Abstract: A player manipulates a control of a video slot machine to cause video images of checks representative of first, second and third base wagers to appear within video images of first, second and third base indicia, respectively. After the wagers are made, a video image of a first base card is displayed face-up and the images of the checks are moved in accordance with a first base action schedule. After a first base action, an image of a second base card is displayed face-up and the images of the checks are moved in accordance with a second base action schedule. After a second base action, an image of a third base card is displayed face-up and the images of the checks are moved in accordance with a third base action schedule. After a third base action, the slot machine makes a payout to the player that is equal to an amount represented by a multiple of checks whose images have moved to within a home plate indicium.