Abstract: An electronic method of gaming comprising independently conducting at least two different games in individual ones of a plurality of display areas, each different game conducted based on game data specific to the game, the game data of each different game defining a set of game play rules for the specific game comprising a base game portion carried out each time the specific game is played and a first feature game portion carried out upon a first trigger condition being met such that there are a plurality of base game portions and a plurality of first game portions corresponding to respective ones of the plurality of different games, and upon a first trigger condition being met in respect of one of the games, conducting, in each of the display areas, separate instances of the first feature game portion of the specific game in respect of which the first trigger condition was met, to determine whether to make one or more awards to the player.

Abstract: A gaming device including a re-initiation mode wherein the probability of extending the bonus game is increased by fixing the real or reels displaying a locking symbol on the reel. In the re-initiation mode embodiment, the gaming device reactivates some or all of the reels except the reel displaying the locking symbol for a predetermined number of additional free spins or until the reactivated reels display or Indicate a terminating symbol on the reels. The gaming device provides any outcomes associated with indicated symbols or combination of symbols. In one embodiment, if a terminating symbol is displayed on designated reels during one of the additional free spins, the gaming device re-initiates the bonus game.

Abstract: An electronic method of gaming comprising independently conducting at least two different games in individual ones of a plurality of display areas, each different game conducted based on game data specific to the game, the game data of each different game defining a set of game play rules for the specific game comprising a base game portion carried out each time the specific game is played and a first feature game portion carried out upon a first trigger condition being met such that there are a plurality of base game portions and a plurality of first game portions corresponding to respective ones of the plurality of different games, and upon a first trigger condition being met in respect of one of the games, conducting, in each of the display areas, separate instances of the first feature game portion of the specific game in respect of which the first trigger condition was met, to determine whether to make one or more awards to the player.

Abstract: A gaming device including a re-initiation mode wherein the probability of extending the bonus game is increased by fixing the real or reels displaying a locking symbol on the reel. In the re-initiation mode embodiment, the gaming device reactivates some or all of the reels except the reel displaying the locking symbol for a predetermined number of additional free spins or until the reactivated reels display or Indicate a terminating symbol on the reels. The gaming device provides any outcomes associated with indicated symbols or combination of symbols. In one embodiment, if a terminating symbol is displayed on designated reels during one of the additional free spins, the gaming device re-initiates the bonus game.

Abstract: A gaming system and method providing a plurality of games, including a first type of game and a second type of game. The gaming system includes a progressive award which includes or is in the form of a progressive number or quantity of plays of the second type of game. The gaming system enables the player to play the first type of game. The gaming system increases the progressive award based on an occurrence of one or more incrementing conditions. Upon an occurrence of a triggering event, the gaming system determines the progressive award to provide to the player and provides the determined award to the player.