Random number generation, or RNG, is a defining factor in many
modern games. They’re the reason why you always meet unique
Pokemon, why items in Mario Kart are different each time you
pick them up, and why you randomly find super cool treasure (or
not) in Diablo. Some procedurally-generated games, like The
Binding of Issac or Minecraft, wouldn’t even be possible without
RNG. ( )
A slot machine, fruit machine (British English), poker machine
or pokies (Australian English and New Zealand English) is a
gambling machine that creates a game of chance for its
customers. Slot machines are also known pejoratively as
one-armed bandits, alluding to the large mechanical levers
affixed to the sides of early mechanical machines, and to the
games’ ability to empty players’ pockets and wallets as thieves
would. ( )