Abstract: A gaming machine has a set of symbol-bearing reels, preferably simulated, which display multiple combinations of symbols. If, following a reel spinning operation, one or more of these combinations is a predetermined winning combination, and the location of the winning combination has been previously selected by the player, the player is granted an award. There is a further symbol-bearing reel and the player is given the opportunity to select a symbol on that further reel. If, following a reel spinning operation, the selected symbol is aligned with a winning combination of symbols of the other reels, the player is granted an award. At least two games can be played using the further reel, the games having different restrictions on the amounts permitted to be staked. Separate money-receiving means are provided for placing the stakes on the respective games. The machine may have multiple terminals each operable by a respective player independently of the operations carried out by the other players.