The Dog House – Dog or Alive

{
  "game_overview": {
    "name": "The Dog House – Dog or Alive",
    "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
    "game_symbol": "vs20doghouse2",
    "series": "The Dog House",
    "grid": "5 reels × 3 rows",
    "paylines": 20,
    "payline_direction": "left to right (ltr), adjacent reels starting from leftmost",
    "bet_range_usd": "$0.20 – $240.00",
    "demo_bet_used": "$2.00 total bet (all payout multipliers in this document calculated by dividing dollar amounts at $2.00 by 2)",
    "rtp": {
      "base_game": "96.52%",
      "bonus_buy": "96.54%",
      "source": "rules info panel page 3/6 (rules_p2.png)"
    },
    "volatility": {
      "level": "High",
      "badge": "5 out of 5 lightning bolts",
      "source": "rules info panel page 3/6 (rules_p2.png) and preview splash (preview.png)"
    },
    "max_win": {
      "value_x": 10000,
      "description": "10,000× total bet; round ends immediately when reached and remaining features are forfeited",
      "source": "rules info panel page 2/6 (rules_p1.png) verbatim: 'The maximum win amount is limited to 10,000x bet during the base game and any feature.'"
    }
  },

  "themes_and_aesthetics": {
    "primary_themes": ["Western / Wild West", "Dogs / Canines"],
    "setting": "Outdoor Wild West town scene: sandy wooden saloon structure frames the reel window; bright turquoise-blue sky at top; dusty tan storefronts visible in background; oil lantern hangs left of reels",
    "mood": "Playful cartoon Western — dog characters dressed as outlaw/sheriff archetypes; bullet holes as decorative motifs on bones and the saloon woodwork",
    "character_mascot": "Large English Bulldog sheriff character sits on the right side of the game frame, wearing a wide-brim brown cowboy hat with a golden sheriff star badge, tan/brown waistcoat outfit, chomping a cigar",
    "reel_background": "Dark purple-maroon, near-black in center; lighter warmth at edges where saloon frame bleeds in",
    "frame_material": "Warm honey-amber varnished wooden planks with rope details; bullet holes in upper frame boards"
  },

  "color_palette": {
    "reel_background": "Dark purple (very deep violet, near black)",
    "frame_and_borders": "Warm honey amber / golden brown wood tones",
    "sky_backdrop": "Bright turquoise-sky blue",
    "buildings": "Sandy tan and warm orange-brown",
    "win_text": "Bright golden yellow",
    "credit_bet_text": "Warm gold / yellow",
    "buy_free_spins_sign": "Warm parchment cream with red-orange hand-lettered text on wood plank",
    "royal_symbols": {
      "K": "Solid gold / dark yellow with crown",
      "Q": "Vivid purple-magenta with heart motif",
      "J": "Emerald green with diamond motif",
      "10": "Bright red-orange"
    },
    "ui_bar": "Black / very dark charcoal",
    "free_spins_background": "Deep teal-blue / cyan-dark atmosphere replacing the amber base game sky",
    "sticky_wild_frame": "Bright gold border around the locked WILD cell during free spins",
    "retrigger_stars": "White/silver star outlines (unfilled = not yet triggered); filled gold when earned"
  },

  "symbols": {
    "overview": "13 symbol types total: 11 paying (6 theme + 5 royals) + 1 WILD + 1 BONUS (scatter-trigger). All paying symbols require minimum 3 of a kind on adjacent reels from leftmost. WILD and BONUS are non-paying special symbols (except BONUS 3× scatter pay of 5× total bet).",
    "demo_bet": "$2.00 total bet; dollar amounts from paytable shown at this bet level",

    "paying_symbols": [
      {
        "name": "Sheriff Dog",
        "rank": 1,
        "visual_description": "English Bulldog in orange-brown coloring wearing a wide-brim brown cowboy sheriff hat, tan-brown vest, smoking a cigar; depicted from chest up in a teal/blue-tinted frame",
        "colors": "Orange-tan fur, dark brown hat, tan vest, cigar; background frame teal-blue",
        "payouts_dollars_at_2_bet": {"5_of_a_kind": "$75.00", "4_of_a_kind": "$15.00", "3_of_a_kind": "$5.00"},
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5_of_a_kind": "37.5×", "4_of_a_kind": "7.5×", "3_of_a_kind": "2.5×"},
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (info page 1/6)"
      },
      {
        "name": "Afghan Dog",
        "rank": 2,
        "visual_description": "Afghan Hound / long-haired dog, white flowing fur, wearing a pale pink wide-brim cowboy hat with a pink-purple band, pink bandana at neck; depicted from chest up in a purple-tinted frame",
        "colors": "White-cream long fur, pale pink hat, pink-purple bandana; background frame purple",
        "payouts_dollars_at_2_bet": {"5_of_a_kind": "$50.00", "4_of_a_kind": "$10.00", "3_of_a_kind": "$3.50"},
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5_of_a_kind": "25×", "4_of_a_kind": "5×", "3_of_a_kind": "1.75×"},
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (info page 1/6)"
      },
      {
        "name": "Pug",
        "rank": 3,
        "visual_description": "Pug dog with wrinkled fawn face, wearing a large dark cowboy hat, teal-green collar visible; stout build; depicted from chest up in a teal/green-tinted frame",
        "colors": "Fawn/sandy fur with dark muzzle, dark brown hat, teal collar; background frame teal-green",
        "payouts_dollars_at_2_bet": {"5_of_a_kind": "$30.00", "4_of_a_kind": "$6.00", "3_of_a_kind": "$2.50"},
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5_of_a_kind": "15×", "4_of_a_kind": "3×", "3_of_a_kind": "1.25×"},
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (info page 1/6)"
      },
      {
        "name": "Beagle",
        "rank": 4,
        "visual_description": "Beagle with white chest, tan/brown head, red bandana at neck, wearing a medium brown cowboy hat; friendly expression; depicted from chest up in a mid-brown tinted frame",
        "colors": "White chest, tan-brown fur with darker patches, red bandana, brown hat; background frame brown-amber",
        "payouts_dollars_at_2_bet": {"5_of_a_kind": "$20.00", "4_of_a_kind": "$4.00", "3_of_a_kind": "$2.00"},
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5_of_a_kind": "10×", "4_of_a_kind": "2×", "3_of_a_kind": "1×"},
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (info page 1/6)"
      },
      {
        "name": "Collar",
        "rank": 5,
        "visual_description": "Teal/mint-green leather dog collar lying flat, silver metal buckle with adjustment holes, small red-gold sheriff star badge tag hanging from the ring; rendered in 3D cartoon style on dark background",
        "colors": "Teal-mint green leather, silver buckle hardware, small red-gold star tag",
        "payouts_dollars_at_2_bet": {"5_of_a_kind": "$15.00", "4_of_a_kind": "$2.50", "3_of_a_kind": "$1.20"},
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5_of_a_kind": "7.5×", "4_of_a_kind": "1.25×", "3_of_a_kind": "0.6×"},
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (info page 1/6), confirmed via zoom crop _collar_bone.png"
      },
      {
        "name": "Bone",
        "rank": 6,
        "visual_description": "Classic dog bone shape, cream/beige color, decorated with several bullet holes and scattered gold bullet casings around it — Western outlaw motif applied to a classic dog prop; rendered in 3D cartoon style",
        "colors": "Cream-beige bone, gold bullet casings scattered around, dark background",
        "payouts_dollars_at_2_bet": {"5_of_a_kind": "$10.00", "4_of_a_kind": "$2.00", "3_of_a_kind": "$0.80"},
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5_of_a_kind": "5×", "4_of_a_kind": "1×", "3_of_a_kind": "0.4×"},
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (info page 1/6), confirmed via zoom crop _collar_bone.png"
      },
      {
        "name": "A (Ace)",
        "rank": 7,
        "visual_description": "Block-style letter A in gold / dark yellow; crown motif incorporated into the letter styling",
        "colors": "Gold / dark yellow",
        "payouts_dollars_at_2_bet": {"5_of_a_kind": "$5.00", "4_of_a_kind": "$1.00", "3_of_a_kind": "$0.50"},
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5_of_a_kind": "2.5×", "4_of_a_kind": "0.5×", "3_of_a_kind": "0.25×"},
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (info page 1/6)"
      },
      {
        "name": "K (King)",
        "rank": 7,
        "visual_description": "Block-style letter K in gold / dark yellow; crown motif in design",
        "colors": "Gold / dark yellow",
        "payouts_dollars_at_2_bet": {"5_of_a_kind": "$5.00", "4_of_a_kind": "$1.00", "3_of_a_kind": "$0.50"},
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5_of_a_kind": "2.5×", "4_of_a_kind": "0.5×", "3_of_a_kind": "0.25×"},
        "note": "A and K share identical payout values",
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (info page 1/6)"
      },
      {
        "name": "Q (Queen)",
        "rank": 8,
        "visual_description": "Block-style letter Q in vivid purple-magenta; small heart shape incorporated as decorative element",
        "colors": "Vivid purple-magenta with pink-red heart",
        "payouts_dollars_at_2_bet": {"5_of_a_kind": "$2.50", "4_of_a_kind": "$0.50", "3_of_a_kind": "$0.20"},
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5_of_a_kind": "1.25×", "4_of_a_kind": "0.25×", "3_of_a_kind": "0.1×"},
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (info page 1/6)"
      },
      {
        "name": "J (Jack)",
        "rank": 8,
        "visual_description": "Block-style letter J in emerald green; small green diamond shape incorporated",
        "colors": "Emerald green with green diamond motif",
        "payouts_dollars_at_2_bet": {"5_of_a_kind": "$2.50", "4_of_a_kind": "$0.50", "3_of_a_kind": "$0.20"},
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5_of_a_kind": "1.25×", "4_of_a_kind": "0.25×", "3_of_a_kind": "0.1×"},
        "note": "Q, J, and 10 share identical payout values",
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (info page 1/6)"
      },
      {
        "name": "10 (Ten)",
        "rank": 8,
        "visual_description": "Block-style number 10 in bright red-orange; bold cartoon font",
        "colors": "Bright red-orange",
        "payouts_dollars_at_2_bet": {"5_of_a_kind": "$2.50", "4_of_a_kind": "$0.50", "3_of_a_kind": "$0.20"},
        "payouts_multiplier": {"5_of_a_kind": "1.25×", "4_of_a_kind": "0.25×", "3_of_a_kind": "0.1×"},
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (info page 1/6)"
      }
    ],

    "special_symbols": [
      {
        "name": "WILD",
        "visual_description": "Gold 5-pointed sheriff star badge mounted on a circular gold disc, all on a dark purple square background with a thin gold decorative border frame; the star has spherical gold ball tips at each point and a raised star-within-star center",
        "colors": "Bright gold star and disc, dark purple background, thin gold frame border",
        "appears_on_reels": [2, 3, 4],
        "function": "Substitutes for all symbols except BONUS",
        "base_game_multiplier": {
          "value": "Random ×2 or ×3 per WILD hit",
          "applies_to": "All winning combinations that include the WILD on the winning payline",
          "multiple_wilds_rule": "When more than one WILD is part of the same payline win, the multipliers of all WILDs on that payline are ADDED to each other (e.g., ×2 + ×3 = ×5 total applied to that line win)",
          "source": "paytable page 1/6 WILD section text, confirmed via zoom crop _wild.png"
        },
        "payout": "No direct coin payout for WILD itself; enhances wins through substitution and multiplier"
      },
      {
        "name": "BONUS",
        "visual_description": "Heavy-duty gray/silver metal bank vault (safe) with a large circular combination dial in the center, thick vault door frame, handle visible at right edge; the vault sits partially open on a pile of spilling gold coins at its base",
        "colors": "Gray-silver steel vault body with darker steel accents, gold coins pile at base",
        "appears_on_reels": [1, 3, 5],
        "function": "Scatter: pays on any position within reels 1/3/5; 3 BONUS symbols trigger the FREE SPINS round",
        "scatter_pay": "3× BONUS symbols anywhere on reels 1, 3, and 5 = 5× total bet (confirmed: $10.00 at $2 bet, seen in free_spins_p3.png WIN $10.00)",
        "note": "BONUS symbols do not appear on reels during the FREE SPINS ROUND",
        "source": "rules info panel page 2/6 (rules_p1.png) verbatim: 'This is the BONUS symbol. It appears only on reels 1, 3 and 5. Hit 3 BONUS symbols on reels 1, 3 and 5 to trigger the FREE SPINS round. 3x BONUS symbols pay 5x total bet. BONUS symbol pays on any position.'"
      }
    ]
  },

  "features": {
    "free_spins_round": {
      "trigger": "3 BONUS (vault) symbols simultaneously on reels 1, 3, and 5",
      "buy_option": "BUY FREE SPINS for 100× current total bet ($200.00 at $2 bet)",
      "scatter_pay_on_trigger": "5× total bet paid in addition to entering FS round",

      "barrel_grid_mechanic": {
        "description": "Before free spins begin, a special 3×3 BARREL GRID animation plays to determine the number of free spins awarded",
        "visual": "3×3 grid of wooden barrel symbols, each barrel styled in warm brown with a wooden frame; displayed full-screen as an intro animation",
        "each_cell_value": "Each barrel randomly reveals 1, 2, or 3",
        "calculation": "All 9 barrel values are summed to produce the total free spins count",
        "minimum_spins": 9,
        "maximum_spins": 27,
        "session_result": "11 free spins awarded (observed in free_spins_p3.png: CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE WON 11 FREE SPINS)",
        "reveal_screen": "Western saloon wooden banner reading 'CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE WON [number] FREE SPINS' with two silver revolvers flanking the sign; gold block digits for the count",
        "source": "rules info panel page 2/6 (rules_p1.png) verbatim: 'A grid of 3x3 reels will spin automatically to reveal a number of free spins in each cell. Each cell shows a random number of 1, 2 or 3 free spins. The numbers in each cell are added together and the total is awarded.'"
      },

      "free_spins_gameplay": {
        "reel_set": "Special reels (different symbol distribution/weighting than base game); same 5×3 grid and 20 paylines",
        "visual_atmosphere": "Deep teal-blue / cyan-dark themed background replaces the amber-sky base game look",
        "bonus_symbols_absent": true,
        "wild_positions": "WILD appears on reels 2, 3, and 4 (same reel positions as base game)"
      },

      "sticky_wilds": {
        "mechanic": "Every WILD that lands on reels 2, 3, or 4 during the FREE SPINS ROUND locks in place (becomes 'sticky') and remains visible for the entire duration of the free spins round",
        "multiplier_assignment": "Each sticky WILD receives a random multiplier revealed at the moment of landing; the multiplier remains fixed at that value unless a retrigger fires",
        "multiplier_range_in_fs": "Values observed in session: ×3 and ×2 (initial, before doubling); after 1 retrigger doubling: values of ×4, ×4, ×6 seen; initial base multiplier range appears to be ×2 or ×3 (same pool as base game but fixed sticky)",
        "win_calculation": "Sticky WILDs substitute on all lines passing through their locked position and their multipliers apply additively (same rule as base: multiple WILDs on same payline = multipliers added)",
        "visual_in_session": "Reel 4 fully covered by 3 sticky WILDs (all 3 rows) plus 1 sticky WILD on reel 2 row 1; final multipliers at FS completion: reel 2 pos 1 = ×4, reel 4 pos 1 = ×6, reel 4 pos 2 = ×4, reel 4 pos 3 = ×3",
        "source": "rules info panel page 2/6 (rules_p1.png), confirmed by win_screen.png"
      },

      "retrigger_mechanic": {
        "description": "Additional free spins and multiplier doubling are awarded at specific cumulative sticky WILD hit milestones",
        "trigger_milestones": "At cumulative 3, 6, and 9 sticky WILD hits during the FS round",
        "effect_per_milestone": "+3 free spins AND the multipliers of ALL sticky WILDs currently locked on screen DOUBLE",
        "visual_counter": "RETRIGGER IN counter showing 3 star outlines displayed above or near the FREE SPINS LEFT counter; fills 1 star per sticky WILD hit; resets to 0 after milestone fires",
        "maximum_retrigggers": 3,
        "example_from_session": "3 WILDs hit (1st milestone at 3) → all 3 multipliers doubled (×2→×4, ×3→×6, ×2→×4); counter reset to 0; 1 more WILD hit (counter = 1 star); no 2nd retrigger in this session",
        "observed_counter_state": "RETRIGGER IN showing 1 of 3 stars at free_spins_p6.png (FREE SPINS LEFT 2) — confirms 1 WILD hit after retrigger reset, 2nd retrigger not reached",
        "source": "rules info panel page 2/6 (rules_p1.png) verbatim: 'When 3, 6 and 9 WILD symbols hit, 3 additional free spins are awarded and the multiplier of all WILDS currently on the screen doubles.'"
      },

      "session_free_spins_summary": {
        "spins_awarded_by_barrel_grid": 11,
        "sticky_wilds_accumulated": 4,
        "retriggers_fired": 1,
        "total_win": "$323.50",
        "total_win_multiplier": "161.75× at $2 bet",
        "final_sticky_wild_positions": {
          "reel_2_row_1": "×4",
          "reel_4_row_1": "×6",
          "reel_4_row_2": "×4",
          "reel_4_row_3": "×3"
        },
        "source_frames": ["free_spins_p1.png", "free_spins_p2.png", "free_spins_p3.png", "free_spins_p4.png", "free_spins_p5.png", "free_spins_p6.png", "free_spins_p7.png", "win_screen.png"]
      }
    },

    "bonus_buy": {
      "cost": "$200.00 = 100× total bet (at $2 bet)",
      "effect": "Instantly triggers the FREE SPINS ROUND (including BARREL GRID FS count selection)",
      "rtp_with_buy": "96.54%",
      "visual": "Wooden wanted-poster-style sign on left side of base game reading 'BUY FREE SPINS $200.00' in bold red/orange; clicking opens confirmation dialog (bonus_buy_dialog.png) with ✓ confirm and × cancel buttons",
      "source_frames": ["base_game.png", "bonus_buy_dialog.png", "rules_p1.png (page 2/6)"]
    },

    "wild_multiplier_base_game": {
      "description": "In the base game, every WILD hit carries a random multiplier of ×2 or ×3 applied to all winning combinations that include that WILD on the line; non-sticky (lands and resolves normally each spin)",
      "multiple_wilds": "Multipliers are ADDED (not multiplied) when multiple WILDs contribute to the same payline win",
      "max_additive_per_spin": "Three WILDs on reels 2/3/4 all contributing to same line = ×3+×3+×3 = ×9 maximum additive in base (theoretical)",
      "source": "paytable info page 1/6 text"
    }
  },

  "screens": {
    "preview": {
      "file": "preview.png",
      "description": "Promotional splash screen before entering the game",
      "visible_callouts": ["WILD MULTIPLIERS ON REELS 2, 3, 4", "VOLATILITY 5/5 HIGH", "BUY FREE SPINS 100x"],
      "visual_style": "Western sunset-style promotional banner; game logo top-right with three dog portrait medallions",
      "accessibility": "Key features listed as text bullets — readable by screen readers if rendered as DOM text; volatility and buy callouts are prominently sized"
    },

    "base_game": {
      "file": "base_game.png",
      "layout": "5×3 symbol grid centered; dark purple reel background; warm wood frame surrounding reels",
      "left_panel": "Wooden wanted-poster sign reading 'BUY FREE SPINS $200.00' in warm parchment color with red-orange text; sign has rustic nails and aged appearance",
      "right_decoration": "Large Sheriff Dog Bulldog character rendered as a 3D mascot standing beside the reels in a tan western outfit with brown cowboy hat and cigar",
      "top_area": "Saloon wooden roof structure with hanging oil lantern (amber glass, brass fitting) at left; blue sky backdrop; birds silhouettes",
      "bottom_ui_bar": "Black bar containing: hamburger menu icon (left), lowercase i info icon (circle, left), CREDIT amount in gold (left-center), 'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN' instruction (center), BET amount in gold (right-center), minus button, spin button (circular arrow), plus button, AUTOPLAY button (right)",
      "top_right": "Circular game logo medallion: 'THE DOG HOU$E DOG OR ALIVE' text with three small dog portraits (bulldog/Afghan/terrier) in a golden-framed circular badge",
      "win_presentation": "Winning payline highlighted in gold glow; WIN amount displayed in bright gold text at bottom center; line identifier shown (e.g., 'LINE 3 PAYS $0.50')",
      "example_win_frame": "base_game_win.png: three A symbols on row 3 across reels 1-2-3 highlighted gold; WIN $0.50 shown; LINE 3 PAYS $0.50"
    },

    "paytable": {
      "file": "paytable_p1.png",
      "info_panel_page": "1 of 6",
      "layout": "Semi-transparent dark overlay on game; symbols arranged in two rows (6 high-paying symbols in top area, 5 royals in lower area); WILD section with icon and text description at bottom-left",
      "high_symbols_layout": "Two sub-groups visible: 4 symbols left side (Sheriff Dog, Afghan, Pug, Beagle each with payout table beneath), 2 symbols right side (Collar, Bone); each symbol displayed with its 5/4/3-of-a-kind dollar values stacked below",
      "wild_section": "Gold star WILD icon on purple background (left of text block); text block describes substitution rules and multiplier mechanic with full detail",
      "navigation": "Green left arrow / × close / green right arrow at bottom-left corner; 'Page 1/6' text at bottom-right",
      "source_ocr": "OCR confirmed all payout dollar values at $2 bet; see symbols section above for full table"
    },

    "rules_pages": {
      "page_2_of_6": {
        "file": "rules_p1.png",
        "content": "BONUS symbol description with vault graphic + text; FREE SPINS section with BARREL GRID, sticky WILD, and retrigger rules; MAX WIN cap statement; BUY FREE SPINS cost statement",
        "key_text_verbatim": {
          "bonus": "This is the BONUS symbol. It appears only on reels 1, 3 and 5. Hit 3 BONUS symbols on reels 1, 3 and 5 to trigger the FREE SPINS round. 3x BONUS symbols pay 5x total bet. BONUS symbol pays on any position.",
          "barrel_grid": "Before the round starts, a random number of free spins is awarded. A grid of 3x3 reels will spin automatically to reveal a number of free spins in each cell. Each cell shows a random number of 1, 2 or 3 free spins. The numbers in each cell are added together and the total is awarded.",
          "sticky_wilds": "During the FREE SPINS ROUND, all WILD symbols that hit on reels 2, 3 or 4 remain on the screen for the whole duration of the FREE SPINS ROUND. Sticky WILD symbols have a random multiplier which is revealed when the WILD hits and it remains the same until the end of the round.",
          "retrigger": "When 3, 6 and 9 WILD symbols hit, 3 additional free spins are awarded and the multiplier of all WILDS currently on the screen doubles.",
          "bonus_absent": "BONUS symbols are not present on the reels during the FREE SPINS ROUND.",
          "special_reels": "Special reels are in play during the round.",
          "max_win": "The maximum win amount is limited to 10,000x bet during the base game and any feature. If the total win reaches 10,000x bet the round immediately ends, win is awarded and all remaining features are forfeited.",
          "buy_free_spins": "The FREE SPINS ROUND can be instantly triggered from the base game by buying it for 100x current total bet."
        }
      },
      "page_3_of_6": {
        "file": "rules_p2.png",
        "content": "RTP values: 96.52% (default / base game), 96.54% (bonus buy); volatility 5/5 HIGH; bet range $0.20–$240.00; 20 paylines left-to-right description",
        "source_note": "Contains the authoritative RTP, volatility, and bet range figures"
      },
      "page_4_of_6": {
        "file": "rules_p3.png",
        "content": "HOW TO PLAY — description of the main game interface controls and UI elements"
      },
      "page_5_of_6": {
        "file": "rules_p4.png",
        "content": "SETTINGS MENU and BET MENU — instructions for adjusting sound, game settings, and bet amounts"
      },
      "page_6_of_6": {
        "file": "rules_p5.png",
        "content": "AUTOPLAY section — describes autoplay options including SKIP SCREENS toggle"
      }
    },

    "settings": {
      "file": "settings.png",
      "elements": ["GAME HISTORY", "TOTAL BET display $2.00", "BATTERY SAVER toggle (off)", "AMBIENT MUSIC toggle (on)", "SOUND FX toggle (on)", "INTRO SCREEN toggle (on)"],
      "layout": "Semi-transparent dark overlay; list of labeled toggle items; standard Pragmatic Play settings panel"
    },

    "autoplay": {
      "file": "autoplay.png",
      "elements": ["TURBO SPIN toggle (off)", "QUICK SPIN toggle (off)", "SKIP SCREENS toggle (on)", "spin count slider showing 100 spins selected", "START AUTOPLAY (100) button in green"],
      "skip_screens_note": "When SKIP SCREENS is ON, the BARREL GRID intro animation and FS congratulations screen are skipped automatically; FS round runs without interruption"
    },

    "bonus_buy_dialog": {
      "file": "bonus_buy_dialog.png",
      "elements": ["BUY FREE SPINS header", "Cost: $200.00", "Bet context: 100× of $2.00 bet", "× cancel button", "✓ confirm button"],
      "visual": "Modal overlay on base game; clean confirmation format"
    },

    "free_spins_intro": {
      "file": "free_spins_p1.png",
      "description": "First free spins frame after purchase: BARREL GRID 3×3 barrel symbols beginning to spin; blue-tinted game atmosphere; 'BONUS ACTIVE' indicator visible; FS counter initializing"
    },

    "barrel_grid_spinning": {
      "file": "free_spins_p2.png",
      "description": "BARREL GRID animation mid-spin: all 9 wooden barrel cells showing intermediate values (1–3); barrels rendered in warm brown with western styling; animation is fast-paced spin resolving to final values"
    },

    "fs_count_reveal": {
      "file": "free_spins_p3.png",
      "description": "Full-screen Western saloon wooden banner: 'CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE WON 11 FREE SPINS'; bold red-orange gradient text on dark wooden plank background; gold block-numeral '11'; two silver 6-shooter revolvers flanking the sign; WIN $10.00 shown at bottom (BONUS scatter pay); 'FREE SPINS LEFT 11'; 'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'",
      "colors": "Dark rich-red wood background, gold numerals, silver revolvers, red-orange/yellow gradient headline text"
    },

    "free_spins_gameplay_frames": [
      {
        "file": "free_spins_p4.png",
        "description": "Early FS gameplay: FREE SPINS LEFT 10; RETRIGGER IN counter showing 3 empty stars (0 WILDs hit yet); WIN $10.00; deep teal-blue atmosphere; reels with dog symbols and royals but no sticky WILDs locked yet"
      },
      {
        "file": "free_spins_p5.png",
        "description": "Mid FS gameplay: FREE SPINS LEFT 6; RETRIGGER IN 3 empty stars (WILDs accumulating but retrigger not yet fired); WIN $16.00; several dog-breed symbols and royals visible"
      },
      {
        "file": "free_spins_p6.png",
        "description": "Late FS: SUPERB! win overlay (orange/gold celebration text) showing $35.33; coin shower animation; FREE SPINS LEFT 2; RETRIGGER IN counter showing 1 of 3 stars filled (1 sticky WILD hit since retrigger reset); WIN accumulates"
      },
      {
        "file": "free_spins_p7.png",
        "description": "Final spin: 'LAST FREE SPIN' banner displayed; WIN $323.50 shown; sticky WILD multiplier badges visible with X4 and (another) values on locked reel positions; WANTED poster-style celebration animation floats across screen"
      }
    ],

    "win_screen": {
      "file": "win_screen.png",
      "description": "FREE SPINS COMPLETED state: base game reels visible with all sticky WILDs remaining displayed in their locked positions; sticky WILDs shown as glowing gold star badges with multiplier labels",
      "sticky_wilds_final_state": {
        "reel_2_row_1": "×4 (gold star badge, bright gold border)",
        "reel_2_rows_2_3": "Regular symbols (Afghan Dog + Sheriff Dog landed on last spin beneath/adjacent to locked WILD)",
        "reel_3": "Regular symbols (Q, 10, Bone)",
        "reel_4_row_1": "×6 (sticky WILD)",
        "reel_4_row_2": "×4 (sticky WILD)",
        "reel_4_row_3": "×3 (sticky WILD — reel 4 fully covered by 3 sticky WILDs)",
        "reel_5": "Regular symbols (Afghan Dog, Q, Bone)"
      },
      "total_win": "$323.50",
      "total_win_multiplier": "161.75× (at $2.00 total bet)",
      "footer_text": "FREE SPINS COMPLETED",
      "credit_shown": "$99,852.69 (CREDIT $100,000 minus $200 buy-in + $323.50 win rounded by demo ledger arithmetic)",
      "bet_shown": "$2.00",
      "buy_free_spins_panel": "Visible again on left (BUY FREE SPINS $200.00) — panel reappears on return to base state"
    }
  },

  "ui_elements": {
    "bottom_bar_layout": {
      "left_side": ["hamburger menu icon (three horizontal lines)", "lowercase i inside circle (opens info panel)", "speaker/audio icon"],
      "left_center": "CREDIT amount (gold text)",
      "center": "Contextual message area (e.g., 'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN', win information, 'FREE SPINS COMPLETED')",
      "right_center": "BET amount (gold text)",
      "right_side": ["minus (–) button (decrease bet)", "large circular spin button (counterclockwise arrow icon)", "plus (+) button (increase bet)", "AUTOPLAY button (rounded rectangle)"]
    },
    "top_right_badge": "Circular medallion with 'THE DOG HOU$E DOG OR ALIVE' surrounding a row of three dog portraits; gold-framed design; always visible during play",
    "turbo_spin": "Hold SPACEBAR activates Turbo Spin (faster reels); available in base game and autoplay settings",
    "quick_spin": "Separate option from Turbo; available in autoplay settings"
  },

  "accessibility": {
    "color_blind_notes": {
      "symbol_differentiation": "Dog characters (top 4 paying symbols) distinguished by breed shape, facial features, and hat color/style — not reliant on a single color cue. A blind or color-blind player can distinguish: Bulldog (stocky, cigar, orange fur), Afghan (long white flowing hair, pink hat), Pug (wrinkled, small face, dark muzzle), Beagle (floppy ears, red bandana)",
      "collar_vs_bone": "Collar and Bone are distinguishable by shape alone (circular with buckle vs. elongated bone shape)",
      "royal_symbols": "Each royal letter is a different color (K=gold, Q=purple, J=green, 10=red) AND each has a different shape/letter — not purely color-coded; a monochrome player can read the letter itself",
      "wild_vs_regular": "WILD symbol is uniquely a star shape (no other symbol has a star shape) on a distinctive purple background; identifiable by shape",
      "bonus_vault": "BONUS vault is a unique steel-gray vault shape with circular dial; no other symbol resembles it; reels 1/3/5 position restriction helps orientation",
      "retrigger_stars": "RETRIGGER IN counter uses count of filled star outlines — countable by number, not only color"
    },
    "screen_reader_notes": {
      "text_elements": "BET, CREDIT, WIN, FREE SPINS LEFT, and RETRIGGER IN counter are all on-screen text labels; a screen reader accessing DOM text (if rendered as accessible text, not canvas-only) would reach them",
      "canvas_limitation": "Game renders on HTML5 canvas; most UI elements (symbol positions, win lines, multiplier labels) are canvas-drawn and not accessible to standard screen readers without assistive tech layer",
      "win_announcements": "WIN amount displayed in text at bottom center after each spin; FREE SPINS COMPLETED text at round end"
    },
    "motor_accessibility": {
      "turbo_spin": "Hold SPACEBAR for turbo — keyboard accessible",
      "autoplay": "Up to 100 auto-spins with stop conditions; SKIP SCREENS option removes need to click through FS intro",
      "buy_free_spins": "Single button click bypasses the need to wait for natural BONUS trigger; accessible for sessions where repetitive clicking is a barrier",
      "single_click_spin": "Spin button is a large target in the bottom-center area"
    },
    "audio": {
      "ambient_music": "Western-themed background music; can be toggled off in Settings",
      "sound_fx": "Win sounds, reel spin sounds, FS intro fanfare; can be toggled off separately from music",
      "no_visual_audio_substitution_noted": "No visible subtitle or visual equalizer to substitute audio cues for deaf/hard-of-hearing players observed"
    }
  },

  "technical_summary": {
    "payline_structure": "20 fixed paylines; left-to-right only; combinations count starting from leftmost reel on adjacent reels",
    "min_symbols_for_win": 3,
    "max_symbols_in_win": 5,
    "max_win_cap": "10,000× total bet (enforced hard cap; round ends immediately on reaching it)",
    "free_spins_special_reels": "FS uses different reel strips from base game (confirmed by rules text); symbol distribution is altered to increase WILD frequency",
    "bonus_symbols_in_fs": "None — BONUS vault does not appear on any reel during the FREE SPINS ROUND",
    "retrigger_pattern": "Cumulative WILD hits at 3, 6, 9 (reset does NOT apply per milestone — it's cumulative across entire FS round based on rules text; however, the visual star counter appears to reset after each milestone, suggesting milestone tracking within the round)",
    "currency": "USD (demo credit shown in dollars)"
  },

  "source_references": {
    "all_values_sourced_from": "Captured screenshots in screenshots/f4b6a659-2516-4019-a471-a9a46de19fa3/",
    "info_panel_structure": "6-page info panel accessed via lowercase i button; pages navigated with green arrow buttons; 'Page N/6' pagination text bottom-right of each page",
    "payout_values_confirmed_by": "OCR on paytable_p1.png (page 1/6) and visual reading; zoom crops _hisyms.png, _royals.png, _collar_bone.png, _wild.png",
    "rules_confirmed_by": "Visual reading of rules_p1.png (page 2/6) containing verbatim rule text",
    "rtp_vol_bet_confirmed_by": "rules_p2.png (page 3/6)",
    "max_win_confirmed_by": "rules_p1.png (page 2/6): stated twice — in FREE SPINS section and MAX WIN section",
    "buy_free_spins_cost_confirmed_by": "bonus_buy_dialog.png showing $200.00 label; rules_p1.png text '100x current total bet'",
    "session_gameplay_observed_in": "free_spins_p1 through p7 + win_screen.png; FS purchased via BUY FREE SPINS $200 at $2 bet"
  },

  "unreadable_or_uncertain": [
    {
      "item": "Exact values of each individual barrel cell in the BARREL GRID during free_spins_p1.png and free_spins_p2.png",
      "reason": "Barrels were animated/spinning at capture moment; individual cell digits not readable at capture resolution",
      "what_is_confirmed": "Sum result = 11 (confirmed from free_spins_p3.png congratulations screen)",
      "recommendation": "Zoom into free_spins_p2 if individual barrel values needed; may require a slower reveal capture"
    },
    {
      "item": "Exact routing of all 20 paylines",
      "reason": "Payline diagram (if any) was not captured or visible in these frames; base_game_win.png shows LINE 3 PAYS for 3×A but individual line patterns for all 20 are not documented from these frames",
      "what_is_confirmed": "20 lines total, left-to-right, minimum 3 adjacent from leftmost reel"
    },
    {
      "item": "Initial multiplier range for sticky WILDs in FS (whether ×2/×3 same as base or different higher values)",
      "reason": "Rules text says 'random multiplier which is revealed when the WILD hits'; does not specify the FS-specific multiplier range numerically. Session observation: the 3 WILDs that existed before the retrigger had initial values that doubled to ×4, ×6, and ×4 — implying initial values of ×2, ×3, and ×2. The 4th WILD (post-retrigger) ended at ×3, suggesting initial value ×3. This is consistent with ×2 or ×3 range same as base game, but cannot be confirmed without observing sticky WILDs before retrigger fires in a separate session",
      "best_estimate": "×2 or ×3 initial range (same as base game), based on reverse-engineering from doubling results"
    },
    {
      "item": "Whether the 'RETRIGGER IN' star counter tracks within the current milestone interval or total cumulative WILDs",
      "reason": "Rules text says '3, 6 and 9 WILD symbols hit' (cumulative from start of FS round); visual counter showed 1 star filled at free_spins_p6 after the 1st retrigger fired — suggesting the counter resets after each milestone. The exact implementation (reset-to-0 after each of the 3 fires, or persistent count) is uncertain from visual evidence alone",
      "best_interpretation": "Counter resets to 0 after each milestone fires (showing progress toward next milestone); total maximum 3 retriggerers possible per FS round"
    },
    {
      "item": "Natural trigger frequency / BONUS symbol return rate",
      "reason": "Free spins were bought for this capture session, not naturally triggered; natural trigger rate not observed",
      "note": "This is a coverage limitation, not a visual uncertainty"
    }
  ]
}