Freeze the original grid
Save the top reel, six main reels, stake and round ID before replacement symbols arrive.
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Trace the Top Reel Before Rebuilding the Win
The extra reel can change the visible route through the grid. Capture the complete opening layout before an avalanche removes the symbols.
Open Alive Megaways and Trace the GridCheck the Active Alive PaytableContinue to the Current Game RouteRead the active direction
Use the loaded help file to confirm where a win begins and which adjacent reels must connect.
Mark substitutions
Record wild and mystery results only after confirming their current rule and reel position.
Close with settlement
Match the reconstructed route to the provider history and final balance credit.
Common questions
Can the top reel be ignored?
No. It can form part of the active layout.
Does a matching symbol always pay?
Only when it follows the current pay rule.
What identifies the round?
The provider round ID and full-grid capture.