Abstract: A gaming system may be operable to store a first set of operational rules for determining a first condition for a primary game, and a second set of operational rules for determining a second condition for a side game that is different from the primary game. Additionally, the system can be operable to randomly or pseudo-randomly generate a combination of graphical symbols in accordance with a play of a casino game and determine one or more first winning conditions or losing conditions for the first game by applying the first set of operational rules to the generated combination of graphical symbols. Further, when the side game is enabled, the system may be operable to determine one or more second winning conditions or losing conditions for the side game by applying the second set of operational rules to at least a portion of the generated combination of graphical symbols.