2 files changed, 20 insertions, 11 deletions

diff --git a/docs/SLOTS.md b/docs/SLOTS.md
index ccc3b60..a64bdbf 100644
--- a/docs/SLOTS.md
+++ b/docs/SLOTS.md
@@ -38,21 +38,27 @@ Multipliers are applied to the total bet.
 
 ## Wire format
 
-`GAME_RESULT` keeps its existing fields and appends the winning lines:
+`GAME_RESULT` keeps its existing fields and appends the winning lines and cells:
 
 ```
-GAME_RESULT <session> <winnings> <bet> <balance> <reels> <win_type> <win_lines>
+GAME_RESULT <session> <winnings> <bet> <balance> <reels> <win_type> <win_lines> <win_cells>
 ```
 
 - `reels`: 15 characters, **column-major**: reel 0 top/middle/bottom, then
   reel 1, and so on.
 - `win_type`: `none`, `win`, `big` (>= 10x total bet) or `mega` (>= 50x).
 - `win_lines`: 1-based comma-separated line numbers, or `-` for no win.
+- `win_cells`: 0-based column-major cell indices to highlight, or `-` for no
+  win. Example: `0,3,6` is the first three cells of the top row.
 - Older servers may still send a 3-character `reels` string; the client
   degrades it to the first row.
+- Older 1.0 servers send only `win_lines`; the 1.1 client simply shows no
+  highlights against them.
 
-The extra `win_lines` field is additive, but the 5x3 `reels` payload is a
-breaking change for pre-5x3 clients. That is why the release is `1.0.0`.
+The extra `win_lines`/`win_cells` fields are additive. The 5x3 `reels` payload
+is a breaking change for pre-5x3 clients, hence `1.0.0`; highlighting is the
+backward-compatible `1.1.0` release. The client never re-derives paylines: the
+server sends exactly which cells won.
 
 ## Client board
 
@@ -62,13 +68,15 @@ The board is nine lines:
 === SLOTS ===
 Bet: 10 PLN   Lines: 5   Balance: 1000 PLN
 [ C ] [ L ] [ O ] [ G ] [ D ]
-[ S ] [ C ] [ L ] [ O ] [ G ]
-[ D ] [ S ] [ C ] [ L ] [ O ]
+[ S ] { C } { C } [ O ] [ G ]
+[ D ] [ S ] { C } [ L ] [ O ]
 
 Won 20 PLN
-Winning lines: 1, 3
+Winning lines: 2
 [+/-] Bet   [SPACE] Spin   [Q] Quit
 ```
 
-`win_lines` is already carried through the client state so the next animation
-pass can highlight the winning rows without recomputing the payout.
+Winning cells use braces and are rendered yellow/bold in the terminal. The
+line list below the status names the paylines that won. Both come from the
+server's `win_lines` and `win_cells`, which are already carried through the
+client state for the animation pass.
diff --git a/docs/TESTING.md b/docs/TESTING.md
index 8fac851..8e35c5a 100644
--- a/docs/TESTING.md
+++ b/docs/TESTING.md
@@ -38,8 +38,9 @@ Use an 80-column terminal because several output lines are width-sensitive.
    cursor stays visible.
 5. `play slots 50` shows a 5x3 grid, `Lines: 5`, and the fetched balance.
 6. Space shows `Spinning...`, then the 3 rows, win text, winning-line list, and
-   new balance inside the same 9-line board. The controls line is never
-   overwritten. Slots rules and RTP: `docs/SLOTS.md`.
+   new balance inside the same 9-line board. Winning symbols appear as
+   yellow/bold `{ X }` cells; the `Winning lines:` list matches. The controls
+   line is never overwritten. Slots rules and RTP: `docs/SLOTS.md`.
 7. `+` / `-` after a spin changes only the bet; no stale grid or result lines
    appear.
 8. `q` clears the board. Ctrl+C in a game clears the board and exits.