The Dog House – Muttley Crew

{
  "game": {
    "name": "The Dog House - Muttley Crew",
    "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
    "slot_id": "148c03a5-b8af-4c27-94d1-bab539aaa708",
    "game_code": "vs20dhcluster2",
    "series": "The Dog House",
    "theme": "pirate dogs / nautical adventure",
    "grid": "6 columns x 5 rows (30 positions total)",
    "pay_mechanic": "cluster pays — minimum 5 symbols connected horizontally or vertically",
    "cluster_sizes": "5 to 25+ symbols (maximum possible = all 30 positions)",
    "rtp": {
      "base_game": "96.50%",
      "buy_free_spins_3_scatters": "96.54%",
      "buy_free_spins_4_scatters": "96.54%",
      "buy_free_spins_5_scatters": "96.54%",
      "source_frame": "paytable_p4.png (GAME RULES page 4/7)"
    },
    "volatility": "HIGH",
    "volatility_indicator": "volatility bar shown on preview splash as 5 filled lightning bolts out of 5",
    "max_win": {
      "value_per_round": "7500x bet (cap per FREE SPINS round; if total win of a FREE SPINS round reaches 7,500x bet, round ends immediately and win is awarded, remaining free spins are forfeited)",
      "splash_screen_claim": "WIN UP TO 9500X BET (shown on preview/loading screen)",
      "discrepancy_note": "The preview splash shows 9500x, but the in-game paytable_p3 text states maximum win is limited to 7,500x bet in both base game and free spins. The 9500x may reflect an overall session cap or an outdated/jurisdictional variant; the paytable_p3 value 7500x is the in-game documented cap. TL flag: verify with provider docs.",
      "source_frames": ["paytable_p3.png (MAX WIN section)", "preview.png (splash)"]
    },
    "bet_range": {
      "minimum": "$0.20",
      "maximum": "$240.00",
      "demo_bet_used": "$2.00",
      "source_frame": "paytable_p4.png"
    },
    "demo_currency": "USD ($)"
  },

  "visual_theme": {
    "overall": "Pirate adventure on a tall wooden sailing ship. Dogs are dressed as pirates with tricorn hats, eyepatches, bandanas, and pirate regalia. Warm nautical palette of deep ocean blues, sun-bleached wood browns, gold, and jewel tones.",
    "background": {
      "base_game": "A wooden sailing ship deck with rigging ropes in the foreground left. Open ocean with blue sky and white clouds visible through gaps. The game grid sits on a weathered dark-wood display frame with gilded trim. To the right of the grid, a distant island/cliffside with a lighthouse or lantern is visible. The Dog House Muttley Crew logo is positioned top-right corner above the grid.",
      "free_spins": "Same ship deck but the sky shifts to a dramatic stormy dusk: deep purple-blue storm clouds with lightning flashes behind the grid, creating a more intense atmosphere. The grid frame takes on a darker, more ominous tone."
    },
    "color_palette": [
      "deep burgundy / dark wine red (grid background fill)",
      "warm golden yellow (symbol frames, paytable accent)",
      "ocean blue (sky, sea, low symbol 10 letter)",
      "sun-bleached tan and medium brown (ship wood planks, ropes)",
      "vivid orange-red (letter A symbol)",
      "rich violet-purple (letter K symbol)",
      "cobalt blue with orange frame (letter Q symbol)",
      "grass green (letter J symbol)",
      "teal-cyan gradient (letter 10 symbol)",
      "cream and sandy beige (bone symbol)",
      "bright gold (treasure chest, bonus symbol badge ring)",
      "hot pink and magenta (fluffy dog frame, bonus paw colors)"
    ],
    "logo_position": "top-right of the game canvas, above the grid, displays 'The Dog House Muttley Crew' in a stacked word design with ornate cartoonish lettering",
    "provider_logo": "bottom-left corner, small white 'PRAGMATIC PLAY' wordmark"
  },

  "grid_and_layout": {
    "grid_dimensions": "6 columns x 5 rows",
    "grid_position": "center of canvas, occupying approximately 65% of the visible width",
    "grid_frame": "heavy dark-wood frame with golden/brass corner accents and decorative carvings. Vertical wooden dividers separate each column. The frame evokes a ship's display board or treasure map frame.",
    "left_side": "BUY FREE SPINS button/panel mounted on the left side of the ship rigging, displayed as a gilded wooden sign with a skull-and-crossbones pirate hat on top. Text reads 'BUY FREE SPINS' in thick yellow-outlined red block letters.",
    "right_side": "In base game: partial view of lantern hanging from rigging. In free spins: game logo area visible.",
    "symbol_cells": "Each cell is a square tile; high-value dog symbols have individual colored bordered frames (blue/teal for captain dog, magenta/pink for fluffy dog, gold/brown for pug, teal-green for dachshund). Low-value letter symbols have a shared rounded rectangular frame style with golden rims."
  },

  "bottom_bar_ui": {
    "layout": "Single horizontal bar at the bottom of the canvas. Dark semi-transparent background (almost black).",
    "left_cluster": {
      "hamburger_menu_icon": "three horizontal lines stacked, leftmost element",
      "sound_toggle": "speaker/volume icon, circular button",
      "info_i_button": "circular button with lowercase 'i' icon, opens GAME RULES paytable overlay"
    },
    "center_left": {
      "credit_label": "text 'CREDIT' in golden-yellow small caps",
      "credit_value": "$100,000.00 (demo balance shown in yellow)",
      "bet_label": "text 'BET' in golden-yellow small caps below CREDIT",
      "bet_value": "$2.00 (in yellow)"
    },
    "center": {
      "base_game_text": "HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN (white text, large, keyboard shortcut hint)",
      "free_spins_win_display": "WIN $X.XX in large bright yellow text; below it 'FREE SPINS LEFT N' in smaller white text"
    },
    "right_cluster": {
      "minus_button": "circular button with minus sign, decreases bet",
      "spin_button": "large circular button with curved refresh/spin arrows icon (gold/brass color). In free spins mode, this button changes to a square STOP button (red square inside circle) to halt autoplay.",
      "plus_button": "circular button with plus sign, increases bet",
      "autoplay_button": "rectangular button labeled 'AUTOPLAY' in white text, positioned below-right of spin button"
    },
    "accessibility_note": "Credit and Bet values use golden-yellow color on dark background — reasonable contrast. All icons are geometric/symbolic without text labels (hamburger/speaker/i/minus/plus are recognizable iconography). The spin button has a large clickable area. Colorblind note: CREDIT/BET values are differentiated by label text, not color alone."
  },

  "symbols": {
    "demo_bet": "$2.00",
    "payout_unit": "multiplier (= dollar payout divided by $2 bet)",
    "cluster_pay_rule": "minimum 5 connected symbols horizontally or vertically; only highest win paid per winning combination",
    "symbols": [
      {
        "id": "sym_captain_dog",
        "rank": 1,
        "role": "high",
        "name": "Captain Pirate Dog",
        "description": "A large brown dog (appears to be a Rottweiler or similar breed) with wide open mouth showing tongue, wearing a dark navy/black tricorn pirate captain's hat with a white skull-and-crossbones emblem. The frame background is a blue-teal gradient with star accents. Symbol tile has thick borders with golden trim.",
        "colors": "dark brown fur, navy/black hat, white skull emblem, blue-teal background frame, golden frame border",
        "payouts_dollar": {
          "20-25": "$100.00",
          "15-19": "$30.00",
          "12-14": "$20.00",
          "9-11": "$12.00",
          "7-8": "$7.50",
          "5-6": "$5.00"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "20-25": 50.0,
          "15-19": 15.0,
          "12-14": 10.0,
          "9-11": 6.0,
          "7-8": 3.75,
          "5-6": 2.5
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (top row, leftmost)"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_fluffy_dog",
        "rank": 2,
        "role": "high",
        "name": "Fluffy Pink Pirate Dog",
        "description": "A small fluffy white dog (appears Bichon or Maltese breed) with a pink/magenta tricorn pirate hat adorned with a pink feather. Wearing a red bead necklace or collar. Tile background is vivid magenta-pink, frame border is golden.",
        "colors": "white fluffy fur, magenta-pink hat with feather, red collar/necklace, bright pink-magenta background frame, golden frame border",
        "payouts_dollar": {
          "20-25": "$60.00",
          "15-19": "$24.00",
          "12-14": "$16.00",
          "9-11": "$9.00",
          "7-8": "$5.00",
          "5-6": "$4.00"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "20-25": 30.0,
          "15-19": 12.0,
          "12-14": 8.0,
          "9-11": 4.5,
          "7-8": 2.5,
          "5-6": 2.0
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (top row, second from left)"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_pug",
        "rank": 3,
        "role": "high",
        "name": "Pug Pirate with Eyepatch",
        "description": "A wrinkle-faced pug dog wearing a dark brown tricorn pirate hat and a black eyepatch over one eye. Wearing an orange/red bandana or scarf around neck. Tile background is warm brown/golden, frame border is gold.",
        "colors": "light tan/fawn pug fur, dark brown hat, black eyepatch, orange-red bandana, golden-brown background frame, gold frame border",
        "payouts_dollar": {
          "20-25": "$50.00",
          "15-19": "$18.00",
          "12-14": "$12.00",
          "9-11": "$7.50",
          "7-8": "$4.00",
          "5-6": "$3.00"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "20-25": 25.0,
          "15-19": 9.0,
          "12-14": 6.0,
          "9-11": 3.75,
          "7-8": 2.0,
          "5-6": 1.5
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (top row, third from left)"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_dachshund",
        "rank": 4,
        "role": "high",
        "name": "Dachshund Pirate",
        "description": "A long-bodied Dachshund (sausage dog) standing upright in pirate attire. Wearing a dark hat and a red bandana/neckerchief. The tile background is a blue-green teal, frame border is gold.",
        "colors": "medium brown fur, dark hat, red bandana, teal-green background frame, gold border",
        "payouts_dollar": {
          "20-25": "$40.00",
          "15-19": "$15.00",
          "12-14": "$10.00",
          "9-11": "$6.00",
          "7-8": "$3.00",
          "5-6": "$2.50"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "20-25": 20.0,
          "15-19": 7.5,
          "12-14": 5.0,
          "9-11": 3.0,
          "7-8": 1.5,
          "5-6": 1.25
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (top row, fourth from left)"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_bone",
        "rank": 5,
        "role": "high",
        "name": "Golden Bone",
        "description": "A classic dog bone shape rendered in warm golden-yellow/cream with a subtle texture. Has a small skull-and-crossbones tattoo or emblem on it (pirate theme detail). No animal character, just the bone object. Background is dark, frame is a thin gold circular or oval ring.",
        "colors": "creamy golden-yellow bone, dark background, thin gold frame ring",
        "payouts_dollar": {
          "20-25": "$30.00",
          "15-19": "$12.00",
          "12-14": "$8.00",
          "9-11": "$5.00",
          "7-8": "$2.50",
          "5-6": "$2.00"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "20-25": 15.0,
          "15-19": 6.0,
          "12-14": 4.0,
          "9-11": 2.5,
          "7-8": 1.25,
          "5-6": 1.0
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (top row, fifth/rightmost visible high symbol)"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_A",
        "rank": 6,
        "role": "low",
        "name": "A (Ace)",
        "description": "Large stylized letter A in a vivid orange-red color with dark wood-grain texture. Framed in a gold-trimmed ornate tile with dark background. Classic pirate-themed card rank lettering.",
        "colors": "bright orange-red letter, dark background, gold frame trim",
        "payouts_dollar": {
          "20-25": "$25.00",
          "15-19": "$9.00",
          "12-14": "$6.00",
          "9-11": "$4.00",
          "7-8": "$2.00",
          "5-6": "$1.50"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "20-25": 12.5,
          "15-19": 4.5,
          "12-14": 3.0,
          "9-11": 2.0,
          "7-8": 1.0,
          "5-6": 0.75
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (bottom row, first)"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_K",
        "rank": 7,
        "role": "low",
        "name": "K (King)",
        "description": "Large stylized letter K in a rich violet-purple with a carved/rocky texture, golden outline. Pirate card-rank style.",
        "colors": "violet-purple letter, golden outline, dark background, gold frame trim",
        "payouts_dollar": {
          "20-25": "$18.00",
          "15-19": "$6.00",
          "12-14": "$4.50",
          "9-11": "$3.00",
          "7-8": "$1.50",
          "5-6": "$1.00"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "20-25": 9.0,
          "15-19": 3.0,
          "12-14": 2.25,
          "9-11": 1.5,
          "7-8": 0.75,
          "5-6": 0.5
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (bottom row, second)"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_Q",
        "rank": 8,
        "role": "low",
        "name": "Q (Queen)",
        "description": "Large stylized letter Q in cobalt blue with orange/golden outer ring frame. The Q has a bold rounded font. Pirate card-rank style.",
        "colors": "cobalt blue letter, orange-gold frame ring, dark background",
        "payouts_dollar": {
          "20-25": "$18.00",
          "15-19": "$6.00",
          "12-14": "$4.50",
          "9-11": "$3.00",
          "7-8": "$1.50",
          "5-6": "$1.00"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "20-25": 9.0,
          "15-19": 3.0,
          "12-14": 2.25,
          "9-11": 1.5,
          "7-8": 0.75,
          "5-6": 0.5
        },
        "note": "Q and K share identical payout values",
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (bottom row, third)"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_J",
        "rank": 9,
        "role": "low",
        "name": "J (Jack)",
        "description": "Large stylized letter J in bright grass green with a rough carved texture. Pirate card-rank style.",
        "colors": "bright grass green letter, dark background, gold frame trim",
        "payouts_dollar": {
          "20-25": "$15.00",
          "15-19": "$5.00",
          "12-14": "$3.50",
          "9-11": "$2.00",
          "7-8": "$1.00",
          "5-6": "$0.50"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "20-25": 7.5,
          "15-19": 2.5,
          "12-14": 1.75,
          "9-11": 1.0,
          "7-8": 0.5,
          "5-6": 0.25
        },
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (bottom row, fourth)"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_10",
        "rank": 10,
        "role": "low",
        "name": "10 (Ten)",
        "description": "Two-digit number '10' in a teal-to-cyan gradient color with bold rounded font. Pirate card-rank style.",
        "colors": "teal-cyan gradient digits, dark background, gold frame trim",
        "payouts_dollar": {
          "20-25": "$15.00",
          "15-19": "$5.00",
          "12-14": "$3.50",
          "9-11": "$2.00",
          "7-8": "$1.00",
          "5-6": "$0.50"
        },
        "payouts_multiplier": {
          "20-25": 7.5,
          "15-19": 2.5,
          "12-14": 1.75,
          "9-11": 1.0,
          "7-8": 0.5,
          "5-6": 0.25
        },
        "note": "J and 10 share identical payout values",
        "source_frame": "paytable_p1.png (bottom row, fifth)"
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_wild",
        "rank": "special",
        "role": "wild",
        "name": "Treasure Chest Wild with Multiplier",
        "description": "An overflowing treasure chest: dark wooden chest with iron strap-bands and skull-and-crossbones lock/emblem, filled with spilling gold coins, jewels, pearls, and gemstones. A prominent multiplier badge (circular badge with Nx text) appears on or near the chest when activated in free spins. The multiplier value (2x, 3x, 5x, or 10x) is displayed in large bold font inside the badge.",
        "colors": "dark brown wooden chest, iron-gray metal bands, bright gold coins, multi-colored gems (red rubies, blue sapphires, green emeralds), golden badge ring for multiplier, white/yellow multiplier number",
        "wild_payout_note": "Paytable shows '25 - $100.00' for the WILD symbol, meaning a cluster of 25 WILD symbols pays $100 at $2 bet (50x multiplier). This is the only listed payout tier for the WILD.",
        "wild_payout_multiplier": {"25": 50.0},
        "substitutes_for": "all symbols except BONUS",
        "multiplier_mechanic": "In FREE SPINS, each WILD that lands receives a random multiplier of 2x, 3x, 5x, or 10x. The WILD becomes STICKY (remains on screen until end of FREE SPINS round). If multiple WILDs are part of the same winning combination, their multipliers add to each other.",
        "base_game_behavior": "In base game, WILD substitutes but does NOT carry a multiplier badge (no sticky mechanic); behaves as standard substitution wild.",
        "source_frames": ["paytable_p2.png (WILD WITH MULTIPLIERS section)", "fs_win_mega.png (gameplay with visible 2x and 3x badges on chest wilds)"]
      },
      {
        "id": "sym_bonus",
        "rank": "special",
        "role": "scatter",
        "name": "BONUS Scatter (Dog Paw Print)",
        "description": "A circular golden badge with gear-like or sun-ray rim in bright gold. Inside the badge is a dog paw print rendered in deep red/crimson and hot pink/magenta — the classic four-toe paw pad design. Below the badge, the word 'BONUS' appears in bold yellow-orange text with a dark outline, styled like a pirate nameplate.",
        "colors": "bright gold outer ring, deep red and hot pink paw print inside, yellow-orange 'BONUS' text below, dark background",
        "appears_on": "all reels (can appear on any of the 6 columns)",
        "trigger_mechanic": "3, 4, or 5 BONUS symbols on the grid trigger FREE SPINS (10, 15, or 20 free spins respectively). Pays 2x total bet regardless of position (scatter pay).",
        "scatter_pay": "2x total bet for any 3, 4, or 5 BONUS symbols appearing",
        "retrigger": "In FREE SPINS round, BONUS symbol can appear randomly on top of any symbol. Hitting 2, 3, 4, or 5 BONUS symbols as overlay during FREE SPINS awards 5, 10, 20, or 30 additional free spins.",
        "retrigger_amounts": {"2_bonus": 5, "3_bonus": 10, "4_bonus": 20, "5_bonus": 30},
        "source_frames": ["paytable_p1.png (bonus symbol description at bottom)", "paytable_p2.png (FREE SPINS rules section)"]
      }
    ]
  },

  "features": {
    "free_spins": {
      "trigger": "Land 3, 4, or 5 BONUS (scatter) symbols anywhere on the 6x5 grid",
      "spins_awarded": {"3_scatter": 10, "4_scatter": 15, "5_scatter": 20},
      "special_reels": "Special reels are in play during FREE SPINS (different symbol distribution from base game)",
      "sticky_wild_mechanic": {
        "description": "Any WILD symbol that lands during FREE SPINS receives a random multiplier of 2x, 3x, 5x, or 10x. The WILD becomes sticky — it remains in its position on the grid until the FREE SPINS round ends.",
        "multiplier_values": [2, 3, 5, 10],
        "stacking": "If multiple WILDs are part of the same winning combination, their multipliers add together (e.g., 2x + 3x = 5x total on that combination)",
        "multiple_wins": "The same WILD can contribute to multiple different winning combinations",
        "visual": "Multiplier badge displayed as a golden circle with 'Nx' (e.g., '2X', '3X') in white bold text on the treasure chest wild symbol"
      },
      "retrigger": {
        "description": "During FREE SPINS, BONUS symbols can appear as overlays on any symbol. Landing 2, 3, 4, or 5 BONUS symbols awards additional free spins.",
        "additional_spins": {"2_bonus": 5, "3_bonus": 10, "4_bonus": 20, "5_bonus": 30}
      },
      "max_win_cap": "7,500x bet per FREE SPINS round. When the cumulative win of a FREE SPINS round reaches 7,500x bet, the round ends immediately, win is awarded, and all remaining free spins are forfeited.",
      "ui_during_fs": "Left side panel changes from 'BUY FREE SPINS' to 'FREE SPINS LEFT N' counter displayed in a wooden sign/board. Bottom bar center shows 'WIN $X.XX' and 'FREE SPINS LEFT N'. Sky background shifts to stormy purple-blue.",
      "source_frames": ["paytable_p2.png (rules)", "free_spins_intro.png", "free_spins_gameplay.png", "fs_win_mega.png (grid with wilds)", "win_screen.png", "win_screen_total.png"]
    },

    "bonus_buy": {
      "available": true,
      "ui_entry": "Clicking the 'BUY FREE SPINS' wooden panel on the left side of the base game opens the purchase dialog",
      "dialog_title": "BUY FREE SPINS",
      "dialog_layout": "Three option cards displayed side by side in the dialog, each card has a decorative background. Left card = blue background, center card = purple/violet background, right card = gold/ornate background",
      "options": [
        {
          "option_id": "buy_3sc",
          "label": "BUY 10 FREE SPINS",
          "scatters_guaranteed": "3 BONUS symbols guaranteed on triggering spin",
          "spins": 10,
          "cost_at_2_dollar_bet": "$200.00",
          "cost_multiplier": "100x total bet",
          "card_color": "blue background"
        },
        {
          "option_id": "buy_4sc",
          "label": "BUY 15 FREE SPINS",
          "scatters_guaranteed": "4 BONUS symbols guaranteed on triggering spin",
          "spins": 15,
          "cost_at_2_dollar_bet": "$500.00",
          "cost_multiplier": "250x total bet",
          "card_color": "purple-violet background"
        },
        {
          "option_id": "buy_5sc",
          "label": "BUY 20 FREE SPINS",
          "scatters_guaranteed": "5 BONUS symbols guaranteed on triggering spin",
          "spins": 20,
          "cost_at_2_dollar_bet": "$1,000.00",
          "cost_multiplier": "500x total bet",
          "card_color": "gold/ornate background"
        }
      ],
      "bet_adjuster_in_dialog": "The dialog includes minus/plus buttons to adjust total bet before confirming purchase; costs update accordingly",
      "confirmation_screen": {
        "description": "After selecting an option, a confirmation dialog appears with a stylized pirate ship/hat graphic in a dark blue oceanic frame. Text: 'BUY FREE SPINS $200.00' (or relevant amount). Two buttons: X (cancel, red background) and checkmark (confirm, green background).",
        "cancel_button": "Red background with white X icon, square button",
        "confirm_button": "Green background with white checkmark icon, square button",
        "source_frame": "bonus_buy_confirm.png"
      },
      "source_frames": ["bonus_buy_dialog.png", "bonus_buy_confirm.png", "paytable_p3.png (BUY FREE SPINS text rules)"]
    },

    "win_celebrations": {
      "description": "Winning clusters trigger animated highlighting and a win celebration popup badge. Different win tiers produce different celebration labels.",
      "observed_labels": [
        {
          "label": "SUPERB!",
          "visual": "Gold text 'SUPERB!' in large arc at top. Central badge: circular pirate-themed medallion (dark wood circle with crossed swords and skull, rope border) displaying the win amount in yellow. Background: bright green explosion with golden coins and coins scattering. Win amount displayed in large yellow text inside the badge.",
          "observed_amount": "$97.00",
          "background_info": "total win counter visible in background showing $454.00",
          "source_frame": "free_spins_with_wilds.png"
        }
      ],
      "note": "MEGA label referenced in manifest but not visually observed as a separate screen in captured frames. The 'SUPERB!' screen was captured during free spins. Other tiers (MEGA, INCREDIBLE, etc.) may exist but were not captured in this session.",
      "cluster_win_base_game": {
        "description": "In base game win (base_game_win.png), the winning cluster symbols are highlighted with a brighter glow. A multiplier badge (e.g., '10X') appears on wild symbols participating in the win. Bottom bar shows 'WIN $X.XX' in yellow. A small text line shows the cluster pay formula: 'N PAYS $X.XX × [multiplier] = $Y.YY'.",
        "observed_example": "5x cluster win with 10x wild multiplier: WIN $5.00; formula shown '5 PAYS $0.50 × 10 = $5'",
        "source_frame": "base_game_win.png"
      }
    }
  },

  "screens_and_ui": {
    "preview_splash": {
      "description": "Loading/intro screen shown before gameplay begins. Full-screen image of the pirate ship deck with the 6x5 grid visible, pre-populated with symbols and BONUS scatter symbols visible. The game title logo is centered top. Text at the bottom center: 'WIN UP TO 9500X BET' in bold yellow with glow effect.",
      "volatility_widget": "Top-right area shows 'VOLATILITY' label with a row of 5 lightning bolt icons, all 5 filled in bright yellow/orange = maximum HIGH volatility indicator.",
      "dismiss_button": "'DON'T SHOW NEXT TIME' text link at bottom-right",
      "reload_button": "Circular reload/refresh icon (arrow circle) in right-center area",
      "source_frame": "preview.png",
      "colorblind_note": "Volatility is communicated as 5/5 lightning icons (count = form, not only color). The 'WIN UP TO 9500X BET' text communicates the max win numerically."
    },

    "base_game_screen": {
      "description": "Main gameplay view. Grid centered on ship deck. Left: BUY FREE SPINS wooden panel. Game logo top-right. Bottom bar with all controls.",
      "buy_free_spins_panel": {
        "position": "Left side of canvas, partly overlapping the left edge of the grid",
        "appearance": "A weathered wooden sign/plank mounted on the ship rigging ropes, topped with a pirate hat (black with skull-and-crossbones). Text 'BUY FREE SPINS' in bold golden-red block letters with dark outlines.",
        "clickable": true
      },
      "source_frame": "base_game.png"
    },

    "free_spins_screen": {
      "description": "Replaces base game when free spins are active. Grid background changes to stormy night sky. Left panel changes to 'FREE SPINS LEFT N' wooden counter sign. BUY FREE SPINS panel disappears.",
      "free_spins_counter": {
        "position": "Left side, same position as the BUY FREE SPINS panel",
        "appearance": "Wooden sign with 'FREE SPINS LEFT' text and large number N below in yellow/orange",
        "updates": "Number decrements after each spin"
      },
      "source_frames": ["free_spins_gameplay.png", "fs_win_mega.png"]
    },

    "free_spins_intro_screen": {
      "description": "Splash screen shown after triggering or buying FREE SPINS. Full-screen overlay on a sky/sea background with a scroll/banner graphic. Text: 'CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE WON [N] FREE SPINS' in large yellow and white text. A dog character (Captain Pirate Dog — the top-value symbol dog) appears on the right side, large, as a celebratory character.",
      "pirate_dog_character": "Large rendering of the Captain Pirate Dog (brown Rottweiler with black pirate hat) facing forward, mouth open, visually celebrating",
      "seagull": "A small white seagull bird appears at top-left of the banner",
      "continue_prompt": "'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE' text at the bottom in small white letters",
      "source_frame": "free_spins_intro.png",
      "colorblind_note": "Text communicates the win clearly without relying on color. The number of spins is shown numerically."
    },

    "free_spins_total_win_screen": {
      "description": "After all FREE SPINS are exhausted, a summary splash screen appears with the same scroll/banner layout as the intro. Text: 'CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE WON $[AMOUNT] IN [N] FREE SPINS'. Same Captain Pirate Dog character and seagull elements.",
      "observed_example": "'CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE WON $678.50 IN 15 FREE SPINS'",
      "observed_multiplier": "339.25x at $2 bet",
      "continue_prompt": "'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE' at bottom",
      "source_frame": "win_screen_total.png"
    },

    "win_screen_after_fs": {
      "description": "The grid is shown still populated with all the sticky wild positions accumulated during free spins, with 2x and 3x multiplier badges visible on chest wilds. Bottom bar shows 'WIN $678.50' and 'FREE SPINS COMPLETED' text. The BUY FREE SPINS panel has returned on the left.",
      "source_frame": "win_screen.png"
    },

    "settings_screen": {
      "title": "SYSTEM SETTINGS",
      "access": "Hamburger menu icon at bottom-left of main game screen",
      "layout": "Dark overlay panel covering the left half of the screen. Title centered at top in golden-yellow. Right half of screen: 4 toggle rows stacked vertically. Left center: GAME HISTORY link and TOTAL BET adjuster.",
      "total_bet_adjuster": {
        "label": "TOTAL BET",
        "controls": "Circular minus button (left) and circular plus button (right) with current bet displayed in center field",
        "current_value_shown": "$2.00"
      },
      "game_history_link": {
        "label": "GAME HISTORY",
        "icon": "external link icon (small box with arrow) at the right",
        "function": "Opens the game history page"
      },
      "toggles": [
        {
          "name": "BATTERY SAVER",
          "description": "Save battery life by reducing animation speed",
          "state_observed": "OFF (toggle switch shown in off/gray position)",
          "position": "top-right of toggle list"
        },
        {
          "name": "AMBIENT MUSIC",
          "description": "Turn on or off the game music",
          "state_observed": "ON (toggle switch shown in green/active position)",
          "position": "second row"
        },
        {
          "name": "SOUND FX",
          "description": "Turn on or off the game sounds",
          "state_observed": "ON (toggle switch shown in green/active position)",
          "position": "third row"
        },
        {
          "name": "INTRO SCREEN",
          "description": "Show the intro screen before starting the game",
          "state_observed": "ON (toggle switch shown in green/active position)",
          "position": "fourth/bottom row"
        }
      ],
      "toggle_visual": "Each toggle is a pill-shaped slider; ON state = green background with white dot on right; OFF state = gray background with white dot on left",
      "source_frame": "settings.png",
      "accessibility_note": "Toggle state is communicated by both color (green vs gray) AND position (dot right vs dot left). Colorblind users can rely on position. Battery Saver reduces animations, which may help users with photosensitivity or cognitive load."
    },

    "autoplay_screen": {
      "title": "AUTOPLAY SETTINGS",
      "access": "AUTOPLAY button at bottom-right of main game screen",
      "layout": "Dark overlay panel centered on the screen, with game visible behind it. Title at top in white. Three spin mode checkboxes at top. Number of autospins selector below. Green START AUTOPLAY button at bottom.",
      "spin_mode_options": [
        {
          "name": "TURBO SPIN",
          "type": "checkbox",
          "state_observed": "unchecked (gray empty box)",
          "description": "Faster spin speed"
        },
        {
          "name": "QUICK SPIN",
          "type": "checkbox",
          "state_observed": "unchecked (gray empty box)",
          "description": "Moderately faster spin speed"
        },
        {
          "name": "SKIP SCREENS",
          "type": "checkbox",
          "state_observed": "checked (green checkmark in box)",
          "description": "Auto-skips feature introduction and end screens after a short period of time"
        }
      ],
      "autospin_count": {
        "control": "Input field with minus/plus buttons",
        "observed_value": 100,
        "note": "User can change the number of automatic spins"
      },
      "start_button": "Large green rectangle button labeled 'START AUTOPLAY (100)' in white text, spanning full width at bottom of panel",
      "source_frame": "autoplay.png",
      "accessibility_note": "TURBO/QUICK spin modes and SKIP SCREENS reduce time between spins. SKIP SCREENS may cause motor impairment users to miss bonus screen information (they would need to disable this for full game comprehension). The autospin number is clearly labeled with current value in the button text."
    },

    "paytable_and_rules": {
      "access": "Circular 'i' (information) button at bottom-left of game screen",
      "pages": 7,
      "navigation": "Left arrow (previous) and right arrow (next) buttons at bottom-left of the paytable overlay; X button (close) at top-right",
      "page_indicator": "Text 'Page N/7' at bottom-right of overlay",
      "pages_summary": [
        {
          "page": 1,
          "title": "GAME RULES",
          "content": "All symbol icons with payout tables (cluster 5–25 pays for all 10 regular symbols). BONUS symbol description at bottom."
        },
        {
          "page": 2,
          "title": "WILD WITH MULTIPLIERS + FREE SPINS",
          "content": "WILD symbol description and multiplier mechanics. FREE SPINS trigger rules and retrigger rules."
        },
        {
          "page": 3,
          "title": "MAX WIN + BUY FREE SPINS",
          "content": "Maximum win cap (7,500x). Bonus Buy pricing (100x/250x/500x total bet for 3/4/5 scatters)."
        },
        {
          "page": 4,
          "title": "GAME RULES (volatility + RTP + pay rules + bet limits)",
          "content": "Volatility HIGH explanation. General pay rules (highest win per combo, multiplied by base bet). RTP values. Minimum $0.20 / Maximum $240. Keyboard controls (SPACE/ENTER)."
        },
        {
          "page": 5,
          "title": "HOW TO PLAY + MAIN GAME INTERFACE",
          "content": "Interface legend: bet adjustment buttons, SPIN button, settings icon (gear), sound icon (speaker), info icon (i), CREDIT and BET display, AUTOPLAY button."
        },
        {
          "page": 6,
          "title": "SETTINGS MENU + INFORMATION SCREEN + BET MENU",
          "content": "Settings menu description. Information screen navigation (arrows to scroll, X to close). Bet menu description (multiplier × denomination)."
        },
        {
          "page": 7,
          "title": "AUTOPLAY",
          "content": "Autoplay description. SKIP SCREENS option explanation."
        }
      ]
    },

    "buy_free_spins_dialog": {
      "description": "Full overlay dialog triggered by clicking BUY FREE SPINS panel. Dark semi-transparent background. Title 'BUY FREE SPINS' at top in large gold text with pirate-styled font.",
      "three_cards": "Three framed option cards displayed horizontally. Each has a distinct colored background and contains: option title ('BUY N FREE SPINS'), scatter count ('N SCATTERS'), and price ('$X,XXX.XX').",
      "card_frames": "Cards have ornate golden/bronze frames resembling treasure map fragments or ship porthole frames",
      "close_button": "Small 'X' button at top-right corner (red/orange)",
      "bet_adjuster": "TOTAL BET label with minus/plus buttons below the three cards to adjust bet and see updated prices",
      "source_frame": "bonus_buy_dialog.png"
    }
  },

  "pay_rules_summary": {
    "only_highest_win_paid": "Only the highest win is paid per winning combination (clusters)",
    "multiple_clusters_allowed": "Multiple winning clusters can pay simultaneously on the same spin",
    "all_wins_multiplied_by_base_bet": "All wins are multiplied by base bet",
    "values_expressed_as_actual_wins_in_coins": "All values are expressed as actual wins in coins (not credits multiplied by denomination; coin = 1 unit)",
    "free_spins_and_bonus_wins_added_to_total": "Free spins and bonus wins are added to total win",
    "free_spins_total_in_history": "Free spins total win in history contains the whole win of the cycle",
    "malfunction_voids_all_pays": "Malfunction voids all pays and plays",
    "keyboard_controls": "SPACE and ENTER buttons on keyboard can be used to start and stop the spin",
    "source_frame": "paytable_p4.png"
  },

  "accessibility": {
    "visual_design": {
      "color_differentiation": "All 10 regular symbols use unique colors/shapes: orange-red A, purple K, blue-orange Q, green J, teal 10, brown dog, pink dog, tan pug, brown dachshund, golden bone. No two symbols share the same color scheme.",
      "colorblind_guidance": {
        "protanopia_deuteranopia": "Red-green colorblind users: The red A and green J may appear similar in hue; however A is a letter A and J is a letter J — shape differentiates them. The WILD treasure chest and BONUS paw badge are visually distinct in shape from all regular symbols.",
        "tritanopia": "Blue-yellow colorblind users: teal 10 and blue Q may be harder to distinguish from each other — both are letter-number symbols but different glyphs (letter vs digit).",
        "symbol_shape_redundancy": "All symbols rely on BOTH shape (letter/number vs dog portrait vs bone vs chest vs paw) AND color. Shape is the primary differentiator."
      },
      "win_feedback": "Win amounts shown numerically in bottom bar ('WIN $X.XX') in large yellow text. Win celebration pop-ups also show dollar amounts. No win communication is color-only.",
      "volatility_indicator": "5 lightning bolts (all filled = HIGH) on preview screen — count communicates level, not only color.",
      "multiplier_badges": "Wild multipliers (2x, 3x, etc.) shown as text badges on the wild symbol — readable to low-vision users if sufficient contrast. Badge text is white/yellow on dark circle background."
    },
    "motor_impairment": {
      "spin_button": "Large circular button in bottom-right area; easy to target on desktop.",
      "keyboard_support": "SPACE and ENTER keys trigger spin (documented in paytable). This provides a keyboard alternative to mouse click.",
      "autoplay": "100-spin autoplay available, with TURBO/QUICK/SKIP SCREENS options to reduce interaction frequency.",
      "turbo_hold": "'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN' shown in bottom bar hint — holding spacebar enables faster spins."
    },
    "auditory": {
      "deaf_users": "Ambient music and sound FX can be toggled independently in System Settings. No game mechanic relies solely on audio cues — all wins, free spin counts, and states are shown visually/textually.",
      "ambient_music_toggle": "ON/OFF via settings",
      "sound_fx_toggle": "ON/OFF via settings"
    },
    "cognitive_load": {
      "battery_saver": "Reduces animation speed, which may help users with cognitive sensitivities to motion.",
      "skip_screens": "SKIP SCREENS in autoplay removes intro/end splash screens after short delay; may accelerate experience but users who need to read screens should disable this.",
      "paytable": "7-page paytable with organized structure: symbols page, wild/feature mechanics page, max win/buy page, RTP/rules page, UI guide pages."
    }
  },

  "technical_notes": {
    "grid_confirmation": "The paytable page 1 header states 'The game is played on a 5x5 grid of symbols' — NOTE: the visual grid is 6 columns × 5 rows (which is a 6x5 or '5x5' described as 5 rows × ? — this is a discrepancy. The game code is vs20dhcluster2 and visual inspection of base_game.png clearly shows 6 columns × 5 rows = 30 cells. The paytable text 'played on a 5x5 grid' may be a display error in the paytable rendering, as the actual visual grid and game mechanic appear to be 6×5. TL: flag for verification.",
    "wild_payout_single_tier": "The WILD symbol shows only one payout tier (25 symbols = $100 = 50x at $2 bet), suggesting the WILD only pays when it forms a cluster of exactly 25 (max cluster fill). No intermediate cluster payouts listed for WILD.",
    "rtp_note": "Base RTP 96.50% applies to standard play. All Bonus Buy variants (3/4/5 scatters) share RTP 96.54% — marginally higher than base. Source: paytable_p4.png.",
    "max_win_discrepancy": "Preview splash says 9500x, in-game paytable says 7500x cap. The 7500x is per-round cap for FREE SPINS, which also applies to base game. The 9500x may be a session-level cap or may differ by jurisdiction. Documenting both; 7500x is the in-game verified value.",
    "demo_session": "Demo balance started at $100,000.00 (artificial demo credit). Slot was played in demo mode with $2.00 bet. Total observed FS win: $678.50 in 15 free spins (339.25x) via bonus buy of 10 FS for $200 (later screenshot shows 15 FS due to retrigger during the session).",
    "cluster_size_note": "Paytable lists payouts for clusters of 5-6, 7-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, and 20-25 symbols. The maximum cluster possible on a 6×5 grid is 30 (all cells connected), but payouts are capped at 20-25 range.",
    "manifest_note": "Manifest files fs_win_mega.png and free_spins_with_wilds.png have swapped descriptions. fs_win_mega.png is actually a FS GAMEPLAY grid frame (WIN $277, FREE SPINS LEFT 4, with 2x/3x sticky wilds visible). free_spins_with_wilds.png is actually the 'SUPERB!' win celebration splash ($97.00, background total $454.00). Tech doc describes what was visually observed, not the manifest labels."
  },

  "unreadable_or_uncertain": [
    "The '5x5 grid' text in paytable_p1 header vs observed 6-column visual — likely paytable text error; documenting both.",
    "Whether WILD in base game (non-sticky) has any own payout cluster for sizes below 25 — only 25=$100 listed, no smaller tiers shown.",
    "Exact 9500x session cap rule — not documented in in-game paytable; only observed on preview splash.",
    "Maximum autospin limit (options below 100 not verified — only 100 observed).",
    "Whether the BONUS scatter's 2x total bet pay is in addition to free spins trigger win or subsumed into it (wording says 'pays 2x total bet' without clarifying additive vs exclusive).",
    "Win celebration labels above 'SUPERB!' (e.g., MEGA, INCREDIBLE) were not captured in this session."
  ],

  "frames_coverage": {
    "total_frames": 20,
    "types_covered": ["preview", "base_game (×2)", "settings", "autoplay", "paytable (×7)", "bonus_buy_dialog", "bonus_buy_confirm", "free_spins_intro", "free_spins_gameplay", "free_spins_gameplay_with_wilds", "win_screen_celebration (SUPERB!)", "win_screen_grid_after_fs", "win_screen_total_splash"],
    "not_captured": [],
    "all_features_covered": "FREE SPINS (trigger via buy, intro, gameplay with wilds, win celebration, total win summary), BONUS BUY (dialog + confirm), base game win cluster, settings, autoplay, all 7 paytable pages"
  }
}