Abstract: A gaming machine (10), a method of playing the game, and a readable recording medium is disclosed. A plurality of playing cards (18) is displayed defining a hand (20) to a player, and the hand (20) is compared to a triggering combination (24) and to a winning combination (26) during a regular game. Next, the bonus game is activated in response to the hand (20) matching the triggering combination (24). A controller 51 then determines the number of hands (20) to be displayed during the bonus game and indicates an imminent ending of the bonus game to the player to stimulate the player while displaying the determined number of hands (20) during the bonus game. The indicia (44) are altered as the number of hands (20) displayed approaches the determined number of hands (20) and the bonus game ends when the final indicator (40) is altered.

Abstract: A gaming device and method for offering a primary and secondary game is set forth. The primary game may be a video poker game. When the player obtains a predetermined outcome in the primary game such as a flush, the player receives a reward and the secondary game is initiated wherein the player is presented with a field of game choice symbols representing hidden values. The player selects symbols which reveal the selected hidden values. If the revealed hidden values correspond to a secondary winning outcome, the player receives an additional reward.