. More saturated red/orange palette versus the base game's brownish-warm ruins backdrop. Source: free_spins_play.png, dbl_fs_play.png.",
    "fs_total_win_screen": "Full-screen dark banner: 'CONGRATULATIONS!' (red gradient / orange-glow text), 'YOU HAVE WON', large dollar amount in bright gold with dollar sign, 'IN 15 FREE SPINS', 'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'. Flanked by laurel wreaths. Source: fs_total_win.png ($172.95), dbl_fs_total_win.png ($1,017.90)."
  },

  "bonus_buy": {
    "entry_button": {
      "location": "Far left side of the game screen, vertically oriented",
      "appearance": "A hanging pennant/banner in dark red with gold decorative borders. Text reads 'BUY FREE SPINS' in multiple lines in golden/orange font. Attached to a horizontal wooden or gold rod at the top.",
      "source": "_ws_reel1.png shows the banner on far left; base_game.png left side."
    },
    "dialog": {
      "description": "Clicking the button opens a full-screen overlay showing two purchase options side by side with an X (cancel) button at the bottom center.",
      "layout": "Left panel (green): 'BUY FREE SPINS' title in large golden text, price '$300.00' below. Right panel (purple/violet): 'BUY DOUBLE MULTIPLIER FREE SPINS' title in golden text, price '$900.00' below. Between them at the bottom: a red/orange rectangular X (cancel) button.",
      "color_coding": "Left option (standard FS) = bright green banner background. Right option (double multiplier FS) = purple/violet banner background. This color differentiation is the primary visual distinction between the two options.",
      "colorblind_note": "The text on each banner ('BUY FREE SPINS' vs 'BUY DOUBLE MULTIPLIER FREE SPINS') fully distinguishes the options via text. Color alone is not the only differentiator. Screen readers can read both the text and prices.",
      "source": "bonus_buy_dialog.png, _bbd_full.png"
    },
    "confirmation_screen_standard": {
      "description": "After selecting standard FS: a dark red/maroon rectangular panel with gold border appears centered on screen. Text: 'BUY FREE SPINS' in large white/gold text, price '$300.00' in bold gold. Below: two buttons — red X (cancel/cross) on left and green checkmark (confirm) on right.",
      "source": "bonus_confirm.png"
    },
    "confirmation_screen_double": {
      "description": "After selecting double multiplier FS: same style panel. Text: 'BUY DOUBLE MULTIPLIER FREE SPINS' in white/gold text, price '$900.00' in bold gold. Same X / checkmark buttons.",
      "source": "bonus_buy_dialog2.png"
    },
    "prices_at_demo_bet_3_usd": {
      "standard_free_spins": "$300.00 (100x total bet)",
      "double_multiplier_free_spins": "$900.00 (300x total bet)"
    },
    "prices_scale_with_bet": true
  },

  "ui_layout": {
    "viewport": "1280x800 pixels (desktop)",

    "base_game_layout": {
      "top_bar": {
        "position": "Horizontal golden arch/crown spanning full width at the very top of the game area",
        "content": "Center: MEGAWAYS counter showing current ways to win (e.g. '10080 MEGAWAYS™') in green text with gold outline on the arch face. The counter updates every spin.",
        "color": "Gold/bronze ornate architectural arch with green numeral display"
      },
      "reel_area": {
        "position": "Center of screen, occupies most of the vertical space",
        "description": "6 vertical reel strips separated by thin silver metallic dividers. Each reel has a variable number of visible symbol cells (2-7 per spin). The background visible behind the reels shows the Rome/Pompeii environment.",
        "reel_background": "Behind the reels: outdoor Roman ruins environment with stone columns, partially destroyed stone walls, dust/smoke haze in background, deep brownish-orange sky suggesting volcanic atmosphere."
      },
      "left_column": {
        "position": "Far left strip of the screen, narrow vertical area",
        "content": "Red/burgundy hanging banner labeled 'BUY FREE SPINS' in golden text — the bonus buy entry button. The banner is mounted on a gold horizontal bar at the top. Pragmatic Play logo appears at the very bottom-left corner in small white text."
      },
      "right_column": {
        "position": "Far right strip of the screen, narrow vertical area",
        "content": "Game logo panel: 'POMPEII' in large bold serif letters in orange/gold at top; 'MEGAREELS' and 'MEGAWAYS™' in smaller text below; with a small Pragmatic Play logo. Behind the logo: illustration of a Roman temple/forum building with columns, set against a volcano background with lava/smoke in distance.",
        "source": "_bg_reels_right.png, _logo_area.png"
      },
      "bottom_bar": {
        "position": "Horizontal strip at the very bottom of the screen",
        "background": "Dark brown/walnut wooden plank texture",
        "elements_left_to_right": [
          {
            "element": "Hamburger menu icon",
            "description": "Three horizontal lines in a circle, bottom-left corner. Opens SYSTEM SETTINGS overlay.",
            "position": "Far left of bottom bar"
          },
          {
            "element": "Sound toggle icon",
            "description": "Speaker icon with sound waves; toggles ambient music and sound effects on/off.",
            "position": "Left area, just right of menu icon"
          },
          {
            "element": "Info (i) icon",
            "description": "Lowercase letter 'i' in a circle; opens the GAME RULES information pages.",
            "position": "Left area, right of sound icon"
          },
          {
            "element": "CREDIT display",
            "description": "Label 'CREDIT' in small white text above; dollar amount in gold text (e.g. '$100,000.00'). Clicking label switches between coin and cash view.",
            "position": "Left-center of bottom bar"
          },
          {
            "element": "BET display",
            "description": "Label 'BET' in small white text above; total bet amount in gold text (e.g. '$3.00'). Clicking label switches between coin and cash view.",
            "position": "Center-left of bottom bar, next to CREDIT"
          },
          {
            "element": "HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN instruction",
            "description": "White text centered in the bottom bar: 'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN'. Indicates keyboard shortcut.",
            "position": "Center of bottom bar"
          },
          {
            "element": "WIN display (appears after wins)",
            "description": "Label 'WIN' in small text; win amount in gold (e.g. 'WIN $21.30'). Appears when a winning spin completes. Source: settings.png, win_screen.png.",
            "position": "Center of bottom bar, replaces HOLD SPACE instruction when active"
          },
          {
            "element": "Minus (-) bet button",
            "description": "Small circular button with a minus sign; reduces the total bet. Also opens the bet menu.",
            "position": "Right-center of bottom bar"
          },
          {
            "element": "SPIN button",
            "description": "Large circular button (the largest element in the bottom bar) with two circular arrows icon (spin symbol). Primary action button to start the game. Pressing SPACE or ENTER on keyboard also activates it.",
            "color": "Gold/bronze outer ring with dark interior; arrows in gold",
            "position": "Right-center of bottom bar, most prominent element"
          },
          {
            "element": "Plus (+) bet button",
            "description": "Small circular button with a plus sign; increases the total bet. Also opens the bet menu.",
            "position": "Right of spin button"
          },
          {
            "element": "AUTOPLAY button",
            "description": "Button labeled 'AUTOPLAY' in white text, with a play-like icon. Opens the autoplay settings menu.",
            "position": "Far right of bottom bar"
          }
        ],
        "keyboard_shortcuts": {
          "spacebar": "Hold for Turbo Spin (as noted in center of bottom bar); can also start/stop spin",
          "enter": "Start or stop spin (paytable_p3: 'SPACE and ENTER buttons on the keyboard can be used to start and stop the spin.')"
        }
      }
    },

    "speed_control": {
      "description": "A speed toggle button (represented by an icon showing multiple horizontal motion lines or a similar speed indicator) cycles through: Normal Speed → Quick Spin → Turbo Spin. Paytable_p4 OCR: 'cycles through spin speed settings, normal speed, quick spin and turbo spin.'",
      "position": "Left area of bottom bar (between info icon and CREDIT display)"
    },

    "megaways_counter": {
      "description": "A live counter at the top of the grid (inside the gold arch) showing the current number of Megaways (paylines) for the current spin setup. Displayed as a green number followed by 'MEGAWAYS™' in white/gold. Updates before each spin based on random reel heights.",
      "examples_observed": "10080 (base_game.png), 504 (free_spins_play.png), 1440 (dbl_fs_play.png), 8820 (dbl_fs_play2.png)"
    }
  },

  "settings_screen": {
    "open_method": "Hamburger menu icon (three-line icon) at bottom-left of screen",
    "title": "SYSTEM SETTINGS (displayed in bold golden/amber text at top of overlay)",
    "appearance": "Dark semi-transparent overlay panel centered on screen, with the game still partially visible behind it. Title in amber, settings in white text.",
    "options": [
      {
        "label": "BATTERY SAVER",
        "description": "Save battery life by reducing animation speed",
        "control": "Toggle switch (off by default — shown as grey/inactive in settings.png)",
        "position": "First option in list"
      },
      {
        "label": "AMBIENT MUSIC",
        "description": "Turn on or off the game music",
        "control": "Toggle switch (on by default — shown as green/active in settings.png)",
        "position": "Second option in list"
      },
      {
        "label": "SOUND FX",
        "description": "Turn on or off the game sounds",
        "control": "Toggle switch (on by default — shown as green/active in settings.png)",
        "position": "Third option in list"
      },
      {
        "label": "GAME HISTORY",
        "description": "Opens the game history page (external link)",
        "control": "Link with external navigation icon",
        "position": "Above the bet area / separate section"
      }
    ],
    "total_bet_shown": "The SYSTEM SETTINGS overlay also shows 'TOTAL BET' with the current total bet amount (e.g. '$3.00') with minus (-) and plus (+) buttons to change the bet without closing the overlay.",
    "close_button": "X button at top right of the overlay",
    "toggle_state_visual": {
      "on": "Green switch with vertical lines (active indicator)",
      "off": "Grey switch with vertical lines (inactive)"
    },
    "colorblind_note": "Toggle states are distinguishable by color (green vs grey). The position of the slider knob also shifts (right = on, left = off), providing a shape-based indicator for colorblind users.",
    "source": "settings.png, _settings_panel.png, _settings_right.png"
  },

  "autoplay_screen": {
    "open_method": "AUTOPLAY button at bottom-right of main screen",
    "title": "AUTOPLAY SETTINGS (displayed in white text at top of overlay)",
    "appearance": "Dark semi-transparent overlay panel centered on screen",
    "options": [
      {
        "label": "TURBO SPIN",
        "control_type": "Checkbox",
        "state_in_screenshot": "Unchecked (empty square)",
        "description": "Activates turbo spin speed for autospins"
      },
      {
        "label": "QUICK SPIN",
        "control_type": "Checkbox",
        "state_in_screenshot": "Unchecked (empty square)",
        "description": "Activates quick spin speed for autospins"
      },
      {
        "label": "SKIP SCREENS",
        "control_type": "Checkbox",
        "state_in_screenshot": "Checked (green checkmark visible)",
        "description": "Auto-skips the feature introduction and end screens after a short period of time (paytable_p6)"
      },
      {
        "label": "NUMBER OF AUTOSPINS",
        "control_type": "Slider or numeric input",
        "value_in_screenshot": "100",
        "description": "Sets how many spins autoplay will execute"
      }
    ],
    "action_button": {
      "label": "START AUTOPLAY (100)",
      "appearance": "Large green rectangular button spanning full overlay width, with white text",
      "description": "Starts autoplay with selected number of spins and settings"
    },
    "source": "autoplay.png"
  },

  "paytable_info_pages": {
    "total_pages": 6,
    "navigation": "Left (<) and right (>) arrow buttons at bottom-center of the info overlay to move between pages. X button at top-right to close.",
    "page_descriptions": [
      {
        "page": "1/6",
        "file": "paytable_p1.png",
        "content": "GAME RULES header. All 10 paying symbols with payout tables (at current bet level). SCATTER description and icon. WILD description and icon. Ways to win diagram (showing adjacent left-to-right rule with checkmark example and gap-chain rejection with X example). MEGAWAYS™ BTG licence notice at bottom."
      },
      {
        "page": "2/6",
        "file": "paytable_p2.png",
        "content": "TUMBLE FEATURE description (full). FREE SPINS rules (scatter trigger counts, multiplier mechanic per tumble, no retrigger, special reels, feature cannot retrigger). MAX WIN section (10,000x cap in base and FS). BUY FREE SPINS section (both purchase options: 100x for standard, 300x for double multiplier; guaranteed 4-6 scatters on buy)."
      },
      {
        "page": "3/6",
        "file": "paytable_p3.png",
        "type_in_manifest": "rules",
        "content": "GAME RULES section. Volatility indicator (5 diamonds = High). General pay rules (left to right on paylines, highest win per line, wins multiplied by bet per line, free spins wins added to payline win). All values expressed in coins. Free spins round win calculation. RTP disclosures (96.00% base, 96.06% BFS, 96.02% DBMFS). Minimum and maximum bets. Malfunction void."
      },
      {
        "page": "4/6",
        "file": "paytable_p4.png",
        "type_in_manifest": "rules",
        "content": "HOW TO PLAY. Main game interface element descriptions (bet change buttons, spin button, sound toggle, info button, credit/bet labels, change-bet buttons, spin cycle, autoplay)."
      },
      {
        "page": "5/6",
        "file": "paytable_p5.png",
        "type_in_manifest": "rules",
        "content": "SETTINGS MENU options (intro screen toggle, ambient toggle, sound FX toggle, game history). INFORMATION SCREEN navigation. BET MENU description (bet and coin value fields). MAX WIN cap reiterated (10000x)."
      },
      {
        "page": "6/6",
        "file": "paytable_p6.png",
        "type_in_manifest": "rules",
        "content": "AUTOPLAY instructions (click number buttons to start; SKIP SCREENS option described)."
      }
    ]
  },

  "visual_design": {
    "theme": "Ancient Roman Empire / Pompeii destruction / Mount Vesuvius eruption",
    "art_style": "Richly illustrated 3D-style digital art. High-fidelity textures on architectural elements. Warm, volcanic color palette throughout.",
    "base_game_background": {
      "description": "Roman ruins environment. Stone columns (some broken) visible in background. Partially collapsed stone archways. Ground covered in reddish-brown volcanic ash or stone. Sky is a deep reddish-orange suggesting volcanic haze or sunset near eruption. Distance: suggestion of lava or fire glow on horizon. Overall atmosphere is somber and dramatic — 'eve of destruction' feeling.",
      "source": "base_game.png, _bg_reels.png, _bg_reels_right.png"
    },
    "free_spins_background": {
      "description": "More intense volcanic eruption setting. Greater orange/red saturation. Visible lava flows. Ruins silhouetted against glowing eruption light. The left-panel MULTIPLIER bowl with actual fire inside it frames the left side. More dramatic lighting than base game.",
      "source": "free_spins_play.png, dbl_fs_play.png"
    },
    "frame_and_borders": {
      "reel_frame": "Ornate gold-colored architectural frame — resembles a Roman temple facade or triumphal arch. Gold dome/arch at top. Side pillars visible at extreme left and right edges of reel area.",
      "reel_separators": "Thin silver/chrome metallic strips between each reel column.",
      "symbol_frames": "High symbols: gold ornate border frames. Low symbols: silver/chrome border frames. Both have subtle corner decorations."
    },
    "color_palette_overall": {
      "dominant": "Deep red, burnt orange, gold, dark teal/navy (symbol backgrounds)",
      "accent": "Bright gold (frame, UI text, payout labels), green (bonus buy button on standard FS; autoplay start button), purple/violet (gold coin and A symbol backgrounds, double-multiplier FS banner)",
      "text": "White and gold throughout paytable; amber/gold for labels; red for warnings/Congratulations text"
    },
    "logo_area": {
      "game_title": "POMPEII in large bold serif letters; MEGAREELS in medium weight; MEGAWAYS™ in same weight below",
      "position": "Right-side panel of the main game view, static decorative panel",
      "visual": "Title text over an illustration of Roman temple pillars with volcanic landscape behind, smoke/ash in sky"
    }
  },

  "win_presentations": {
    "base_game_win": {
      "description": "Win amount appears in gold text on the bottom bar ('WIN $XX.XX'). Winning symbol combinations are highlighted (winning cells may glow or flash). No full-screen takeover for small wins.",
      "source": "win_screen.png (WIN $21.30 visible at bottom)"
    },
    "in_spin_win_popup": {
      "description": "During FS sessions, individual large tumble wins trigger a 'SUPERB!' full-screen popup: orange/yellow 'SUPERB!' title text at top (arched, with glow), purple oval/pill background with the win amount in large white text centered, gold laurel wreath flanking the amount, animated gold coins falling around the screen.",
      "dismiss": "Auto-dismisses or tap/click to continue",
      "examples_observed": "$42.34 (free_spins_win.png), $7.50 (free_spins_play2.png)",
      "running_total": "During FS win popups, the running accumulated FS win is shown in smaller text at the bottom of screen (e.g. 'WIN $160.80')."
    },
    "total_win_screen_after_fs": {
      "description": "Full-screen banner: dark background with gold outline border. Large 'CONGRATULATIONS!' in red gradient with orange glow and exclamation mark. 'YOU HAVE WON' in white. Large dollar amount in bright gold. 'IN 15 FREE SPINS' (or applicable count) in white. 'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE' in smaller white text. Gold laurel wreaths on left and right of the amount.",
      "examples": "$172.95 in 15 FS (fs_total_win.png), $1,017.90 in 15 FS (dbl_fs_total_win.png)"
    }
  },

  "accessibility_notes": {
    "screen_reader": {
      "credit_and_bet": "CREDIT and BET are labeled text fields in the bottom bar — screen readers can announce the values. Can switch to coin or cash view by clicking the labels.",
      "paytable_text": "All game rules are presented as text in 6 scrollable info pages — fully readable by screen readers.",
      "megaways_counter": "The MEGAWAYS counter updates each spin and shows the current number of ways to win as a live numeral — important for players wanting to know the odds each spin.",
      "no_audio_cue_confirmation": "Cannot confirm specific audio cues from screenshots alone. Game does have configurable AMBIENT MUSIC and SOUND FX toggles.",
      "button_labels": "AUTOPLAY, SPIN (large circle), and settings buttons are visually distinct in position and size. AUTOPLAY has text label. Spin button identified by position and size.",
      "fs_left_panel": "During free spins, 'FREE SPINS LEFT' label with numerical count on left panel. 'MULTIPLIER' label on bowl below it — both are text-labeled elements accessible to screen readers."
    },
    "deaf_and_hard_of_hearing": {
      "all_critical_info_visual": "Win amounts, FS counts, multiplier labels, all game rules, and all UI labels are shown as visible text. No audio-only information detected.",
      "music_and_sfx_toggleable": "AMBIENT MUSIC and SOUND FX can be independently toggled off from System Settings."
    },
    "colorblind": {
      "symbol_differentiation": "Each high symbol uses a distinct illustration subject (portrait face, armor, chariot, elongated shield object, coin) — differentiable by shape alone. Low symbols are alphabetic/numeric characters — differentiable by shape/letter.",
      "wild_vs_scatter": "WILD = volcano landscape with 'WILD' text overlay. SCATTER = fiery orb/ball. Both unique shapes AND text-labeled (WILD has explicit 'WILD' text; SCATTER is identified by paytable text and context). Not color-dependent for identification.",
      "bonus_buy_options": "BUY FREE SPINS (green banner) vs BUY DOUBLE MULTIPLIER FREE SPINS (purple banner) — distinguished by color AND distinct text titles. Color alone is NOT the only differentiator; the full text labels differentiate completely.",
      "toggle_states": "Settings toggles: on=green knob right, off=grey knob left. Position-based (not just color) — knob position distinguishes on from off.",
      "win_popup_vs_total_win": "'SUPERB!' intermediate popup uses purple+orange. Congratulations total win screen uses dark background + red text + gold. Different layout, text content, and color confirm they are distinct screens.",
      "free_spins_banner": "The 'FREE SPINS LEFT' counter is red text on a red banner — both elements are red, but the numerical value is the key information and reads with high contrast within that banner context. Potential red-sensitivity issue noted."
    },
    "motor_impairment": {
      "keyboard_controls": "SPACE and ENTER keys start/stop spin. Turbo Spin can be held with spacebar. All primary game actions accessible from keyboard.",
      "autoplay": "Autoplay available with up to 100 spins (visible in autoplay.png). SKIP SCREENS option reduces required interactions during bonus features.",
      "large_spin_button": "The spin button is the largest UI element on the bottom bar, easy to target.",
      "info_panel_navigation": "Info pages navigated with large arrow buttons (< >) — easy to target."
    }
  },

  "observed_session_data": {
    "demo_credit_start": "$100,000.00",
    "demo_bet": "$3.00 (for bonus buy sessions)",
    "standard_fs_purchase": "$300.00, won 15 FS (4 scatters hit), total win $172.95 (~57.7x bet)",
    "double_multiplier_fs_purchase": "$900.00, won 15 FS (4 scatters hit), total win $1,017.90 (~339.3x bet)",
    "base_game_win_example": "$21.30 at $3 bet (win_screen.png)",
    "in_fs_popup_examples": ["$42.34", "$7.50"],
    "largest_single_running_win_during_dbl_fs": "$903.00 (visible on bottom bar in dbl_fs_play2.png / _win_full.png)"
  },

  "unreadable_or_uncertain": [
    {
      "item": "4th high symbol exact identity",
      "detail": "Visually appears as a Roman military/gladiatorial object (elongated, red-and-blue colors) but the paytable does not name the symbols. Could be a scutum (shield), a manica (arm guard), a decorated vase, or another artifact. Described as 'Roman Decorated Gladiator Shield / Ceremonial Object' in this doc.",
      "frames_checked": "_allsyms.png, _hi4_5.png, _ws_reel2.png, paytable_p1.png"
    },
    {
      "item": "Double FS multiplier value at time of $903 win",
      "detail": "Capturer noted 'x28 multiplier' in manifest for dbl_fs_play2.png. Could not confirm exact multiplier value via OCR/zoom of that frame (multiplier bowl value not clearly legible in any crop). Accepting capturer's x28 observation as unconfirmed annotation.",
      "frames_checked": "_dbl_mult_bowl.png, _dbl_full_left.png, dbl_fs_play2.png"
    },
    {
      "item": "Exact 'MEGAREELS' mechanical definition",
      "detail": "The game is titled 'Megareels Megaways' but the 6-page paytable does not define what 'Megareels' means as a distinct feature separate from standard Megaways. The paytable describes 6 reels × 2-7 symbols = max 117,649 ways, consistent with standard Megaways. 'Megareels' may be pure branding.",
      "frames_checked": "paytable_p1.png through paytable_p6.png (all rules pages)"
    },
    {
      "item": "Exact number of autospin options available",
      "detail": "Autoplay screen shows '100' as the selected number of autospins. The paytable describes clicking 'buttons showing the number of possible auto-spins'. Other autoplay count options (e.g. 10, 25, 50, 75, 100) were not all individually confirmed from screenshots — the slider/input appeared to show 100.",
      "frames_checked": "autoplay.png, paytable_p6.png"
    },
    {
      "item": "Audio feedback for wins / tumbles",
      "detail": "Audio cues for individual wins, tumble events, and FS triggers cannot be documented from static screenshots. AMBIENT MUSIC and SOUND FX toggles exist.",
      "frames_checked": "settings.png"
    },
    {
      "item": "Win animation details for base game small wins",
      "detail": "In win_screen.png a small win of $21.30 is shown without a full-screen popup. Whether small base wins trigger symbol highlight animations only or have additional visual effects is not fully documentable from static captures.",
      "frames_checked": "win_screen.png"
    }
  ]
}