Maryland Statutes
Part I - Definitions
Section 17-401 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
    (b)    “Free-play console machine” means a machine that:
        (1)    has a backboard that displays combinations of numbers or symbols;
        (2)    has 2 or more reels that spin on the insertion of 1 or more coins or tokens; and
        (3)    when the reels stop on combinations that match those on the backboard, rewards the player with a specified number of free games, allowing the player to continue to play the machine without inserting additional coins or tokens.
    (c)    “Free-play pinball machine” means a machine that:
        (1)    on insertion of 1 or more coins or tokens, releases 1 or more balls for the player to propel by a plunger; and
        (2)    if the player gets a certain score or combination of numbers, rewards the player with a specified number of free games, allowing the player to continue to play the machine without inserting additional coins or tokens.