Abstract: The invention is directed to a gaming network and a method for conducting an electronic wagering game, such as a pull-tab game or other instant win game, having a finite pool of outcome records from which outcomes are selected for the players. The method may include receiving value from a player, receiving game option selections for the wagering game from the player, and selecting a plurality of outcome records for the wagering game from the finite pool of outcome records for the wagering game based on the game option selections from the player. The method may further include determining whether each selected outcome record is a winning outcome or a losing outcome for the wagering game, and displaying the outcomes of the plurality of selected outcome records to the player in a single graphical outcome presentation. In one embodiment, the outcome presentation may be in the form of a printed ticket printed at a player terminal unit and presenting information relating to the outcomes selected for the player.

Abstract: A game machine is disclosed which includes a display unit, a memory unit which stores a cell array and a plurality of game symbols, a display control unit, and a game control unit. The display control unit displays the cell array, a peripheral region surrounding the cell array, and the plurality of game symbols on the display unit, animates the plurality of game symbols so that the plurality of game symbols move across the cell array and the peripheral region along trajectories that include curved trajectories, and positions and displays a static combination of game symbols in the cell array. The game control unit selects the static combination of game symbols to be displayed in the cell array, and determines whether a winning combination of game symbols will be included in the static combination of game symbols.

Abstract: A multi-layered piezoelectric device includes a plurality of piezoelectric portions and a plurality of electrodes electrically connected to the piezoelectric portions that are formed in layers on a ceramic substrate. A first piezoelectric portion is made of a piezoelectric ceramic composition containing Ni in an amount of 0.08 to 0.31% by mass (in terms of NiO), and second and upper piezoelectric portions are made of a piezoelectric ceramic composition of higher Ni content than in the first piezoelectric portion. An electrode is provided at least between the first piezoelectric portion and the second piezoelectric portion.