On multiway games, players play the entire position of each reel instead of fixed lines or patterns. They also allow for multiple lines (up to 200) or multiple ways (up to 3,125) to be played. These machines have additional bonusing and second-screen features such as free games and bonus levels. Australian-style gaming machines frequently use video displays to simulate physical reels, usually five.

In Australia 'poker machines' or 'pokies' are officially termed gaming machines. Slot machine terminology, characteristics and regulations vary around the world.

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