Gaming device having bonus game dependent upon variable wager component selection

摘要

A primary and secondary game for a wagering gaming machine. In one embodiment, the number of lines wagered or a slot machine makes the player eligible for a bonus game, and a wager made per payline effects how many moves or positions on a meter the player advances upon achieving the bonus triggering symbol or combination of symbols. When the player advances the meter to the end, the gaming device displays a payout event. The payout event can be any type of bonus gaming event that potentially provides an award to the player.

主权项

1. A method of operating a gaming system, said method comprising:
causing at least one processor to operate with at least one display device and at least one input device to: (a) display a base game and a meter associated with a base game, said meter being different than and in addition to any credit meter associated with the base game; (b) receive from a player a selected wager from a plurality of different possible wagers on a play of the base game, said selected wager including:
(i) a player selected first component from a plurality of different first components; and(ii) a player selected different second component from a plurality of different second components, said selected wager having a total wager value; (c) display the play of the base game including an outcome of the play of the base game; (d) display any award resulting from the outcome of the play of the base game; (e) display a change in the meter in association with the play of the base game if:
(i) the player selected first component for the play of the base game is at least a threshold amount, and(ii) the outcome of the play of the base game includes a designated outcome; and (f) when said meter reaches a designated level, display an award associated with the meter to the player.