The Ultimate 5

{
  "game_overview": {
    "name": "The Ultimate 5",
    "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
    "game_symbol": "vs20ultim5",
    "grid": "5x3",
    "paylines": 20,
    "bet_mechanic": "lines",
    "payline_direction": "ltr",
    "min_bet": "$0.20",
    "max_bet": "$100.00",
    "rtp": "96.50%",
    "volatility": "HIGH (5/5 lightning bolts, text confirmed in-game)",
    "max_win": "5000x total bet",
    "theme": "African safari / wildlife",
    "jackpot_type": "fixed (5 tiers, bet-relative multipliers)",
    "bonus_buy": false,
    "source_ocr_anchors": [
      "paytable_p4.png (page 4/7): 'RTP 96.50%', 'MIN BET $0.20', 'MAX BET $100.00', VOLATILITY badge 5 lightning bolts + text HIGH",
      "paytable_p3.png (page 3/7): 'MAX WIN 5000x bet'",
      "paytable_p6.png (page 6/7): reiterates '5000x'"
    ]
  },

  "color_palette": {
    "primary_background_base_game": "golden amber savanna with blue sky — African landscape, horizon acacia trees, tall golden-yellow grass foreground",
    "primary_background_free_spins": "deep blue-purple night sky with full moon, dark silhouette grass foreground",
    "reel_cells": "dark maroon / deep burgundy-red with subtle geometric fabric texture",
    "reel_frame": "thick ornate gold border with carved African tribal motifs (repeating diamond hatching pattern, corner flourishes)",
    "jackpot_panel_mega": "bright red tile with gold 'MEGA' label",
    "jackpot_panel_maxi": "warm brown-tan tile with gold 'MAXI' label",
    "jackpot_panel_major": "emerald green tile with gold 'MAJOR' label",
    "jackpot_panel_minor": "steel blue tile with gold 'MINOR' label",
    "jackpot_panel_mini": "deep purple tile with gold 'MINI' label",
    "ui_bottom_bar": "dark translucent strip; text labels in white ('CREDIT', 'BET', 'WIN'); values in bright gold/amber",
    "win_highlights": "bright gold glow/frame around winning cells; animated light burst",
    "navigation_buttons_info_panel": "bright green triangular left/right arrows; green X-shaped close button",
    "game_logo": "golden/bronze tones, shield emblem shape, 'THE ULTIMATE 5™' text in gold"
  },

  "symbols": {
    "total_symbol_types": 13,
    "note_demo_bet": "All dollar payout values below observed at demo bet $2.00. Multipliers = payout ÷ $2.00.",
    "high_pays": [
      {
        "name": "Lion",
        "rank": 1,
        "artwork_description": "Front-facing adult male lion portrait, full golden-orange mane, warm amber eyes, regal expression; realistic painted style",
        "card_background": "Deep crimson-red with bright azure blue corner accents and thick ornate gold border",
        "pays_5_of_a_kind": "$40.00 (20x)",
        "pays_4_of_a_kind": "$10.00 (5x)",
        "pays_3_of_a_kind": "$5.00 (2.5x)",
        "ocr_confirmed": "5 - $40.00 / 4 - $10.00 / 3 - $5.00 (paytable_p1.png)"
      },
      {
        "name": "Cheetah (Leopard)",
        "rank": 2,
        "artwork_description": "Spotted big cat (cheetah or leopard) head raised and angled up, mouth open snarling, spotted fur clearly visible; green-tinted environment behind",
        "card_background": "Vivid emerald-green with bright green glow effect, gold border",
        "pays_5_of_a_kind": "$25.00 (12.5x)",
        "pays_4_of_a_kind": "$8.00 (4x)",
        "pays_3_of_a_kind": "$4.00 (2x)",
        "ocr_confirmed": "5 - $25.00 / 4 - $8.00 / 3 - $4.00 (paytable_p1.png)"
      },
      {
        "name": "Elephant",
        "rank": 3,
        "artwork_description": "Elephant facing camera directly, grey-blue / silver-tinted with ethereal cool blue ambient glow, tusks visible",
        "card_background": "Deep indigo-blue with soft blue radiance, gold border",
        "pays_5_of_a_kind": "$20.00 (10x)",
        "pays_4_of_a_kind": "$6.00 (3x)",
        "pays_3_of_a_kind": "$3.00 (1.5x)",
        "ocr_confirmed": "5 - $20.00 / 4 - $6.00 / 3 - $3.00 (paytable_p1.png)"
      },
      {
        "name": "Rhinoceros",
        "rank": 4,
        "artwork_description": "Rhinoceros in side-profile view, golden-brown / tan coloring, prominent single horn, warm sunset-lit background visible",
        "card_background": "Warm amber-orange with radiant glow, gold border",
        "pays_5_of_a_kind": "$10.00 (5x)",
        "pays_4_of_a_kind": "$5.00 (2.5x)",
        "pays_3_of_a_kind": "$2.50 (1.25x)",
        "ocr_confirmed": "5 - $10.00 / 4 - $5.00 / 3 - $2.50 (paytable_p1.png)"
      },
      {
        "name": "Buffalo",
        "rank": 5,
        "artwork_description": "Cape buffalo in close head-on framing, dark grey / charcoal hide, distinctive curved lateral horns with central boss, intense gaze",
        "card_background": "Deep maroon-red with dark moody tones, gold border",
        "pays_5_of_a_kind": "$8.00 (4x)",
        "pays_4_of_a_kind": "$4.00 (2x)",
        "pays_3_of_a_kind": "$2.00 (1x)",
        "ocr_confirmed": "5 - $8.00 / 4 - $4.00 / 3 - $2.00 (paytable_p1.png)"
      }
    ],
    "special_animal_combo": {
      "description": "All 5 different animal symbols (Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo) appearing on a single payline in any order",
      "award": "100x total bet",
      "wild_substitution": "WILD does NOT substitute to complete this combination",
      "ocr_confirmed": "'Hitting one of each of the 5 animal symbols on a line in any order will award 100x total bet.' (paytable_p1.png)"
    },
    "royals": [
      {
        "name": "A (Ace)",
        "artwork": "Bold 3D serif capital letter 'A' in metallic crimson-red with bright highlights",
        "pays_5": "$4.00 (2x)",
        "pays_4": "$2.00 (1x)",
        "pays_3": "$1.00 (0.5x)"
      },
      {
        "name": "K (King)",
        "artwork": "Bold 3D serif capital letter 'K' in metallic amber-gold",
        "pays_5": "$4.00 (2x)",
        "pays_4": "$2.00 (1x)",
        "pays_3": "$1.00 (0.5x)"
      },
      {
        "name": "Q (Queen)",
        "artwork": "Bold 3D capital letter 'Q' in vivid green",
        "pays_5": "$2.00 (1x)",
        "pays_4": "$1.00 (0.5x)",
        "pays_3": "$0.50 (0.25x)"
      },
      {
        "name": "J (Jack)",
        "artwork": "Bold 3D capital letter 'J' in teal-cyan blue",
        "pays_5": "$2.00 (1x)",
        "pays_4": "$1.00 (0.5x)",
        "pays_3": "$0.50 (0.25x)"
      },
      {
        "name": "10 (Ten)",
        "artwork": "Bold 3D numeral '10' in deep purple-violet",
        "pays_5": "$2.00 (1x)",
        "pays_4": "$1.00 (0.5x)",
        "pays_3": "$0.50 (0.25x)"
      }
    ],
    "wild": {
      "name": "WILD (Acacia Tree)",
      "artwork_description": "Silhouette of a solitary acacia tree against a dramatic orange-red sunset sky; warm amber/deep orange background with sun near horizon; 'WILD' text in bold yellow-gold letters across the bottom of the card",
      "card_border": "Ornate gold border matching other high-pay symbol cards",
      "appears_on_reels": "ALL reels (1-2-3-4-5)",
      "pays_5_of_a_kind": "$40.00 (20x)",
      "pays_4_of_a_kind": "$10.00 (5x)",
      "pays_3_of_a_kind": "$5.00 (2.5x)",
      "substitutes_for": "All symbols EXCEPT FREE SPINS (scatter) and MONEY (fireball)",
      "does_not_substitute_for": "The special 5-distinct-animals-on-one-line combo",
      "ocr_confirmed": "'This symbol is WILD and substitutes for all symbols except for FREE SPINS, MONEY symbol and does not substitutes for the 5 of a kind with all animal symbols. WILD symbol appears on all reels.' (paytable_p1.png lower section)"
    },
    "scatter_free_spins": {
      "name": "FREE SPINS (Golden Diamond)",
      "artwork_description": "Large faceted diamond gem in vivid amber-gold with brilliant reflections and sparkles; 'FREE SPINS' text in bold red-orange with gold outline at the bottom; set against a deep blue background with gold ornate border",
      "appears_on_reels": "ALL reels (1-2-3-4-5) — scatter",
      "scatter_pays_total_bet": {
        "5_symbols": "50x total bet",
        "4_symbols": "25x total bet",
        "3_symbols": "5x total bet"
      },
      "trigger": "Hit 3 or more to trigger FREE SPINS feature",
      "ocr_confirmed": "'5 SCATTER symbols / 4 SCATTER symbols / 3 SCATTER symbols' with pay values (paytable_p1.png) + trigger text confirmed"
    },
    "money_fireball": {
      "name": "MONEY (Fireball orb)",
      "artwork_description": "Glowing spherical energy orb with intense orange-yellow core fading to fiery orange-red outer ring; resembles a fireball or sun; emits dynamic light streaks",
      "appears_on_reels_base_game": "Reels 2, 3, 4 ONLY",
      "appears_on_reels_hold_and_spin": "ALL reels (1-2-3-4-5)",
      "function": "Triggers HOLD & SPIN SUPER BOOST when 3+ land simultaneously; holds its position during the feature; each MONEY symbol carries a random cash value",
      "possible_values_as_multipliers_of_total_bet": [
        "500x (MEGA jackpot)", "100x (MAXI jackpot)", "75x (MAJOR jackpot)",
        "50x (MINOR jackpot)", "25x (MINI jackpot)",
        "10x", "8x", "7x", "6x", "5x", "4x", "3x", "2x", "1x"
      ],
      "does_not_pay_as_regular_line_symbol": true,
      "ocr_confirmed": "Values list from paytable_p2.png (H&S rules page)"
    }
  },

  "features": {
    "hold_and_spin_super_boost": {
      "official_name_in_rules": "HOLD & SPIN SUPER BOOST",
      "promotional_name": "MONEY RESPIN FEATURE WITH UPGRADING SYMBOL AWARDS",
      "trigger": "3 or more MONEY (fireball) symbols land simultaneously on reels 2, 3, and 4 during base game",
      "on_trigger": [
        "All non-MONEY symbols fade out and become inactive",
        "MONEY symbols freeze in place with their values displayed",
        "3 RESPINS awarded"
      ],
      "respin_mechanics": [
        "Each new MONEY symbol landing on any reel resets the respin counter back to 3",
        "During the feature, MONEY symbols can land on ALL 5 reels (not just 2-3-4)"
      ],
      "linking_upgrade_mechanic": {
        "description": "When 2 or more adjacent MONEY symbols link together, the entire linked group upgrades to the next higher value tier",
        "effect": "Can chain-upgrade from small values (1x/2x) up to jackpot tiers through sequential linking"
      },
      "jackpot_tiers_fixed": {
        "MEGA": "500x total bet",
        "MAXI": "100x total bet",
        "MAJOR": "75x total bet",
        "MINOR": "50x total bet",
        "MINI": "25x total bet",
        "note": "In-game jackpot panel displays dollar amounts at current bet (e.g., at $2 bet: MEGA=$1,000 / MAXI=$200 / MAJOR=$150 / MINOR=$100 / MINI=$50)"
      },
      "jackpot_panel_visual": {
        "position": "Right side of main game screen, vertical stack of 5 colored banner tiles",
        "order_top_to_bottom": ["MEGA (red, largest)", "MAXI (brown-tan)", "MAJOR (green)", "MINOR (blue)", "MINI (purple, smallest)"],
        "always_visible": "Yes — panel is visible throughout base game and free spins"
      },
      "full_board_bonus": {
        "trigger": "All 15 grid positions (5 reels × 3 rows) filled with MONEY symbols",
        "award": "ALL positions upgraded to MEGA jackpot (500x each × 15 = theoretically up to 7500x, capped at 5000x max win)"
      },
      "bonus_buy": false,
      "capture_status": "NOT CAPTURED — feature did not trigger in approximately 250+ base game spins. No bonus buy available to force trigger."
    },

    "free_spins": {
      "trigger": {
        "base_game_scatter": "Golden diamond labeled 'FREE SPINS', appears on all 5 reels",
        "3_scatters": "8 Free Spins + scatter pay of 5x total bet",
        "4_scatters": "10 Free Spins + scatter pay of 25x total bet",
        "5_scatters": "12 Free Spins + scatter pay of 50x total bet"
      },
      "environment": "Night sky background (deep blue-purple with full moon) replaces daytime savanna; special FS reel set used",
      "progressive_royal_removal": {
        "description": "At random 'level-up' points during the FS round, the lowest remaining royal symbol is permanently removed from the FS reels for all remaining spins",
        "removal_order": "10 (first) → J → Q → K → A (last)",
        "animated_overlay": "Full-screen overlay appears showing the removed symbol's card portrait in a gold frame, with large 'REMOVED' text in orange-red gradient below; then returns to FS gameplay",
        "total_possible_removals": "Up to 4 events (all 5 royals can eventually be removed in 4 level-up steps; 10+J+Q+K+A removal = 4 events: 10 alone, then J, Q, K, A)",
        "ocr_confirmed": "free_spins_royal_removed.png caption: 'J [removed symbol portrait] REMOVED' overlay; WIN $26.00 / FREE SPINS LEFT 6 at bottom"
      },
      "guaranteed_wild_after_level_up": {
        "description": "Immediately after each royal removal level-up, the very next FS spin is guaranteed to include a WILD symbol on reel 1",
        "captured": "free_spins_wild_levelup.png — WILD acacia tree on reel 1 top row, guaranteed post-J-removal spin; WIN $29.60 accumulated; Rhino 3-of-a-kind highlighted on bottom row"
      },
      "overlay_scatter_retrigger": {
        "description": "A special red-orange diamond (OVERLAY SCATTER) can appear randomly overlaid on top of any symbol during FS; it is visually smaller and red/orange-toned vs the base game golden scatter",
        "awards_additional_free_spins": {
          "5_overlay_scatters": "+8 FS",
          "4_overlay_scatters": "+6 FS",
          "3_overlay_scatters": "+4 FS",
          "2_overlay_scatters": "+2 FS"
        },
        "visual_confirmation": "Small orange diamond badge visible on Lion (reel 5, top) in free_spins_wild_levelup.png"
      },
      "captures_available": [
        "free_spins_trigger.png — natural trigger with 3 scatter diamonds visible + WIN $24.20 on trigger spin",
        "free_spins_gameplay.png — FREE SPINS LEFT 9, WIN $25.00 accumulated, FS reels in night-sky mode",
        "free_spins_royal_removed.png — J REMOVED overlay, WIN $26.00, FREE SPINS LEFT 6",
        "free_spins_wild_levelup.png — guaranteed WILD on reel 1 post-removal, Rhino 3-of-a-kind win, WIN $29.60"
      ],
      "not_captured": "FS total win overlay screen — SKIP SCREENS option in autoplay settings was active, which auto-dismissed the end-of-round win screen before it could be captured"
    }
  },

  "jackpot_tiers": {
    "type": "fixed (5-tier, values scale with bet)",
    "tiers": [
      {"name": "MEGA",  "multiplier": "500x total bet", "tile_color": "bright red",     "example_at_2_usd_bet": "$1,000.00"},
      {"name": "MAXI",  "multiplier": "100x total bet", "tile_color": "warm brown-tan", "example_at_2_usd_bet": "$200.00"},
      {"name": "MAJOR", "multiplier": "75x total bet",  "tile_color": "emerald green",  "example_at_2_usd_bet": "$150.00"},
      {"name": "MINOR", "multiplier": "50x total bet",  "tile_color": "steel blue",     "example_at_2_usd_bet": "$100.00"},
      {"name": "MINI",  "multiplier": "25x total bet",  "tile_color": "deep purple",    "example_at_2_usd_bet": "$50.00"}
    ],
    "source_for_multipliers": "preview_p3.png (right jackpot panel with multiplier values) + paytable_p2.png (MONEY value list includes 500/100/75/50/25)",
    "source_for_dollar_amounts": "base_game.png jackpot panel (at $2 bet) + free_spins_royal_removed.png"
  },

  "ui_layout": {
    "window_size": "1280x800",
    "reel_area": {
      "approximate_bounds": "x=55 to x=928, y=30 to y=725",
      "cell_approximate_size": "175px wide x 232px tall",
      "total_cells": "5 reels x 3 rows = 15 positions"
    },
    "jackpot_panel": {
      "position": "right side of screen, vertically stacked",
      "approximate_bounds": "x=940 to x=1055, y=155 to y=715",
      "layout": "5 colored banner tiles stacked top-to-bottom: MEGA / MAXI / MAJOR / MINOR / MINI"
    },
    "bottom_ui_bar": {
      "approximate_y_range": "y=728 to y=800",
      "elements_left": ["hamburger menu button (white circle icon)", "speaker/sound button (circle)", "'i' info button (circle)"],
      "elements_center_left": ["CREDIT label (white text) + dollar value (gold)", "BET label (white) + value (gold)"],
      "elements_center": ["WIN display (label + value, illuminated when winning)"],
      "elements_right": ["spin button (circular, pink stop-square icon when spinning)", "AUTOPLAY button (circular)", "+/- bet adjustment buttons"],
      "turbo_spin_hint": "'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN' text bar across very bottom strip"
    },
    "game_logo_position": "upper-right corner, approximately x=1010-1240, y=15-120; gold/bronze shield motif with 'THE ULTIMATE 5™' text",
    "pragmatic_play_branding": "bottom-left corner text, approximately x=65, y=770"
  },

  "screens_by_type": {
    "base_game": {
      "file": "base_game.png",
      "background": "Daytime African savanna — blue sky, acacia-lined horizon, golden grass foreground",
      "observed_state": "Active base game; WILD on reel 1 row 1; FREE SPINS diamond on reel 1 row 2; animals visible across grid: Lion (r4 rows 1-2), Buffalo (r4-5 rows 1,3), Rhino (r3 row 1), Cheetah (r1 row 3)",
      "credit_display": "$100,000.00",
      "bet_display": "$2.00",
      "jackpot_panel_values_at_2_usd": "MEGA $1,000 / MAXI $200 / MAJOR $150 / MINOR $100 / MINI $50",
      "spin_button_state": "Default ready-to-spin"
    },
    "previews": {
      "preview.png": "Slide 3 of intro carousel — H&S Super Boost promotional view; MONEY fireballs fill reels; jackpot tiles MAJOR/MEGA/MAXI overlay; right panel shows multiplier values: MEGA=500x, MAXI=100x, MAJOR=75x, MINOR=50x, MINI=25x; VOLATILITY 5/5; caption 'MONEY RESPIN FEATURE WITH UPGRADING SYMBOL AWARDS'; lion portrait on right margin; 'DON'T SHOW NEXT TIME' checkbox; 3 slide dots at bottom (dot 3 active/white)",
      "preview_p1.png": "Slide 1 — all 5 animal symbols visible across the grid; caption 'FREE SPINS WITH ROYALS REMOVED PROGRESSIVELY'; jackpot multiplier panel on right; VOLATILITY 5/5; slide dot 1 active",
      "preview_p2.png": "Slide 2/3 — same H&S Super Boost view as slide 3",
      "preview_p3.png": "Slide 3 (last, indicator filled) — most detailed H&S view; jackpot right panel clearly shows: MEGA=500x / MAXI=100x / MAJOR=75x / MINOR=50x / MINI=25x; confirms all 5 multiplier values definitively"
    },
    "settings": {
      "file": "settings.png",
      "overlay_title": "SYSTEM SETTINGS",
      "options": [
        {"setting": "Battery Saver", "state": "OFF", "visual": "white/inactive toggle"},
        {"setting": "Ambient Music", "state": "ON",  "visual": "green active toggle"},
        {"setting": "Sound FX",      "state": "ON",  "visual": "green active toggle"},
        {"setting": "Intro Screen",  "state": "ON",  "visual": "green active toggle"}
      ],
      "additional_link": "GAME HISTORY (text link button)",
      "total_bet_section": "TOTAL BET $2.00 with – and + round buttons"
    },
    "autoplay": {
      "file": "autoplay.png",
      "overlay_title": "AUTOPLAY SETTINGS",
      "options": [
        {"setting": "Turbo Spin",   "state": "unchecked", "visual": "empty white square checkbox"},
        {"setting": "Quick Spin",   "state": "unchecked", "visual": "empty white square checkbox"},
        {"setting": "SKIP SCREENS", "state": "CHECKED",   "visual": "green checkmark in square — this option was active during capture"}
      ],
      "spins_slider": "100 autospins selected",
      "action_button": "START AUTOPLAY (100) — large green button",
      "skip_screens_note": "SKIP SCREENS automatically dismisses feature introduction and end-of-feature win screens after a brief period; this prevented capture of the FS total win overlay"
    },
    "win_screen": {
      "file": "win_screen.png",
      "context": "Large natural base game win; NOT a free spins total win (FS total win not captured due to SKIP SCREENS)",
      "background": "Daytime savanna (same as base game)",
      "winning_combination": "Multiple Lion symbols across reels 1-2-3, highlighted with gold frames on multiple paylines simultaneously",
      "win_amount": "$55.00 at $2 bet = 27.5x total bet",
      "credit_after": "$100,015.00 (player net positive from session)",
      "jackpot_panel": "Visible on right at $2 bet values",
      "grid_state": "Row 1 (top): Lion-Lion-Lion highlighted (reels 1,2,3) / Elephant / Rhino; Row 2 (mid): Lion-Lion-Buffalo (reels 1,2 highlighted) / K / 10; Row 3 (bot): A / Elephant / Lion / 10 / Q"
    },
    "free_spins_trigger": {
      "file": "free_spins_trigger.png",
      "scatter_count": "3 FREE SPINS scatter diamonds triggered the feature (confirmed from manifest: '3 SCATTER diamond')",
      "trigger_spin_win": "$24.20 (combined scatter pay + line wins on trigger spin)",
      "background": "Night sky (blue-purple) — background already switched to FS mode at trigger",
      "other_symbols": "Lion dominant across grid, WILD on reel 3; small golden diamond scatter icons visible on reel corners"
    },
    "free_spins_gameplay": {
      "file": "free_spins_gameplay.png",
      "spins_remaining": "FREE SPINS LEFT 9",
      "accumulated_win": "$25.00",
      "note_on_9_remaining": "Started with 8 FS from 3 scatters; likely 1 overlay scatter appeared in first FS (adding +2 FS: 8-1+2=9) or the trigger was actually 4 scatters (10 FS, displaying 9 after first spin used); exact trigger count from source frames",
      "grid_state": "Mostly royals with K dominant; J present (not yet removed); Cheetah r1 top, Elephant r2 mid, Rhino r4 top; FS reel set active",
      "overlay_scatter_visible": "Small orange diamond visible on K row in reel 1 — may be an overlay scatter appearing"
    },
    "free_spins_royal_removed": {
      "file": "free_spins_royal_removed.png",
      "event": "Level-up: J (Jack) removed from FS reels",
      "overlay_description": "Full-screen overlay with gold-framed portrait of 'J' card at top (teal J on green background in gold frame), followed by large 'REMOVED' text in orange-red gradient with white outline",
      "background": "Orange/amber warm light radiating behind overlay (backlit animation)",
      "spins_remaining": "FREE SPINS LEFT 6",
      "accumulated_win": "$26.00",
      "removal_sequence_note": "J was removed at this point; 10 must have been removed in an earlier (uncaptured) level-up; Q, K, A still present on remaining 6 spins",
      "accessibility": "REMOVED text is large, high-contrast orange-red + white outline; symbol letter J clearly visible in portrait; purely visual event supported by audio cues (not captured; deaf users rely on visual overlay)"
    },
    "free_spins_wild_levelup": {
      "file": "free_spins_wild_levelup.png",
      "event": "Guaranteed WILD spin immediately after J removal",
      "reel_1_top": "WILD (acacia tree card) — guaranteed placement",
      "winning_combination": "Rhino x3 on bottom row (reels 1, 2, 3) highlighted with gold frames; Rhino 3-of-a-kind = $2.50 at $2 bet",
      "accumulated_win": "$29.60",
      "other_symbols": "K on reels 2/4, Q on reels 2/3, A on reels 4/5, Buffalo on reel 3 mid, Lion on reel 5 top with overlay scatter badge, Cheetah on reel 5 bottom (green card)",
      "overlay_scatter_on_lion": "Small orange-tinted diamond visible in top-right corner of Lion cell (reel 5 row 1) — FS overlay scatter appearing during this spin"
    }
  },

  "paytable_pages": {
    "page_1_of_7_game_rules": {
      "file": "paytable_p1.png",
      "header_text": "GAME RULES",
      "subheader": "All symbols pay from left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel.",
      "layout": "Row 1 (top half): 5 animal symbol cards side-by-side with payouts; combo text below; Row 2: 5 royal symbols with payouts; Row 3 (bottom): WILD and FREE SPINS descriptions",
      "all_payouts_confirmed_visually": true
    },
    "page_2_of_7_hold_and_spin": {
      "file": "paytable_p2.png",
      "official_feature_name": "HOLD & SPIN SUPER BOOST",
      "rules_confirmed": [
        "MONEY symbol appears on reels 2, 3 and 4 in the base game and on all reels during feature",
        "3 or more MONEY symbols trigger feature",
        "MONEY symbols hold positions; normal symbols fade",
        "3 respins awarded; reset to 3 on each new MONEY symbol",
        "Adjacent MONEY symbols link and upgrade value",
        "All 15 positions filled = ALL positions become MEGA jackpots",
        "MONEY values listed: 500/100/75/50/25/10/8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1x multipliers of total bet"
      ]
    },
    "page_3_of_7_free_spins": {
      "file": "paytable_p3.png",
      "rules_confirmed": [
        "3 scatters = 8 FS; 4 scatters = 10 FS; 5 scatters = 12 FS",
        "Special FS reels used",
        "Random level-up spins: lowest remaining royal progressively removed (10→J→Q→K→A)",
        "Guaranteed WILD on level-up spin",
        "FS overlay scatter (red/orange diamond): 2x=+2, 3x=+4, 4x=+6, 5x=+8 additional FS",
        "MAX WIN: 5000x bet"
      ]
    },
    "page_4_of_7_general_rules": {
      "file": "paytable_p4.png",
      "confirmed_values": {
        "RTP": "96.50%",
        "volatility": "HIGH — 5 yellow lightning bolt badge + 'High' text label",
        "min_bet": "$0.20",
        "max_bet": "$100.00",
        "paylines": "20 fixed paylines — diagram shows all 20 line patterns across 5x3 grid",
        "win_rule": "Only highest win per line pays"
      }
    },
    "page_5_of_7_how_to_play": {
      "file": "paytable_p5.png",
      "content": "UI control descriptions: +/- bet buttons, spin button, AUTOPLAY button, info/i button, settings (hamburger), spin speed (>>) button; 'Turbo Spin: Hold SPACE'"
    },
    "page_6_of_7_settings_menu": {
      "file": "paytable_p6.png",
      "content": "Settings overlay description: Intro Screen / Ambient Music / Sound FX / Game History; INFORMATION SCREEN navigation; BET MENU; max win 5000x reiterated"
    },
    "page_7_of_7_autoplay": {
      "file": "paytable_p7.png",
      "content": "Autoplay button count options; SKIP SCREENS option description: 'SKIP SCREENS option auto-skips the feature introduction and end screens after a short period of time'"
    }
  },

  "pay_mechanics": {
    "lines": "20 fixed paylines, left-to-right only, starting from leftmost reel",
    "minimum_match_for_pay": "3 symbols on adjacent reels from reel 1",
    "only_highest_win_per_line": true,
    "scatter_pays": "Scatter (FREE SPINS diamond) pays regardless of position; pays total bet multiplier (3=5x, 4=25x, 5=50x)",
    "money_symbol_pay": "MONEY symbol does not pay as a regular line win; only awards value during HOLD & SPIN SUPER BOOST feature"
  },

  "accessibility_notes": {
    "colorblind": [
      "Each of the 5 animal symbols has a UNIQUE SPECIES (lion, spotted cat, elephant, rhino, buffalo) — distinguishable entirely by shape/artwork, color is supplementary",
      "All 5 royals are distinct LETTER/NUMBER SHAPES (A, K, Q, J, 10) — reading the character is sufficient; color coding (red, gold, green, teal, purple) is redundant",
      "Jackpot tier names (MEGA/MAXI/MAJOR/MINOR/MINI) are TEXT LABELS on every tile — color is supplementary to the label",
      "WILD and FREE SPINS symbols are visually distinct species: tree silhouette vs diamond gem — no color dependence for identification",
      "MONEY (fireball) is a unique glowing orb shape; only appears on middle reels in base game — position-limited by design",
      "Win highlighting uses gold glow but also shows WIN AMOUNT in large text at bottom center"
    ],
    "screen_reader": [
      "Game title 'THE ULTIMATE 5™' visible as text in top-right logo",
      "All UI labels use explicit text: 'CREDIT', 'BET', 'WIN', 'AUTOPLAY', 'GAME RULES', 'HOLD & SPIN SUPER BOOST', 'FREE SPINS', 'REMOVED', 'FREE SPINS LEFT [N]'",
      "Jackpot panel: each tier has text label (MEGA/MAXI/MAJOR/MINOR/MINI) + dollar amount",
      "Settings toggle states visible as ON/OFF or checked/unchecked with color AND shape (filled green vs empty white)",
      "Royal removal overlay text 'REMOVED' is large and prominent — critical game event is text-anchored"
    ],
    "motor_impairment": [
      "Spin button is large circular target (approx. 80px diameter)",
      "+/- bet buttons are distinct separate buttons (not sliders on mobile)",
      "Autoplay: up to 100 auto-spins available; SKIP SCREENS option further reduces interaction need",
      "Turbo spin available via spacebar (keyboard control confirmed in rules)",
      "Info panel uses large green navigation arrows (left/right) and X close button"
    ],
    "deaf_hard_of_hearing": [
      "All feature events have visual overlays ('J REMOVED' screen, win highlights, FS counter text)",
      "Jackpot tier upgrades presumably have visual animation in live game (not confirmed from static screenshots)",
      "No audio-only mechanics apparent"
    ]
  },

  "not_captured": [
    {
      "item": "FREE SPINS total win screen",
      "reason": "SKIP SCREENS option was active in autoplay settings; the feature end-win overlay was auto-dismissed before capture. To capture: replay with SKIP SCREENS OFF and trigger FS manually."
    },
    {
      "item": "HOLD & SPIN SUPER BOOST gameplay and win",
      "reason": "Feature did not trigger naturally in approximately 250+ base game spins. No bonus buy is available to force this feature. Requires extended play session or dedicated monitoring."
    }
  ],

  "unreadable_or_uncertain": [
    "Exact pixel-level UI element coordinates — estimated from visual inspection of screenshots, not machine-detected",
    "Exact odds/frequency of level-up (royal removal) events during Free Spins — not stated in rules text",
    "Maximum possible level-up events per FS round — rule does not specify but theoretically up to 4 (10→J→Q→K→A across a sufficiently long round)",
    "Whether the 5-distinct-animals-on-one-line combo can be retrigger/counted simultaneously on multiple lines — not addressed in rules",
    "Whether FS overlay scatter can appear on all 5 reels — rules say 'randomly', reel 5 observed in capture but full distribution unconfirmed",
    "Free Spins total win in this session — not captured (see not_captured above)"
  ]
}